SaaS Launch Checklist
An interactive, step-by-step 19-point launch guide for indie makers and SaaS founders to ensure a zero-defect product launch.
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Speak with at least 5 target users or gather 50 waitlist signups before writing full code.
Hero with clear headline, benefits, pricing, and a single prominent call to action.
Never use generic mockups. Show your actual UI in crisp squircle containers.
Craft a 1-sentence value proposition ready for Product Hunt and directory listings.
Install Google Analytics, Plausible, or PostHog to track referral sources and goals.
Ensure title, meta description, and 1200x630px social preview cards render properly.
Complete a live $1 payment test or real auth signup to verify webhooks fire without bugs.
Draft your X thread, Product Hunt maker comment, and community announcement copy.
Go live at 12:01 AM PT on Product Hunt and submit your listing to Makerora.
Post a concise hook, 30-second screen recording, founder story, and clear link.
Post genuine, value-first write-ups on Indie Hackers, Reddit (r/SideProject), and Discord.
Email your early adopters with a direct link and personal thank-you note.
Keep Sentry, Vercel logs, or console open to catch sudden database or auth bottlenecks.
High maker responsiveness in the first 4 hours dramatically boosts ranking algorithms.
Schedule quick 15-minute feedback calls with your first 5 active users.
Ship fast fixes and personally notify the users who reported them.
Identify where drop-offs happen in onboarding and remove unnecessary setup friction.
Share your launch numbers (traffic, signups, revenue, learnings) on X and LinkedIn.
Set up an automated day 3 check-in email to turn active signups into paying advocates.
How to Execute Your SaaS Launch
Work through the 3 phases systematically to avoid last-minute bugs and maximize opening week signups.
Complete Pre-Launch Validation
Check off essential landing page copy, screenshot assets, analytics, and signup flows.
Execute Launch Day Protocol
Coordinate your Product Hunt and Makerora submissions, social threads, and early supporter DMs.
Follow Up & Iterate
Collect founder feedback, squash first-day bug reports, and turn free users into paid advocates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend starting the Pre-Launch phase at least 14 to 21 days before your intended public launch date. This provides ample buffer to set up analytics, verify payment webhooks, gather waitlist signups, and generate teaser assets.
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