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Discussion on: Creators Dilemma: What to do after you create a personal product?

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fr0tt

It's a great topic to talk about ! I'm in the same situation at the moment with my own project.

In your case I would try to go where your target audience might be. So try to find communities that focus on learning, online learning, learning platforms and maybe about learning Java or React and see if you can be of any help with your knowledge about the subject and - if the situation allows it - mention your own platform.

I addition I would think about to change/reorder your website. The first thing a user should see should be an example of what your platform offers in order for them to be more engaged and even want to try it out for themselves. A good example, pretty and functional is whatsapp.com

Also have you ever thought about opening your platform to unauthenticated users ? Think about dev.to, everyone can read every post, find it on google - while not specifically searching for the platform itself - and share posts they like most with other people easily.

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microideation

Hi,
Thank you for your suggestion.
I have updated the product website to have first hand feel of what the product is all about.
As I mentioned in the post, I tried multiple online communities to post my product, but they all require to be an active member for posting something.

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fr0tt

Looks great !
Either try to become an active member (just simply write some useful comments, I'm sure you have enough expertise on the subject) or try a different community platform.
But I understand your problem. Sometimes I think it would be a great project on its one to create a platform for presenting new products or some that are still "in development", the only one I'm aware of is Product Hunt. Maybe try your luck there.

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microideation

I have already published it in Product Hunt :)
But, the situation is the same there, not much interest generated and also doesn't even show up on the search. May it was due to my choice of words. Need to see if it can be updated and checked.
Thank you of much for your kind words and guidance. Much appreciated :)

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fr0tt

Anytime :)