The hottest Substack posts of The Road to 1 Million ARR

And their main takeaways
1 HN point β€’ 09 Aug 24
  1. To get your first 100 customers, focus on finding people who need your product and engage with them. Think creatively and use free marketing strategies like social media.
  2. Join communities and use platforms like Reddit and Quora to share valuable insights without pushing your product too hard. Helping others can lead to more interest in what you offer.
  3. Building relationships on social media like LinkedIn or Twitter can be powerful. Be genuine and offer helpful advice to connect with potential customers.
0 implied HN points β€’ 06 Aug 24
  1. Introducing a free plan for Simple Analytics is expected to attract more users. The goal is to let people experience the product, which could lead to more paid subscriptions down the line.
  2. Balancing product development with growth strategies is crucial. By alternating between weeks focused on product and growth, the team can aim to improve their conversion rates and overall business success.
  3. Focusing on writing engaging content is important. There's a desire to move away from just SEO-focused writing and create more interesting and valuable content for the audience.
0 implied HN points β€’ 21 Jun 24
  1. Launching a free plan can help attract more users and increase word-of-mouth referrals. This way, more potential customers will try the product.
  2. Free users might not pay, but they can still help spread the word and recommend the service to paying customers. Their recommendations can lead to increased revenue in the long run.
  3. Starting a free plan feels risky due to potential revenue loss. However, if done right, it might lead to significant growth and help achieve business goals.
0 implied HN points β€’ 20 Jun 24
  1. Bootstrapped businesses have to be smart about growth. Without VC funding, you can’t spend money on advertising but this can make you resourceful.
  2. SEO is a strong, long-term growth strategy. It might take time to see results, but once your content is out there, it can keep attracting users for a long time.
  3. Focus on creating quality content that answers questions in your niche. This helps you connect with the right audience and converts visitors into customers.