The Founder's Guide to Developer-led Growth

The Founder's Guide to Developer-Led Growth emphasizes the importance of tailoring marketing, sales, and support strategies specifically for developers, who differ from average customers in their behavior and preferences. It highlights the growing trend of companies building for developers and the increasing adoption of APIs by organizations. The guide suggests that giving developers access to build something before buying is crucial, as well as offering usage-based or consumption-based pricing models. Additionally, it advises against using lead magnets and prioritizing authenticity in marketing efforts. Meeting developers where they are, such as on platforms like Hacker News, Dev.to, and Stack Overflow, is also recommended. Lastly, the guide emphasizes the importance of trusting word-of-mouth growth, providing highly technical content, using familiar tools for communication and support, and closing the feedback loop with developers.