> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.letterby.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Getting started with Letterby

> Build engaging waitlists that convert users and grow your audience before launch

# Welcome to Letterby

Letterby is the most powerful waitlist platform that helps you build
anticipation, engage users, and grow your audience before launch. With our
robust API and beautiful hosted pages, you can create waitlists that actually
convert.

## What makes Letterby different

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Point-based engagement" icon="trophy">
    Users earn points for actions like referrals, social shares, and purchases
    to move up the waitlist
  </Card>

  <Card title="Beautiful hosted pages" icon="palette">
    Stunning, mobile-optimized waitlist pages that you can customize to match
    your brand
  </Card>

  <Card title="Powerful analytics" icon="chart-line">
    Track conversion rates, referral performance, and user engagement with
    detailed analytics
  </Card>

  <Card title="Developer-friendly API" icon="code">
    Simple REST API that integrates seamlessly with your existing application
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Core features

### Waitlist management

* **Smart positioning**: Users move up based on points earned through engagement
* **Automated emails**: Welcome emails, rank updates, and launch notifications
* **Referral system**: Built-in viral loops that help your waitlist grow
  organically

### Engagement tools

* **Point rewards**: Award points for any action to encourage specific behaviors
* **Social sharing**: Built-in sharing tools with tracking and rewards
* **Custom actions**: Define your own point-worthy actions that align with your
  goals

### Customization

* **Brand matching**: Colors, logos, fonts, and messaging that match your brand
* **Custom domains**: Host your waitlist on your own domain
* **Email templates**: Fully customizable email designs and copy

## Quick start guide

Ready to build your first waitlist? Here's how to get started:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign up for free trial">
    Get 7 days free access at [letterby.com](https://letterby.com) to explore
    all features
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create your first project">
    Set up your waitlist project and customize the appearance
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add users to your waitlist">
    Start collecting signups using our hosted page or API integration
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure point rewards">
    Set up actions and point values to encourage user engagement
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Integration options

Choose the integration method that works best for your setup:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Hosted waitlist page" icon="browser" href="https://letterby.com">
    Use our beautiful hosted pages with custom branding - no coding required
  </Card>

  <Card title="Custom integration" icon="code" href="/guides/implementing-letterby">
    Integrate Letterby into your existing application using our API
  </Card>

  <Card title="API reference" icon="book" href="/api-reference/introduction">
    Explore all available endpoints and build custom integrations
  </Card>

  <Card title="Dashboard" icon="chart-bar" href="https://letterby.com/admin/lists">
    Manage your waitlists, view analytics, and configure settings
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Success stories

Companies using Letterby have seen:

* **4x higher conversion rates** compared to basic email signup forms
* **2.5x more signups** through viral referral mechanics
* **80% engagement rates** with point-based gamification

<Info>
  Ready to get started? [Sign up for your free trial](https://letterby.com) or
  dive into our [custom integration tutorial](/guides/implementing-letterby) to
  start building.
</Info>