Credits & Boosting
Understand how RoastMyProd's credit system works and how to boost visibility for your products.
What Are Credits?
Credits are RoastMyProd's platform currency. You earn them by participating in the community - reviewing products, engaging in discussions, and helping fellow builders. You can then spend credits to boost your own products or highlight valuable feedback.
Free to Earn, Valuable to Use
You don't need to spend money to get credits. Everyone starts with 100 credits, and you earn more by being an active community member. This creates a fair system where quality participation is rewarded.
How to Earn Credits
Post a detailed, helpful review of someone's product. The more specific and actionable your feedback, the more valuable it is.
When a product owner boosts your review (highlights it as particularly helpful), you earn bonus credits as a thank you.
Share your referral link. When someone signs up using it and posts their first product, you both earn credits!
Participate in community discussions, answer questions, share insights, and help other builders. Active members earn rewards.
🎁 Welcome Bonus
Every new user starts with 100 credits so you can boost your first product right away. No need to wait!
How to Spend Credits
Boost Your Product
Give your product prime placement on the homepage and in search results for 24 hours.
- ✓ Featured badge on product card
- ✓ Top position in product listings
- ✓ 3-5x more visibility
- ✓ Priority in Smart Matching
- • New product launches
- • Major updates or new features
- • Gaining initial traction
- • Getting fast feedback
Boost a Review
Highlight an exceptionally helpful review on your product for 48 hours. The reviewer also earns +15 credits.
- ✓ Show appreciation for valuable feedback
- ✓ Highlight insights you found most helpful
- ✓ Help others learn from quality reviews
- ✓ Encourage thoughtful feedback from reviewers
Priority Matching
Get matched with expert reviewers who have deep expertise in your product category.
Our Smart Matching system will prioritize matching your product with reviewers who have the most relevant experience and the best track record of giving helpful feedback.
Feature in Community
Get your product featured in the community forum for 7 days with a dedicated spotlight post.
Perfect for major launches or when you want sustained visibility. Includes a pinned discussion thread where community members can ask questions and provide feedback.
Boosting Strategy Guide
Best Times to Boost
- Launch Day: Boost immediately after submitting to maximize initial visibility
- After Updates: Re-boost when you implement feedback and ship new features
- Weekdays: More reviewers active Monday-Thursday for better engagement
- Morning Hours: Boost early (8-10am) to stay visible all day
Maximize Your Boost
- Quality First: Make sure screenshots and description are polished before boosting
- Engage Actively: Reply to reviews quickly while boosted to build momentum
- Share Externally: Tweet about your product while it's boosted for compound effect
- Track Results: Note which boosts got the most valuable feedback
Credit Management Tips
🎯 Save for Launches
Build up 150+ credits before a major launch so you can boost immediately and maintain momentum.
💡 Boost Reviews
Don't just boost products - boosting helpful reviews costs less and encourages quality feedback.
🔄 Keep Earning
Review other products regularly to maintain a steady credit balance. It also improves your own product.
Common Questions
Do credits expire?
No! Credits never expire. Save them up and use them strategically whenever you need visibility.
Can I buy credits?
Not currently. Credits are earned through participation to keep the platform community-driven. Premium subscribers get monthly credit bonuses.
What happens when a boost expires?
Your product returns to normal ranking but keeps all the reviews and engagement it gained. You can boost again anytime.
How do I check my credit balance?
Your current credit balance is always visible in the top navigation bar next to your profile picture.
Ready to Start Earning?
Review products to build up your credit balance, then use them strategically to boost visibility.