Ask HN: When is it a good time to "Show HN"?

by ToniVlaicon 11/6/2013, 5:51 PMwith 11 comments

I wanted to post a couple times but as I am still fixing and improving things and never thought that I am ready to post it yet.

by woutervdbon 11/6/2013, 9:28 PM

Projects are never done. You'll always be improving, releasing new versions, fixing security issues, making your application/product fit in with the rest et cetera. A good moment to show HN is, I guess, the moment where your potential users can really see what your app will be like when it's near completion, in a way that they will share it with others. And about your "product": good luck!

by benologiston 11/6/2013, 5:56 PM

There will always be more work you can do. You need to just draw a line in the sand and everything else can be done later.

by kohanzon 11/6/2013, 7:53 PM

If you are not embarrassed by the first version of your product, you’ve launched too late. - Reid Hoffman

by Belaron 11/6/2013, 8:55 PM

There is no perfect formula for posting. Some say you should post on Wednesday, 5pm PST etc., but it doesn't mean you will sky-rocket with up votes.

Personally I avoid weekends, but HN is hard anyway (At least I had no luck.).

by justhwon 11/6/2013, 8:40 PM

Any time will do. Someone analyzed best times and posted an article here a while ago, but I've seen show hn's posted on Sunday afternoons stay on the front page till Monday. Just ship it.