15 days after launching to zero audience: $0, 3 upvotes, 0 stars

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Copy this experiment

A checklist built from what Taiko_TOEDA actually did. Their numbers are a reference, not a promise.

1. 1

   Pick the channel and tactic

   Product Hunt — Multi-channel launch with no existing audience.

2. 2

   Set a budget cap

   Taiko_TOEDA didn't say what it cost. Decide your cap before you start.

3. 3

   Set an end date

   Taiko_TOEDA ran it for 15 days. Put your review date in the calendar now.

4. 4

   Copy what worked

   From Taiko_TOEDA's experience:

   • ☐One follower from a five-round technical argument in someone else's replies
5. 5

   Avoid what didn't

   Where it went wrong:

   • ☐Product Hunt: 3 upvotes, 5 followers (final count)
   • ☐17 GitHub repos: 0 stars
   • ☐Hacker News: 3 comments, all flagged on a new account
   • ☐Broadcasting with no audience — he calls it publishing, not distributing
6. 6

   Track the same numbers

   So you can compare like for like:

   • ☐Revenue
   • ☐Paying members
   • ☐Product Hunt upvotes
   • ☐GitHub stars
   • ☐X followers gained
7. 7

   Compare, then share what happened

   Taiko_TOEDA's headline result: $0 revenue. Yours will differ — that's the point. Win or flop, the result is worth sharing.