A detailed, research-backed validation report designed to help you assess whether your marketplace idea is worth pursuing—before you invest time and money into building it.
Understand the size of your target market, industry trends and competitive landscape to see where your marketplace fits in. Get insights into potential challenges and opportunities before you start building.
Discover how your marketplace can generate revenue and what pricing models could work best. Learn how to whether you’re targeting buyers, sellers, or both.
Your 15-20 page reportwill outline based on your idea’s strengths and weaknesses. Whether your idea is ready to launch or needs refinement, you’ll have a roadmap for what to do next.
Begin by completing our detailed questionnaire. In just 10–15 minutes, we’ll ask you key questions about your marketplace idea, target market, and business model. We also ask for details about your goals, competitors, and the problem you aim to solve. Your responses provide the foundation for a comprehensive analysis.
Once I receive your answers, I’ll dive deep into market research and competitve analysis. Using a combination of expert insights and advanced AI-powered tools, I assess the and your potential competitors. This research helps m understand the viability of your idea and identify opportunities for growth.
After the research phase, I compile all findings into a 15–20 page PDF. This report will give you a clear picture of your marketplace’s potential. You’ll get insights on:
The report is designed to help you make informed decisions about your marketplace and next steps.
Many first-time founders invest thousands into building their marketplace without first confirming if there’s real demand. This service helps you:
This service is for first-time marketplace founders who want to validate their idea before investing in development. It works for B2B, B2C and P2P marketplaces across any industry.
You’ll receive your detailed validation report within 3-5 business days after completing the questionnaire.
If your idea shows strong potential, you can move forward with confidence. If adjustments are needed, the report will give you specific recommendations to refine your approach. You can also book my UX/UI design services to start designing your marketplace.
The goal of the report is to provide honest, data-driven feedback. If the results suggest you need to adjust your idea, the report will outline clear recommendations fot’s all part of ensuring your marketplace is set up for success.
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Sridhar V
Co-Founder at InsightGig
If you're seeking a thorough, proactive, and professional designer with excellent communication skills, look no further than Fiona. She played a crucial role in launching my marketplace, offering valuable recommendations that saved me time and money in the long run. Acting as both a guide and designer, Fiona's expertise was invaluable during the startup phase. Despite the time zone difference, our collaboration was seamless, with completed design sections waiting for me in the morning. Fiona grasped my vision and created a design that felt clean and distinctly feminine, perfectly tailored to my target audience. Without hesitation, I would hire Fiona again for future projects. I hesitated to write this recommendation because I'm afraid everyone will want to snatch her up!
Lauren Cain
Founder at Homebaked
Fiona came highly recommended from Sharetribe and our vendor, Journey Horizon. She exceeded all expectations with her organisation, skill, and delivery. Her flexibility to work with us as we iterated on design was very accommodating. Besides being a joy to work with, she impressed us with her design sensibilities and UX recommendations. For a startup launching an innovative platform, Fiona was the perfect partner.
Francis Porter
Co-Founder at ANALOGr
Fiona was sensational. She quickly grasped the essence of our business and then translated that into a digital storyboard. Everything was clear. Importantly, she was super quick to respond. When you are building a business, you only move to your website intermittently, but whenever I shifted attention to it, she was there. Tell her what you want, and she will work out how to do it. I can’t recommend her highly enough.
Chris O'Donnell
Founder at Guide Collective
My team love working on projects that Fiona is involved in as she has an excellent understanding of Sharetribe and knows how to deliver clear requirements. She has made our development work much easier. Fiona is also great at helping the business owner turn their idea into a working marketplace. In short she is the true definition of a user experience designer.
Matthew Ryan
Co-Founder and CEO at Journey Horizon