Share your journey: how to build in public and be discoverable
Even if you have no audience, you can start building visibility and trust by documenting your progress in public. This module teaches how to share what you're doing in a way that attracts attention, creates credibility, and builds connection with potential users or collaborators. You'll learn what to post, where to post, how to show progress without sounding like you're pitching, and how to make people want to follow what you're doing next.
Lessons
What you'll learn in this module
Why visibility compounds, even if no one replies at first
The 4 types of posts that attract the right people
How to post with zero followers
How to write short progress updates
How to ask questions that trigger useful replies
How to share your thinking process publicly
How to make your posts more readable and relatable
How to talk about your product without sounding promotional
How to build a sustainable posting system
How to use visuals to make your posts stand out
How to choose the right platform to share your work
How to turn social media engagement into real conversations
Building in public through your arc, not just outcomes
Content planning and scheduling tools
Why most visibility fails
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Get ready before you reach out
Before talking to users, you need to make sure your message is clear and you're ready to catch interest.
Cold outreach: how to DM or email people and get replies
Cold outreach is the fastest way to get your first users, but most people do it wrong.
Communities: how to contribute without spamming
Your potential users are already talking, asking questions, and sharing frustrations somewhere online.
Ship mini-assets that bring the right people in
Sometimes talking about your product isn't enough. A faster way to earn attention is to build something small but useful.
Tried everything and still no traction?
You did the work. You posted, messaged people, maybe even built a small tool. And still… nothing.
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