Many people have asked us how they can get their first users to their app they built with Lovable. It's arguably the most difficult part of making money from an app. To make this easier, we made a Step-by-Step guide for getting your first users to your app you built with Lovable.
We also built a platform, similar to Product Hunt, called Lovable Launched where you can publish your app to get in front of thousands of people.
Step 1: Publish Your App on Lovable Launched
The first easy thing you can do is to submit your app to Lovable Launched so others can discover and vote on it. The more engagement you get, the higher your visibility on the platform.
Pro Tip: Every week and/or month, we give shoutouts to the top-voted projects on X (Twitter). Getting a high number of upvotes can lead to significant traffic to your app.
Step 2: Drive Upvotes & Engagement
An amazing way to get first users is through social media:
- Post on Social Media: Share your app and launch on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and other platforms. If you tag @lovable_dev on X we will usually repost and help amplify your reach.
- Ask for Support: Encourage your network — friends, colleagues, and online communities — to upvote your project on Lovable Launched.
- Include a Direct Link: We recommend including a direct link to your Lovable Launched page in your posts to make it easy for people to vote.
Step 3: Launch on Product Hunt
If you’re launching on Lovable Launched, consider launching on Product Hunt as well. Product Hunt can give you a lot of traffic if you manage to get to the top of the day. Same approach as for Lovable Launched is recommended.
Additional Marketing Strategies
While organic social media and launch platforms are great, other marketing methods may work better depending on your app’s nature. Consider:
- Email Marketing – Reach out to people on email who you think could be interested.
- Paid Ads – Use Google Ads, Facebook Ads, or Twitter Ads to drive traffic.
- Influencers & Partnerships – Collaborate with creators in your niche.
- SEO Optimization – Optimize your landing page for search engines to attract organic users.
No matter which strategy you use, launching on Lovable Launched is recommended. It’s free, helps you get exposure, and can snowball into bigger opportunities. Good luck!
