sales-solopush

What this skill does

# SoloPush Platform Help

Helps the user with SoloPush platform questions — from submitting a product and climbing the daily trending rankings through community engagement and maximizing backlink value.

## Step 1 — Gather context


If `references/learnings.md` exists, read it first for accumulated knowledge.

Ask the user:

1. **What do you need help with?**
   - A) Launching a product — submitting, writing a listing
   - B) Getting visibility — upvotes, trending, community engagement
   - C) SEO backlinks — getting the DR46-47 do-follow backlink
   - D) Idea validation — posting an idea before building
   - E) Something else — describe it

2. **What stage is your product?**
   - A) Idea stage — haven't built anything yet
   - B) MVP / prototype — working but early
   - C) Launched — live product with users
   - D) Growing — looking for more visibility and users

3. **What's your goal?**
   - A) First users and feedback
   - B) Community recognition and upvotes
   - C) SEO backlinks
   - D) All of the above

**If the user's request already provides most of this context, skip directly to the relevant step.** Lead with your best-effort answer using reasonable assumptions (stated explicitly), then ask only the most critical 1-2 clarifying questions at the end.

## Step 2 — Route or answer directly

If the request maps to a specialized skill, route:
- Launch strategy across multiple directories → `/sales-launch-directory`
- Product launch strategy and funnels → `/sales-funnel`
- Email list building / audience growth → `/sales-audience-growth`
- Email marketing to subscribers → `/sales-email-marketing`
- Landing page / checkout optimization → `/sales-checkout`
- ProductBurst-specific questions → `/sales-productburst`
- MicroLaunch-specific questions → `/sales-microlaunch`
- LaunchingNext-specific questions → `/sales-launchingnext`
- SideProjectors buy/sell questions → `/sales-sideprojectors`

Otherwise, answer directly from platform knowledge below.

## Step 3 — SoloPush platform reference

### How SoloPush works

SoloPush is a product launch and discovery platform built specifically for indie makers and solopreneurs. Unlike Product Hunt's high-pressure 24-hour launch window, SoloPush lets you submit and promote your product at your own pace — no fixed launch day, no editorial gatekeeping.

**Key difference**: Solo maker focus — the community is fellow solo founders and customers who appreciate supporting independent creators.

#### Submission flow
1. Create an account on SoloPush
2. Submit your product: name, description, URL, screenshots
3. Product goes live immediately — no editorial queue
4. Community upvotes and reviews determine visibility
5. Trending products get featured daily

#### Visibility system

| Mechanism | How it works | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Upvotes | Community votes on products | Higher-voted products appear in trending |
| Daily trending | Most-upvoted products featured daily | Homepage visibility |
| Reviews | Community leaves written reviews | Social proof, engagement signal |
| Comments | Discussion threads on product pages | Direct feedback from potential users |

**No launch day window**: Products can gain traction over time. There's no single-day ranking pressure — you can promote and build momentum gradually.

#### Who it's for
SoloPush specifically targets:
- Solo founders building products alone
- Indie makers with side projects
- Solopreneurs wanting to connect with like-minded builders
- Products where the founder's story adds value

### SEO value

- **DR 46-47 domain rating** — do-follow backlinks
- Every listed product receives a do-follow backlink
- Product pages stay live after listing
- Backlinks are permanent
- Free submission — no cost to get the backlink

### Comparison with other launch platforms

| Feature | SoloPush | Firsto | Huzzler | ProductBurst | Product Hunt | Open Launch | MicroLaunch | LaunchingNext | CtrlAlt.cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch pressure | None — anytime | Daily (8:00 UTC) | Weekly (Mon-Sun cycle) | Daily rankings | 24 hours | Daily (resets) | 30 days | None (static directory) | None (curated daily) |
| Editorial review | None — instant | None — instant | None — instant | None — instant | Community-moderated | Queue or $12 skip | Editorial review | Editorial review | Yes (manual curation) |
| Upvoting | Yes | Yes | Yes (Wed-Sun voting) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (idea + product scores) | No | Yes |
| Reviews | Yes | Mini reviews (Pro tier) | Community forums | Comment threads | Comment threads | Comments | Verified reviews | No | No |
| Backlink DR/DA | DR46-47 | DR57 (conditional free) | DR41-47 (winners only) | DR46 | DR91 | DR65 (conditional free) | DR59 | DR51 | DA30 |
| Target audience | Solo makers | Indie makers, devs | Founders (AI-free community) | General startups | General products | Tech products | General startups | General startups | Startup tools |
| Idea-stage OK | Yes (implied) | Unknown | Yes (#startup-ideas) | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Free submission | Yes | Yes (~180 day queue) | Yes | Yes | Yes (conditional backlink) | Free queue or paid | $99 expedited or free (long wait) | Free (up to 2 months queue) |
| Featured (paid) | Unknown | $19.90 / $59.90 / $149 | $79 Black (lifetime) / $34 promoted | One-time fee | No paid features | $12 premium / $59 SEO | Pro Launch $39/mo | $99 expedited + promoted ads | $39 (1-week feature) |

## Step 4 — Actionable guidance

### Submission checklist

| Step | What to do | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Prepare your listing | Clear name, problem-focused description, your solo maker story | SoloPush community values the founder narrative |
| 2. Add screenshots | Product in action, key features, before/after if applicable | Visual proof increases engagement |
| 3. Include your URL | Working landing page with clear CTA | Converts visitors and secures do-follow backlink |
| 4. Tell your story | Why you built this, what problem it solves, your journey | Solo maker community connects with personal stories |
| 5. Engage in reviews | Respond to every comment and review | Active makers get more community support |
| 6. Share externally | Post your SoloPush listing on Twitter, communities | External traffic drives upvotes and trending placement |

### Maximizing visibility

Unlike Product Hunt where everything rides on one day, SoloPush rewards sustained, low-pressure engagement:

- **Week 1**: Initial push — share with your network, post on Twitter, engage in community
- **Ongoing**: Keep responding to reviews and comments as they come in
- **No deadline**: Products can gain traction at any time — no wasted launch days

### Multi-platform launch strategy

SoloPush works best as one platform in a broader launch:

1. **SoloPush** — submit anytime for low-pressure exposure and DR46-47 backlink (no gatekeepers, instant listing)
2. **ProductBurst** — launch for daily/weekly ranking opportunities (no gatekeepers, DR46 backlink)
3. **MicroLaunch** — submit for 30-day leaderboard cycle (editorial review, higher DR59 backlink)
4. **Product Hunt** — save for the main launch event (highest traffic, DR91 backlink, 24-hour window)
5. **LaunchingNext** — submit for permanent directory listing (DR51 backlink, editorial curation)
6. **SideProjectors** — showcase listing for DR69 backlink

### Building personal brand on SoloPush

SoloPush's solo maker focus makes it good for personal brand building:
1. Include your name and story in the listing — not just the product
2. Engage authentically with other solo makers' products
3. Share milestones and updates in comment threads
4. Use the community to connect with like-minded founders

## Gotchas

*Best-effort from research — review these, especially items about plan-gated features and integration gotchas that may be outdated.*

- **Very new platform.** SoloPush launched in April 2025. Traffic levels are not documented and likely very low. Don't expect Product Hunt-level visitor nu