ph-launch-timelinelisted
Install: claude install-skill Layneformalized225/ai-cofounder
# Product Hunt Launch Timeline & Preparation
30-day structured preparation plan for Product Hunt launches. Use alongside `product-hunt-launch` skill for tactical details.
**When invoking**: On **first use**, open with 1-2 sentences on what this skill covers. On **subsequent use**, go directly to output.
## Initial Assessment
Identify:
1. **Product type**: SaaS, AI tool, app, Chrome extension
2. **Launch readiness**: Landing page, screenshots, tagline, first comment
3. **Hunter**: Self-hunt or Top Hunter (optional but helps)
## 30-Day Preparation Plan
| Phase | Days | Actions |
|-------|------|---------|
| **Teaser** | 30-21 | Build "notify me" page; decide self-hunt vs hunter; engage in community |
| **Supporters** | 20-11 | Build list of 200+ (makers, industry contacts, followers, users) |
| **Assets** | 10-3 | Finalize tagline (<=60 chars), gallery images (1270x760), demo video (<2 min), maker comment, 3-5 topic tags; build awareness on X/LinkedIn 2-4 weeks before |
| **Launch day** | 2-1 | Clear calendar for 16+ hours; Product Hunt runs midnight-midnight Pacific |
## Product Hunt Fields
| Field | Spec |
|-------|------|
| **Tagline** | <=60 chars; no emojis unless part of product name; catchy, benefit-focused |
| **Gallery** | 1270x760 px recommended; readable, show product value |
| **Demo video** | <2 minutes; optional but recommended |
| **First comment** | Post immediately; story-driven, not feature list; significantly impacts engagement |
| **Topic tags** | 3-