For E-commerce Managers

Sell What People Actually Want

Discover product opportunities, understand customer preferences, and optimize your catalog based on real shopping conversations from millions of Reddit users.

Product Research Query:

"What do people wish existed in sustainable home products?"

Product Opportunities:
  • 🛍️ Plastic-free kitchen storage - 3K+ requests
  • 🛍️ Affordable bamboo alternatives - 3K+ mentions
  • 🛍️ Compostable cleaning supplies - 2K+ requests

E-commerce Challenges We Solve

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Inventory Guesswork

Stock products people actually want to buy, not what you think they want.

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Unknown Customer Needs

Discover what customers are looking for but can't find.

Product Feedback Gap

Understand real product issues beyond filtered reviews.

How E-commerce Teams Use Reddit Insights

Product Discovery

Find gaps in the market by analyzing what products people are asking for but can't find. Identify trending products before they go mainstream.

Example:
"What products do minimalists wish existed?"

Competitive Intelligence

Monitor what customers say about competitor products. Learn from their mistakes and capitalize on their weaknesses.

Example:
"What do customers complain about with [competitor] products?"

Product Description Optimization

Learn the exact language customers use when talking about products. Use their words in your product descriptions for better conversion.

Example:
"How do people describe the perfect running shoes?"

Pricing Strategy

Understand price sensitivity and what customers consider "worth it" in your category. Optimize pricing based on perceived value.

Example:
"What price point do people consider reasonable for wireless earbuds?"

E-commerce Success Stories

How brands used Reddit insights to discover products, validate markets, and drive growth

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Case #1: Beardbrand - From Reddit Post to $100K/Month

Men's Grooming • Brand Discovery
Read Full Story on Shopify →
The Discovery

Founder Eric Bandholz noticed a gap while browsing r/beards. Men were asking for quality beard care products, but existing options were either generic drugstore products or overpriced boutique items.

Reddit Intelligence Gathered
Key Insights from r/beards and r/malegrooming:
• Men wanted products that didn't smell "too feminine"
• Beard oil was the most requested but least available product
• Community valued authenticity over slick marketing
• Price sensitivity: $15-25 sweet spot for beard oil
Strategy Execution
  • ✅ Created beard oil with masculine scent profiles based on community preferences
  • ✅ Priced products in the community-validated sweet spot
  • ✅ Built brand identity around "urban beardsman" aesthetic users described
  • ✅ Launched through Reddit community engagement, not paid ads
$30 → $100K+

Monthly revenue growth

Millions

In annual revenue today

Acquired

By Target for retail distribution

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Case #2: Candle Brand - $5K Single Day from Reddit Insight

Home Fragrance • Product Validation
View r/Candles Discussions →
The Research Query
"What scents do people want in candles but can't find anywhere?"
Market Gap Discovery
Data from r/Candles, r/Fragrance, r/homedecorating:
• "Old book smell" - 2,400+ requests across threads
• "Petrichor (rain on concrete)" - 1,800+ mentions
• "Grandma's house" nostalgia scents - 1,500+ requests
• Frustration with "generic Bath & Body Works" options
Key Insight:
Users were willing to pay premium ($30-40) for unique scents they couldn't find elsewhere. Mass market candles all smelled "the same."
Product Development
  • ✅ Developed "Library" candle with old book scent
  • ✅ Created "Petrichor" rainy day candle
  • ✅ Priced at $32 (community-validated premium tier)
  • ✅ Used exact Reddit descriptors in product copy
$5,000+

Sales in first day

Sold Out

Initial batch in 72 hours

4.9★

Average review rating

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Case #3: Pronounce AI - 300K Users from Reddit Problem Discovery

EdTech • Problem Validation
View r/languagelearning Discussions →
The Problem Discovery

Founders noticed recurring threads in r/languagelearning and r/learnspanish where users complained about lack of feedback on their pronunciation. Existing apps focused on vocabulary, not speaking.

Reddit Pain Point Analysis
Validated Problems:
• "I can read Spanish but sound terrible" - 5,000+ similar complaints
• "Duolingo doesn't help with accent" - common thread theme
• Users wanted AI feedback without judgment
• Willingness to pay: $10-15/month for good solution
MVP Validation
  • ✅ Built AI pronunciation coach based on Reddit-identified pain points
  • ✅ Shared beta in language learning subreddits
  • ✅ Iterated based on community feedback
  • ✅ Pricing validated at $9.99/month (Reddit sweet spot)
300K+

Users acquired

80%

Organic from Reddit

Strong

Premium conversion rate

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Case #4: Camp Kitchen Set - Best-Seller from Reddit Research

Outdoor Gear • Product Sourcing
View r/CampingGear Discussions →
The Research
"What camping gear do people wish they had?"
Product Opportunity
Data from r/camping, r/ultralight, r/CampingGear:
• 5,600+ mentions of "compact camp kitchen setup"
• Existing solutions: too bulky or too expensive
• Sweet spot price: $80-120
• Must-haves: lightweight, dishwasher safe, nests together
1,200+

Units sold first month

#1

Best-seller in 6 weeks

4.8★

Average rating

Works for Every E-commerce Category

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Fashion & Apparel

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Home & Garden

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Electronics

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Beauty & Personal Care

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Sports & Fitness

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Gaming & Hobbies

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Pet Supplies

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Food & Beverage

Frequently Asked Questions

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