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We Launched SecureSpells on Product Hunt: Here's What Happened
We Launched SecureSpells on Product Hunt: Here's What Happened
Launching on Product Hunt is a milestone for many startups. We launched SecureSpells and reached Top 25 Product of the Day (position #22). Here’s what happened next and what we learned.
- Product Hunt
- A platform where makers launch products and the community votes and comments. A strong launch can drive traffic, signups, and validation — and Top 25 Product of the Day is a meaningful milestone for a new product.
- SecureSpells
- A runtime GDPR compliance scanner that detects tracking before consent, hidden trackers, and other compliance risks by running your site in a real browser — unlike static scanners that miss dynamic behaviour.
- Validation
- When users and the market respond to your product, it confirms that the problem you’re solving is real. For us, the launch validated that website compliance is a real need and that people understand why runtime scanning matters.
We launched SecureSpells on Product Hunt and reached Top 25 Product of the Day. According to our launch-day analytics, traffic and signups increased, and people discovered that many compliance tools miss real risks because they don't observe runtime behaviour. The biggest win was validation: the problem is real, and distribution matters as much as product. This post shares what happened, what we learned, and why we keep improving SecureSpells. Try it: SecureSpells and pricing.
What happened next
According to our internal launch analytics, traffic increased immediately after the launch. New users signed up, and people discovered SecureSpells. That validated the problem: website compliance is a real need. Visitors understood that checking cookies and HTML alone is not enough — you have to see what actually runs when someone visits your site.
The biggest win was validation
People understood the value. Most compliance tools miss real risks because they use static analysis; SecureSpells runs a real browser and reports what loads before consent and what trackers fire. The launch confirmed that this difference resonates with users.
Learn more: Why SecureSpells is different.
What we learned
Distribution matters as much as product. You have to share your product — on Product Hunt, in communities, and with your audience. Even if results feel modest at first, momentum builds over time. Launching is one step; consistency in sharing and improving is what keeps the journey going.
The journey continues
SecureSpells continues improving: better detection, clearer reports, and features that help businesses and agencies stay on top of compliance. We’re here to help you detect compliance risks before they become fines or complaints.
Run your audit: See what a runtime compliance scan finds on your site — the same kind of check that resonated with users on Product Hunt.
Run your audit: SecureSpells.
Final takeaway
Launching is just the beginning. Reaching Top 25 on Product Hunt was a milestone; the real work is consistency — improving the product, sharing it, and helping more businesses fix compliance risks. If you haven’t tried a runtime audit yet, run a free scan and see what your site is actually doing.
Frequently asked questions
How did SecureSpells do on Product Hunt?
SecureSpells reached Top 25 Product of the Day on Product Hunt (position #22). According to our internal launch metrics, traffic and signups increased, and we got clear validation that website compliance and runtime scanning are real needs.
What is SecureSpells?
SecureSpells is a runtime GDPR compliance scanner. It runs your website in a real browser and reports what loads before consent, hidden trackers, and other compliance risks — unlike static tools that only check HTML or cookie lists and miss dynamic behaviour.
Why does distribution matter for startups?
Building a great product is not enough; people need to discover it. Distribution — whether through Product Hunt, content, or community — gets your product in front of users. Even modest launch results can turn into momentum over time if you keep sharing and improving.
How can I try SecureSpells?
Run a free compliance audit at securespells.com. Enter your domain and see what a runtime scan finds: tracking before consent, hidden requests, and other risks. For ongoing monitoring and agency use, see pricing.
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