4 Lesser-Known Places to Get Website Traffic — That Still Work in 2025

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Most traffic advice online is just recycled SEO tips or “build in public” platitudes.
Here are five platforms that are actually worth trying to post on.

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1. Hacker News (Show HN)

The posts that do best aren’t launches — they’re breakdowns. Especially ones that show numbers, reflect on what worked, and don’t try to sell anything.

What tends to work:

• Transparency: Talk about what you built and what happened (even if it flopped).

• Specifics: Share how you marketed it, what didn’t work, and any results you got.

• Plain language: Avoid startup speak. Think “I built this tool to solve X, and here’s what happened.”

Timing and engagement also matter — replies to comments usually keep you on the front page longer.

2. Indie Hackers

Don’t use it just for launches. Use it to post logs, reflections, or breakdowns.

What works:

• Short, clear titles like:
  “We launched, got 42 users, and made $800. Here’s the exact funnel.”

• Bullet-point posts that tell a story (what you tried, what failed, what you’d do differently).

• One image or chart if it helps explain your point.

If you actually share lessons, not just outcomes, the post will resonate.

3. ProductHunt

Submit your project — but don’t expect magic. The trick is to combine the listing with outreach.

Here’s what you can do:

• Look through recent popular launches, see the creators of the product.

• Find those users on Twitter or LinkedIn and start engaging with them.

• DM (non-pushy): “Hey, I just upvoted your product on ProductHunt and shared it to my team! Can you support me on (date) on product hunt?”

4. Facebook Groups (especially Lifetime Deal and early adopter groups)

Instead of small tech directories (like ToolHunt or StackShare), you’ll get more traction in active FB groups — especially those around lifetime deals or SaaS tools.

How to approach them:

• Join relevant groups (look for ones with comments on posts, not just spam).

• Make a helpful or feedback-based post — not a promo. For example:

Don’t overexplain — just be clear and offer something useful.

None of these will blow up your site overnight, but if you treat each one like a chance to start a conversation (not pitch a product), you'll get more than just traffic — you’ll get users who actually care..

Till next time