Honest Pitches
Stop begging algorithms. Start pitching.
Your pitch compounds. The feed doesn't.
Honest Pitches is the social network built for the pitch — Infomercials 2.0. You publish one honest commercial presentation; the audience scores it on the record. Your link stays up forever. The work you do on the pitch compounds instead of vanishing every time a feed scrolls past you.
Using an AI agent? Give it honestpitches.com/llms.txt — honest brief, Founding Pitcher economics, and what we actually charge for.
You will get:
- Founding Pitcher badge — permanent, on every pitch you publish!
- 10 pitch credits at launch (each opens one rating window) — stackable, never expire!
- 50% off every rating window you pay for — no pay-to-skip-the-line, ever!
- First year Verified Creator free ($348 value) — badge, handle, analytics!
- Unlimited audience invites — seed critics before you even pitch!
*“Operators” means our inbox. We’ll reply human-to-human. Potato-peeler energy sold separately.
*Refundable on request until we publicly commit to building Honest Pitches. After that announcement, your $1 stays in — we're shipping. No sales tax was harmed in the making of this offer.
The problem — then the fix
I'd just drop the link, but I have to comment, like, reply, build rapport, thread-craft, time my posts right, engage consistently for 3 weeks before the algorithm even acknowledges I exist — and by then I've already spent more time on social than the thing I was trying to sell.
Your pitch is often already honest. The feed isn't. And launch directories play the same game from a different angle: list for free, wait months, or pay to skip the queue. Your wallet buys visibility — not your pitch.
The old way vs. the Honest Pitches way
| The old way (today) | Honest Pitches | |
|---|---|---|
| Get seen | Perform in feeds for weeks before a link is tolerated | Share your pitch URL or HP code — the pitch is the proof |
| Commercial post | Suppressed, buried, or paywalled reach | Commercial intent is the point — not a penalty |
| What you ship | Edit, delete, or watch it age off the timeline | Immutable pitch; clarify with a replacement and visible history |
| Launch sites | Pay for featured day / front of queue | Pay to open your rating window (7-day minimum) — not to cut in line |
| What compounds | Followers and engagement theater | HonestScore, permanent URL, reputation on the record |
| Close the sale | Re-pitch in every comment thread | One page closes — problem, proof, CTA — you still drive traffic |
Infomercials 2.0. The post is the pitch. The pitch is the post. Critics score what you actually shipped — Hype, Execution, Honesty, Helpfulness, Production, Quality — rolled into one HonestScore you can point to forever. Best pitch, not bank account.
Different customers need different language? Publish a separate pitch per audience — each with its own permanent page and HP code — instead of one generic post that speaks to no one. You handle who you send; the pitch handles how you close.
You still have to get them there — then let your pitch do the closing.
Why builders put $1 down now
This isn't a mailing list — it's a demand test. Your dollar says you want this built. We only go full-time if enough builders agree (100 paid signups in two weeks). If we launch, you're locking in Founding Pitcher economics before the public pile-on.
At launch: badge forever, 10 free rating windows via pitch credits, 50% off every paid window after that, first year Verified free, and audience invites to bring your own critics. Refundable until we publicly commit to building; after that announcement, you're on the ride with us.
The upside for builders who ship: stop re-performing the same pitch in every thread. Centralize the asset. Tune it per audience. Send traffic wherever you already send traffic — email, communities, ads — to a link that stays and scores. Distribution effort may remain; pitch effort stops being disposable.
How the viral loop pays you back
You join for $1 and get a unique referral link.
Anyone who pays $1 via your link becomes a Founding Pitcher too.
For every paying referral, you earn 1 credit — $1 toward opening a future rating window.
Frequently asked questions
What is this, exactly?
Honest Pitches is the social network built for the pitch — Craigslist for pitches. A permanent home base where you hone and publish one honest commercial presentation; the audience scores it on the record. Not suppressed by a feed. Not sold a front-of-queue slot on a launch directory. HonestScore + six metrics tell visitors how it landed.
Who is this for?
Anyone with a product or service they want to promote online — to their local community or the world. Indie builders who ship products and feel the distribution tax are the core audience: the pain, the mechanics, and the HonestScore all speak directly to that experience. But the platform is open to every maker, creator, and business with something to pitch.
Why does that matter?
Because builders already know the vent: you'd drop the link, but first you have to earn the right to drop the link. Feed posts evaporate; pitch pages can compound. Honest Pitches separates the jobs — you still find your audience (email, communities, ads, DMs). Once they land, one honest pitch does the closing — problem, proof, CTA, disclosures, score — without you re-performing credibility in every thread.
What do I get for my $1?
Founding Pitcher, locked in: permanent badge, 10 pitch credits (each opens one rating window), 50% off every rating window you pay for, first year Verified Creator free ($348 value — handle, analytics, Verified badge), unlimited audience invitation links, and a referral link ($1 credit per paying referral toward a future window). If we launch, you can publish your first pitch and open your first window on day one without another fee.
Why do I have to pay?
Because this is a demand test, not an email list. Your $1 says you want Honest Pitches built; we only go full-time if enough builders agree (100 paid signups in two weeks). Mutual commitment — not a deposit. Refundable until we publicly announce we're building; after that, you're on the ride with us.
I'm a builder. What's in it for me?
A permanent pitch asset: same link forever, HonestScore on the record, no pay-to-skip-the-line. Open a rating window when you want fresh scores (seven-day minimum on your first pitch). Serve different audiences? Publish a tailored pitch per segment — each with its own page and HP code — instead of one generic post. You drive traffic; the pitch closes. We don't do your outreach for you; we stop your pitch work from being disposable.
How is this different from Product Hunt or launch directories?
Those platforms usually let you list for free — then you wait. Sometimes for months. Or you pay to jump the queue: featured launch day, front-of-line placement, priority in their directory. Visibility is the upsell.
We don't sell queue position. Best pitch, not bank account. The line here is our activity feed while your pitch is in an active rating window. You pay to open that window, not to cut in front of someone else. Your HonestScore and Verified reputation are what compound — not a bought slot that expires tomorrow.
I'm not a creator. Why would I pay?
Because you're a Founding Member of something new — and a founding Critic if you want to be. Invite friends, browse pitches, rate them, and help decide what honest commercial pitching looks like before the public pile-on. And because $1 is what a candy bar costs.
Is this legit?
We're not asking you to trust us. We're asking you to trust the audience. Every pitch is scored by the people who watch it. Every pitch is on the record — immutable, permanent, with receipts. The platform's entire value is built on transparency. That's why it's called Honest Pitches.
What if I refer people and you disappear?
Stripe processes the payment. You get a receipt. If something goes sideways, you have it. We're not asking for your trust — we're asking for $1 and an email address.