Product Research Scorecard

Score a product idea against ten weighted criteria before you commit inventory to it.

Score each factor from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent)

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What is the product research scorecard?

Product research fails when it relies on a single signal — usually search volume — and ignores margin, shipping bulk or supply risk. This scorecard forces a rating across ten weighted factors and returns a percentage score with a verdict band, so two ideas can be compared on the same basis instead of on enthusiasm.

How to use it

  1. 1Work through each check in the score each factor from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) against the page or product you are reviewing.
  2. 2Mark a line as Yes only when it is genuinely true today — not when it is on the roadmap.
  3. 3Press Score my store to get a weighted score and a prioritised fix list.
  4. 4Start at the top of the fix list; the heaviest items move the score the most.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Product Research Scorecard free to use?
Yes. The Product Research Scorecard is free, unlimited and does not require an account. Creating a free account only adds favourites, saved results and history.
Is my data sent anywhere?
No. Everything runs in your browser — your figures never leave the device unless you choose to save a result to your account.

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