Why I Test Demand Before I Build
I used to jump straight into code.
Spend nights building.
Polish the UI.
Ship.
Then… crickets.
No users. No feedback. No demand.
Just another project in the graveyard.
Now I start differently.
Before I write a single line of code, I test if anyone actually wants the thing.
That’s why I built JoinWaitlist.dev — a simple way to launch a waitlist page in minutes, test demand, and see if people actually sign up.
You can think of it like a “fake door test” for indie hackers:
Drop your idea.
Share the link.
Track who’s interested.
Decide whether to build, pivot, or kill it.
No code. No setup. Just validation.
The funny thing is — testing demand doesn’t slow you down.
It saves you from wasting months on something no one asked for.
💡 Try it:
Before you build your next idea, launch a waitlist page first.
If 10 strangers sign up — now you’ve got a real signal.
