Product Hunt Launch Playbook

Create a complete Product Hunt launch playbook for [Product Name]. Cover: 1) Pre-launch (4 weeks before) — build hunter relationships, create Ship page, grow upcoming subscriber list, prepare all assets (tagline variants, screenshots, video demo, maker comment). 2) Launch day timeline (hour by hour) — optimal posting time, first hour engagement strategy, team coordination plan, social amplification schedule. 3) Community engagement — how to respond to comments, ask for feedback genuinely, handle criticism. 4) Cross-promotion — email list activation, social media sequence, Slack/Discord community notifications, partner amplification. 5) Asset specifications — thumbnail dimensions, gallery images, description copy (long and short versions), first comment script. 6) Post-launch — how to maintain momentum for 24 hours, follow-up with commenters, convert visitors to users. 7) Success metrics — target upvotes for Top 5, expected traffic, conversion rate benchmarks. 8) Contingency plan if launch underperforms.