Hi, I’m Antonio, the founder of Litlyx, an open-source analytics tool.
It’s incredible to think that just five months ago, we started this project as an experimental “test” to see if we could solve some common analytics problems.
In the first month, we went from 0 to 55 stars on GitHub, and I was thrilled.
But I quickly realized that as a founder, it’s not just about building something great! You also need to make noise, share your vision, and let people know about your software.
That’s when I started posting more actively, including on platforms like Reddit. The reach there can be phenomenal if you approach it right. Sure, you’ll face some negativity, but if you’re genuine, engaged in the community, and focused on adding value, people are surprisingly supportive.
With those efforts, we jumped from 55 stars to 500 in just two months. Then, I got a lucky break on the "Selfhosted" community. I shared a post there that went viral (109K coverage!), and it brought us another 100 stars.
The rest of our growth has been mostly through word of mouth… a testament to the value Litlyx provides.
I wanted to share this journey to show how I’ve managed to achieve these results—not exceptional, but definitely something I’m proud of. If you’re the founder of a project you believe in, it’s natural to want to spread the word and let people discover your work.
So, don’t hesitate to make some noise!
Thanks for tuning in!
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