Launching My AI Project on Product Hunt: Lessons Learned

A step-by-step guide to launch your AI side project on Product Hunt

CK Huang | AI in BioScience

12 Apr 2025 — 3 min read

Preview (Pre-launch) of DeepMed AI

A step-by-step guide to launch your AI side project on Product Hunt

After over a month of diving into AI automation workflows and the wild world of “vibe coding,” I’m finally at the launch stage! My side project, DeepMed AI, is almost ready to debut on Product Hunt — and it feels like unwrapping a gift I’ve been waiting for way too long.

To be completely honest, when I first browsed through Product Hunt, I felt a wave of imposter syndrome. The site is packed with sleek, impressive products and gorgeous visuals. I kept thinking, “Can my little project really compete here?” But the more I researched, the clearer it became

Product Hunt is a paradise for solo makers like us.

And because I believe in sharing what I’ve learned, here’s my no-secrets, straight-to-the-point Product Hunt launch guide — all lessons from firsthand experience.

What Exactly Is Product Hunt?

In one sentence:

It’s the global hub for creators, entrepreneurs, and early adopters.

Every day, new products launch here — whether you’re building SaaS tools, design resources, AI services, dev tools, or no-code apps, Product Hunt is where it’s at.

And here’s the magic: It’s not just for big companies. Solo Makers and small teams can absolutely shine here!

Need some inspiration? Big success stories from Product Hunt include:

Notion — First exploded in popularity thanks to Product Hunt, now a go-to knowledge management tool worldwide.
Zapier — Used PH to build early traction, and now it’s the top choice for automation lovers.
Figma — Beloved by designers globally, it gained serious early momentum through the Product Hunt community.

If you ask me, Product Hunt is hands down one of the best free platforms for early exposure. Period.

How Many Product Types Are on Product Hunt?

Take a look — it’s overwhelming (in a good way):

Catalog of products listed on Product Hunt

Work & Productivity
Engineering & Development
Design & Creative
Finance
Social & Community
Marketing & Sales
AI
and so on…

Literally everything.

My own project, DeepMed AI, fits somewhere between AI + Work & Productivity. Sadly, there isn’t a dedicated biomedical category (yet!), but that’s fine — Product Hunt is flexible with tags.

Pro Tip: Register Early to Avoid Launch Day Regrets

Product Hunt has an account cooling-off period to prevent spam and upvote manipulation:

You need to wait at least one week after registering before you can post your product. So, register in advance! Fill out your profile, upload a real photo — it builds trust and helps with engagement.
While waiting, engage with the community: upvote, comment, get a feel for the vibe. Trust me, this is a step many beginners miss. If you’re reading this and haven’t registered yet, go do it now!

My Launch Checklist (DeepMed AI Edition)

Here’s my personal checklist — use it as your lazy guide!

Title: DeepMed AI
Tagline (Short, catchy — max 60 characters): AI-powered reporting for biomedical scientists
Header Image (Clean, bright, with your logo — make it memorable! size: 1200 x 630 px)
Product Images or Demo GIFs (at least 3 screenshots)
Use Supademo for interactive product demos!
Website or Demo Link: https://deepmedai.zeabur.app/
Tags (Product Hunt allows multiple tags — super important for visibility): AI / Productivity / Medical
Social Media Prep: e.g. Medium pre-launch article (like this one!), or X and LinkedIn
Very important! prepare your “Maker comment” for launch day!

Pro Tips 🌟

Timing Matters: Product Hunt runs on PST, and voting resets daily at 12:00 AM PST. Post your product early in the day to maximize visibility!
Engage Actively: Don’t just wait for upvotes. Comment, reply, and stay active to keep your product buzzing.
Pre-launch Buzz: Invite friends, early users, and community members to join your launch day activities!