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What to use when trying to validate an idea?

Forgive me if this is a basic question. I was just wondering if anyone has any recommendations for tools to use that'll allow me to get a landing page up ASAP to validate my idea.
Speed is a must but I'd also like the option to add in a widget to allow users to register interest with my app via email.

P.S. Where does everyone find all those nice abstract graphics?

Thanks in advance

on December 14, 2019
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    I pulled this together for art/graphics - https://www.indiehackers.com/article/15-sweet-websites-for-awesome-free-artwork-08046eb25c

    For simple/quick/landing type websites - Versoly, Carrd, Landen...and others that my brain can't quite surface right now.

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      This is really handy, thanks Rosie!

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    Product Hunt Ship? That's a landing page builder for upcoming products with option to collect emails too. It is super quick and very basic.

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    A good way to validate an idea would be to see if you can sell the subscription to anyone you know personally. Getting beta users is valuable for receiving early feedback for iterations.

    Ask yourself if you would pay for your own product from a neutral position.

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      Good idea. Would you recommend including your proposed pricing structure when trying to validate through a landing page as well?

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        I don't think you should display any pricing when validating an idea. You might miss out on potential customers based on the pricing.

        Pricing should be done once the idea is validated.

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    ConvertKit is great for simple landing pages, and email. If you’re looking for graphics checkout Undraw.co

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    Carrd is the most affordable.

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    Google Sites with form collecting emails that are sent to spreadsheets is a eady and free way.

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    Here are some examples

    https://dbdocs.io (This is from my team)
    https://getcommande.com/

    1 single landing page with HTMl/CSS or Wordpress is good enough

    Also check this one for validating your idea
    https://www.userinterviews.com/blog/beta-testing-products-what-to-ask-and-why