## Highlights
How I'd promote my startup, if I had 0 followers: 👇 ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/natiakourdadze/status/1840079498932338874))
1. I'd set up GummySearch, Google Alerts, F5bot, ReplyGuy or BrandWatch to monitor competitors' products
 ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/natiakourdadze/status/1840079504380727362))
2. Then, using these social listening tools, find discussions that mention competitors' products
 ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/natiakourdadze/status/1840079508109398186))
3. And leave comments that follow this framework:
"Any reason why not using X instead of Y (competitor’s product)? Way better if you do not want to {problem agitation and/or unique selling proposition}"
 ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/natiakourdadze/status/1840079510986743964))
4. I'd submit my startup to HN, and the following subreddits:
r/RoastMyStartup
r/AlphaandBetausers
r/GrowthHacking
r/Digitalnomad
r/explainlikeimfive
r/todayilearned
r/Promotereddit
r/Entrepreneur
r/EntrepreneurRideAlong
r/IMadeThis
r/IndieBiz
r/SideProject
r/SmallBusiness
r/LifeProTips
r/lifehacks
r/Startups
r/Growmybusiness
r/Linkbuilding
r/SEO
r/Freepromote
r/SocialMediaMarketing
r/Analytics
r/Content_marketing
r/Advertising
r/PPC
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5. Use Parasite Marketing
- Identify the businesses which are already selling to my ICP
- Find their official Facebook or Linkedin groups
- Share educational content that solves their micro problems
- Optimize the bio or open my DMs so people can reach out to you
 ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/natiakourdadze/status/1840079517999669599))
6. I'd join Pinterest's group boards:
- Go to Pinterest .com
- Add the main keyword in the search bar
- Locate the filters section
- Select boards that have “Request to join” button
- Distribute and promote the product for free to 1000s of target followers
 ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/natiakourdadze/status/1840079521246261390))
7. Write "Listicles" on Reddit. Here's how:
- Go to "Semrush Organic Search"
- Insert your website's URL
- Check report, scroll down and find your competitors
- Create a list of 10, review and write down their perks
- Ensure to include your startup within the list
- Share your post in relevant subreddits
 ([View Tweet](https://twitter.com/natiakourdadze/status/1840079524240994443))
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