$100 of Ads and Zero Signups Is Enough Proof Your App Won't Work
jdluk87 · x · 2026-10-28
Advice for indie developers: you don't need to spend $1,000 on ads to learn nobody wants your app. $100 spent with zero signups is already enough signal — move on to the next idea.
The core idea is falsifying demand with minimal ad spend instead of over-investing in validation.
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