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 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
@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 ;)
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.