Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about LaunchScope and startup validation
General Questions
What makes LaunchScope different from other validation tools?
LaunchScope provides brutally honest feedback, not supportive AI responses. We compare your idea against existing solutions and real market data. Our scores range from 0-100, and most ideas score under 50 because most ideas aren't unique. We also automatically generate landing pages to test real market interest.
How accurate is the validation?
Our validation is based on real market data, competitor analysis, and mining actual user conversations from Reddit, forums, and social media. While no prediction is 100% accurate, our system provides data-driven insights that are far more reliable than gut feelings or asking friends and family.
Can I validate multiple ideas?
Yes! We encourage testing multiple ideas. Each validation takes only 8-12 minutes, so you can quickly test different concepts and find the one with the most potential. Many successful entrepreneurs test 5-10 ideas before finding a winner.
Process & Timeline
How long does validation take?
The entire process takes 8-12 minutes: 3-5 minutes for idea discovery (depends on complexity), 1 minute for market research, 1 minute for competitor analysis, 3-5 minutes for user pain mining, and 1 minute for the final report. Landing page generation takes less than 1 minute.
What happens after validation?
If your score is above 50, you can generate a landing page with one click. Share this page to test real market interest. Track signups and analytics to validate demand. If you get 100+ signups in 2 weeks, you have strong validation to start building.
When should I pivot vs persevere?
Pivot if: validation score under 30, landing page conversion under 5%, or less than 25 signups in 2 weeks. Iterate if: score 30-60 with fixable issues. Persevere if: score above 70, conversion above 20%, or 100+ signups in 2 weeks.
Landing Pages
What's included in the landing page?
Each landing page includes: compelling headlines based on your validation, problem/solution messaging, key features, waitlist signup form, mobile-responsive design, dark/light mode, SEO optimization, and built-in analytics tracking.
Can I customize the landing page?
Yes! While the page is ready to share immediately, you can customize colors, edit text, add your logo, and adjust messaging. The page is designed to convert out of the box, but customization helps match your brand.
How do I track landing page performance?
Access analytics from your project dashboard. Track page views, unique visitors, conversion rates, traffic sources, geographic data, and average time on page. Focus on conversion rate (aim for 15%+) as your primary success metric.
Technical Questions
Do I need technical skills?
No! LaunchScope is designed for non-technical founders. Everything is automated - from validation to landing page creation. You just need to describe your idea clearly.
Can I export my data?
Yes! You can export your waitlist emails as CSV, download analytics reports, and save your validation results. This makes it easy to import data into your CRM or email marketing tools.
Is my idea safe?
Absolutely. Your ideas and data are encrypted and private. We never share your concepts with other users or use them for training. You maintain full ownership of your ideas and any intellectual property.
Still Have Questions?
Our support team is here to help. Check our troubleshooting guide for common issues, or contact support directly for personalized assistance.