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Why Product Hunt Might Be Overrated (and What to Focus on Instead)

Product, website hype vs steady, organic growth

When you're building a product and planning your launch, Product Hunt probably comes up as a must-do. It’s free. It has a built-in audience. You’ve seen “Product of the Day” badges on other startups. Seems like a no-brainer, right?

But here’s the reality: for most founders, Product Hunt doesn’t actually move the needle in a meaningful way.

Let’s break it down.

What Product Hunt Does Well

Let’s be fair - Product Hunt isn’t useless. If your product resonates with

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Will the Penny Be Worth More Now That It’s Phased Out?

Pocket change, pennies

So, the penny’s on its way out. The tiny copper coin that’s filled our change jars and couch cushions for over a century is finally going into retirement. But now that it's being discontinued, a curious question has started clinking around:

Will the penny be worth more now that more are not going to be made?

Let’s talk about that.

Nostalgia ≠ Value (Usually)

First, let’s clear something up: just because something is no longer in production doesn't automatically make

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