Every start-up whether web-based or not has one sole purpose and that is to sell the product it produces and that is how it earn users. To get 5k to 10k users keep the following in mind:
1. Plan your “go-to market” before starting to build the product. Test it during development and have an audience that can benefit from your product, ready to try your beta/MVP.
2. Leverage third party tools to submit to as many early adopters’ sites as possible. Follow up at least a few times with the ones that are relevant to your product/vertical.
3. Figure out the best social media channel and use automation tools to build your following faster and more effectively.
4. Be hyperactive when interacting with early adopters and responding to their feedback, reviews, and comments to establish your credibility.
5. Try free channels to validate your core users and product assumptions first before investing significantly in paid channels or hiring outside companies.
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