LaunchVault: A Product Launch Platform for Indie Developers

LaunchVault is a project publishing platform designed to help independent developers, programmers and small startups. Many great individual projects suffer from a lack of attention due to being unsuitable for large platforms such as Product Hunt, or being quickly forgotten after being posted on social media.LaunchVault was created to solve this problem by providing a clean, focused platform for creators to build a separate launch page for their new product and gain early exposure and user feedback. Rather than relying on algorithms, follower counts, or heat rankings, this platform is dedicated to demonstrating the value of projects through the content itself. All projects are discovered in chronological order of release, ensuring that every project gets a fair chance to be showcased. This is a free and direct channel for developers looking to build a user base early in their product's life.

Function List

• Create Project Page: Users can create a clean, stand-alone public presentation page for their project.
• Setting up a call to action: Functional buttons can be added to the page, such as directing visitors to a waiting list or directly to the product homepage.
• Curated Content Discovery: The platform does not use algorithmic recommendations, and new projects appear on the front page so that every project has a chance to be seen.
• Totally free: LaunchVault currently offers a completely free service to help developers save money in the early stages.
• Dedicated Community: The platform is designed to attract creators and early adopters who truly care about the products and technologies themselves, creating an environment where communication is free of distractions.

Using Help

LaunchVault's core philosophy is simple and straightforward. It eliminates the need for a complicated registration and configuration process, allowing developers to create a launch page for their new product and start collecting feedback from early adopters in a matter of minutes.

1. Account registration and login
Visit the LaunchVault website https://www.launchvault.dev, the platform may currently be in an early invite or open registration phase. Typically, all you need to register is an email address or through an associated social account such as GitHub or Google.

2. Submit your first project
After logging in, you will see a distinct "Submit Project" or "Launch Your Product" button. Clicking on this will take you to a page where you can fill in your project information. The process is very simple and consists of the following sections:

• Product Name: The official name of your product.
• Tagline: Describe clearly in one sentence what your product does. This is the first step in grabbing your visitor's attention by being concise.
• Website URL: A link to your product's official website.
• Call-to-Action URLs: This is the most important interactive element on the page. You can set different links depending on the current state of the product, for example:
  • If the product is not yet live, you can link to a "Join Waiting List" form.
  • If the product is already available for trial, you can link to the "Access the App" or "Try Now" page.
  • If the product is open source, you can link to the GitHub repository.
• Product Icon (Logo): Upload a clear square icon that will serve as the main visual identity of your product in the listing.
• Product Description: Here you can describe your product in more detail. Describe its core functionality, what problem it solves, and who it is designed for. The description should be clear, organized and avoid using too much marketing jargon.
• Select Categories: Choose the right category tag for your project, such as "SaaS", "Developer Tools" or "AI", etc. This will help users who are interested in the project to discover your product. This will help users interested in your project to discover your product.

3. Managing your publishing page
Immediately after submission, your project will appear on LaunchVault's home page or in the "Recent Releases" list. Each project has a separate details page. You, the publisher, can log into the backend at any time to edit and update the information about your submitted project. For example, when your product moves from the "Waiting List" stage to the "Public Beta" stage, you can change the "Call to Action" link and description.

4. How to get noticed
LaunchVault was originally designed to let good products speak for themselves. There are no complex algorithms or ranking mechanisms, all projects are listed according to when they were released. This means that you don't have to "brush up" or rely on social network followers in order to get exposure.

• Clear value proposition: A clear and concise title and description is the key to getting users to click. Make sure potential users understand what your product does at first glance.
• High-quality visual materials: Despite the platform's clean design, a well-designed icon and clear product screenshots can still be effective in enhancing the page's professional feel.
• Sincere description: In the product description, you can share your original intention and story of creating this product. This helps to create an emotional connection with users who are also indie developers.

application scenario

1. Indie developers release individual projects
   An independent developer spent his spare time developing a widget, such as a browser plugin to assist with writing. He doesn't want to compete directly with other commercial products on large platforms, but just wants to find the first seed users and collect real feedback. He can create a page on LaunchVault for free, detailing the plugin's features and initial development, and then share the link with his social circle.
2. Product validation by small startups
   A two-person startup team develops a new SaaS service, but before committing marketing resources, they need to verify that the market is interested in the idea. The team can post a "Coming Soon" page on LaunchVault with a link to join a waiting list to gauge how many people actually want the product.
3. Open source projects looking for contributors
   A developer creates a new open source project that he not only needs users for, but also wants to attract other developers to contribute to. By publishing on LaunchVault, he can clearly show the technical architecture and goals of the project, and direct call-to-action links to the project's GitHub repository, making it easy for interested developers to view the code and documentation directly.
4. "Soft launch" of new products
   A product has been developed, but the developer is not sure if it will be accepted by the market. He can choose to do a "soft launch" on LaunchVault, i.e., release the product on a small scale to observe the usage and feedback from early users, so that he can adjust and optimize the product before a larger scale rollout. This avoids the risk of being exposed on mainstream platforms like Product Hunt without adequate preparation.

QA

1. What's the difference between LaunchVault and Product Hunt?
   LaunchVault focuses more on the projects themselves than on community votes or heat. It has no algorithmic sorting, and all projects are displayed in chronological order, providing each project with a fairer chance of exposure. It targets independent developers and early stage projects with a quieter, more focused atmosphere.
2. Do I have to pay to publish my project on LaunchVault?
   According to the founder's note to the community, posting a project on LaunchVault is completely free.
3. Will my project stay on the front page after I post it?
   It won't. Your projects will naturally move backwards in chronological order as more new projects are published. This mechanism ensures that every newly published project gets front page exposure for a period of time.
4. Is this platform suitable for all types of programs?
   LaunchVault is primarily geared towards projects by independent developers, small startups, and tech enthusiasts. There are no strict restrictions, but if your project falls into this category, you may find more like-minded early adopters and supporters here.