Ads beat organic content? Founder says ads got 10 paying users instantly, sparking debate
victor_explore · x · 2026-10-02
An app founder argues his worst mistake was posting organic content: months to a first viral post that barely converted, while ads instantly brought 10 paying users—so just run ads. Victor counters: (1) once the organic channel is built, distribution is free; (2) AI now makes bulk-producing quality content and automated posting easy, so you can grow an audience in the background. A classic indie growth debate: ads vs organic.
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