# Hacker News

A social news website focusing on computer science and entrepreneurship

Canonical page: https://indiestore.co/product/news-ycombinator-com
Official website: https://news.ycombinator.com/
Category: Launching Platforms
Audience: Software engineers, startup founders, investors, and tech enthusiasts who value intellectual discourse, technical depth, and innovation.

## About
Post a Show HN and get your product in front of the most technically savvy founders, engineers, and investors in the world.

## Overview
Hacker News is a text-based link aggregator and discussion platform run by Y Combinator. Users submit links or text posts, and the community votes them up or down. The platform is well-known for its "Show HN" thread format where makers debut projects directly to receive actionable feedback and initial traction. It reaches over 200,000 unique visitors on weekdays and is one of the most read platforms among engineers, founders, and investors globally.

## Questions and answers
### How do I launch a product on Hacker News?
Create an account, build karma by contributing first, then submit a "Show HN: [Your Product Name]" post with a direct link to your product and a candid description.

### What kind of content performs well on HN?
Technical, authentic, and substantive content performs best. Avoid marketing language. Founders who explain the problem they solved and their technical approach get the most engagement.

### Is Hacker News biased toward Y Combinator startups?
According to Paul Graham, there is no editorial bias. However, many YC alumni are active on the platform and naturally support fellow founders' launches.

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