apx-toolkit/QUICK-MARKETING-ACTIONS.md

Automatically discover APIs and generate complete integration packages: code in 12 languages, TypeScript types, test suites, SDK packages, API documentation, mock servers, performance reports, and contract tests. Saves 2-4 weeks of work in seconds.

# ⚡ Quick Marketing Actions - Do Today!

**Get APX Toolkit discovered and used - start here**

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## 🎯 Do These 3 Things RIGHT NOW (30 minutes)

### 1. GitHub Topics (5 minutes) ⭐⭐⭐

**Why:** Makes your repo discoverable in GitHub search

**How:**
1. Go to: https://github.com/irun2themoney/apx-toolkit
2. Click "Add topics" (or edit topics)
3. Add these topics:
   ```
   api-discovery
   api-documentation
   code-generation
   openapi
   graphql
   websocket
   sdk-generator
   api-toolkit
   developer-tools
   automation
   typescript
   playwright
   crawlee
   apify
   ```

**Impact:** HIGH - People searching GitHub will find you

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### 2. Twitter/X Post (10 minutes) ⭐⭐⭐

**Why:** Quick visibility, easy to share

**Post This:**
```
🚀 Just launched APX Toolkit!

Automatically discovers APIs and generates:
• Code in 12 languages
• Complete documentation
• Test suites
• SDK packages

Saves 2-4 weeks of work → 10 seconds ⚡

Try it: https://console.apify.com/actors/2eXbQISXqhTnIxWNJ

#api #developer-tools #automation #typescript
```

**Then:**
- Pin the tweet
- Reply to API-related tweets
- Engage with developer community

**Impact:** HIGH - Viral potential

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### 3. Reddit Post (15 minutes) ⭐⭐⭐

**Why:** Huge developer audience

**Where to Post:**
- r/programming
- r/webdev
- r/api

**Post Title:**
```
Show HN: APX Toolkit - Discover APIs and Generate Code in 12 Languages
```

**Post Content:**
```
I built APX Toolkit to solve a problem I had: integrating with APIs takes weeks of manual work.

APX automatically:
• Discovers APIs from any website (REST, GraphQL, WebSocket)
• Generates code in 12 languages
• Creates complete documentation
• Builds test suites
• Publishes SDK packages

Result: 2-4 weeks of work → 10 seconds

Try it: https://console.apify.com/actors/2eXbQISXqhTnIxWNJ
GitHub: https://github.com/irun2themoney/apx-toolkit

Would love feedback!
```

**Rules:**
- Don't spam
- Engage with comments
- Be helpful

**Impact:** VERY HIGH - Reddit can drive massive traffic

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## 📅 This Week (Do These)

### 4. Create Demo Video (2-3 hours) ⭐⭐⭐

**Why:** Visual proof converts best

**What to Show:**
1. Go to Apify Actor
2. Paste URL
3. Show discovery happening
4. Show generated outputs
5. Show time saved

**Where to Share:**
- YouTube
- Embed in README
- Twitter/X
- LinkedIn
- Reddit

**Impact:** VERY HIGH

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### 5. Write Blog Post (3-4 hours) ⭐⭐⭐

**Title:** "How I Saved 2 Weeks of API Integration Work in 10 Seconds"

**Content:**
- Problem statement
- How APX solves it
- Real examples
- Comparison with alternatives

**Where to Publish:**
- Medium
- Dev.to
- LinkedIn

**Where to Share:**
- Twitter/X
- Reddit
- Hacker News

**Impact:** HIGH - SEO, credibility

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### 6. LinkedIn Post (30 minutes) ⭐⭐

**Post:**
```
Excited to share APX Toolkit - a tool I built that automatically discovers APIs and generates complete integration packages.

What it does:
✅ Discovers APIs from any website
✅ Generates code in 12 languages
✅ Creates documentation, tests, SDKs
✅ Saves 2-4 weeks of work in seconds

Perfect for developers who need to integrate with APIs quickly.

Try it: https://console.apify.com/actors/2eXbQISXqhTnIxWNJ

#developer-tools #api #automation
```

**Impact:** MEDIUM-HIGH - Professional network

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### 7. Optimize Apify Store (30 minutes) ⭐⭐

**What to Do:**
- Complete store description
- Add clear use cases
- Add screenshots/demo
- Add relevant tags
- Make it compelling

**Impact:** MEDIUM - Direct discovery

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## 🎯 This Month

### 8. Product Hunt Launch ⭐⭐⭐

**When:** Tuesday or Wednesday (best days)

**What to Prepare:**
- Compelling description
- Screenshots
- Demo video
- Get friends to upvote

**Impact:** VERY HIGH - Can drive thousands of users

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### 9. Hacker News Post ⭐⭐

**Title:** "APX Toolkit - Discover APIs and Generate Code in 12 Languages"

**When:** Tuesday-Thursday, 9-11 AM PT (best times)

**Impact:** HIGH - Tech-savvy audience

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### 10. Developer Newsletters ⭐⭐

**Submit to:**
- JavaScript Weekly
- Node Weekly
- API-related newsletters

**Impact:** MEDIUM - Targeted audience

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## 📊 Track Your Progress

### Metrics to Watch:
- GitHub stars (target: 100+ in first month)
- npm downloads (target: 500+ in first month)
- Apify Actor runs (target: 50+ in first month)
- Social media engagement
- Reddit upvotes

### Tools:
- GitHub Insights
- npm stats
- Apify Console analytics
- Google Analytics (if you have a site)

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## 💡 Pro Tips

1. **Engage, Don't Just Post**
   - Reply to comments
   - Help others
   - Build community

2. **Be Authentic**
   - Share your story
   - Be genuine
   - Don't oversell

3. **Provide Value**
   - Helpful content
   - Real examples
   - Useful tips

4. **Consistency**
   - Post regularly
   - Update regularly
   - Engage regularly

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## 🚀 Start Now!

**Do these 3 things TODAY:**
1. ✅ Add GitHub topics (5 min)
2. ✅ Post on Twitter/X (10 min)
3. ✅ Post on Reddit (15 min)

**Total time: 30 minutes**

**Then this week:**
- Create demo video
- Write blog post
- Optimize platforms

**Result:** More visibility, more users, better competition standing! 🏆

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**Remember:** The best marketing is a great product. APX Toolkit is great - now let's make sure people know about it! 🚀