Why Validate Your Business Idea?
90% of startups fail because they build something nobody wants. Validation helps you:
✔ Save time & money
✔ Find real customer pain points
✔ Improve product-market fit
Best part? You can do it in 7 days with $0 budget!
Day 1: Define Your Target Customer
Goal: Identify who will buy your product/service.
Steps:
- Create a Customer Avatar (Age, location, income, job, frustrations).
- Example: “Small shop owners in Patna struggling with billing software.”
- Find Where They Hang Out (Facebook groups, LinkedIn, local markets).
Tool: Google Forms (Free survey)
Day 2: Conduct Market Research
Goal: Check if people are already searching for your solution.
Steps:
- Google Trends – Is demand rising or falling?
- Competitor Analysis – Who’s already solving this problem?
- Example: If you’re launching a “Bihar-focused food delivery app,” check Zomato/Swiggy’s presence in Patna.
- Keyword Research (Use Ubersuggest/Google Keyword Planner).
Tool: Ubersuggest (Free version available)
Day 3: Run a Survey/Poll
Goal: Get direct feedback from potential customers.
Steps:
- Ask 3 Simple Questions:
- “What’s your biggest struggle with [problem]?”
- “Would you pay for a solution?”
- “How much would you pay?”
- Post in Facebook Groups, WhatsApp Communities, LinkedIn.
Tool: Google Forms / Typeform
Day 4: Create a Free Landing Page
Goal: Test interest without building the product.
Steps:
- Use Carrd.co or Canva (Free landing page tools).
- Add:
- Headline (“Solve [problem] in minutes!”)
- Fake “Buy Now” button (Track clicks)
- Email signup form
- Run ₹500 FB/Google Ads to see if people click.
Tool: Carrd.co (Free plan available)
Day 5: Pre-Sell with a Waitlist
Goal: See if people are willing to pay.
Steps:
- Offer a “Beta Discount” (e.g., “First 50 users get 50% off!”).
- Collect emails (Use Mailchimp or Google Sheets).
- If 30+ signups → Idea is valid!
Tool: Mailchimp (Free up to 500 contacts)
Day 6: Build a Super Basic MVP
Goal: Launch the simplest version of your product.
Steps:
- No-Code MVP Options:
- Service Business? Offer manual work first (e.g., “I’ll design logos for ₹499”).
- App Idea? Use Figma to create mockups.
- Get 5 paying customers (Friends, family, FB groups).
Tool: Figma (Free for prototyping)
Day 7: Analyze & Decide
Goal: Should you pursue this idea?
Checklist:
✅ Did 30+ people show interest? (Surveys, landing page)
✅ Did 5+ people pay? (MVP test)
✅ Is competition manageable?
If YES → Start building!
If NO → Pivot or drop the idea.
Real Example: How RisingGo Validated Its Digital Marketing Services
- Surveyed 50 small businesses in Patna – Found they needed affordable SEO.
- Created a waitlist – 20+ signed up in 3 days.
- Launched MVP (Basic SEO packages) – Got 5 paying clients in Week 1.
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