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For Makers — Publish and Get Feedback

Feedbackfirst gives you two sources of structured feedback, a public roadmap, and real visibility — all in one place. Whether you're pre-launch or scaling, you can get actionable insights from experienced makers and turn them into features.

Why Publish on Feedbackfirst?

No audience required. The Feedbackfirst community is made up of makers who review each other's products. You don't need existing users to get feedback. Publish yours and start receiving structured, actionable insights right away.

Quality feedback. Every review is validated by you. Only useful feedback earns credits, so reviewers are incentivized to be thoughtful. You get specific, actionable insights — not vanity comments.

Visibility. Feedback you receive unlocks credits that you can spend to get discovered. The Discover page, weekly leaderboards, and Premium Spotlight put your product in front of every maker who visits.

Social proof. Validated reviews become embeddable testimonials you can put on your site. Feature requests build a public roadmap. Every piece of feedback leaves a lasting trace.

How to Publish Your Product

Step 1: Sign Up

Go to Feedbackfirst and create an account. No credit card required.

Step 2: Add Your Product

Click "Add your product" and fill in:

  • Product name — Your product's name
  • Description — A one-line description of what it does
  • Product URL — Link to your product (website, app store, landing page, etc.)
  • Category — SaaS, App, Other
  • Status — MVP, Active, Launched
  • Logo/Cover image — Visual representation of your product

Step 3: Publish

Publishing costs 1 credit. You get 1 free credit when you sign up, so your first product is free.

Once published, your product appears on the Discover page and is immediately available for reviewers to leave feedback.

Two Sources of Feedback

1. From the Feedbackfirst Community

Fellow makers review your product and leave structured feedback across 4 dimensions:

  • What's clear — What works well, what's easy to understand
  • What's confusing — What needs better explanation or UX
  • What works — What's good, what impressed them
  • What to improve — What needs fixing or enhancement

You decide which feedback is useful. When you validate a review, the reviewer earns credits. Only validated feedback counts.

You can also create custom surveys with your own questions. Set a credit reward per validated response, and reviewers will answer. This is useful for:

  • NPS surveys
  • Feature prioritization
  • Onboarding feedback
  • Post-launch satisfaction

2. From Your Own Users

Already have an audience? Embed the feedback widget directly on your site. Your users respond in context — no extra sign-up, zero friction.

Setup is 2 lines of HTML:

<!-- 1) Include widget.js once -->
<script src="https://feedbackfirst.dev/widget.js" defer></script>

<!-- 2) Add this button where you want -->
<ff-feedback-button
  maker-id="your-product-id"
  sso-token-url="/api/feedbackfirst/sso-token"
  label="Leave feedback"
></ff-feedback-button>

SSO support means your users are automatically recognized. All responses land in your Feedbackfirst workspace.

See Embed Documentation for full details.

Managing Feedback

Validating Reviews

When a reviewer leaves feedback, you get a notification. Review it and decide:

  • Validate — This feedback is useful. The reviewer earns credits.
  • Dismiss — This feedback isn't helpful. The reviewer earns nothing.

You're the gatekeeper. Only you decide what's valuable.

Converting to Feature Requests

Feedback can be converted into feature requests. These appear on your public roadmap and community members can upvote them to help you prioritize.

Publishing Updates

When you ship features based on feedback, publish an update. Tag the feedback that inspired it. This shows reviewers their input matters and builds trust in the community.

Getting Discovered

The Discover Page

Your product appears on the Discover page, ranked by community activity. The more feedback you receive and validate, the higher you rank.

Weekly Leaderboards

Every week, the top 3 products are featured on the Feedbackfirst landing page. This is organic visibility earned through engagement.

Leaderboard criteria:

  • Number of validated feedbacks
  • Community engagement
  • Update frequency

Premium Spotlight

Want guaranteed visibility? Book a Premium Spotlight slot.

Cost: 20 credits Duration: 7 days What you get: 4 featured spots at the top of the Discover page, reserved for your product

Spotlight is time-limited and purely additive — it doesn't affect your organic ranking. It's a way to boost visibility when you need it.

Pricing Plans

Free

  • Earn credits by leaving feedback on other products
  • Publish a product for 1 credit
  • Use Spotlight for 20 credits
  • No monthly fee

Growth (€19/month)

  • 25 monthly credits included
  • +1 bonus credit on every validated action
  • Ideal for makers publishing regularly

Pro (€39/month)

  • 60 monthly credits included
  • +3 bonus credits on every validated action
  • Best for teams needing continuous visibility

Best Practices

Write a Clear Description

Your product description is the first thing reviewers see. Make it specific:

❌ "A productivity tool" ✅ "A task management app with built-in time tracking and team collaboration"

Respond to Feedback

When reviewers leave feedback, acknowledge it. Let them know you're reading and considering their input. This encourages more high-quality reviews.

Publish Updates

Show that feedback matters. When you ship features based on community input, publish an update and tag the original feedback. This creates a feedback loop and builds trust.

Engage with the Community

Don't just publish and wait. Review other products. Leave thoughtful feedback. Build your reputation. The makers who contribute to the community get better feedback in return.

Common Questions

Can I publish multiple products?

Yes. Each product costs 1 credit to publish. You can manage multiple products from your workspace.

What if I don't like the feedback I receive?

You don't have to validate it. Only feedback you validate earns credits for the reviewer. You're in control.

Can I edit my product after publishing?

Yes. You can update your product description, URL, status, and other details anytime.

How long does feedback take?

It depends on community activity. Popular products get feedback within hours. Less active products may take days. Publishing during active sprints (weekly) increases visibility.