Month 1

Foundation & Community Building

Identify 5 target online communities (e.g., Reddit, LinkedIn Groups) where your ideal customer spends time.

Engage authentically in these communities by providing value, not just promoting (aim for a 10:1 value-to-promo ratio).

Create and publish 4 high-value blog posts about the problem your startup solves.

Build an initial email list of 100+ subscribers using a compelling lead magnet.

Optimize social media profiles (LinkedIn, X) for your target keywords.

Month 2

Launch & Activation

Finalize your launch-day plan using the Zero-Budget Launch Blueprint.

Execute a coordinated Product Hunt launch, leveraging your email list and network.

Secure 10+ positive user testimonials or reviews to use as social proof.

Host a live launch-day demo or AMA session to drive engagement and answer questions.

Personally onboard your first 20 users to gather deep feedback.

Month 3

Create 2 in-depth case studies based on your first successful users.

Establish a content calendar and publish 2 new SEO-optimized articles per week.

Launch a weekly or bi-weekly newsletter to nurture your email list.

Start a basic backlink-building campaign by guest posting or collaborating with others in your niche.

Analyze launch data and double down on the most effective organic channel.