I built a mutual SNS marketing platform — here's what I learned
Jerry Hoo created a mutual SNS marketing platform to help indie hackers and small startups promote their services without the high costs of traditional advertising. The platform allows users to earn points by promoting others' services, which they can then use to have their own services promoted. Hoo has faced challenges in attracting initial users, citing trust issues and the novelty of the concept as significant barriers.
- ▪The platform enables users to post about others' services on their social media and earn points.
- ▪AI generates promotional posts tailored for various social media channels.
- ▪Hoo is currently seeking feedback and the first ten users to test the platform.
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