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E-Commerce

E-Commerce Validator

How we validated an online store concept and helped the client make a data-driven decision before investing in development.

E-Commerce Validator

Market validation landing page with ad campaign results and market analysis

14 Days

Validation Time

$2,500

Investment

$25K

Dev Costs Saved

Low

Market Demand

The Challenge

Lisa, an entrepreneur with a background in fashion retail, had a vision for an online boutique selling sustainable, ethically-made clothing. She was ready to invest $50,000 in building a full e-commerce platform.

Before committing her savings, she wanted to validate whether there was actually demand for sustainable fashion in her target demographic.

The Solution

Phase 1: Market Research & Landing Page (Week 1)

We created a high-converting landing page showcasing the product concept with email signup for early access. Then ran targeted Facebook and Instagram ads.

Phase 2: Ad Campaign Analysis (Week 2)

Found that while impressions were high, CTR was low (0.6%). Cost per lead was $89—indicating weak market demand for this specific niche.

The Verdict

Data showed the niche was oversaturated. We recommended pivoting or testing with a pre-order model before full development.

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