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The Ultimate Pre-Launch Marketing Checklist for Startups

A comprehensive checklist to ensure your product launch generates maximum buzz and converts prospects into customers.

Alex Rodriguez
January 10, 2024
15 min read

A successful product launch doesn't happen overnight. It requires months of strategic preparation, audience building, and systematic execution. This checklist covers everything you need to do before launch day.

8-12 Weeks Before Launch

Foundation Building

Set up viral waitlist: Use ViralWait to create a waitlist with referral mechanics
Create brand assets: Logo, colors, fonts, and brand guidelines
Build landing page: Clear value proposition and strong CTA
Set up analytics: Google Analytics, Mixpanel, or similar

6-8 Weeks Before Launch

Content & Community

Start content marketing: Blog posts, social media, videos
Join communities: Reddit, Discord, Facebook groups in your niche
Build in public: Share progress on Twitter, LinkedIn, IndieHackers
Create email sequences: Welcome series, product updates, launch countdown

Launch Week Strategy

The Big Push

Product Hunt launch: Coordinate with your community for support
Email blast: Send launch announcement to entire waitlist
Social media campaign: Coordinate posts across all platforms
Press outreach: Contact journalists and bloggers in your space

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