FAQs

What is Project Spotlight?

Project Spotlight is a place where you can launch and showcase your side projects, collect feedback, become a project of the week, and win prizes! During this period, engage with the community, get feedback, and improve your project.

👉 Consider Peerlist spotlight as a soft launch of your project (side project). Get all the help from the community with their feedback to iterate and improve.

What are the prizes for the top 3 projects?

The winners will be featured in Peerlist’s weekly emails and social media channels, providing valuable exposure to the creators. Additionally, the winners will receive a special badge for their projects, showcasing their achievements and potentially attracting new opportunities.

What type of projects can be launched?

Anything which you think is your side-project as follows but not limited to:

• Coding projects - dev tools, browser extensions, library, etc.

• Design projects - figma community files, figma plugins, design projects (portfolio, mobile app, or landing page), etc.

• Digital products - Ebooks, Notion templates, UI Kits, etc.

Which projects qualify for showing up on the list?

Projects which you have added to your Peerlist profile. Also, the project must adhere to the following checklist:

• The project has all the information added—name, tagline, cover image, project tags, description, etc.

• The project should have a valid demo link.

Who can launch side projects?

Anyone with a Peerlist profile can launch their projects on Project Spotlight.

Who can upvote and share feedback on my project?

All Peerlist community members

What is the launch window?

The launch window is the time when you can launch your projects on Peerlist Project Spotlight and opens on Monday, every week.

How are the projects ranked?

The projects are ranked by calculating an aggregate score that takes into account the number of upvotes, comments, views, link visits and the overall traction.

What is the 100 upvote club?

The 100 upvote club is an exclusive group of projects that have reached this remarkable feat. (These projects also receive special gifts from Peerlist 😉)

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Guidelines

For Builders

1. Review the eligibility criteria: Check the eligibility criteria of the project of the month program to ensure that your project meets all the requirements.

   • Your project must be added to your Peerlist profile.

   • It must have all the mandatory fields like project name, tagline, cover image, demo link, etc. added.

2. Engage with the community: Engage with the community by answering questions, providing support, and soliciting feedback. This can help build interest in your project and increase its visibility.

3. Promote your project: Finally, promote your project through social media, newsletters, and other channels. This can help drive more traffic to your project and increase its chances of being selected as the project of the month.

4. Do not ask for upvotes: Ask for support by adding feedback by commenting and sharing on other social platforms! The number of upvotes is a single variable of a bigger part of the ranking system.

5. Don't plagiarize: Plagiarism is a serious offense that can damage your reputation and harm your chances of being selected as the project of the month. Always ensure that any information you submit is original and properly cited, and avoid copying content from other sources without permission.

6. Respect the rules: Finally, make sure to respect the rules and guidelines of the platform. This includes following the submission deadlines, providing accurate information, and engaging with the community in a respectful and professional manner. By respecting the rules and guidelines, you can help ensure that the platform is fair and equitable for all participants.

👉 Be mindful when asking for support when DMing people on Peerlist

Overall, participating in a Projects Spotlight can be a great way to promote your project, gain visibility, and engage with the community. By following these guidelines, you can maximize your chances of success and help your project stand out from the crowd.

For the Community

By following these guidelines, you can provide valuable feedback and help ensure that the Projects Spotlight remains a fair and equitable platform for showcasing innovative and high-quality projects.

1. Be valuable: Provide feedback that is relevant and valuable to the creators and other community members.

2. Be constructive: When providing feedback, be constructive and focus on how the project can be improved. Avoid making personal attacks or using abusive language, as this can harm the project creator's motivation and may deter them from participating in future events.

3. Be specific: Provide specific feedback on what you liked and didn't like about the project. Be specific about the features that you found interesting, and suggest improvements for areas that you believe could be enhanced.

4. Be fair: Be fair and impartial when upvoting projects. Avoid upvoting projects just because you know the project creator, and instead, focus on the quality and innovation of the project itself.

5. Engage with the community: Engage with the community by asking questions and offering your insights. This can help create a dialogue around the project and encourage more people to get involved.

6. Respect the rules: Finally, make sure to respect the rules and guidelines of the project of the month program. This includes refraining from engaging in any activities that may be harmful or disruptive to the community and treating all participants with respect and professionalism.