How do you validate a pre-launch idea on Product hunt?
Sushrut Chafadker
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Hi everyone,
I have been exploring different product and posts on product hunt lately and has been fun. I was wondering if it was possible to validate or get feedback on a pre-launch idea on the forum. I have a few ideas and currently in the process of picking the right one.
Anyone has some suggestions or done it before here?
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Ahmed M. Hussien@a_hussein
create a landing page or prototype of your product and collect feedback from your target audience. You can use tools like Typeform, SurveyMonkey, or Google Forms to create a survey to collect feedback.
Join conversations, share your ideas and offer value. Make sure you're active in these communities and provide value beyond just promoting your product.
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@a_hussein thanks for that. Do you have any product/ideas? Happy to look into :)
@sushrut_chafadker Yeah, I'm working on a SaaS project for Solo founders, you can see the landing page I've created for it: www.saasolo.com ;)
@a_hussein looks neat. May I know why you are focusing on solo founders? is it to target specific segment of the market or you wanted to start simple for an MVP
You can leverage the discussion area to ask questions about your assumptions:
- does the problem you want to solve exist?
- how are people currently dealing with the problem
@fabian_maume thanks for sharing. Gonna try that. Are you working on any product. Would love to give it a shot
Hey,
I couldn't agree more about the need for idea validation. Here's a pragmatic approach you might find helpful:
- Understanding Your Market: It's critical to understand who your potential customers are and what their needs entail. This will help tailor your product/service to meet those needs.
- Learn from Competitors: Study their strategies, identify their strengths and weaknesses, and find opportunities that your idea could leverage.
- Stay Updated with Trends: Keeping an eye on industry trends ensures that your idea remains relevant over time.
- Value Feedback: Always remember that feedback is a treasure trove of improvement opportunities.
In these scenarios, AI tools like ProductValidator or CheckMyIdea-IA can prove to be real game-changers. They give a detailed evaluation of your idea, offering valuable insights that could assist in your decision-making process and potentially save you from investing in the wrong direction.