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Indie developer by night/weekends. 👉 bskyinfo.com - BlueSky directory 👉 firsto.co - Product launch platform

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Leo @ewalf.com · 22/08/2026
Summer is finally over ☀️ And just like that, Firsto’s Feature slots are filling up again. #buildinpublic #indiedev
6 spots available → 5 already booked.
Only 1 spot left.
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Leo @ewalf.com · 21/08/2026
300 paying creators on Firsto. And one customer has already paid to launch 9 times. 45 creators have come back and paid again. It's still early, but seeing people come back is probably the best signal we could ask for. #indiedev #buildinpublic
Creator Metrics
Total Users
5731
Creators Who Launched
2643
Paying Creators
300
(11.4%)
of launched creators
Returning Paying Creators
45
(15.0%) of paying creators
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Leo @ewalf.com · 01/08/2026
I wanted to track how fast Google indexes newly launched product pages on firsto.co , so I added a simple Google Index Tracking dashboard in the admin panel. After 3 days of data: ✅ 24 pages tracked ✅ 23 indexed ✅ 96% success rate ⚡ Median index time: 50 min ⏱ Average: 7h 18m
admin panel on firsto.co

Google Index Tracking
Monitor Google indexing status for launched product pages

Total Tracked	24	Success Rate	96%
Indexed	23	Avg Index Time	7h 18m
Pending / Checking	1	Median Index Time	50m
Not Indexed	0	Failed	0
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Leo @ewalf.com · 25/06/2026
No audience? No problem. Some makers launched on Firsto and now rank alongside — or even above — their own websites on Google. You don't need thousands of followers to get discovered. Build. Launch. Get found. 🚀 firsto.co #buildinpublic #indiedev
Firsto ranks #1, official site #2.Firsto ranks #4 for the product keyword.
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Leo @ewalf.com · 25/06/2026
Firsto.co 's hero sponsor spot will be available this weekend. Interested in featuring your product? DM me.
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Leo @ewalf.com · 23/06/2026
Damn. I missed the screenshot for 3,333 projects on Firsto.
dashboard of firsto.co, 4806 Users and  3335 Projects
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Leo @ewalf.com · 23/06/2026
Damn. I missed the screenshot for 3,333 projects on Firsto.
dashboard of firsto.co, 4806 Users and  3335 Projects
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Leo @ewalf.com · 09/05/2026
Most people think launch platforms are just a 24h traffic spike But the real signal is whether builders come back One Firsto user since July 2025: 1 Free launch, 2 Premium Launch, 3 Pro Launch 10 months. 6 launches. Still here. Retention > vanity metrics. What’s your North Star: hype or trust?
One Firsto user since July 2025:

1 Free launch, 2 Premium Launch, 3 Pro Launch on firsto
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Leo @ewalf.com · 03/05/2026
I’ve been building on a product launch platform for a year Here’s what I learned -> firsto.co/blog/product...
firsto.co
Product Launch Platforms Don’t Bring Users. Distribution Does: One Year Building Firsto
A build-in-public recap for indie makers: what I learned after 12 months building Firsto, why most launches don’t compound, and the data behind fast indexing and real discovery.
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Leo @ewalf.com · 03/05/2026
Firsto.co kicking off May strong: 3 sales today, $100/day unlocked. #buildinpublic #indiedev
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Leo @ewalf.com · 30/04/2026
5 new launches on Firsto yesterday. 2 are already ranking #3 within 24h. What you actually get: • Instant indexing • Early keyword rankings • Traffic that lasts past launch day That’s the difference between a “launch” and real distribution #buildinpublic #seo #indiedev
DeepVote 's page on firsto rank #3 for its brand keywordMeetingGlass 's page on firsto rank #3 for its brand keyword
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Leo @ewalf.com · 30/04/2026
April report for Firsto.co 👇 No hype. No fake boosts. Just real traffic, real users, real outcomes. 🧵 #buildinpublic #indiedev
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Leo @ewalf.com · 30/04/2026
April report for Firsto.co 👇 No hype. No fake boosts. Just real traffic, real users, real outcomes. 🧵 #buildinpublic #indiedev
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Leo @ewalf.com · 30/04/2026
5 new launches on Firsto yesterday. 2 are already ranking #3 within 24h. What you actually get: • Instant indexing • Early keyword rankings • Traffic that lasts past launch day That’s the difference between a “launch” and real distribution #buildinpublic #seo #indiedev
DeepVote 's page on firsto rank #3 for its brand keywordMeetingGlass 's page on firsto rank #3 for its brand keyword
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Leo @ewalf.com · 26/04/2026
Big milestone for firsto.co : 4,000 users and counting 🚀 #buildinpublic
user growth chart of firsto.co, totally 4000 users from May 1, 2025 to Apr 26, 2026
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Leo @ewalf.com · 26/04/2026
Big milestone for firsto.co : 4,000 users and counting 🚀 #buildinpublic
user growth chart of firsto.co, totally 4000 users from May 1, 2025 to Apr 26, 2026
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Leo @ewalf.com · 26/04/2026
6 products launched yesterday 6/6 indexed 2 of them already ranking #2 on their brand keywords beating YouTube & TrustMrr No hacks. No boosts. No fake engagement. Just clean pages + SEO structure + fast indexing. If your launch doesn’t show up on Google, did it even happen? #buildinpublic
"Random daily urls" 's firsto page ranking #2 on their brand keywords
beating YouTube "aiseomate" ranking #2 on their brand keywords
beating trustmmr
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Leo @ewalf.com · 07/04/2026
Firsto.co milestone: we just crossed 200 paying creators #buildinpublic #indiedev
Creator Metrics of firsto.co 
Total Users
3655
Creators Who Launched
1943
Paying Creators
200
(10.3%)
of launched creators
Returning Paying Creators
24
(12.0%) of paying creators
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Leo @ewalf.com · 05/04/2026
firsto.co log , Apr 4 5 launches ~16 hours later: – 2 products ranking #2 and #3 for their brand keywords – Only behind their official websites That’s what real indexing + authority looks like. Submit your product. #buildinpublic #seo #indiedev
Evolvy's firsto page ranking #2 for their brand keywords, just after their official page
AutoSaasLaunch's firsto page ranking #3 for their brand keywords, just after their official page
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Leo @ewalf.com · 01/04/2026
Just crossed 3,500 users on Firsto.co #buildinpublic #indiedev
user growth chart on firsto.co, totally 3562 new users from 1st May 2025
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Leo @ewalf.com · 01/04/2026
Just crossed 3,500 users on Firsto.co #buildinpublic #indiedev
user growth chart on firsto.co, totally 3562 new users from 1st May 2025
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Leo @ewalf.com · 31/03/2026
firsto.co log, Mar 31 7 launches ~4 hours later: – All pages indexed (site search visible) – 5 showing search enhancements – 2 projects already ranking on page 1 for their brand keywords Want the same? Submit your product #buildinpublic #seo #indiedev
firsto.co
Firsto – Fair Product Launch Platform Where Every Launch Gets Seen
Firsto is a fair product launch platform (an alternative to Product Hunt) where every launch gets real visibility — built for indie makers, devs, and startups.
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Leo @ewalf.com · 30/03/2026
firsto.co log, Mar 30 7 launches ~4 hours later: – All pages indexed – Search enhancements kicking in – One project already on page 2 for its brand keyword If you care about fast indexing and early rankings, submit your product now. #buildinpublic #seo #indiedev
firsto.co
Firsto – Fair Product Launch Platform Where Every Launch Gets Seen
Firsto is a fair product launch platform (an alternative to Product Hunt) where every launch gets real visibility — built for indie makers, devs, and startups.
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Leo @ewalf.com · 28/03/2026
firsto.co log, 28 Mar, 8 launches ~3 hours later - All pages indexed (site search visible) - Some showing search enhancements - One project ranking #3 for its brand keyword Still tracking #buildinpublic #indiedev #seo
VacNavi ranking #3 for its brand keyword
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Leo @ewalf.com · 28/03/2026
firsto.co log, 28 Mar, 8 launches ~3 hours later - All pages indexed (site search visible) - Some showing search enhancements - One project ranking #3 for its brand keyword Still tracking #buildinpublic #indiedev #seo
VacNavi ranking #3 for its brand keyword
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Leo @ewalf.com · 28/03/2026
Following up 👇 He came back and bought another 2 Premium Launches. 4 Premium Launches in one month. That’s the best testimonial you can get. He makes my weekend #buildinpublic #indeidev #seo
a firsto user info summary, registered on mar 6th, did 4 premium launch in 20days,
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Leo @ewalf.com · 27/03/2026
Another launch on firsto.co 5 hours later, already ranking #2 on Google for its brand keyword Only the official site above it #buildinpublic #seo
Ninth Systems Agents's project page on firsto.co  already ranking #2 on Google for its brand keyword(Ninth Systems Agents)
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Leo @ewalf.com · 26/03/2026
3 hours after launch, Firsto is already showing up on page 1 for the brand search. Right next to: - official site - competitors - YouTube - Facebook Not just traffic , you become part of the search results. #buildinpublic #seo #indiedev
Firsto is already showing up on page 1 for the brand search(Codesync Club).

Right next to:

 - official site
 - competitors
 - YouTube
 - Facebook
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Leo @ewalf.com · 25/03/2026
firsto.co
firsto.co
Firsto – Fair Product Launch Platform Where Every Launch Gets Seen
Firsto is a fair product launch platform (an alternative to Product Hunt) where every launch gets real visibility — built for indie makers, devs, and startups.
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Firsto @firsto.co · 20/03/2026
New launched on Firsto: Couch Sky View and interact with Bluesky social network on Google and Amazon TVs, featuring customizable feeds and direct posting from your couch. firsto.co/projects/couch-sky
firsto.co
Couch Sky - TV Social App for Bluesky Network | Firsto
Couch Sky is a TV app connecting to Bluesky social network. Browse feeds, post, and control your social experience on Google and Amazon TVs. Learn more.
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Leo @ewalf.com · 20/03/2026
Another launch on Firsto.co, and just 16 hrs later, it’s already ranking #5 on Google for its brand keyword. Top 4 results? 2 official pages, 1 competitor, and Peerlist. Not just a launch it’s instant SEO presence. #buildinpublic #seo #indiedev #backlink
Brand keyword “Quollie AI” search results — Firsto ranks #5. Top 4 results include 2 official pages, 1 competitor, and Peerlist.
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Leo @ewalf.com · 20/03/2026
Another launch on Firsto.co, and just 16 hrs later, it’s already ranking #5 on Google for its brand keyword. Top 4 results? 2 official pages, 1 competitor, and Peerlist. Not just a launch it’s instant SEO presence. #buildinpublic #seo #indiedev #backlink
Brand keyword “Quollie AI” search results — Firsto ranks #5. Top 4 results include 2 official pages, 1 competitor, and Peerlist.
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Leo @ewalf.com · 18/03/2026
Launched on Firsto.co reached #4 in Google search results within 16 hrs #buildinpublic #seo #indiedev #backlink
Search results for the brand keyword ‘Photomaxxer’: #1 is the official site, #2 Crunchbase, #3 Featured.com, and #4 is the Firsto product page (live for just 16 hours).
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Leo @ewalf.com · 12/03/2026
Another great testimonial for Firsto.co : one builder bought 4 Premium Launches in 2 months #buildinpublic #indiedev
Firsto dashboard showing one builder with 4 projects, all using Premium Launch. Three have launched and one is scheduled, indicating the builder purchased Premium Launch multiple times.
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Leo @ewalf.com · 10/03/2026
Sometimes the best testimonial is just behavior One founder has already launched 4 projects on Firsto All of them using Premium Launch No big promotion from us they just keep coming back to launch again That kind of behavior says a lot #buildinpublic #seo #indiedev
Screenshot of a Firsto user dashboard showing a founder with 4 total projects, all using Premium Launch. Three projects have already launched and one is scheduled.
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Leo @ewalf.com · 10/03/2026
Sometimes the best testimonial is just behavior One founder has already launched 4 projects on Firsto All of them using Premium Launch No big promotion from us they just keep coming back to launch again That kind of behavior says a lot #buildinpublic #seo #indiedev
Screenshot of a Firsto user dashboard showing a founder with 4 total projects, all using Premium Launch. Three projects have already launched and one is scheduled.
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Leo @ewalf.com · 08/03/2026
A quick story from Firsto: - Mar 6 , A founder signs up - Mar 7 , Launches their first product - Mar 8 , Their brand keyword is already showing up on Google Today they came back and launched a second product. Not the only builder we've seen do this lately. #buildinpublic #indiedev #seo
a firsto user info summary, registered on mar 6th, launch 1st product on mar 7th, and scheduled the 2nd product on mar 8th
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Leo @ewalf.com · 06/03/2026
Something interesting I noticed on Firsto lately Some products that launched on Firsto.co are now getting traffic from ChatGPT Looks like AI assistants are starting to recommend them #buildinpublic #indiedev #chatgpt
Sources
Referrer
Visitors

chatgpt.com
13
100%
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Leo @ewalf.com · 06/03/2026
Something interesting I noticed on Firsto lately Some products that launched on Firsto.co are now getting traffic from ChatGPT Looks like AI assistants are starting to recommend them #buildinpublic #indiedev #chatgpt
Sources
Referrer
Visitors

chatgpt.com
13
100%
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Leo @ewalf.com · 28/02/2026
In February, one user purchased 5 Premium Launches on Firsto, all within a single month. No ads. No sponsorships. Just repeat purchases. For me, that’s the best testimonial. When founders come back, it means the platform works. #buildinpublic #indiedev


Cashflow chart of 1 user purchase 5 premium launch on firsto from 9th Feb to 28th FEb
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Leo @ewalf.com · 28/02/2026
In February, one user purchased 5 Premium Launches on Firsto, all within a single month. No ads. No sponsorships. Just repeat purchases. For me, that’s the best testimonial. When founders come back, it means the platform works. #buildinpublic #indiedev


Cashflow chart of 1 user purchase 5 premium launch on firsto from 9th Feb to 28th FEb
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Leo @ewalf.com · 13/02/2026
Best morning notification: Polar payment received. One builder. Two Premium Launches. Let’s go. #buildinpublic
2 polar notification at the same time : You've made a new sale
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Leo @ewalf.com · 12/02/2026
A user emailed me today to report a bug on firsto.co Small moment, but it reminded me that someone actually cares enough to speak up and help improve the product. That alone makes maintaining Firsto feel meaningful. I’ll keep doing my best to make it better. #buildinpublic
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Leo @ewalf.com · 11/02/2026
A small builder moment on Firsto.co. Yesterday, someone tried Premium Launch for the first time. Today, they came back and upgraded another queued project. That kind of next day trust is hard to describe, but it means everything when you are building. #buildinpublic #indiedev
a upgrade plan on firsto.co, upgrade from free to premium, launch date change from  5th Jun to 11st Feb, just $9.9
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Leo @ewalf.com · 11/02/2026
A small builder moment on Firsto.co. Yesterday, someone tried Premium Launch for the first time. Today, they came back and upgraded another queued project. That kind of next day trust is hard to describe, but it means everything when you are building. #buildinpublic #indiedev
a upgrade plan on firsto.co, upgrade from free to premium, launch date change from  5th Jun to 11st Feb, just $9.9
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Leo @ewalf.com · 08/02/2026
The strongest signal isn’t traffic It’s repeat launches One creator has now launched on firsto.co 4 times Free → Premium → Pro → Pro We’re grateful they keep choosing Firsto. #buildinpublic #indiedev
One creator has now launched on firsto.co 4 times  

from Free  to  Premium then Pro and Pro
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Leo @ewalf.com · 31/01/2026
It feels like Google is starting to understand projects launched on Firsto.co #buildinpublic #seo #indiedev
Google search result showing a Firsto project page with sitelinks like “Upvoted By”, “Use Cases”, and “Frequently Asked Questions”.
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Leo @ewalf.com · 28/01/2026
Only 1 feature spot left on Firsto.co. Best results we’ve seen since launch. Put your product on Firsto’s homepage while it’s still available. #buildinpublic #productlaunch
1 Premium spot left on Firsto's feature list section
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Leo @ewalf.com · 28/01/2026
Only 1 feature spot left on Firsto.co. Best results we’ve seen since launch. Put your product on Firsto’s homepage while it’s still available. #buildinpublic #productlaunch
1 Premium spot left on Firsto's feature list section
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Leo @ewalf.com · 27/01/2026
Not a lot of traffic but knowing someone discovered firsto.co by asking AI instead of searching Google… yeah, that one stuck with me #buildinpublic #indiedev
Referrer statics for firsto.co in past 30days:

Sources
Referrer
Visitors

google.com
1.15k
60%

accounts.google.com
351
18%

t.co
136
7%

yandex.ru
80
4%

r.humantone.io
68
4%

launchdirectories.com
39
2%

ahrefs.com
32
2%

submitsaas.com
30
2%

yandex.com
28
1%

chatgpt.com
17
1%
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