UX Insider: Product Hunt Roundup - E. 10

Launching on Product Hunt can drive great initial traction — but if the UX isn’t intuitive, new users won’t stick around.
Daniel Andor
23.4.2025

I reviewed some of the top voted products. Here’s a quick look at common UX pitfalls and simple ways to fix them:

Sider 5.0

  • The main action input fades into the background, losing user focus.
  • The onboarding video pops up disruptively in the middle of the experience.

💡 UX Tip: Keep critical inputs prominent and avoid interruptions of the flow.

Aha

  • Main CTA and input field on the website lack clarity — what should users enter?
  • Some parts of the user flow were unclear, and at one point I encountered an error.
  • It takes a long time for a user to experience the product's value.
  • Can't delete campaigns.

💡 UX Tip: Clarify CTAs with contextual hints and streamline time to value for new users.

Kintsugi

  • The website feels a bit dated.
  • Onboarding is mainly a feature highlight, which users tend to skip.
  • Two onboarding sequences (feature highlights + checklist) create overload.

💡 UX Tip: Simplify onboarding to one clear, engaging flow to ensure user activation.

Twos Pals

  • Unclear value proposition and hero section — users don’t quickly grasp product value.
  • Sign-up lacks social account options, increasing friction.
  • Confusing navigation and ambiguous terms ("Stars").
  • Inconsistent layout causing elements to shift unexpectedly.

💡 UX Tip: Clearly articulate value upfront, streamline user flow and navigation, and ensure consistent layouts for stability and clarity.

👉 Key Takeaway:

Small UX improvements — clear CTAs, seamless onboarding, intuitive navigation — can significantly improve user retention after a big launch.