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Hacker News

Get your product or content in front of the most influential tech audience on the internet.

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Elite
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Why It Works

The front page of tech

Hacker News is where developers, founders, and VCs discover new things. A front-page post can change the trajectory of your company.

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Elite audience

Developers, founders, and investors. The most influential tech audience online.

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Massive traffic spikes

A front-page post can drive 20-50K visitors in a single day.

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Backlink goldmine

HN posts get picked up by blogs and newsletters, multiplying the effect.

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Press attention

Journalists monitor HN. A trending post can lead to media coverage.

Quick Start Guide

Get started in 5 steps

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Understand HN culture

Read the front page daily for a week. HN values substance, technical depth, and intellectual honesty.

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Create genuinely interesting content

Show HN posts work best: open-source tools, technical deep dives, and honest launch stories.

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Post at the right time

Submit between 8-10 AM ET on weekdays for maximum visibility.

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Write a compelling title

Factual, specific, and intriguing. No clickbait. HN users will punish sensationalism.

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Engage in the comments

HN discussions are the real value. Respond thoughtfully to every comment, even critical ones.

Rules of Engagement

Do's and Don'ts

✓ Do This

  • Share technical details and substance
  • Be honest about limitations
  • Engage in thoughtful discussion
  • Use 'Show HN' for launches
  • Accept and learn from harsh feedback

✕ Avoid This

  • Post marketing fluff
  • Use clickbait titles
  • Astroturf with fake accounts
  • Get defensive in comments
  • Resubmit too frequently
Best For

Is this channel right for you?

Hacker News works for technical products, open-source tools, and content with genuine intellectual depth.

Dev ToolsOpen SourceTechnical ContentStartupsAI/ML ProductsInfrastructure
Real Example

Who's doing it well

Our Show HN post hit #1. We got 30K visitors, 2K signups, and 3 VC emails in 24 hours. It was our single best launch day ever.

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Dev Tool Founder
CLI tool, Hacker News launch drove first 5K users

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