what tools do you use to validate ideas?

Question

As a solo maker, I only build when I know there's an audience. Making sure my market has decent volume is so crucial, and there's so many tools in this niche! So – what's your go to?

Violetta Chernobuk · Accepted Answer

I often start with Google Trends and AnswerThePublic to see if there’s interest in my idea and what questions people are asking around it. For early feedback, I use Typeform or Google Forms to create quick surveys, and Landing Page Builders like Carrd or Unbounce to gauge interest with a sign-up page. If I’m looking for deeper validation, tools like A/B testing with Optimizely or audience testing on platforms like UserTesting are super helpful for seeing how people respond in real-time.

Rahul Mishra · Answer

How do you handle when people don't fill your google form ? I mean how to validate or prioritise features ? Just by going through ahref, google trend ?

Gurkaran Singh · Answer

Hey buddy! I totally feel you – validating ideas is super crucial! I usually geek out with Google Trends and Reddit, and I might stalk a few forums to see if there's hype or if it's just crickets 🦗. Market research can be fun – it’s like detective work but for nerds! 😄

Johannes Danielmeyer · Answer

Check out the YC Interview Simulator launching tomorrow. It is great to get a self-understanding on the degree of idea validation.

what tools do you use to validate ideas?

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