On: Ask HN: When you started, what was your growth hack? (Local / online? )

[glimcat]

Targeted pitching, one at a time.

Pitches are as personalized as reasonably possible (review their website, product reviews, recent news).

Use what you learn from each to improve targeting & approach.

[cjallen → glimcat]

This is the approach we've used / are using. In my experience it tends to be more successful with a very specific personal link (I've used your product x, I live / work in the neighbourhood etc.)