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9/1/2021
16 : 54
Growth Bite: Emphasize different types of social proof at different levels of your funnel
Social proof is powerful, but it'll leave customers on the table if it's used as a blunt instrument. Instead, show specific pieces of social proof at different points in your funnel. ShipBob
8/31/2021
12 : 14
🗞 What's New: Clubhouse's new marketplace
Also: If you're an introverted founder, this marketing guide is for you.
8/30/2021
21 : 4
Growth Bite: Convert more leads by using exploratory wording in your CTAs
If your wording suggests that a potential customer will need to make a commitment before they're ready, they'll often walk away. Get them in the door by using exploratory words. When Google
8/29/2021
13 : 4
Top Milestones: Your apps, your rules❗
Top milestones for the week from your fellow indie hackers.
8/28/2021
12 : 14
🗞 What's New: Linktree has linked with PayPal
Also: 1K paid community members in 10 months! Dru Riley shares his top lessons.
8/26/2021
19 : 44
Growth Bite: Instead of promoting your newsletter, get more subscribers by promoting specific content
It might seem odd, but promoting your newsletter is not the best way to promote your newsletter. Boost subscriptions by promoting specific pieces of content. Josh Spector of [For The Interested](https:
8/26/2021
12 : 14
🗞 What's New: Facebook users want to see cute stuff
Also: Insurance isn't so boring anymore with the rise of niche products and new opportunities for founders.
8/24/2021
15 : 14
Growth Bite: Get more eyes on your content by targeting keywords with zero search volume
As useful as keyword research tools are, they aren't always right about search volume and they don't always spot emerging trends. Get your content to rank by targeting keywords that have zero
8/24/2021
12 : 14
🗞 What's New: OnlyFans and the creator economy
Also: Online language-learning is expected to reach $21.2B by 2027. Now's a great chance to get in on the game.
8/23/2021
20 : 24
Growth Bite: Using a double opt-in? Get more confirmations by adding "Important" to the subject line.
The problem with double opt-ins is that subscribers often forget to confirm their emails. Miss fewer opportunities by adding one simple word to your subject lines. Andrea Bosoni of [Zero to Marketing](
8/22/2021
13 : 34
Top Milestones: Got 25 paying subscribers (in 2 months)
Top milestones for the week from your fellow indie hackers.
8/21/2021
12 : 14
🗞 What's New: A brand new social network
Also: Audience-first products help you build trust and validate early.
8/19/2021
16 : 54
Growth Bite: Add an "s" to the verb in your headline to create an implied benefit
Copy is a funny thing — sometimes the smallest tweak can be enough to skyrocket your results. This is one of those tweaks. Consider adding an "s" to the verb in your headline to get more
8/19/2021
12 : 14
🗞 What's New: Dramatic changes may be coming to app stores
Also: This ultimate guide to launching will help you stand out!
8/17/2021
16 : 54
Growth Bite: Increase conversions by allowing customers to pay in installments
Selling single-payment products? Reduce friction and boost conversions by offering payment plans. One study (of retailers) found that payment plans [increased conversion rates by 20-30%](https://www.
8/17/2021
12 : 14
🗞 What's New: Substack Pro's comics
Also: Discord bots could be your next move.
8/16/2021
14 : 14
Growth Bite: Consider using co-registration to give your newsletter a boost (but be careful)
If you're trying to grow a newsletter, partnerships can work wonders. Try co-registration to gain momentum, but make sure you partner with the right brand. Co-registration is a partnership where
8/15/2021
13 : 24
Top Milestones: $50k MRR
Top milestones for the week from your fellow indie hackers.
8/14/2021
12 : 14
🗞 What's New: Postaga wants to elevate your PR
Also: Eco-friendly, high-end products are exploding. Want in on this trend?
8/13/2021
18 : 44
Growth Bite: Vary how you tweet to grow your Twitter following faster
Trying to grow your Twitter following? Switch up your tweets regularly to get rewarded by their algorithm. As they say, variety is the spice of life — and Twitter agrees. Instead of posting the same