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Launchpage Rails

screenshot of Launchpage Rails

Prelaunch MVP landing page (open source alternative to LaunchRock) to get you going quickly so you can focus on your product. Written in Ruby and Rails 4.2 with email collection for two or more user types, social sharing after user signs in, and automailer to new user.

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Overview

The LaunchPage application is a rapid solution for startups looking to create a minimum viable product (MVP) landing page. Designed with Ruby on Rails, it is an open-source alternative to traditional platforms like LaunchRock, allowing entrepreneurs to focus on their actual product while effectively gathering signups and gauging market interest. By providing a straightforward setup and customization options, LaunchPage makes it easy for users to get their pre-launch marketing efforts off the ground.

This application caters to two-sided markets, enabling easy email collection from different user types. It’s particularly beneficial for those looking to test their startup ideas quickly without needing extensive development resources.

Features

  • Email Collection: Efficiently gather emails from two distinct user types to assess market interest and gather potential customers.
  • Social Sharing: Users can easily share their signup page on social media platforms, enhancing visibility and increasing signups.
  • Auto Mailer: Automatically sends follow-up emails to collected user data, helping to maintain engagement and interest.
  • CSV Export: Easily export user emails to CSV format for convenient tracking and management.
  • Post Signup Survey: Collect additional insights with a follow-up survey for beta users, providing valuable market research.
  • Coming Soon Actions: Encourage social interactions by allowing users to move up the waiting list by sharing the landing page with friends.
  • Customizable: Simple customization process that enables you to replace default content and features with your branding and specifics.
  • Community Contributions: Benefit from a collaborative environment where users can fork the project, make improvements, and contribute to its evolution on GitHub.