Side project launch
Your side project deserves a real audience, not just a link.
A side project is real work. It deserves to be seen by people who appreciate what it took to build, who will give it an honest try, and who can tell you whether the idea connects with someone beyond you.
The side project launch problem
Most side projects get shared once—on a personal Twitter account or in a Slack group—and then disappear without useful feedback. The problem is not the product. It is that the audience did not have enough context, a reason to try it, or a way to respond usefully.
- A focused question gives visitors a job to do.
- A launch page gives the product context it deserves.
- A discovery community keeps new people finding it over time.
Show the idea honestly
Side projects do not need to pretend to be funded startups. Share the stage honestly—whether it is an idea, a prototype, a beta, or a live product—and let people calibrate their expectations. Honesty about where you are produces more useful feedback than performing confidence you do not have.
Ask the question your side project needs answered
Every side project has one unresolved question that determines its future: Is this idea clear? Does this solve a real problem? Is this something worth turning into a real business? A Tamkar launch is a structured way to ask that question to people who will try it.
Bring it back when it changes
Side projects evolve. They become more focused, or they pivot, or they finally work. When something meaningful changes in the product, come back for another round of early feedback with a sharper question.
Common questions
Where should I launch a side project?
Launch in a community that welcomes early work and gives you a reason to hear from real users. Tamkar is built for side projects at every stage.
Can I launch a side project before it is polished?
Yes. Be transparent about the stage and ask what you need to learn. Early feedback can help you decide which rough edges deserve attention.
What should I include in a side project launch?
Share what the project does, who it is for, why you built it, where people can try it, and one question you want answered.