Platform Settings

Configure how StackLead monitors each platform.

Accessing Platform Settings

Go to Settings → Platforms

Or go to the platform-specific page (e.g., Reddit Leads) and click the settings icon.

[SCREENSHOT: Platform settings page]

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Reddit Settings

Reddit is great for niche communities and detailed discussions.

Configuration Options

• Enable/Disable — Toggle Reddit monitoring on or off
• Subreddits — Which communities to monitor (see Subreddit Configuration)
• Minimum comments — Filter out posts with too many comments (older/crowded threads)
• Maximum age — Only show posts from the last X hours

Tips for Reddit

• Focus on fresh posts (under 12 hours old)
• Low-comment threads convert better
• Each subreddit has different rules — read them before engaging

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Twitter/X Settings

Twitter is perfect for real-time conversations and complaints.

Configuration Options

• Enable/Disable — Toggle Twitter monitoring
• Keywords — Phrases to search for (uses your project keywords by default)
• Exclude retweets — Focus on original posts only
• Language — Filter by language (English by default)

Tips for Twitter

• People complain on Twitter — great for finding frustrated users
• Conversations move fast — reply quickly
• Keep replies concise (it's Twitter)

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Hacker News Settings

Hacker News is ideal for dev tools, SaaS, and tech products.

Configuration Options

• Enable/Disable — Toggle HN monitoring
• Content types:
  • Stories — Main posts
  • Ask HN — Questions from the community
  • Show HN — Product launches
  • Comments — Replies within threads

Tips for Hacker News

• HN is skeptical of marketing — lead with technical value
• "Ask HN" threads often have high intent
• Be transparent about your affiliation ("I built X")
• Avoid being overtly promotional

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Indie Hackers Settings

Indie Hackers is founders helping founders.

Configuration Options

• Enable/Disable — Toggle IH monitoring
• Content types:
  • Posts — General discussions
  • Milestones — Founder updates
  • Questions — Direct asks for help

Tips for Indie Hackers

• Community is friendly and receptive
• Share your founder journey, not just your product
• Genuine helpfulness goes a long way
• Great place to find early adopters

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General Tips

Start with 1-2 Platforms

Don't overwhelm yourself. Pick the platforms where your audience is most active and master those first.

Check Platform-Specific Results

Go to each platform's dedicated page (e.g., "Reddit Leads") to see leads filtered by source.

Adjust Based on Results

If one platform generates mostly low-intent leads, consider:

• Refining your keywords for that platform
• Adjusting filters (age, engagement)
• Disabling it temporarily

Respect Platform Culture

Each platform has its own norms:

• Reddit: Casual, community-focused, hates spam
• Twitter: Fast, conversational, tolerates self-promo
• HN: Technical, skeptical, values substance
• IH: Supportive, founder-friendly, authentic