I am about to build an image content recognition and translation tool. Is it a bad idea?
Morgan Kung
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Hey folks, I have an idea I'd like to discuss with you.
Have you ever had trouble reading foreign language web pages because the text in images couldn't be translated?
To solve this problem, I want to create a Google extension that can recognize and translate text within images with just one click.
I think this will make it easier for people to understand the information on web pages. What do you think of this idea?
I would love to hear your thoughts! Thank you for your time and help in advance.
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Neil Roy@neilroy91
I think this can be really useful depending on the Industry, personas & use-cases you want to solve for!
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@neilroy91 Hey Neil, I agree with your thoughts.
My target audience is non-English web designers, product managers, and growth marketers who need to browse a large number of webpages for research purposes. I believe that not having to copy and paste the text from images to a translation app would save them a lot of time.
Your idea sounds exciting and could solve a common problem for many people. Language barriers can be a real challenge when accessing information on foreign language web pages, especially when the text within images cannot be translated. I'm excited to see how your idea progresses and wish you all the best in making it a reality.
@realsubinbabu Thank you for your positive feedback! I am thrilled to have your support as I work to make my idea a reality. I agree that language barriers can be a real challenge, and I'm excited to help more people access information online. I'll keep you updated on my progress and look forward to sharing more with you soon!
Firstly, kudos for coming up with an idea to solve a potential problem. Your proposed solution certainly sounds intriguing.
However, when it comes to validating ideas, it's usually less about whether people "like" your idea and more about whether they would find it valuable enough to use or pay for it. While getting feedback is crucial, the way you ask for it can significantly impact the quality and usefulness of the responses you receive.
Why is it generally a bad idea to ask people if they like your idea? Well, people often want to be supportive and polite, so they might tell you they like your idea even if they wouldn't actually use it. Moreover, they may not fully understand your concept or its potential implications on their lives.
Instead of asking if they like your idea, aim to understand their problems more deeply. Do they struggle with reading foreign language web pages? How do they currently deal with text in images that they can't translate? Would your solution genuinely make their lives easier?
This approach is beautifully captured in "The Mom Test" by Rob Fitzpatrick. The book emphasizes that you shouldn't ask anyone if your business is a good idea, because it's too easy to lie and be polite. Instead, you should talk about their life instead of your idea. Ask about specifics in their past instead of generics or opinions about the future.
To put "The Mom Test" into practice, you could ask: "Can you tell me about the last time you had trouble reading a foreign language webpage because of untranslated image text? What solutions did you try, and how did they work for you?"
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@charlie_mack Thank you so much for your valuable advice! I really appreciate your insights, and I agree that it's important to understand users' problems more deeply. Your suggestion to use "The Mom Test" is excellent, and I'll definitely check out the book. Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts! 🙏💐
Why is it generally a terrible idea to ask people if they like your concept? People generally want to be supportive and courteous, so they may tell you they like your concept even if they would never use it.
hey,It's a damn good idea ! Useful for the website with lots of imges.
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