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I built ToysQuiz.com to solve a problem I kept running into as a parent/uncle/friend: choosing the right toy for kids. Most gift guides I found online were either generic lists or overly commercial. I wanted something more interactive, so I put together a quiz that asks a few simple questions (age, interests, play style) and recommends toys that are actually appropriate.

A few things about the project:

Personalization: Instead of browsing endless product lists, the quiz narrows down options based on the child’s profile.

Categorization: I manually tagged toys across categories (STEM, creative play, outdoor fun, etc.) so suggestions aren’t random.

SEO + UX challenge: I tried to balance making it friendly for parents while also lightweight and fast-loading.

Tech stack: Built on Shopify for the storefront + custom quiz logic. Still tweaking the recommendation algorithm.

I’d love feedback on:

Does the quiz experience feel useful or gimmicky?

Any ideas for making the recommendations smarter (e.g., data, filters, UX)?

Suggestions for how to keep it parent-friendly while not overwhelming with choices.

This is a side project, and I’m experimenting to see if personalized toy discovery can actually help reduce the stress of gift shopping. Curious what the HN crowd thinks!

Thanks in advance

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