How to find your first 10 users without ads
The people who need your product are already asking for it in public. Here is how to find them and reply without being spammy.
Your first ten users are rarely found through ads. They are found in threads where someone is already asking for what you built.
Start where people complain
Search Reddit and X for the problem, not your product name. Phrases like "is there a tool that", "alternative to" and "tired of" are strong signals.
Reply like a person
- Say you are the maker, up front.
- Answer the question first, then mention your product.
- Offer to set them up for free.
Keep a short list
Track every reply in one place. Ten honest conversations beat a thousand impressions. If you want this done for you, First10 sends a weekly digest of matching posts with draft replies.