--- name: sales-solopush description: "SoloPush platform help — product launch and discovery platform for indie makers and solopreneurs with no launch day pressure. Covers product submission (free, no editorial gatekeeping, instant listing), community upvoting, daily trending products, product reviews and comments, do-follow backlinks (DR46-47), solo maker community, and idea-stage posting. Use when your indie product needs more exposure without launch-day pressure, your SoloPush listing isn't getting upvotes, you're deciding between SoloPush and Product Hunt, or you want the DR46-47 backlink from SoloPush. Do NOT use for general launch strategy across multiple directories (use /sales-launch-directory), email marketing (use /sales-email-marketing), or audience growth (use /sales-audience-growth)." argument-hint: "[describe what you need help with on SoloPush]" license: MIT version: 1.0.0 tags: [sales, product-launch, startup, discovery, platform] --- # SoloPush Platform Help Helps the user with SoloPush platform questions — from submitting a product and climbing the daily trending rankings through community engagement and maximizing backlink value. ## Step 1 — Gather context If `references/learnings.md` exists, read it first for accumulated knowledge. Ask the user: 1. **What do you need help with?** - A) Launching a product — submitting, writing a listing - B) Getting visibility — upvotes, trending, community engagement - C) SEO backlinks — getting the DR46-47 do-follow backlink - D) Idea validation — posting an idea before building - E) Something else — describe it 2. **What stage is your product?** - A) Idea stage — haven't built anything yet - B) MVP / prototype — working but early - C) Launched — live product with users - D) Growing — looking for more visibility and users 3. **What's your goal?** - A) First users and feedback - B) Community recognition and upvotes - C) SEO backlinks - D) All of the above **If the user's request already provides most of this context, skip directly to the relevant step.** Lead with your best-effort answer using reasonable assumptions (stated explicitly), then ask only the most critical 1-2 clarifying questions at the end. ## Step 2 — Route or answer directly If the request maps to a specialized skill, route: - Launch strategy across multiple directories → `/sales-launch-directory` - Product launch strategy and funnels → `/sales-funnel` - Email list building / audience growth → `/sales-audience-growth` - Email marketing to subscribers → `/sales-email-marketing` - Landing page / checkout optimization → `/sales-checkout` - ProductBurst-specific questions → `/sales-productburst` - MicroLaunch-specific questions → `/sales-microlaunch` - LaunchingNext-specific questions → `/sales-launchingnext` - SideProjectors buy/sell questions → `/sales-sideprojectors` Otherwise, answer directly from platform knowledge below. ## Step 3 — SoloPush platform reference ### How SoloPush works SoloPush is a product launch and discovery platform built specifically for indie makers and solopreneurs. Unlike Product Hunt's high-pressure 24-hour launch window, SoloPush lets you submit and promote your product at your own pace — no fixed launch day, no editorial gatekeeping. **Key difference**: Solo maker focus — the community is fellow solo founders and customers who appreciate supporting independent creators. #### Submission flow 1. Create an account on SoloPush 2. Submit your product: name, description, URL, screenshots 3. Product goes live immediately — no editorial queue 4. Community upvotes and reviews determine visibility 5. Trending products get featured daily #### Visibility system | Mechanism | How it works | Benefit | |---|---|---| | Upvotes | Community votes on products | Higher-voted products appear in trending | | Daily trending | Most-upvoted products featured daily | Homepage visibility | | Reviews | Community leaves written reviews | Social proof, engagement signal | | Comments | Discussion threads on product pages | Direct feedback from potential users | **No launch day window**: Products can gain traction over time. There's no single-day ranking pressure — you can promote and build momentum gradually. #### Who it's for SoloPush specifically targets: - Solo founders building products alone - Indie makers with side projects - Solopreneurs wanting to connect with like-minded builders - Products where the founder's story adds value ### SEO value - **DR 46-47 domain rating** — do-follow backlinks - Every listed product receives a do-follow backlink - Product pages stay live after listing - Backlinks are permanent - Free submission — no cost to get the backlink ### Comparison with other launch platforms | Feature | SoloPush | Firsto | Huzzler | ProductBurst | Product Hunt | Open Launch | MicroLaunch | LaunchingNext | CtrlAlt.cc | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Launch pressure | None — anytime | Daily (8:00 UTC) | Weekly (Mon-Sun cycle) | Daily rankings | 24 hours | Daily (resets) | 30 days | None (static directory) | None (curated daily) | | Editorial review | None — instant | None — instant | None — instant | None — instant | Community-moderated | Queue or $12 skip | Editorial review | Editorial review | Yes (manual curation) | | Upvoting | Yes | Yes | Yes (Wed-Sun voting) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (idea + product scores) | No | Yes | | Reviews | Yes | Mini reviews (Pro tier) | Community forums | Comment threads | Comment threads | Comments | Verified reviews | No | No | | Backlink DR/DA | DR46-47 | DR57 (conditional free) | DR41-47 (winners only) | DR46 | DR91 | DR65 (conditional free) | DR59 | DR51 | DA30 | | Target audience | Solo makers | Indie makers, devs | Founders (AI-free community) | General startups | General products | Tech products | General startups | General startups | Startup tools | | Idea-stage OK | Yes (implied) | Unknown | Yes (#startup-ideas) | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | | Free submission | Yes | Yes (~180 day queue) | Yes | Yes | Yes (conditional backlink) | Free queue or paid | $99 expedited or free (long wait) | Free (up to 2 months queue) | | Featured (paid) | Unknown | $19.90 / $59.90 / $149 | $79 Black (lifetime) / $34 promoted | One-time fee | No paid features | $12 premium / $59 SEO | Pro Launch $39/mo | $99 expedited + promoted ads | $39 (1-week feature) | ## Step 4 — Actionable guidance ### Submission checklist | Step | What to do | Why it matters | |---|---|---| | 1. Prepare your listing | Clear name, problem-focused description, your solo maker story | SoloPush community values the founder narrative | | 2. Add screenshots | Product in action, key features, before/after if applicable | Visual proof increases engagement | | 3. Include your URL | Working landing page with clear CTA | Converts visitors and secures do-follow backlink | | 4. Tell your story | Why you built this, what problem it solves, your journey | Solo maker community connects with personal stories | | 5. Engage in reviews | Respond to every comment and review | Active makers get more community support | | 6. Share externally | Post your SoloPush listing on Twitter, communities | External traffic drives upvotes and trending placement | ### Maximizing visibility Unlike Product Hunt where everything rides on one day, SoloPush rewards sustained, low-pressure engagement: - **Week 1**: Initial push — share with your network, post on Twitter, engage in community - **Ongoing**: Keep responding to reviews and comments as they come in - **No deadline**: Products can gain traction at any time — no wasted launch days ### Multi-platform launch strategy SoloPush works best as one platform in a broader launch: 1. **SoloPush** — submit anytime for low-pressure exposure and DR46-47 backlink (no gatekeepers, instant listing) 2. **ProductBurst** — launch for daily/weekly ranking opportunities (no gatekeepers, DR46 backlink) 3. **MicroLaunch** — submit for 30-day leaderboard cycle (editorial review, higher DR59 backlink) 4. **Product Hunt** — save for the main launch event (highest traffic, DR91 backlink, 24-hour window) 5. **LaunchingNext** — submit for permanent directory listing (DR51 backlink, editorial curation) 6. **SideProjectors** — showcase listing for DR69 backlink ### Building personal brand on SoloPush SoloPush's solo maker focus makes it good for personal brand building: 1. Include your name and story in the listing — not just the product 2. Engage authentically with other solo makers' products 3. Share milestones and updates in comment threads 4. Use the community to connect with like-minded founders ## Gotchas *Best-effort from research — review these, especially items about plan-gated features and integration gotchas that may be outdated.* - **Very new platform.** SoloPush launched in April 2025. Traffic levels are not documented and likely very low. Don't expect Product Hunt-level visitor numbers. - **Minimal web presence.** Almost no Reddit, Indie Hackers, or Hacker News threads mention SoloPush. The community is small and still forming. - **JS-rendered site.** The platform appears to be a JavaScript SPA, which means no public API, no programmatic access, and potential SEO limitations for your listing. - **Premium features unclear.** Fazier lists it as "freemium" but no premium pricing or features are publicly documented. The free tier may be all there is currently. - **DR varies by source.** LaunchDirectories reports DR46, other sources report DR47. The difference is negligible but don't rely on exact numbers. - **Creator prefers anonymity.** The founder is not prominently featured on the site. Support options may be limited to social channels (@solopushcom on X/Twitter). - **No editorial curation means variable quality.** Like ProductBurst, instant listing means your product competes with everything from polished SaaS to rough concepts. - **Backlink type disputed.** One source (Awesome Directories) lists nofollow, while others (LaunchDirectories) list dofollow. Verify by inspecting the actual link on your listing after submission. - **Self-improving**: If you discover something not covered here, append it to `references/learnings.md` with today's date. ## Related skills - `/sales-launch-directory` — Launch strategy across multiple startup directories - `/sales-openlaunch` — Open Launch platform help (open-source PH alternative, DR65 backlinks) - `/sales-ctrlaltcc` — CtrlAlt.cc platform help (curated tool directory) - `/sales-productburst` — ProductBurst platform help (daily/weekly rankings, badges) - `/sales-microlaunch` — MicroLaunch platform help (30-day leaderboard, deals marketplace) - `/sales-launchingnext` — LaunchingNext platform help (curated startup directory) - `/sales-sideprojectors` — SideProjectors platform help (buy/sell side projects) - `/sales-huzzler` — Huzzler platform help (founder community, weekly Launch Arena competition) - `/sales-firsto` — Firsto platform help (fair launch platform, sustained SEO discovery) - `/sales-funnel` — Build and optimize sales funnels for conversion - `/sales-audience-growth` — Grow your email list and subscriber base - `/sales-checkout` — Optimize landing pages and checkout for conversion - `/sales-do` — Not sure which skill to use? The router matches any sales objective to the right skill. Install: `npx skills add sales-skills/sales --skill sales-do` ## Examples ### Example 1: Launch a solo-built SaaS on SoloPush **User says**: "I built a time tracking app by myself and want to launch it on SoloPush to get my first users" **Skill does**: 1. Walks through the submission checklist: description, screenshots, URL, founder story 2. Emphasizes telling the solo maker story — why you built it, what problem it solves 3. Suggests engaging with other makers' products to build community presence 4. Advises sharing the SoloPush listing on Twitter and relevant communities 5. Recommends pairing with ProductBurst and MicroLaunch for a multi-platform launch **Result**: Optimized listing with solo maker narrative and engagement strategy ### Example 2: Get a backlink from SoloPush **User says**: "I want to submit my product to SoloPush mainly for the SEO backlink" **Skill does**: 1. Confirms SoloPush provides do-follow backlinks at DR46-47 2. Notes the backlink is free and automatic with any listing 3. Warns about conflicting reports on link type (dofollow vs nofollow) — advise verifying after submission 4. Suggests also listing on ProductBurst (DR46), MicroLaunch (DR59), LaunchingNext (DR51), and SideProjectors (DR69) for maximum backlink coverage 5. Recommends creating a genuine listing (not a stub) for best SEO value **Result**: Backlink acquired with multi-platform SEO strategy ### Example 3: SoloPush vs Product Hunt for a solo founder **User says**: "Should I launch on SoloPush or Product Hunt? I'm a solo developer" **Skill does**: 1. Compares the two: PH is high-traffic, high-pressure (24 hours) vs SoloPush is low-traffic, no-pressure (anytime) 2. Notes SoloPush's community specifically values solo makers, while PH is general 3. Recommends SoloPush as a casual first listing to test messaging and gather initial feedback 4. Suggests using SoloPush feedback to refine before the Product Hunt launch 5. Notes the backlink difference: PH DR91 vs SoloPush DR46-47 6. Outlines a sequenced strategy: SoloPush → ProductBurst → MicroLaunch → Product Hunt **Result**: Clear launch sequence with rationale for platform ordering ## Troubleshooting ### Not getting upvotes or reviews after listing **Symptom**: Product is listed but barely getting any community engagement **Cause**: SoloPush is a very new platform (launched April 2025) with a small, growing community. Organic discovery is minimal. **Solution**: Don't rely on organic discovery. Share your SoloPush listing on Twitter, relevant subreddits, Indie Hackers, and your email list. Engage with other products on the platform — review, upvote, comment. The community is small enough that active participation makes you visible. Consider listing on additional platforms (ProductBurst, MicroLaunch) for broader exposure. ### Unsure if the backlink is dofollow or nofollow **Symptom**: Different sources report different link types for SoloPush **Cause**: The platform is new and third-party directories may have outdated or incorrect information about link attributes. **Solution**: After listing your product, inspect the actual link. Right-click your product link on the SoloPush page → Inspect Element → check for `rel="nofollow"`. If absent, the link is dofollow. If the link is nofollow, the DR46-47 backlink still has brand value but won't pass link equity. ### Product listed but not appearing in trending **Symptom**: Submitted a product but it's not showing in daily trending **Cause**: Trending is based on upvotes. New listings with zero upvotes won't appear in trending sections. **Solution**: Upvotes drive visibility. Share your listing immediately after posting. Ask your network to check it out and leave reviews. Engage with other products — the community is small and reciprocal engagement is common. Unlike platforms with fixed launch windows, you have unlimited time to build momentum.