Product validation means confirming you have a market before you invest time, creatives, and ad spend. A simple validation checklist can save you hundreds (or thousands) of dollars.
Validation is where money is saved
If you validate before you launch, you cut the painful trial-and-error. Validation isn’t slowing you down—it’s removing expensive surprises.
Validation step 1: Demand proof
- Search interest exists (stable or growing).
- Multiple sellers are already selling it.
- People talk about the problem the product solves.
Validation step 2: Competitive reality
- You can spot a weaker offer, angle, or creative in the market.
- Competitors aren’t all giant brands with massive review moats.
- There is room to position differently.
Validation step 3: Economics
- Margin supports ads + fees + refunds + profit.
- Shipping time fits your target audience expectations.
- You can bundle, upsell, or increase AOV.
Validation step 4: Marketing angles
If you can’t create at least 2–3 angles, scaling will be hard. Look for angles like:
- Problem/solution
- Before/after
- Social proof
- Gift/seasonal
- Convenience/time-saving
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