A complete action plan to get users, backlinks, and traction. Follow this daily/weekly.
Post 1 article per day across platforms. Copy-paste from /promo.
| Platform | Best Time | Best Subreddits/Hashtags |
|---|---|---|
| Twitter/X | 8am / 12pm / 6pm ET | #crypto#API#AI#web3#blockchain |
| 9am-11am ET | r/cryptocurrencyr/algotradingr/ethdevr/solanar/defi | |
| 7-8am / 12pm / 5pm ET | Crypto/Blockchain groups, Developer communities | |
| Hacker News | 6-8am ET (weekdays) | Show HN: tag your post with "Show HN:" |
| Dev.to | Anytime | Republish articles as tutorials with backlink |
| Directory | Action | Est. Traffic |
|---|---|---|
| RapidAPI | List your API as a provider | High |
| Product Hunt | Launch the API + blog as a product | Very High |
| GitHub Public API Lists | Open a PR adding your API | High |
| API Tracker | Submit your API endpoint | Medium |
| APILayer | Register as API provider | Medium |
| Pipedream | Create a free integration/tool using your API | Medium |
| n8n | Submit a node/integration | Medium |
| AlternativeTo | List as CoinGecko alternative | Medium |
| CurlHub | List your API | Low |
| ProgrammableWeb | Submit API | Medium |
| Postman | Create a public collection + workspace | High |
| ChatGPT Plugin Store | Build a ChatGPT plugin using the API | Very High |
| Tool | Share As |
|---|---|
| Crypto Price Checker | "Free real-time crypto prices widget — embed on your site" |
| Link Badge | "CryptoBoss badge — show your support" |
| 26 Educational Articles | "Free crypto API tutorials — share with your dev friends" |
| Day | Action |
|---|---|
| Monday | Post 1 article to Twitter + Reddit (r/cryptocurrency) |
| Tuesday | Post 1 article to LinkedIn + Dev.to |
| Wednesday | Submit 1 directory + post on HN (Show HN) |
| Thursday | Post 1 article to Twitter + Reddit (r/algotrading) |
| Friday | Post 1 article to LinkedIn + share the price checker tool |
| Saturday | Submit 1 directory + engage in crypto subreddits |
| Sunday | Send 1-2 outreach emails to bloggers |
26 articles ÷ 2 posts/day = 2 weeks of content. Then recycle top performers.
Consistency > Intensity. Post daily, engage genuinely. Go to /promo →