Build in public

Building UpstartRadar in public: real numbers, what worked, what didn't, and launch tips for side-project creators.

Build in public · 7 Nov 2026 · 4 min read

Launch diary, Day 1: 54 visitors, 44 listings, 13 members

Day 1 of launching a free directory solo: 54 visitors, 44 listings and 13 members from two Reddit posts. The real numbers and what worked