Startup Validation term
Fake door test
Measures real interest in an offer before building the full product.
What it means
Plain meaning
smoke test: Measures real interest in an offer before building the full product.
Aliases
smoke test, painted door test, demand test
Use it when your messy ask mentions
- fake door
- smoke test
- test demand
- idea validation
- validate before building
- landing page signup
- startup idea
Prompt phrase
Use a fake door test to measure demand before building: offer the feature, track intent, and disclose honestly when needed.
Before and after
Weak ask
Validate this fake door.
Exact Terms ask
Use a fake door test to measure demand before building: offer the feature, track intent, and disclose honestly when needed.