Advertising
High-intent ad placement for maximum product exposure.
Your ad appears in Sidehunt's most valuable discovery surfaces: the homepage right sidebar and all project page right sidebars. Reach founders while they are actively comparing and evaluating tools.
8 total spots · Homepage + all project pages · Monthly subscription · Edit anytime
Why advertise on Sidehunt
Reach indie makers, solo founders, and early-stage teams actively exploring products for real workflows.
Ads appear beside live launches and project profiles where users are already evaluating alternatives.
Visitors come to discover, compare, and click through products, not to passively scroll.
Your ad stays visible across major discovery surfaces throughout the active billing cycle.
Core benefits
This is not random display inventory. Sidehunt ads are positioned where users actively explore launches and compare products.
High-intent traffic
Reach visitors who are already in product-discovery mode and ready to click through.
Maximum visibility footprint
Placement spans homepage discovery and all project-page evaluation contexts.
Founder-first audience
Speak directly to makers, indie founders, startup teams, and early adopters.
Always-on monthly presence
Your spot remains active across the full billing cycle for predictable exposure.
Fast campaign setup
Go from setup to live placement quickly through the Ads Dashboard workflow.
Easy optimization
Update copy, link, and image without engineering effort or deployment changes.
Where your ads appear
- Homepage right sidebar for weekly hunt traffic
- All project pages right sidebar for deep-intent visitors
- Shown next to discovery and evaluation content
- Live while your subscription is active (or until billing-cycle end after cancellation)
Features
8 total ad slots with clear availability
Placement in homepage + all project-page right sidebars
Brand name + short description + destination URL
Custom image support with fallback branding
Live status based on active subscription period
Self-serve setup and edits from Ads Dashboard
Simple monthly billing via subscription checkout
No long-term lock-in; cancel through billing portal
How it works
Go to your dashboard and start ad setup.
Enter link, title, description, and optional image.
Activate your spot with monthly subscription billing.
Your ad appears in sidebars and can be updated anytime.
Pricing
Ad Spot Subscription
$200 / month
Visibility remains active throughout your billing period. If canceled, placement continues until period end.
Ready to launch your campaign?
Open your Ads Dashboard and go live.
Add your campaign details, complete checkout, and start reaching high-intent visitors across Sidehunt.
What you control
- Destination URL for your campaign
- Brand/product name shown in ad card
- Short ad description
- Custom image or fallback brand mark
- Subscription management from dashboard
- Real-time updates to ad content
Who this is best for
AI tools and SaaS products looking for maker traffic
Founders launching new products and updates
Agencies promoting client products to startup audiences
Developer tools targeting indie hackers
B2B products seeking discovery from early adopters
Teams running always-on visibility campaigns
Use cases
New launch amplification
Keep your new launch visible while discovery traffic flows through weekly hunts.
Always-on brand recall
Maintain repeat impressions with makers who visit multiple project pages.
Feature/update campaigns
Drive qualified clicks when releasing major updates or expansion features.
Category domination
Stay present where competing tools are browsed and compared by the same audience.
Founder-led growth
Run lightweight awareness without spinning up complex paid media workflows.
Agency client visibility
Place client products in founder-focused contexts with straightforward management.
FAQ
Where are ads shown?+
Ads appear in Sidehunt sidebars, including the homepage right sidebar and all project page right sidebars.
How many spots are available?+
There are 8 total ad spots. You can book while spots are available.
What counts as an active ad?+
An ad is active while subscription status is active, or during the remaining billing period after cancellation.
Can I edit my ad after booking?+
Yes. You can update brand name, URL, description, and image from your Ads Dashboard.
What kind of traffic quality should I expect?+
Sidehunt attracts founders and builders actively discovering and evaluating products. Ads are shown in high-context placements where users are already comparing tools.
Can I move my ad between spot numbers?+
Spot ordering is no longer a key placement factor, so move controls are not required in the current model.
What do I need to provide?+
A destination URL, brand/product name, and optional description + image. We recommend clean branding and a clear CTA.
Do you guarantee clicks or conversions?+
No. We guarantee placement while your subscription is active, but outcomes depend on audience fit and creative quality.
How do I manage billing?+
Billing is handled via your subscription portal linked from the Ads Dashboard.