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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:52:58 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How can I tell if customer interviews show willingness to pay or just interest?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-can-i-tell-if-customer-interviews-show-willingness-to-pay-or-just-interest</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:02:47 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1086">Brandon83</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’m trying to figure out if our customer discovery interviews are actually telling us what people will pay for, or if we’re just hearing polite interest. We’ve had a dozen conversations where people say they love the solution, but when we mention the price, the tone shifts and they start listing workarounds. I’m not sure how to interpret that gap between positive feedback and payment hesitation.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’m trying to figure out if our customer discovery interviews are actually telling us what people will pay for, or if we’re just hearing polite interest. We’ve had a dozen conversations where people say they love the solution, but when we mention the price, the tone shifts and they start listing workarounds. I’m not sure how to interpret that gap between positive feedback and payment hesitation.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[How can we tell if our customer discovery interviews give useful insights?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-can-we-tell-if-our-customer-discovery-interviews-give-useful-insights</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:32:42 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1083">Emma92</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’m trying to figure out if our customer discovery interviews are actually giving us useful data or just telling us what we want to hear. We’ve talked to about twenty people who fit our ideal profile, and they all say the problem is painful and they’d use a solution, but I’m worried we’re leading them with our questions.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’m trying to figure out if our customer discovery interviews are actually giving us useful data or just telling us what we want to hear. We’ve talked to about twenty people who fit our ideal profile, and they all say the problem is painful and they’d use a solution, but I’m worried we’re leading them with our questions.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What can I do to boost pre-order conversions for my software?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-can-i-do-to-boost-pre-order-conversions-for-my-software</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:36:10 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=2399">Zoey90</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been running a small pre-order campaign for my software tool, and while the initial sign-ups looked promising, the actual conversion to paid is way lower than I projected. I’m trying to figure out if this is just a pricing issue or if it means my initial problem-solution fit was weaker than I thought.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been running a small pre-order campaign for my software tool, and while the initial sign-ups looked promising, the actual conversion to paid is way lower than I projected. I’m trying to figure out if this is just a pricing issue or if it means my initial problem-solution fit was weaker than I thought.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What is the best way to validate a startup pricing model before building?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-is-the-best-way-to-validate-a-startup-pricing-model-before-building</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:35:14 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1896">DonaldHW</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’m trying to figure out if our startup’s pricing model is actually viable before we build the full platform. We ran a smoke test with a basic landing page and a “sign up for early access” button that collected emails, but the conversion rate was so low it’s making me question the core value proposition. I’m stuck on whether this is a problem with how we’re communicating the offer or if the market just doesn’t see enough value at the price point we’re considering.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’m trying to figure out if our startup’s pricing model is actually viable before we build the full platform. We ran a smoke test with a basic landing page and a “sign up for early access” button that collected emails, but the conversion rate was so low it’s making me question the core value proposition. I’m stuck on whether this is a problem with how we’re communicating the offer or if the market just doesn’t see enough value at the price point we’re considering.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What’s the difference between a weak pre-order offer and a flawed assumption?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what%E2%80%99s-the-difference-between-a-weak-pre-order-offer-and-a-flawed-assumption</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:07:27 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=561">MichaelKM</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been running a small pre-order campaign for my software tool, and while the initial sign-ups looked promising, the actual conversion to paid has been really low. I’m trying to figure out if this is just a pricing issue or if I’ve completely misjudged the problem my product solves. How do you tell the difference between a weak offer and a flawed core assumption about your customer?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been running a small pre-order campaign for my software tool, and while the initial sign-ups looked promising, the actual conversion to paid has been really low. I’m trying to figure out if this is just a pricing issue or if I’ve completely misjudged the problem my product solves. How do you tell the difference between a weak offer and a flawed core assumption about your customer?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[How do i tell if my pre-order conversion issue is pricing page or purchase intent?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-do-i-tell-if-my-pre-order-conversion-issue-is-pricing-page-or-purchase-intent</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:33:23 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1360">MatthewYT</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been running a small pre-order campaign for my software tool, and the conversion rate is much lower than I projected from my initial landing page sign-ups. I’m trying to figure out if this is a problem with my pricing page or if my initial validation was actually just measuring interest, not purchase intent.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been running a small pre-order campaign for my software tool, and the conversion rate is much lower than I projected from my initial landing page sign-ups. I’m trying to figure out if this is a problem with my pricing page or if my initial validation was actually just measuring interest, not purchase intent.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What’s causing low pre-order conversions, pricing or problem-solution fit?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what%E2%80%99s-causing-low-pre-order-conversions-pricing-or-problem-solution-fit</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:44:50 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1602">Stephen.L</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been running a small pre-order campaign for my software tool, and while the initial sign-ups looked promising, the actual conversion to paid is way lower than I projected. I’m trying to figure out if this is just a pricing issue or if it means my initial problem-solution fit was weaker than I thought.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been running a small pre-order campaign for my software tool, and while the initial sign-ups looked promising, the actual conversion to paid is way lower than I projected. I’m trying to figure out if this is just a pricing issue or if it means my initial problem-solution fit was weaker than I thought.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Where do i test messaging to boost landing page signups?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/where-do-i-test-messaging-to-boost-landing-page-signups</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:49:02 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=384">Robert_S</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been running a landing page for my B2B tool for about six weeks, and I’m only getting a handful of email signups. I’m not sure if my messaging is missing the mark or if the problem I’m solving just isn’t painful enough for people to hand over their contact info. How do you figure out whether to pivot the offer or just improve the page itself?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been running a landing page for my B2B tool for about six weeks, and I’m only getting a handful of email signups. I’m not sure if my messaging is missing the mark or if the problem I’m solving just isn’t painful enough for people to hand over their contact info. How do you figure out whether to pivot the offer or just improve the page itself?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[How can i tell if pre-order traction really validates a market need?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-can-i-tell-if-pre-order-traction-really-validates-a-market-need</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:23:09 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1305">Ronald.R</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been running a pre-order for my new productivity tool for three weeks, but I’m worried the early interest is just from friends and a small network effect. How can I tell if the initial traction is actually validating a market need, or if it’s just a temporary spike that will fade?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been running a pre-order for my new productivity tool for three weeks, but I’m worried the early interest is just from friends and a small network effect. How can I tell if the initial traction is actually validating a market need, or if it’s just a temporary spike that will fade?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[How can i figure out why people drop off on my software pre-order page?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-can-i-figure-out-why-people-drop-off-on-my-software-pre-order-page</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:01:24 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1665">OliviaW</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been running a small pre-order campaign for my software tool, and the conversion rate is much lower than I projected. I’m trying to figure out if the issue is my pricing page, the feature set I’m highlighting, or if I’ve just completely misjudged the market need. How do you isolate what’s actually turning people away at the last second?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been running a small pre-order campaign for my software tool, and the conversion rate is much lower than I projected. I’m trying to figure out if the issue is my pricing page, the feature set I’m highlighting, or if I’ve just completely misjudged the market need. How do you isolate what’s actually turning people away at the last second?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What should I adjust to lift SaaS landing page conversion from 1.2%?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what-should-i-adjust-to-lift-saas-landing-page-conversion-from-1-2</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:26:24 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1163">JackP</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been running a landing page for my SaaS tool for three weeks now, and I’m only seeing about a 1.2% conversion rate from visitor to sign-up. I expected it to be low, but this feels off. I’m not sure if the problem is my value proposition, the page itself, or if I’m just targeting the wrong audience with my ads.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been running a landing page for my SaaS tool for three weeks now, and I’m only seeing about a 1.2% conversion rate from visitor to sign-up. I expected it to be low, but this feels off. I’m not sure if the problem is my value proposition, the page itself, or if I’m just targeting the wrong audience with my ads.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Why aren’t my B2B SaaS landing page conversions improving?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/why-aren%E2%80%99t-my-b2b-saas-landing-page-conversions-improving</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=1485">George.J</a>]]></dc:creator>
			<guid isPermaLink="false">https://forumtotal.com/thread/why-aren%E2%80%99t-my-b2b-saas-landing-page-conversions-improving</guid>
			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been running a landing page for my B2B SaaS tool for three weeks, and the conversion rate from visitor to sign-up is much lower than I projected. I’m trying to figure out if it’s a problem with my value proposition or if I’m just targeting the wrong audience with my ads.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been running a landing page for my B2B SaaS tool for three weeks, and the conversion rate from visitor to sign-up is much lower than I projected. I’m trying to figure out if it’s a problem with my value proposition or if I’m just targeting the wrong audience with my ads.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[How can i validate purchase intent from a landing page without building it?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/how-can-i-validate-purchase-intent-from-a-landing-page-without-building-it</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:27:07 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=923">Jeffrey23</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been running a simple smoke test for my service idea by putting up a landing page with a “Notify Me” button, and I’m getting sign-ups at a decent rate. But now I’m stuck wondering if this actually means people will pay, or if I’m just collecting emails from the curious. How have others moved from this initial interest to validating real purchase intent without building the full product yet?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been running a simple smoke test for my service idea by putting up a landing page with a “Notify Me” button, and I’m getting sign-ups at a decent rate. But now I’m stuck wondering if this actually means people will pay, or if I’m just collecting emails from the curious. How have others moved from this initial interest to validating real purchase intent without building the full product yet?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Why are pre-order signups stalling after six weeks for my software tool?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/why-are-pre-order-signups-stalling-after-six-weeks-for-my-software-tool</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=2073">Dennis.L</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been running a pre-order for my software tool for about six weeks, and while the initial sign-ups were strong, they’ve completely stalled. I’m trying to figure out if this means the market isn’t really there, or if I just haven’t reached the right people yet. It’s hard to know whether to push forward with development or go back to the drawing board.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been running a pre-order for my software tool for about six weeks, and while the initial sign-ups were strong, they’ve completely stalled. I’m trying to figure out if this means the market isn’t really there, or if I just haven’t reached the right people yet. It’s hard to know whether to push forward with development or go back to the drawing board.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What’s the best next step after a landing-page smoke test for early access?]]></title>
			<link>https://forumtotal.com/thread/what%E2%80%99s-the-best-next-step-after-a-landing-page-smoke-test-for-early-access</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:33:28 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://forumtotal.com/member.php?action=profile&uid=2313">KevinWS</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’ve been running a simple smoke test for my service idea, just a landing page with a “Request Early Access” button, and I’m getting a decent click-through rate. But now I’m stuck on what to do next to gauge true intent—should I follow up with a survey, a call, or maybe a fake checkout to see if they’ll enter payment details? I don’t want to mislead people, but I need more than just an email address.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I’ve been running a simple smoke test for my service idea, just a landing page with a “Request Early Access” button, and I’m getting a decent click-through rate. But now I’m stuck on what to do next to gauge true intent—should I follow up with a survey, a call, or maybe a fake checkout to see if they’ll enter payment details? I don’t want to mislead people, but I need more than just an email address.]]></content:encoded>
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