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LaunchDay Platform Help

LaunchDay平台帮助文档

Helps the user submit to, evaluate, and get the most from LaunchDay — a curated 24-hour product launch event platform that features indie makers with exclusive deals, podcast interviews, and influencer promotion.
本指南帮助用户向LaunchDay提交产品、评估平台价值并充分利用该平台——LaunchDay是一个精选的24小时产品发布活动平台，聚焦独立开发者，提供专属优惠、播客访谈和网红推广服务。

Step 1 — Gather context

步骤1 — 收集背景信息

If 
references/learnings.md
exists, read it first for accumulated knowledge.
Ask the user:
  1. What do you need help with?
    • A) Submitting a product to LaunchDay
    • B) Evaluating if LaunchDay is worth $99
    • C) Preparing for the video interview / podcast
    • D) Comparing LaunchDay with other launch platforms
    • E) Something else — describe it
  2. What's your product?
    • A) SaaS / software tool
    • B) Mobile app
    • C) API / developer tool
    • D) No-code / low-code tool
    • E) Something else
  3. Can you offer a >40% discount?
    • A) Yes — easy, margins allow it
    • B) Maybe — depends on the tier/plan
    • C) No — high costs (e.g., AI inference) make deep discounts unsustainable
    • D) Not sure — need to think about it
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.
若
references/learnings.md
文件存在，请先阅读其中积累的相关知识。
向用户询问以下问题：
  1. 你需要哪方面的帮助？
    • A) 向LaunchDay提交产品
    • B) 评估LaunchDay是否值得花费99美元
    • C) 准备视频访谈/播客
    • D) 对比LaunchDay与其他发布平台
    • E) 其他需求——请描述
  2. 你的产品类型是什么？
    • A) SaaS/软件工具
    • B) 移动应用
    • C) API/开发者工具
    • D) 无代码/低代码工具
    • E) 其他类型
  3. 你能否提供>40%的折扣？
    • A) 可以——利润空间允许
    • B) 可能——取决于产品套餐/层级
    • C) 不能——高成本（如AI推理费用）导致深度折扣难以为继
    • D) 不确定——需要考虑
如果用户的请求已提供大部分上述背景信息，请直接跳至相关步骤。 先基于合理假设（需明确说明）给出最佳答案，最后仅询问1-2个最关键的澄清问题。

Step 2 — Route or answer directly

步骤2 — 转至对应技能或直接解答

If the request maps to a different skill, route:
  • Multi-directory launch strategy → 
    /sales-launch-directory
  • Product Hunt launch → 
    /sales-producthunt
  • Email marketing to subscribers → 
    /sales-email-marketing
  • Landing page optimization → 
    /sales-checkout
  • Audience growth strategy → 
    /sales-audience-growth
  • Other specific directory platforms → hand off to that platform's skill
Otherwise, answer directly from the LaunchDay reference below.
若用户请求对应其他技能，进行转导：
  • 多目录发布策略 → 
    /sales-launch-directory
  • Product Hunt发布 → 
    /sales-producthunt
  • 订阅用户邮件营销 → 
    /sales-email-marketing
  • 着陆页优化 → 
    /sales-checkout
  • 受众增长策略 → 
    /sales-audience-growth
  • 其他特定目录平台 → 转至对应平台的技能
否则，直接根据以下LaunchDay参考信息解答。

Step 3 — LaunchDay platform reference

步骤3 — LaunchDay平台参考信息

Platform overview

平台概述

DetailValue
URLitslaunchday.com
FounderDagobert Renouf (indie maker, 100K+ Twitter followers @dagorenouf)
ModelCurated 24-hour launch events — 1-2 per month, max 20 products each
Pricing$99 submission fee — only charged if selected
SponsorshipGuarantees a spot (price not public)
BacklinkUnknown DR, unknown dofollow/nofollow — verify after event
Events held4 as of early 2026 (very early-stage platform)
APINone
详情内容
网址itslaunchday.com
创始人Dagobert Renouf（独立开发者，Twitter粉丝10万+ @dagorenouf）
活动模式精选24小时发布活动——每月1-2场，每场最多20款产品
定价99美元提交费——仅入选后收取
赞助服务保证获得活动席位（价格未公开）
反向链接DR值未知，是否为dofollow/nofollow未知——活动后需自行验证
已举办活动数量截至2026年初共4场（处于非常早期阶段的平台）
API无

What you get when selected

入选后可获得的权益

  1. Homepage featuring during the 24-hour launch event
  2. Permanent archive placement — your product stays listed after the event ends
  3. LaunchDay Podcast interview — 30-min recorded video covering your story and product demo (53+ episodes on Spotify/Apple Podcasts)
  4. Influencer promotion — Dagobert (100K+ followers) promotes your product
  5. Slack community access — connect with other LaunchDay makers
  6. Applaud/voting system — community engagement during the event
  7. Deal unlocks — users share on social media to access your exclusive discount
  1. 活动期间首页展示：24小时发布活动期间在平台首页展示产品
  2. 永久存档位置：活动结束后，产品仍会保留在存档列表中
  3. LaunchDay播客访谈：30分钟录制视频，涵盖你的创业故事和产品演示（Spotify/Apple Podcasts已有53+期节目）
  4. 网红推广：由粉丝量10万+的Dagobert推广你的产品
  5. Slack社区权限：与其他LaunchDay开发者建立联系
  6. 点赞/投票系统：活动期间的社区互动功能
  7. 优惠解锁机制：用户分享至社交媒体即可获取你的专属折扣

Submission requirements

提交要求

RequirementDetails
Company stageIndie or early-stage only — fully bootstrapped or mostly bootstrapped with minor incubator/fund support. VC-backed companies excluded
DiscountMust offer >40% discount (exception for high-cost products like AI with expensive inference)
Video interviewMust participate in a 30-minute recorded video interview about your story and product
AvailabilityLimited — only 1-2 events per month, max 20 products each
要求详情
公司阶段仅限独立开发者或早期阶段——完全自筹资金，或仅获得少量孵化器/基金支持的自筹资金项目。风险投资支持的公司不具备资格
折扣必须提供>40%的折扣（高成本产品如AI推理费用高昂的产品可例外）
视频访谈必须参与30分钟的录制视频访谈，分享你的创业故事和产品信息
席位限制名额有限——每月仅1-2场活动，每场最多20款产品

How LaunchDay compares to directories

LaunchDay与其他目录平台的对比

LaunchDay is fundamentally different from traditional startup directories — it's an event, not a listing.
AspectLaunchDayFree directories (SoloPush, ProductBurst)Paid directories (Open Launch $12)
Cost$99 (if selected)Free$12-$149
Model24-hour event, 1-2/monthAlways-on listingAlways-on listing
BacklinkUnknownConfirmed dofollowGuaranteed dofollow
PodcastYes — 30-min interviewNoNo
Influencer promoYes — 100K+ followersNoNo
Discount required>40%NoNo
VC-backed allowedNoYesYes
Permanent listingArchive onlyFull listingFull listing
LaunchDay与传统创业目录平台有本质区别——它是一个活动，而非单纯的列表展示。
维度LaunchDay免费目录平台（SoloPush、ProductBurst）付费目录平台（Open Launch 12美元）
成本99美元（仅入选后收取）免费12-149美元
模式24小时活动，每月1-2场持续在线展示持续在线展示
反向链接未知确认是dofollow保证是dofollow
播客服务有——30分钟访谈无无
网红推广有——10万+粉丝无无
折扣要求>40%无无
接受风投支持公司否是是
永久展示仅存档完整列表展示完整列表展示

When LaunchDay makes sense

LaunchDay适用场景

Good fit:
  • You're bootstrapped and want exposure beyond just a backlink
  • You value the podcast interview and influencer promotion more than the listing itself
  • You can offer a meaningful discount (>40%) without hurting margins
  • You're willing to invest $99 + time for a 30-min video interview
Not ideal:
  • Your primary goal is SEO backlinks — unknown DR/dofollow status makes this unreliable for backlinks
  • You're VC-backed — not eligible
  • You can't offer >40% discount — required for participation
  • You want a permanent, always-on directory listing — LaunchDay is a one-time event with archive placement
适合情况：
  • 你是自筹资金开发者，希望获得超越反向链接的曝光机会
  • 相比列表展示，你更看重播客访谈和网红推广
  • 你能提供有吸引力的折扣（>40%）且不会影响利润
  • 你愿意投入99美元+30分钟时间参与视频访谈
不适合情况：
  • 你的主要目标是获取SEO反向链接——DR值/dofollow状态未知，无法依赖该平台获取反向链接
  • 你的公司有风投支持——不符合资格
  • 你无法提供>40%的折扣——参与的必要条件
  • 你需要永久、持续在线的目录展示——LaunchDay是一次性活动，活动结束后仅保留在存档中

Step 4 — Actionable guidance

步骤4 — 可执行指导

Preparing your LaunchDay submission

准备LaunchDay产品提交

  1. Check eligibility: Bootstrapped/indie? Can offer >40% discount? Willing to do video?
  2. Prepare your deal: Create a specific discount code or landing page with >40% off
  3. Submit at itslaunchday.com/submit-product — $99 fee is only charged if selected
  4. Prepare for the video interview:
    • Have your product demo ready (working, not a prototype walkthrough)
    • Prepare your founder story — why you built it, what problem it solves
    • Keep it conversational — this becomes a podcast episode
  5. Add UTM tracking: 
    ?utm_source=launchday&utm_medium=directory&utm_campaign=launch
  1. 检查资格：是否为自筹资金/独立开发者？能否提供>40%的折扣？是否愿意参与视频访谈？
  2. 准备优惠活动：创建专属折扣码或折扣>40%的着陆页
  3. 在itslaunchday.com/submit-product提交产品——99美元费用仅在入选后收取
  4. 准备视频访谈：
    • 准备好可用的产品演示（需可正常使用，而非原型演示）
    • 准备你的创业故事——为什么开发这款产品，解决了什么问题
    • 保持对话式风格——访谈内容会成为播客节目
  5. 添加UTM追踪：
    ?utm_source=launchday&utm_medium=directory&utm_campaign=launch

Maximizing your LaunchDay event

最大化LaunchDay活动效果

  • Promote the event yourself — share on your social channels that you're featured
  • Engage during the 24-hour window — respond to comments, thank people who applaud
  • Track deal unlocks — monitor how many people unlock your discount
  • Follow up in Slack — connect with other makers in the LaunchDay community
  • 自行推广活动——在你的社交渠道分享产品入选LaunchDay的消息
  • 24小时活动期间积极互动——回复评论，感谢点赞的用户
  • 追踪优惠解锁情况——监控有多少用户解锁了你的折扣
  • 在Slack中跟进——与LaunchDay社区中的其他开发者建立联系

Should you pay $99?

是否值得支付99美元？

Compare with alternatives:
  • $99 on LaunchDay = event featuring + podcast + influencer promo + Slack community + unknown backlink
  • $99 on LaunchingNext = 1-business-day expedited review + DR51 dofollow backlink
  • $99 split across directories = Open Launch Premium ($12) + CtrlAlt.cc ($39) + MicroLaunch Pro ($39) = 3 guaranteed dofollow backlinks + permanent listings
If your goal is backlinks: Split the budget across directories instead. If your goal is exposure + podcast + community: LaunchDay offers unique value that directories don't. If budget allows both: Do LaunchDay AND directory submissions.
与替代方案对比：
  • LaunchDay 99美元 = 活动展示 + 播客访谈 + 网红推广 + Slack社区 + 未知反向链接
  • LaunchingNext 99美元 = 1个工作日加急审核 + DR51 dofollow反向链接
  • 拆分99美元用于多个目录平台 = Open Launch Premium（12美元）+ CtrlAlt.cc（39美元）+ MicroLaunch Pro（39美元）= 3个保证dofollow反向链接 + 永久展示
如果目标是反向链接：将预算拆分到多个目录平台。 如果目标是曝光+播客+社区：LaunchDay提供其他目录平台没有的独特价值。 如果预算允许：同时参与LaunchDay和目录平台提交。

Gotchas

注意事项

Best-effort from research — review these, especially items about pricing and event model that may change.
  • Very early platform. Only 4 events held as of early 2026. Track record is limited, and the platform's longevity is unproven.
  • Backlink value unknown. No data on DR or dofollow/nofollow status. Don't count on LaunchDay for SEO value — treat any backlink as a bonus.
  • $99 is non-trivial for indie makers. Compare with free directories (SoloPush, ProductBurst) and cheaper paid options (OpenHunts $9.90, Open Launch $12) before committing.
  • >40% discount required. This can be a significant margin hit depending on your product. AI products with high inference costs get an exception, but SaaS products generally don't.
  • Video interview is mandatory. If you're camera-shy or time-constrained, factor in the 30-minute commitment. The video becomes a public podcast episode.
  • Limited availability. 1-2 events per month, max 20 products. Rejection is possible even after paying (payment is only processed if selected).
  • Event-based, not always-on. Your featuring lasts 24 hours. After that, you're in the archive — not on the homepage.
  • Self-improving: If you discover something not covered here, append it to 
    references/learnings.md
    with today's date.
基于研究的最佳信息——请留意这些内容，尤其是定价和活动模式可能会发生变化。
  • 平台处于非常早期阶段：截至2026年初仅举办4场活动。记录有限，平台的长期运营能力尚未得到验证。
  • 反向链接价值未知：暂无DR值或dofollow/nofollow状态的数据。不要依赖LaunchDay获取SEO价值——将反向链接视为额外福利。
  • 99美元对独立开发者来说并非小数目：在决定之前，对比免费目录平台（SoloPush、ProductBurst）和更便宜的付费选项（OpenHunts 9.90美元、Open Launch 12美元）。
  • 需提供>40%的折扣：这可能会对产品利润造成重大影响。AI产品因推理成本高可例外，但SaaS产品通常不享受例外。
  • 视频访谈为必填项：如果你怯场或时间紧张，请考虑30分钟的时间投入。视频内容会成为公开的播客节目。
  • 名额有限：每月1-2场活动，每场最多20款产品。即使提交后也可能被拒绝（仅入选后才会扣费）。
  • 基于活动模式，非持续在线展示：产品展示仅持续24小时。之后会进入存档，不再显示在首页。
  • 自我更新：如果发现本指南未涵盖的内容，请将其添加到
    references/learnings.md
    中，并标注日期。

Related skills

相关技能

  • /sales-launch-directory
    — Coordinates submissions across 10+ startup directories with sequencing, backlink stacking, and budget allocation
  • /sales-openlaunch
    — Open Launch platform help (open-source PH alternative, DR65 backlinks)
  • /sales-productburst
    — ProductBurst platform help (daily/weekly rankings, instant listing)
  • /sales-solopush
    — SoloPush platform help (no-pressure indie maker community)
  • /sales-openhunts
    — OpenHunts platform help (weekly launch cycle, DR50 backlinks)
  • /sales-huzzler
    — Huzzler platform help (founder community, weekly Launch Arena)
  • /sales-producthunt
    — Product Hunt platform help (largest launch platform, DR91 dofollow, 5M+ visits/mo)
  • /sales-do
    — Not sure which skill to use? The router matches any sales objective to the right skill. Install: 
    npx skills add sales-skills/sales --skill sales-do
  • /sales-launch-directory
    ——协调10+创业目录平台的提交，包括排序、反向链接堆叠和预算分配
  • /sales-openlaunch
    ——Open Launch平台帮助文档（开源Product Hunt替代平台，DR65反向链接）
  • /sales-productburst
    ——ProductBurst平台帮助文档（每日/每周排名，即时展示）
  • /sales-solopush
    ——SoloPush平台帮助文档（无压力的独立开发者社区）
  • /sales-openhunts
    ——OpenHunts平台帮助文档（每周发布周期，DR50反向链接）
  • /sales-huzzler
    ——Huzzler平台帮助文档（创始人社区，每周Launch Arena活动）
  • /sales-producthunt
    ——Product Hunt平台帮助文档（最大的发布平台，DR91 dofollow反向链接，月访问量500万+）
  • /sales-do
    ——不确定使用哪个技能？该路由可将任何销售目标匹配到合适的技能。安装命令： 
    npx skills add sales-skills/sales --skill sales-do

Examples

示例

Example 1: Evaluate if LaunchDay is worth it

示例1：评估LaunchDay是否值得

User says: "Is LaunchDay worth $99? I'm on a tight budget." Skill does:
  1. Breaks down what $99 gets: event featuring, podcast interview, influencer promo, Slack community
  2. Compares with alternatives: $99 split across 3 directories gets 3 guaranteed dofollow backlinks
  3. Notes the unknown backlink value of LaunchDay
  4. Recommends: if backlinks are the priority, split the budget; if exposure/podcast is the priority, LaunchDay offers unique value Result: Clear cost-benefit analysis with actionable recommendation
用户提问："LaunchDay值99美元吗？我的预算很紧。" 技能处理：
  1. 拆解99美元可获得的权益：活动展示、播客访谈、网红推广、Slack社区
  2. 与替代方案对比：将99美元拆分到3个目录平台可获得3个保证dofollow反向链接
  3. 指出LaunchDay的反向链接价值未知
  4. 建议：如果优先考虑反向链接，拆分预算；如果优先考虑曝光/播客，LaunchDay提供独特价值 结果：清晰的成本效益分析及可执行建议

Example 2: Submit to LaunchDay

示例2：向LaunchDay提交产品

User says: "I want to submit my SaaS tool to LaunchDay" Skill does:
  1. Checks eligibility: bootstrapped? Can offer >40% discount?
  2. Walks through the submission at itslaunchday.com/submit-product
  3. Prepares for the video interview — demo readiness, founder story talking points
  4. Recommends adding UTM tracking and promoting the event on social channels Result: Submission prepared with interview prep and tracking in place
用户提问："我想把我的SaaS工具提交到LaunchDay" 技能处理：
  1. 检查资格：是否为自筹资金？能否提供>40%的折扣？
  2. 引导完成itslaunchday.com/submit-product的提交流程
  3. 准备视频访谈——演示准备、创业故事要点
  4. 建议添加UTM追踪并在社交渠道推广活动 结果：完成提交准备，包括访谈筹备和追踪设置

Example 3: Compare LaunchDay with free directories

示例3：对比LaunchDay与免费目录平台

User says: "Should I do LaunchDay or just submit to free directories?" Skill does:
  1. Explains the fundamental difference: LaunchDay is an event with podcast/promo, directories are permanent listings with backlinks
  2. Notes that free directories (SoloPush, ProductBurst) deliver confirmed dofollow backlinks at $0
  3. LaunchDay's unique value is the podcast interview and influencer promotion — not available elsewhere
  4. Recommends doing both if budget allows, or prioritizing free directories if backlinks are the main goal Result: Clear framework for deciding based on user's primary goal
用户提问："我应该选择LaunchDay还是只提交到免费目录平台？" 技能处理：
  1. 解释本质区别：LaunchDay是带有播客/推广的活动，目录平台是永久展示列表并提供反向链接
  2. 指出免费目录平台（SoloPush、ProductBurst）可免费提供确认的dofollow反向链接
  3. LaunchDay的独特价值是播客访谈和网红推广——其他平台无法提供
  4. 建议：如果预算允许，两者都做；如果主要目标是反向链接，优先选择免费目录平台 结果：基于用户核心目标的清晰决策框架

Troubleshooting

故障排除

Not selected after submitting

提交后未入选

Symptom: Submitted and paid $99 but wasn't selected for an event Cause: LaunchDay curates strictly — only 20 products per event, and they prioritize diverse product categories Solution: Your $99 is only charged if selected, so no financial loss. Reach out to @dagorenouf on Twitter for feedback on why you weren't selected. Consider submitting again for a future event. Meanwhile, submit to free directories (SoloPush, ProductBurst) for immediate listings.
症状：提交产品并支付99美元，但未入选活动 原因：LaunchDay筛选严格——每场仅20款产品，且优先选择多元化的产品类别 解决方案：99美元仅在入选后收取，因此无经济损失。在Twitter上联系@dagorenouf获取未入选的反馈。考虑在未来活动中再次提交。同时，提交到免费目录平台（SoloPush、ProductBurst）以获得即时展示。

Not sure what discount to offer

不确定提供何种折扣

Symptom: Required to offer >40% but unsure what's sustainable Cause: Deep discounts can hurt margins, especially for early-stage products Solution: Consider offering the discount on annual plans (higher LTV offsets the discount), limiting it to the first 50 users, or creating a special LaunchDay-only tier. If you have high infrastructure costs (AI inference, hosting), mention this in your submission — they make exceptions.
症状：需提供>40%的折扣，但不确定何种折扣可持续 原因：深度折扣可能影响利润，尤其是早期产品 解决方案：考虑针对年度套餐提供折扣（更高的客户终身价值可抵消折扣影响）、限制前50名用户享受折扣，或创建LaunchDay专属套餐。如果你的产品基础设施成本高（如AI推理、托管费用），请在提交时说明——他们会酌情例外。

Low engagement during the event

活动期间参与度低

Symptom: Featured on LaunchDay but few applauds or deal unlocks Cause: LaunchDay events depend on community size, which is still growing (4 events so far) Solution: Actively promote the event on your own channels — share the LaunchDay link on Twitter, your email list, and any communities you're part of. Engage in the LaunchDay Slack. The influencer promotion helps, but your own network amplifies it.
症状：产品在LaunchDay展示，但点赞和优惠解锁数量少 原因：LaunchDay活动依赖社区规模，目前社区仍在发展（仅举办4场活动） 解决方案：在自有渠道积极推广活动——在Twitter、邮件列表和你加入的社区分享LaunchDay链接。在LaunchDay Slack中积极互动。网红推广有帮助，但你的自有网络能进一步放大效果。