How Are Solo Founders Getting Early Users Without Ads?

I’ve been exploring ways to attract real early users without paid ads. When I shared my project on naijaworld, the feedback was invaluable. People spotted issues I hadn’t noticed. Outside this forum, platforms like X and LinkedIn often bury new posts unless you pay to boost them. Ads can be too costly for early-stage builders. What organic strategies have worked for you? Where did your first users come from? Has anyone seen consistent traction on social media without ads? Let’s support one another beyond this space. A simple like, repost, or comment can make a big difference for someone chasing their first 100 users.

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