From Late-Night Coding Sessions to Product Hunt #1

Hi friends! Boy, do we have a story for you.

Remember those moments when you're knee-deep in code, fueled by nothing but caffeine and sheer determination? That was us about a year ago, dreaming up CuratedLetters. We'd been running our own curated newsletter, Frontend Weekly, for seven years straight (okay, we might have missed one week), and we knew there had to be a better way.

Fast forward through countless sleepless nights, moments of doubt, and more pizza than we care to admit, and here we are. CuratedLetters isn't just a product anymore—it's a testament to what happens when you refuse to give up on an idea you believe in.

The Rollercoaster Launch

Let me tell you, launching on Product Hunt was a mix of excitement and sheer terror. we must have checked our stats every five minutes (who are we kidding, it was probably every 30 seconds). But what happened next? It blew our minds.

Not only did we make it to the front page, but we clinched the #1 Product of the Day spot. Our team literally fell out of my chair when we saw it. Started by a guy just wanting to make his own newsletter easier to manage, now at the top of Product Hunt. It felt surreal.

The Week That Changed Everything

The days following our launch? Pure chaos—but the good kind. our emails wouldn't stop beeping with notifications.

Here's what happened:

Hundreds of Sign-ups Per Day: We saw a massive influx of new users, with hundreds of people signing up daily to create their own curated newsletters.
100,000+ Email Databases Added: Users have already added over 100,000 email databases to our system in just one week. Talk about trust!

But you know what really got us? The messages. People reached out to say how CuratedLetters was exactly what they'd been looking for. Creators telling us how it was going to change their workflow completely. That's when it hit us—we weren't just building a tool; we were empowering people to share their passions with the world.

The Numbers That Keep Us Up at Night (In a Good Way)

We know, we know. we're probably coming off as overly enthusiastic. But check out these stats:

Total Signups: 637 and counting (we're aiming for 1,000 soon!)
Total Newsletters: 558
Total Subscribers: Nearly 124,600
Emails Sent: 581,000
Open Rate: An impressive 23.82%

And the growth? It's been a wild ride:

July 2024: 28 signups (humble beginnings, right?)
August 2024: 582 signups (talk about a growth spurt!)
September 2024: 38 signups so far (a bit of a cooldown, but we're just catching our breath)

Why This Matters (And Why We're Probably Too Excited)

CuratedLetters isn't just about impressive numbers (though, between us, seeing nearly 130,000 subscribers reached does make us giddy). It's about democratizing content curation. It's about giving everyone—from seasoned pros to complete newbies—the power to create engaging newsletters without the headache.

And the best part? We're doing it for free. Yeah, you heard that right. No hidden fees, no "premium" tiers. Just pure, unadulterated newsletter goodness.

What Sets CuratedLetters Apart

Fully Automated Curation: Our AI-powered system makes it easy for anyone to create professional, engaging newsletters without the time-consuming manual work.
Free Forever Model: Unlike our competitors, we're committed to keeping CuratedLetters 100% free, with unlimited newsletters and subscribers.
Passive Income for Creators: Our unique ad revenue sharing model means our success is directly tied to our users' success.

What's Next? (Spoiler: It's Gonna Be Epic)

We're just getting started, folks. The feedback, the ideas, the late-night "what if we..." conversations—they're all fueling the next phase of CuratedLetters. We can't spill all the beans yet, but let's just say the future is looking bright (and heavily caffeinated).

So, whether you're a fellow email hustler, a content creator, or just someone with a passion to share, we invite you to join us on this wild ride. Who knows? Your newsletter might be the next big thing, and CuratedLetters? We're here to help you make it happen.

Let's change the newsletter game together, shall we?