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Finance: hypotheses and test results

Investments, loans, mortgages, passive income, financial literacy.

Hypothesis texts were written and launched in Russian; the English versions are translations. The original wording is in the Russian version of this page.

34

hypotheses in the niche

12

tested · worked 5

$5.58

median cost per subscriber

$42.86

median cost per lead

$2,443

test budget

2021–26

test years

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Hypotheses: formulation, status, year, budget, cost per subscriber and per lead
Status
A person wants the external attributes of a successful life
A person wants to raise their standard of living and achieve the "life of their dreams." Such a person sees a beautiful picture of life among acquaintances or on social media and wants to also be successful in others' eyes. External attributes matter to this person: an expensive car, real estate, vacations, etc.
trading for income growth
testedambiguous
2024$27.78$3.47$3.97
An employee wants to leave their job and work for themselves
A person wants to leave employment and start earning by doing their own thing. Such a person is employed and wants to gain independence and work for themselves as soon as possible.
trading for income growth
testedambiguous
2024$22.31$5.58$22.31
A person wants to make money without complicated training
trading for income growth
testedambiguous
2024$185$5.79$23.17
A future homebuyer wants to know their real financial limits
When I'm not sure whether I can buy a house right now and think I still need several more years to save up a 20% down payment I want to get an objective financial assessment, so that I can understand my real limits, down payment requirements and preparation steps, and plan the purchase ahead of time rather than waiting for the "perfect moment."
mortgage broker (USA)
testedworked
2026$917—$30.57
A renter wants to see how much house they could be paying off instead
When I hand over $2–3 thousand every month for rent and catch myself thinking that I'm paying my landlord's mortgage, I want to see in numbers what kind of house I could be paying off with that same money and what exactly is stopping me from starting, so that I can stop burning money and start building my own equity. • What it's confirmed by: 2 conversations for $10 (~$5/conversation — the cheapest across the entire dataset), plus the rent theme is woven into the G2 creatives ("you could already be living in your own home"). And in the brief, rent is listed as indirect competitor No. 1. • Agree with you: this is a pain point, not a question, and the landing page here has a different tone — not "assess your options" but "calculate how much you've already given to some landlord." Mechanics: "enter your rent → how much you've burned in 3 years and what house you could be paying off with that money" → CTA to a consultation with Dmitry. Emotional hook + calculator as proof. When I realize that renting no longer serves my financial goal, I want to understand whether I can qualify to buy a house in the USA and for what amount, so that I can stop paying someone else's mortgage and start moving toward my own home without the risk of falling in love with a property I won't get approved for.
mortgage broker (USA)
testedworked
2026$109—$36.43
A homeowner wants to access the capital in their property
When I already own a home in the USA and see that it has grown in value, and part of the mortgage has been paid off, I want to understand how much money is "locked" in my house and how to legally get it out — without selling it — so that I can buy a second property, start investing, or cover major expenses, instead of sitting on an asset that isn't working for me. • What it's confirmed by: 3 conversations from three different creatives/formats ("Sold the house — lost the asset" reel + carousel, "You bought a house and don't know how much money you have") on tiny budgets of ~$46. • The expert's products: HELOC ("that's how Americans become owners of multiple properties — I have a client buying his third house in a row"), DSCR for the next property, cash-out refinance. • Landing page mechanics: an equity calculator — "enter when you bought and for how much → here's how much money is in your house and what you can do with it." Built cheaply from an existing calculator already on the site.
mortgage broker (USA)
testedworked
2026$148—$49.30
A homebuyer wants to understand why they need a broker before a realtor
When I'm about to reach out to a realtor to buy a house, I want to understand why I need a broker before the realtor, so that I don't waste time on unsuitable properties, find out my real budget in advance, and act as effectively as possible.
mortgage broker (USA)
testedambiguous
2026$200—$49.89
A crypto holder wants to legally use it to buy a house
When my funds are outside the USA or partly in cryptocurrency, I want to understand how to legally and properly use them when buying real estate, so that I can avoid problems with banks and go through the deal without risks.
mortgage broker (USA)
testedambiguous
2026$67.73—$67.73
A self-employed person wants to find a flexible mortgage program for their situation
When my financial situation doesn't fit the bank's template — because of self-employment, a recent move, or a low credit score — I want to get a professional review and be matched with a flexible program, so that I can understand what's possible right now and what I need to prepare.
mortgage broker (USA)
testedambiguous
2026$241—$80.27
A borrower wants to calculate in advance the mortgage amount the bank will approve
When I'm preparing for a mortgage and think that credit score decides everything, I want to find out what numbers the bank actually looks at — DTI, debts, a car loan, card limits — and calculate them for myself in advance, so that I can manage the approval amount instead of guessing and ending up with a reduced $450k instead of $600k. • What it's confirmed by: 1 conversation ($14) with "Think the bank looks at your score? It looks at the number," alongside a campaign "You picked a $600k home, but the bank gives you $450k" (no conversations, but the same theme). Weaker than the first two, but Dmitry already has a content base for it: long-reads about DTI and "a $600/month car = −$80,000 off your mortgage" on the blog — the landing page can be built on that foundation. • Landing page mechanics: a mini DTI calculator "enter your income and payments → your DTI and how much you qualify for."
mortgage broker (USA)
testedworked
2026$109—$109
A buyer wants to go through buying a house in the USA without mistakes
When I'm buying a house in the USA for the first time and don't understand the system, I want to go through the entire process step by step with an expert, so that I can avoid mistakes and unnecessary costs.
mortgage broker (USA)
testedworked
2026$59.54——
An investor wants an individual investment strategy
When I'm planning my financial goals, I want to get individualized investment strategies, so that they match my needs and expectations.
crypto trading and financial analysis
testedambiguous
2025$357——
A wealthy American wants to legally lower their taxes by relocating to Texas
When I earn $300k+ and pay tens of thousands in state income tax every year (in California, on $500k — more than $50,000), I want to calculate how much will actually be left after moving to Texas — net of the high property tax and home costs — and arrange the move and purchase correctly, so that the savings don't dissolve into the details and the old state's tax authority doesn't reassess me for a "not-really" move.
mortgage broker (USA)
prepared for launch
2026———
A person wants to build a career in a promising field
A person wants to build a successful career/business in an interesting, promising field. Such a person wants to start their own venture in a new, trendy field. They're interested in the opportunity to earn a lot, grow their income quickly and do something interesting.
trading for income growth
prepared for launch
2024———
A person wants to earn money quickly without complicated training
A person wants to earn a lot of money in a short time. Such a person is unhappy with their current financial situation, and they are looking for ways to earn money. It's especially important for them to be able to earn money without lengthy training, without complications.
trading for income growth
prepared for launch
2024———
A person wants to master classic investing in securities
A person wants to learn classic investing in securities. Such a person is primarily interested in the topic of classic investing, but will also be interested in cryptocurrency. It's important for them to learn the basics of investing and start applying their knowledge in practice.
trading for income growth
prepared for launch
2024———
A person wants to preserve and grow their capital
A person wants to preserve and grow their existing capital. Such a person has capital and is looking for ways to grow it. When it comes to capital, safety, reliability and performance matter.
trading for income growth
prepared for launch
2024———
An investor wants to secure and diversify a cryptocurrency portfolio
A person wants to secure their cryptocurrency investments. Get advice on diversifying an investment portfolio using cryptocurrencies. Get a consultation on portfolio management
cryptocurrency investing
prepared for launch
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A person wants to earn money quickly without complicated training
A person wants to earn a lot of money in a short time. Such a person is unhappy with their current financial situation, and they are looking for ways to earn money. It's especially important for them to be able to earn money without lengthy training, without complications.
cryptocurrency investing
prepared for launch
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An investor wants ready-made recommendations on crypto projects
People are interested in getting recommendations for investing in specific crypto projects based on fundamental analysis and expert opinion. Such people don't want to learn analysis tools and methods on their own. Right now they want to get a ready-made solution and advice that will be reliable, up to date and safe.
cryptocurrency investing
prepared for launch
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A beginner wants to choose the right cryptocurrency wallet
A person wants a consultation on choosing a wallet for storing cryptocurrency. These are often beginners; they've encountered a huge choice of different wallets and want to understand the differences between them and choose the most advantageous and suitable one for themselves.
cryptocurrency investing
prepared for launch
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A beginner wants to learn about promising cryptocurrencies for investment
Beginners in the field want to understand which cryptocurrencies are considered the most promising for investment. The difficulty comes from a lack of knowledge in investing and cryptocurrencies. Such people want to use their capital as effectively as possible and do it safely.
cryptocurrency investing
prepared for launch
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A beginner wants to find out how to start investing in cryptocurrency
Beginners in the field want to find out how to start investing in cryptocurrencies and Web3 projects. These are beginners in the world of cryptocurrency, who can have various social statuses, from students to working professionals. They are usually interested in new technologies, financial instruments and investment opportunities. The main motive is the opportunity to earn money.
cryptocurrency investing
prepared for launch
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An employee wants to leave their job and work for themselves
A person wants to leave employment and start earning money running their own business. Such a person works as an employee and wants to gain independence and work for themselves as soon as possible.
cryptocurrency investing
prepared for launch
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A person wants to achieve the success they see in others
A person wants to raise their standard of living and attain their "dream life." Such a person sees a beautiful picture of life among their acquaintances or on social media and also wants to be successful in the eyes of others. Such a person feels they're missing out on opportunities, and this gives them FOMO.
cryptocurrency investing
prepared for launch
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A person with no capital is looking for a way to start a business without investment
A person is looking for ways to earn money without investment. Such a person is proactive and is looking for ways to earn money, but they have no starting capital to open their own business.
real estate investing
prepared for launch
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A person wants to increase their income through a new venture
A person wants to earn more. Context: The person doesn't earn enough and wants to increase their income. They have their own small business or work as an employee, but are still unhappy with their earnings. They want to start a new venture that will bring in additional income.
real estate investing
prepared for launch
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A mom wants extra income despite a lack of time
A mom wants to get extra income for her family. Such a woman may have a husband or be single, but she is critically short of money. She's looking for ways to earn money with limited time available.
real estate investing
prepared for launch
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A well-off person wants to effectively invest capital in real estate
A person wants to effectively use their free capital to invest in real estate. Such a person has free funds and wants to invest them as effectively as possible. They are a business owner and are trying to grow their wealth.
real estate investing
prepared for launch
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A person wants to start earning from real estate investing
A person wants to start investing in real estate. Such a person has already heard that real estate investing and related business bring in income, but doesn't know how to start earning from it. They are looking for information and training opportunities for earning from real estate.
real estate investing
prepared for launch
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An apartment owner wants to start earning from their property
A person owns an apartment and wants to start earning money from it. Such a person owns real estate (inherited from a grandmother / their own, but they don't live there) and wants to start getting money from it.
real estate investing
prepared for launch
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A person wants to learn basic investing skills from scratch
A person is interested in the topic of investing and wants to start investing. Such a person has already heard about investing and the opportunity to earn in this field, but doesn't know where to begin. They are looking for opportunities to learn basic investing skills.
real estate investing
prepared for launch
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A person wants to start their own business in real estate investing
A person wants to start their own venture. The person wants to start their own business and is looking for business ideas.
real estate investing
prepared for launch
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An employee wants to leave their job through real estate investing
A person wants to start working for themselves — to open their own business. They work for someone else, but want to start their own venture. It's important for them to balance work with their personal life/family, earn money, and develop in something they love.
real estate investing
prepared for launch
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