Launching on Product Hunt: How Beta Feedback Makes or Breaks Your Day
Why your Product Hunt launch is won or lost in the beta phase before it, and how to use tester feedback to arrive ready.
Alex SaintFounder of Indie Crush
June 12, 2026The IndieCrush Blog
Insights, updates and stories from the Indie Crush community. Discover how developers and testers are shaping the future of indie software.
From Feedback to Roadmap: How to Prioritize What Testers Tell You
A simple framework for turning a pile of beta feedback into a clear roadmap, including which feedback to ignore and why.
Alex SaintFounder of Indie Crush
June 3, 2026How Much Does Beta Testing Cost? Free vs. Paid Options Compared
A breakdown of what beta testing actually costs indie hackers, from free community recruiting to paid platforms and professional reviews.
Alex SaintFounder of Indie Crush
May 22, 2026
How to Write a Beta Tester Recruitment Message That Converts
The structure of a recruitment message that gets strangers to test your app, with a template and the mistakes that kill response rates.
Alex SaintFounder of Indie Crush
May 13, 2026
Why Nobody Is Using Your Indie App (And How to Fix It)
The five real reasons indie apps get no users, how to diagnose which one is yours, and what to do about each.
Alex SaintFounder of Indie Crush
April 29, 2026
10 Questions to Ask Beta Testers That Actually Improve Your Product
The ten beta-tester questions that surface real problems, plus the questions to never ask because they only produce flattery.
Alex SaintFounder of Indie Crush
April 15, 2026