# DanielLaunches

> Submit your product, get a permanent launch page, and see exactly what the launch sent you. The good, the bad, and the abandoned - we show it all.

DanielLaunches is a transparent launch platform for founders shipping in public. It tracks the whole journey after launch - launches that grow, stall, pivot, or get abandoned - and gives founders a clear, step-by-step roadmap to grow, with real traffic and growth numbers rather than vanity metrics.

## Main pages
- [Home](https://daniellaunches.com/): What DanielLaunches is and how it helps you grow after launch.
- [Tracker](https://daniellaunches.com/tracker): The transparent growth tracker - real visitors, real sources, real domain-rating trends.
- [Blog](https://daniellaunches.com/blog): Honest, practical writing on launching in public and growing after launch.

## For AI agents
- [API docs](https://daniellaunches.com/docs/api): A simple, read-only REST API. With a token (created in dashboard settings) an agent can read the founder's real tracked analytics and the full roadmap of channel guides and tips.
- API base: https://daniellaunches.com/api/v1 (the index is public and lists every endpoint). Authenticate with: Authorization: Bearer dlk_your_token.

## Blog posts
- [How to get backlinks for a new website (free and safe)](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/how-to-get-backlinks-for-a-new-website): How to get backlinks for a new website for free: directories, launch platforms, integrations, communities, and guest posts, plus which links to avoid for SEO.
- [How to monitor brand mentions on Reddit, X, and LinkedIn](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/monitor-brand-mentions-reddit-x-linkedin): A small-team setup for social listening: which keywords to track, where mentions hide, how often to check, and how to reply without sounding like a brand account.
- [Pinterest marketing: how to turn product links into traffic](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/pinterest-marketing-turn-product-links-into-traffic): How to get traffic from Pinterest for a product, store, or affiliate page: set up the account, design pins that get saved, write for Pinterest search, and pin consistently.
- [AI influencer marketing: how to find and work with AI characters](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/ai-influencer-marketing-work-with-ai-characters): How small brands can work with AI influencers and virtual characters: when it fits, how to find characters that are growing, how to vet them, and what to disclose.
- [How to calculate CAC for a small startup](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/how-to-calculate-cac): How to calculate CAC: the formula, what costs to include, blended versus paid CAC, how to count founder time, and a worked example for a small startup.
- [How to block AI crawlers in robots.txt (and which to keep)](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/block-ai-crawlers-robots-txt): Block AI crawlers in robots.txt without vanishing from AI search: what GPTBot, OAI-SearchBot, ClaudeBot, Google-Extended, and CCBot do, plus Cloudflare’s AI bot settings.
- [MRR vs ARR: what is the difference, and which to track](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/mrr-vs-arr): MRR vs ARR: ARR is MRR x 12, the same subscriptions on a yearly scale. The formulas, what never counts, and how both differ from bookings and revenue.
- [Link preview not showing? The fix for each platform](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/link-preview-not-showing): Link preview not showing on Facebook, WhatsApp, Discord, LinkedIn, X, Slack, or iMessage? The specific cause and fix for each, plus how to refresh a cached card.
- [What is a good churn rate for SaaS? Benchmarks by customer type](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/what-is-a-good-churn-rate-for-saas): A good churn rate for SaaS depends on price point: about 1.3% a month for top B2B products, 3.8% for low-priced ones. Benchmarks, formulas, and caveats.
- [How long does Google take to index a new website?](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/how-long-does-google-take-to-index-new-website): How long does Google take to index a new website? Realistic timelines, what speeds indexing up, and what “Discovered” and “Crawled - currently not indexed” mean.
- [What is a good LTV to CAC ratio? How to read yours](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/good-ltv-to-cac-ratio): A good LTV to CAC ratio is above 3 to 1. Where the rule comes from, the formula, why it needs a gross margin check, and why payback matters more.
- [How to stop double subtitles on YouTube and set captions your way](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/stop-double-subtitles-youtube-captions): Why some YouTube videos show two layers of subtitles, how to set captions on or off by default, and how to handle burned-in subtitles without losing captions you need.
- [How to make a music visualizer video for YouTube and social media](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/make-music-visualizer-video-for-youtube-social): Turn a finished track and its artwork into an audio-reactive video: prepare the files, pick the right format for each platform, keep motion readable, and export settings that survive upload.
- [How to make cheap international calls from your computer](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/make-cheap-international-calls-from-computer): The cheapest way to call a phone number abroad, how to dial it correctly, when a free app call works instead, and how to avoid surprise roaming and carrier charges.
- [How to set up digital signage for a small business](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/set-up-digital-signage-for-small-business): What you need to run a menu board, lobby screen, or check-in kiosk: the screen, the player, the software, and content people can read from across the room.
- [How to find hidden gems in your city without reading reviews](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/find-hidden-gem-local-spots-without-reading-reviews): Star ratings tell you a place is fine, not whether it fits tonight. Here is how to search for the vibe you want: quiet, dog friendly, live music, or good for working.
- [One-way video interview tips: how to prepare for HireVue and others](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/prepare-for-one-way-video-interview): One-way video interview tips: what the recorded format looks like, the questions to expect, how to set up your space, and how to rehearse a two-minute answer.
- [How to remove the background from an image without ragged edges](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/remove-background-from-image-clean-edges): A practical workflow for cutting a subject out of a photo: choosing the right source, checking hair and glass edges, exporting real transparency, and adding a new backdrop.
- [How to choose a game companion app: wikis, trackers, and offline guides](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/choose-game-companion-app-wiki-tracker): What separates a useful video game companion app from a stale wiki wrapper: accurate data, update coverage, completion tracking, spoiler control, and honest ads.
- [How to submit an app to the App Store: a first-timer’s guide](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/submit-first-app-to-app-store): A first-timer’s path from Apple Developer Program enrollment to TestFlight, store page, privacy details, App Review, release, and your first update.
- [How to prepare for the HSK: a study plan for Mandarin learners](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-hsk-exam-study-plan): A practical HSK study plan: confirm your exam version, pick a level, build a daily review habit, and practice every tested skill, not just vocabulary.
- [How to schedule meetings across time zones without the back-and-forth](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/schedule-calls-across-time-zones): How to schedule meetings across time zones: find the overlap, write times nobody can misread, plan around daylight saving, and share your hours once as a link.
- [How to automate repetitive tasks with AI agents across your apps](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/automate-repetitive-work-across-apps-with-ai-agents): How to automate repetitive tasks with AI: pick the right task, grant the smallest access, keep a person in the loop, and measure the time saved in Gmail, Slack, or Sheets.
- [Memcached vs Redis (and Valkey): how to choose a cache](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/memcached-vs-redis-choose-cache-for-web-app): Memcached vs Redis vs Valkey: when a simple Memcached cache is enough, when Redis or Valkey earns its extra features, and what to check in a managed cache.
- [How to organize your Windows desktop for focused work](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/organize-windows-desktop-for-focused-work): Use the Windows tools you already have, add a few that remove friction, and set up a desktop that keeps tasks, notes, and files within reach without clutter.
- [How to hire an AI MVP development agency](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/how-to-hire-ai-mvp-development-agency): A founder’s guide to choosing an AI MVP agency, writing a focused brief, checking delivery claims, defining acceptance tests, and securing a usable handover.
- [How to make AI text sound human: an editing workflow](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/edit-ai-generated-text-to-sound-human): How to make AI text sound human: add details only you know, cut generic claims, restore your point of view and rhythm, and run a final accountability pass.
- [How to sharpen a blurry image online (free) without ruining detail](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/how-to-sharpen-blurry-images-online): How to sharpen a blurry image online for free: identify the type of blur, start from the best source, test an AI sharpener, and avoid halos and fake detail.
- [How to create a useful public metrics page for your startup](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/how-to-create-public-metrics-page-for-startup): Choose safe, meaningful startup metrics, add enough context to make them understandable, and maintain a public metrics page people can trust.
- [How to choose a website builder for a small business](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/choose-website-builder-for-small-business): A practical framework for choosing a small-business website builder by launch speed, editing workflow, local discovery, SEO, forms, multilingual needs, and long-term ownership.
- [How to choose a workout tracker app for self-guided lifting](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/choose-workout-tracker-for-self-guided-lifting): How to choose a workout tracker app for strength training: fast set logging, custom routines, progressive overload, Apple Watch use, privacy, and data export.
- [How to create realistic synthetic user data for prototypes and testing](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/create-realistic-synthetic-user-data-for-prototypes-testing): A practical guide to creating fictional names, avatars, profiles, and company rosters that make prototypes and tests realistic without copying production users.
- [Baby name app for couples: how to choose a name together](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/choose-baby-name-together-as-couple): How couples can choose a baby name together: build private shortlists, use a baby name app for couples to find matches, test finalists, and decide without pressure.
- [How to use AI chart analysis as a pre-trade second opinion](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/use-ai-chart-analysis-as-pre-trade-second-opinion): A risk-aware workflow for checking a trading-chart screenshot with AI, challenging your thesis, and keeping the tool from becoming an automated trading signal.
- [How to find X creators for paid product promotion](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/find-x-creators-for-paid-product-promotion): A practical guide to finding X creators whose audience fits your product, evaluating real engagement, structuring a paid collaboration, and measuring the result.
- [How to choose a simple video calling app for seniors](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/choose-simple-video-calling-app-for-seniors): A practical guide to choosing video calling for an older adult, including setup, one-tap calling, trusted contacts, accessibility, privacy, and family support.
- [How to track your brand visibility in AI search results](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/track-brand-visibility-in-ai-search-results): A practical framework for measuring whether AI systems mention and cite your brand, which competitors appear instead, and which evidence deserves action.
- [How to do a website SEO audit, including Core Web Vitals](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/audit-website-seo-core-web-vitals): How to do a website SEO audit: check crawlability and indexing, page intent, links, structured data, and Core Web Vitals, then turn the scan into a short fix list.
- [Best spelling apps and tools for kids: 6 options compared](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/best-spelling-apps-tools-for-kids): Compare six spelling apps for children and teens, from apps that use your own word lists to phonics practice, progress tracking, and spelling bee preparation.
- [Best UV index apps and websites: 4 options compared](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/best-uv-index-apps-websites): Compare free UV index apps and websites: UV Index Today, SunSmart Global UV, SunWise, and UVLens, plus how to tell which UV forecast is most accurate.
- [Best all-in-one messenger apps for multiple work accounts](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/best-all-in-one-messenger-apps-multiple-work-accounts): Compare OnePanel, Rambox, Wavebox, Franz, and Ferdium for keeping multiple WhatsApp, Slack, Teams, Gmail, and client accounts in one desktop workspace.
- [How to get a YouTube channel RSS feed and read videos as articles](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/follow-youtube-channels-with-rss-read-videos-as-articles): A practical guide to following YouTube channels chronologically with RSS, understanding what the native feed contains, and turning new videos into readable articles.
- [Your launch stalled: how to diagnose traffic and conversion problems](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/what-to-do-when-your-launch-stalls): A practical recovery plan for a stalled product launch. Diagnose whether you need more qualified traffic, a clearer landing page, or a stronger offer before you relaunch.
- [How to open and convert Parquet files online without uploading data](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/view-convert-parquet-files-without-uploading-data): How to open, read, query, and convert Parquet files online in your browser, and edit them safely, while keeping sensitive datasets on your own device.
- [Privacy-first analytics: why it matters for founders](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/why-privacy-first-analytics-matters-for-founders): Privacy-first analytics for founders: what privacy-first web analytics measures, what it leaves out, and how to pick a tool that turns signals into weekly decisions.
- [6 best BetaList alternatives for startup launches in 2026](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/6-best-betalist-alternatives-for-startup-launches-in-2026): How to submit your startup to BetaList in 2026, whether it is worth paying for, and 6 BetaList alternatives for early users, backlinks, and launch traffic.
- [6 best Uneed alternatives to launch your product in 2026](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/6-best-uneed-alternatives-to-launch-your-product-in-2026): Compare 6 sites like Uneed for launching a startup or SaaS product, earning backlinks, reaching early adopters, and measuring real traffic in 2026.
- [Dofollow vs nofollow backlinks: what they are and how they differ](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/what-are-dofollow-nofollow-backlinks-and-how-do-they-differ): Dofollow vs nofollow backlinks explained: what each link type means, what changed in 2019, how to check a link, and how much the difference really matters.
- [Product Hunt alternatives: where to actually launch in 2026](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/product-hunt-alternatives-where-to-launch): Product Hunt is one launch surface, not the only one. Here are the alternatives worth your time, grouped by what each one actually does, and how to know which one sent real visitors.
- [12 best startup directories to submit your product in 2026](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/startup-directories-worth-submitting-to): A 2026 startup directories list: 12 directories worth submitting to for backlinks, reviews, and early users, plus how to check each listing link.
- [What is Domain Rating, and how to raise it as a brand-new site](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/what-is-domain-rating-and-how-to-raise-it): Domain Rating is the SEO number every founder hears about and few understand. Here is what it is, what counts as good, and the realistic way to move it from zero.
- [How to get your first 100 users after the launch spike fades](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/first-100-users-after-launch): Launch day brought a spike and then a flat line. Here is a concrete 30-day plan to get your first 100 real users, one week at a time.
- [Which marketing channel actually makes you money (not just traffic)](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/which-channel-actually-makes-money): Traffic is the easiest number to fool yourself with. Here is how to track which channel brings paying customers, not just visitors, without a data team.
- [How to track where your website traffic comes from](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/how-to-track-what-drives-traffic): How to track your website traffic by source: tag every link you share with UTM parameters, read sources instead of totals, and see which post actually worked.
- [Why we track the whole launch, not just the wins](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/why-we-track-the-whole-launch): Most launch sites only celebrate winners. We track the whole journey - growing, stalled, pivoted, abandoned - because that is where founders actually learn.
- [The first marketing channels to try after you launch](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/first-marketing-channels-after-launch): You shipped. Now what? A simple, honest starting order for your first marketing channels, and why SEO usually comes first.
- [A weekly marketing routine you can actually keep](https://daniellaunches.com/blog/weekly-marketing-routine-solo-founder): Momentum after launch comes from cadence, not heroics. Here is a two-hour weekly loop a solo founder can run forever without burning out.

## About
- Built by Daniel Smidstrup (https://x.com/DanielSmidstrup).
- Principle: transparency is the product. Real numbers or nothing - no inflated or invented metrics.