Hackernews

The Hacker News "Show" page (https://news.ycombinator.com/show) is a community-driven platform run by Y Combinator, specifically designed for builders, developers, and creators to submit "Show HN" posts featuring something they've made that others can interact with, such as new tech products, tools, or prototypes. It's targeted at tech enthusiasts, engineers, and startup founders seeking feedback, visibility, and discussions within a high-caliber audience focused on intellectual curiosity, creative work, and technical achievements—rather than overt promotion.

For SEO value, landing on the Show page exposes your startup to Hacker News' massive tech-savvy traffic, with front-page hits potentially driving 5-10k clicks and more if picked up by newsletters or media, leading to referral traffic and brand signals. Links from HN submissions are typically nofollow, and while Domain Rating is unknown, HN's immense authority (millions of monthly visitors) offers indirect SEO benefits through user engagement, potential shares, and backlink opportunities from resulting coverage; Show HN posts stay visible longer on shownew, boosting discovery odds without needing instant front-page votes.

Tips for getting listed: Use the "Show HN" prefix in your submission title (e.g., "Show HN: ") only for live, playable products ready for signups—not vaporware or articles—and post during off-peak times for obscure topics to build gradual votes. Focus on curiosity-driven pitches: highlight novelty, technical depth, or user value without hype; include a newsletter signup on your landing page to capture traffic. New users should build karma first, avoid rapid posting (rate-limited), and aim for genuine feedback over front-page glory, as Show HN gives ~1/10 audience chance even without top ranking.