How do you validate your idea before building?
Ankit Jha ⚡️
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For me, I try to go after a common pain point with a new approach to solving it.
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Olga Pavlova@olgapavlova
Textile
Facebook post is usually the first check point for any of my ideas.
And it works great, because my Fb audience is big enough to check almost anything.
Couple of words about this way of checking. What happens sometimes: everyone likes idea, share it, but almost noone involves into the first step. It means, the idea is bad to implement (however popular in discussion).
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@olgapavlova Interesting.
Do you post it in certain groups where your ICP might be or in general?
we did a simple landing page and started some Google ads. then saw the results which were good. also, try to sell your product (even if there is still none) to someone.
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Before creating, I think about a product or project for a long time. For me, it's just a thing that I can launch in a second. After much deliberation, I consider the pros and cons. And then I make decisions. I have learned in my life that you should not make hasty decisions.
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Before I go for a new product, I always ask my audience, if they'd need it and if they'd wish for it!
That way I know which direction to go for.
@felix_digistash Is there a framework you follow to ask the audience these questions? Or you just directly ask them with intent to make solutions for them
Hello there,
Great point on validating business ideas! It's the first step towards ensuring a successful enterprise. A comprehensive, multi-step strategy can help:
Start with understanding your target audience. What do they need? How do they behave? The better you understand them, the better your product can serve them. Then, turn your focus towards your competition. Learn their strengths and weaknesses, identify gaps that you can leverage. Keep an eye on industry trends, they can provide valuable insights on how the market is evolving. Lastly, never underestimate the power of feedback. It can provide practical insights on how your idea can be improved.
AI tools like ProductValidator or CheckMyIdea-IA are instrumental in this process. They conduct a detailed analysis of your business idea against a range of parameters. They offer accurate, reliable insights that can help you make informed decisions, increase the odds of success, and prevent unnecessary expenditure of time and resources.
Ask if everybody has the same problem in your niche.
If yes, ask for the suggestion and why would they use a product (to save time, to make more money, to gain status etc)
Does you product solves any of those
I'm still in that phase of building things I enjoy building. I hope they're valid ideas, but time will tell