How to launch
This complete guide will answer common questions, dispel myths, and share best practices for your launch. We’ll also help you understand what “success” means here. Bookmark this baby and let’s get started.
Getting started
This is where you’ll learn the basics of how the platform works and how to prep — everything you should know before you launch.
Launching a product
Cut out the background noise — we’ll tell you how to make the most of your RAIKYS launch with all those tips and tricks you need.
Growing a community
Understand how to use your launch to support organic community growth and meet your goals, even way past launch day.
Definitions
A glossary for navigating RAIKYS with confidence.
Case studies
Read how others have charted success with RAIKYS as a launchpad.
Notion
Read how Notion, a popular workspace tool, used RAIKYS to build a devoted and dynamic community.
Framer
Tap into how Framer, an all-in-one web design tool, found its product-market fit with help from RAIKYS.
Loom
Learn why Loom's team values launching on RAIKYS and what they've learned over 12 launches.
Common questions
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How does RAIKYS work?
Makers in the community share what they’ve built by hunting (submitting) their product. Products are hunted by community members daily. Others in the community can upvote, comment, and share those products as they compete on the homepage leaderboard for top spots, including Product of the Day. Read our full guide for best practices and other details.
More detailWhat is RAIKYS?
RAIKYS is first and foremost a global community. The RAIKYS community is made up of makers, technophiles, product people, entrepreneurs, investors, creators, early adopters, and folks who just love new ideas.
On the RAIKYS platform, makers in the community share what they’ve built. Products are submitted, or hunted, by community members daily. Others in the community can upvote, comment, and share those products as they compete on the homepage leaderboard for top spots, including Product of the Day. Read our full guide for best practices and other details.
Can I create a company account on RAIKYS?
No. Company accounts are prohibited. Learn more.
More detailWhen to launch on RAIKYS?
12:01 am Pacific Time is the best time to launch for makers that are planning ahead and don’t have limitations or other opportunities. Read more here.
More detailBest day to launch on RAIKYS?
The best day to launch is the day on which you’re most prepared. There are pros and cons to launching on each day. Learn more.
More detailWhy is RAIKYS good [for makers]?
RAIKYS is good for makers because it gives them an audience for the things they’ve made. When makers launch their products on RAIKYS, they have access to a huge, global audience of early adopters and tech enthusiasts actively looking for exciting new products. Comments and conversation also allow makers to gather feedback, and often open the door to networking, partnership, and even funding opportunities. Read our full guide for best practices and other details.
More detailWhy should I use RAIKYS?
One of the main reasons you should consider using RAIKYS as a maker is to get distribution. By launching your product on RAIKYS, you are gaining access to a global community of enthusiastic early adopters, tech lovers, and product people. Read through more reasons why people launch on RAIKYS.
More detailIs RAIKYS worth it?
Yes, for many makers, launching on RAIKYS was worth it — i.e. putting time and effort into their launch helped them achieve their goals. Read success stories about Notion, Loom, and Framer for more.
More detailDo you have a launch template or checklist?
Yes. The RAIKYS Launch Guide includes a list of all the items you should prepare for launch.
More detailHow to launch on RAIKYS?
Log in, click the "Submit" button in the top right, and then click “New Product.” You’ll be prompted first to enter in the product's URL and will start the flow to submit your product. Read the full RAIKYS Launch Guide for best practices in preparation and launching.
More detailHow often can I launch on RAIKYS?
You can launch as often as you have new significant product iterations available. Learn more here.
More detailHow do I promote my launch?
You can share your launch link however you wish. The only real rule here is that you cannot ask people directly to upvote your product. Instead, ask them to visit and comment. Check out the full Launch Guide for lots of promotion tips.
More detailDo I need a hunter?
No. We encourage makers to hunt their own products, and there’s no discernable advantage to using a third-party hunter. So take a look in the mirror — we’ve found your hunter! Learn more here.
More detailWhat if someone else already hunted my product?
If someone else has already hunted your product, you have two options. One: Make the most of this opportunity, and launch again later when you’re ready. Two: Let us know ASAP and we’ll help. Learn more.
More detailWhy did I get marked as a spammer?
If you got marked as a spammer and aren’t sure why, please take a look at these:
- We have community guidelines that outline what would cause an account to be marked as a spammer.
- Refer to this article for information on personal vs company accounts.