I Disappeared for 4 Months After Launch - Here's What Brought Me Back
The author shares their experience of launching a product called DevHub, which initially received little attention. After four months of silence due to a lack of marketing knowledge, they returned motivated by positive feedback from testers. They now plan to adopt a consistent marketing strategy and relaunch the product with realistic expectations.
- ▪The product DevHub was launched with high expectations but received minimal engagement.
- ▪The author realized that they had treated marketing as a one-time event rather than an ongoing practice.
- ▪After receiving valuable testimonials, the author decided to return and focus on consistent marketing efforts.
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