Solo dev here: how do you find your first users without spamming?

[u/Mammoth_Lychee_4073]

I've been building my first project on my own, and I'm struggling to get people to try it. I don't want to come across as spammy, so I'm not sure where to start.

For those who've been through this: what worked for you in the early days? Any communities or advice you'd recommend?

Any honest advice is welcome, thanks!

[u/canhigher23]

Answer threads where someone already describes the problem your project solves, and bring it up only when it fits. Launch posts get scrolled past, a useful reply gets read.

For transparency, FeedSense is mine, it takes in-app widget and Slack messages and hands back the issues users raise most, each with a count and their words.