Not the version you see on LinkedIn

There’s been a lot of chatter lately about Product Hunt’s shift from a discovery platform to a showcase for VC-backed projects. For indie hackers, the platform was once a go-to for visibility. But now, it feels like the deck is stacked against them. So, where does that leave those of us who need every bit of attention we can get?

Publishing a Chrome extension sounds easy, right? Think again. From endless reviews to waiting days just to change a visibility flag, the process is anything but smooth. Here’s what I learned while trying to get Purposely live.