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100,000 app downloads from vibe coding and zero marketing spend

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Mar 10, 2025
Jack Friks, the creator of PostBridge, shares his journey from coder to app developer, achieving 100,000 downloads without any marketing budget. He discusses the importance of validating product ideas through engaging media first and how this can drive organic growth. Jack emphasizes leveraging viral content, adapting to audience feedback, and the shift towards AI-driven automation in content creation. He provides actionable insights for founders on replicating successful content formats and utilizing organic strategies over traditional ads.
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ADVICE

Media-First Product Validation

  • Validate product ideas by testing media virality before building.
  • If your media doesn't gain organic engagement, your product might not solve a real problem.
ANECDOTE

Jack's Journey to 100,000+ Downloads

  • Jack Friks learned to code and built a mobile app, CuriosityQuench.
  • He struggled with getting downloads, so he focused on organic content creation.
ADVICE

Balancing Virality and Sales

  • Avoid making organic content feel like an ad to maximize views.
  • Focus on entertainment first, then subtly incorporate your call to action in captions and comments.
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