The China Distribution Map: WeChat, Douyin, Xiaohongshu, Bilibili and Zhihu
Choose the right China platforms for your product and run a focused 90-day distribution test without spreading your team thin.
China Is Not Just Another Locale: How to Test Demand Before You Build
Test Mandarin-speaking demand in 8 to 12 weeks before committing to the cost and complexity of a mainland-China launch.
ask hn we have company runway but not founder time when do you go full time
Go full time when the company has reached a defined milestone that justifies the commitment, not merely because it has enough runway. For a founder…
Rahul's search traffic. Six weeks before larger competitors landed.
Solo founders compete in organic search by automating research and content while keeping strategy and approval in their hands.
Should one AI model write content and another model check it?
Using a separate model to check content written by another model is a viable implementation choice, but it will not by itself guarantee correctness or…
Your LLC approval arrived. Where's the market strategy?
Your LLC is approved. Now what? The confirmation email doesn't cover marketing, positioning, or where to find customers. Here's what comes next.
Product launch strategy: What three weeks of silence taught James about timing
Launched three weeks ago with zero marketing. Here's the cost of that gap and what James changed.
Two X Posts and an Empty Tab: The Gap Between Monday and Friday
You meant to write a blog post. Friday arrives with two X posts instead. Here's why friction beats intention and what that reveals about your content strategy.
Blog Traffic: What Zero Clicks Taught Marcus About Writing for Search Intent
Your blog content isn't driving traffic because it's answering the wrong questions. Find out why and what to do about it.
Your Announcement Isn't Searchable Three Days In. Here's What That Reveals
Search for your own product launch three days after publishing. If you can't find it, neither will your customers. Here's why this test matters.
Marcus shipped in silence. Nobody outside GitHub knew.
Most founders ship consistently but share sporadically. The gap between your commits and your visibility kills compounding growth.
What happens when your product launches but nobody knows what it does?
Product launched but your blog is still blank? Here's why your first post can't wait, and what it needs to contain.
Git history: What your code decisions reveal about positioning
Your product's real story is in your git log. See how Marketing Agent reads it instead of asking endless questions.
Content Marketing: What a Sunday Night Panic Taught Sarah About Staying Visible
Fill an empty content calendar in one evening. See how one product update becomes five scheduled posts before midnight.
Eli's Unapproved Campaign Went Live. His Contractor Funds Were at Risk.
Before an AI agent touches your ad budget, set three rules that prevent surprise launches and contain costly mistakes.
Solo Founder Marketing Help: How Leo Separated Judgment From Execution
Should you hire a marketer or keep doing it yourself? Use this practical framework to find the right help without giving up control.
Ben's freelancer goes silent. His $4,000 marketing budget vanishes.
Solo founder lost $4k to a marketing freelancer's silence? Learn how to avoid vanishing budgets and get consistent marketing output, guaranteed.
The Hidden Costs of Micro-Managing Your AI Co-Pilot
Constant AI co-pilot steering wastes 100+ hours yearly. See how autonomous agents with approval gates reclaim your time while keeping full control.
Autonomous AI Marketing: You're Still in Charge
Learn what 'autonomous' AI marketing truly means for startups. Discover how you stay in charge, approving content & spend before anything goes live.
The 'Missing' Marketing Skills: Where AI Steps In
Solo founders lack specific marketing skills. Discover which gaps AI can fill, and how to stay in control of strategy while delegating execution.