How to validate a product idea?

Question

Hi Product Hunters,

I know everyone is busy preparing for New Year’s celebrations, but I’m stuck trying to validate my new product idea and figure out how to kick-start it.

The first thing that comes to mind is reaching out to real people and asking questions. But are there proven strategies or tactics for validating a product idea?

My idea is to create a tool for fresh, trending content ideas using smart curation—not just generic AI suggestions.

Zhiqi Shi · Accepted Answer

Describe it in detail, then post it in the community and observer the feedback.

Answer

It start with talking to potential customers.

Imtiyaz · Answer

@zhiqi_shi Thank you! I'll do that.

Dual Quinlan · Answer

One way I’d validate an idea is by testing it with a small group of people.

Hauwa Muhammad · Answer

Heard that getting feedback early on is key.

Samuel Evans · Answer

Validating a product idea is crucial. I suggest doing thorough market research, creating a detailed prototype or MVP, and getting feedback from your target audience through surveys, interviews, or a small beta launch. Posting about it in relevant communities like this one is also a great way to gauge interest and get valuable insights from other makers and entrepreneurs who have been through the process. It's all about iterating based on real data and feedback.

Imtiyaz · Answer

@smoteria As we are still in the development phase and want to ensure we’re solving the right problems. I'd love to learn about your content creation process and challenges.

How to validate a product idea?

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