The Product Guy

FEBRUARY 3, 2019

I prided myself on knowing my customers. I had many, many more customers (millions more), but no way of segmenting these customers into personas or roles like at my previous job. I had many, many more customers (millions more), but no way of segmenting these customers into personas or roles like at my previous job.

User Testing 311

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The Product Coalition

AUGUST 16, 2020

SplitShire-London-Collection-210062 When I work with companies on sharpening the value proposition and refining the product strategy, one of our information sources for the process is their existing customers. As the old saying goes, focus means knowing what not to do, and so our company finds itself having to narrow down its target market.

User Testing 183

User Testing Customer Experience Customer Feedback Product Strategy 183

Product Talk

AUGUST 4, 2021

Some of it was normal first-time author insecurity. So I started to experiment. I had set up my schedule to coach in bursts with lots of time off in between bursts. I originally designed this schedule to accommodate my introverted nature and to give me plenty of time to think, read, and write. But it had another benefit.

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The Product Coalition

MARCH 27, 2022

How can you tell if it’s time to push harder, or should you let things move at their own pace? It adds color to my kitchen, it made me clear the table from other stuff so that it stands out, and every time I look at it I’m filled with joy. These rounds take time. implemented them and took them to the market.

Customer Experience 166

Customer Experience Product Research User Testing Data Visualization 166

Intercom, Inc.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

That experience led to his bestselling book, The Sales Acceleration Formula. Yet in Mark’s experience working with and mentoring startups, he’s found that many entrepreneurs go with intuition over information. Mark’s latest ebook, The Science of Scaling , outlines a precise framework for success.

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Onboarding KPIs Customer Experience User Testing Weak Development Team 226

Product Innovation Educators

JULY 29, 2024

ODI shifts focus from generating ideas to understanding and addressing customer needs, leading to more successful products and innovations. Let’s gain perspective from the knowledge and experience of one of the most influential people in product innovation, Tony Ulwick. He started exploring what makes innovation successful.

Data Visualization 284

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The Product Coalition

JULY 31, 2022

If you are on the journey toward product-market fit, you know it’s not easy. One of the hardest challenges of any product and any startup is of course reaching product-market fit. The good news is that product-market fit, like people, and cars, have their own “operating system”. product-market fit under the hood.

User Testing 157

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Alchemer Mobile

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Whether you’re new to the product management field or a seasoned professional, it’s always valuable to learn from your peers’ lived experiences. We recently sat down with four product experts and asked them about their experiences in this field. What have been your favorite ways to connect and get feedback from your customers?

Technical Review 245

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Product Innovation Educators

APRIL 17, 2023

He has a great deal of experience that has helped him be well-rounded in product management. Paul acquired the breadth of experience through his leadership roles at San Francisco Bay Area startups and high-growth companies. I wondered why product managers last such a short time at each organization.

Customer Experience 257

Customer Experience Leadership Startups Engineering 257

Product Innovation Educators

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Our 14 leadership principles are woven into the DNA of everyone who works there and every process in the company, and six of them are directly related to innovation: Customer obsession—people wake up every day trying to figure out how to delight their customers. 7:47] How did you see customer obsession encouraged at Amazon?

Customer Feedback 215

Customer Feedback User Testing Product Management Product Manager 215

ProductPlan

JUNE 5, 2020

Learning on the job or via a professional mentorship offers the chance to grow and gain valuable experience. But how do you know which ones are worth your time and money? 4 Product Management Certifications That Are Worth Your Time. Key takeaways include product strategy , user research, and the UX/UI design process.

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Certifications Customer Experience Artificial Inteligence Product Management 114

Intercom, Inc.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

You’re investing resources in hiring and training the right people, tracking different metrics at different stages, adding more and more complexity with each increase in headcount, use cases, and customers. Natasha Ratanshi-Stein is the founder of Surfboard , a software company that offers scheduling tooling for customer support teams.

Feedback Software 206

Feedback Software Research Software Customer Experience User Testing 206

Userpilot

JULY 10, 2024

Businesses invest heavily in product marketing through webinars, blog posts, and video content for a reason – it gets them notable results. If you’re looking to start or improve your SaaS product marketing strategy, this is the article to read. Both are vital for SaaS success.

Analytic Tools 98

Analytic Tools Feedback Software Research Software User Testing 98

Gainsight

APRIL 11, 2025

Most companies adopting customer community solutions are aware of the key features needed to get started. How do you capture that certain je ne sais quoi that makes your community become a home for everything your users need? What Does a Vibrant Customer Community Look Like?

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Customer Feedback Customer Experience User Testing Feedback Software 59

Intercom, Inc.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Doug Kessler is the co-founder and creative director at Velocity Partners , a B2B Marketing Agency with a laser-sharp focus on content strategy, and the writer of articles such as The Search for Meaning in B2B , Crap , and Insane Honesty. Short on time? It was also a fun time to be there. But, it doesn’t have to be.

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Marketing B2B Branding Data Visualization 209

The Product Coalition

MARCH 1, 2022

We’ve all heard the term “ customer-centric ” in the context of running a successful business, but what does it really mean? From one perspective, it’s about creating value for customers, delivering an effective product at a good price. This is where customer feedback for sales comes into play. No ifs, no buts.

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Feedback Software Customer Feedback User Testing Data Visualization 158

Alchemer Mobile

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

When you monitor emotion and measure sentiment, you try to gauge the tone, context, and feeling from customer actions. Whether a customer completes a purchase, leaves a review, or mentions your company socially, there is always an emotional state connected to their action. There’s an easy explanation for this phenomenon.

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Feedback Software Research Software User Testing Systems Review 147

UX Studio

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

But by doing the right research at the right time, you can get the information you need to advance. Easier said than done… Is it not just a question of market research vs user research? What characteristics define market research vs user research? What characteristics define market research vs user research?

User Testing 107

User Testing Market Research Product Research Research Software 107

Intercom, Inc.

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Creating a new product category also creates a plethora of challenges – from spotting the right market niche to convincing customers that yours is a service they need. Four years later, and as the company moves decidedly upmarket with their customer base, it’s adapting its sales cycles to cater for bigger clients.

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Product Management University

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The Solutions Value Chain is a framework that helps you uncover real, strategic value for your customers—from the top of their organization all the way down to the people in the trenches doing the day-to-day work. Of course, every product company wants users to love their products—no surprise there.

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Framework User Friction Customer Experience Product Research 130

Product Innovation Educators

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Later I pivoted my career and started my own business, Killer Infographics, creating infographics for online marketing. We evolved from infographics to motion graphics, interactive eBooks, and other visual media. Custom illustrations convert seven times better than stock imagery. 14:53] Avoid the stigma of stock.

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Data Visualization Positioning Strategy User Testing 257

The Product Coalition

AUGUST 13, 2023

But to truly solve customers’ problems, founders and product leaders must think beyond what they already know about the product. Unfortunately, in the case of your morning meeting — it is going to happen, and it’s a big one which you must attend and arrive on time too. How to solve a certain customer problem? You are soaked wet.

Customer Experience 147

Customer Experience User Testing Generative AI Books 147

The Product Coalition

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Now it was time to talk about the team and how to get them to lead with full ownership. It could be the difference between answering customer success’s questions about a newly released feature whenever they ask them and approaching them periodically to ask how the feature is being adopted and whether they need help. What do you do?

User Testing 113

User Testing Customer Experience Engineering Product Research 113

Product Management University

JUNE 21, 2023

Developing a content strategy for product marketing requires an approach similar to product positioning. It’s about meeting your target customers in their comfort zone with insightful content that strikes an emotional chord. It has to be outside-the-box, educational and thought-provoking all at the same time.

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Product Marketing Marketing Strategy White Paper 130

Userpilot

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

When it comes to customer retention , figuring out how to wow a customer is crucial. After all, how can you expect to keep existing customers if you’re not able to meet (or exceed) customer expectations? TL;DR “Wowed” customers are more likely to be loyal to your brand and make additional purchases in the future.

User Testing 97

User Testing Customer Experience Customer Feedback Feedback Software 97

Alchemer Mobile

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Whether you’re new to the product management field or a seasoned professional, it’s always valuable to learn from your peers’ lived experiences. We recently sat down with four product experts and asked them about their experiences in this field. What have been your favorite ways to connect and get feedback from your customers?

Technical Review 245

Technical Review Feedback Software Product Management Product Manager 245

Userpilot

JULY 4, 2022

Why should you adopt a customer-led growth strategy in your SaaS? Is it possible to increase user engagement by focusing on a customer-led growth strategy and hit the metrics you are hoping for? Specifically, we’ll consider: Three reasons why the customer-led growth approach is the best go-to-market strategy.

Feedback Software 119

Feedback Software Analytic Tools Customer Feedback Customer Experience 119

Usersnap

JULY 1, 2020

It’s been 2 years since we at Usersnap started developing a tool for Customer Experience. For research purposes, we talked to many experts, interviewed a large number of potential customers, and even built a community ! We learned a lot and shared our findings on our blog through stories and ebooks.

Data Visualization 98

Data Visualization Reporting Tools Customer Experience User Testing 98

The Product Coalition

JULY 2, 2023

As product leaders you cannot ignore the full customer journey to make sure it makes sense. In theory, your customers would use it the way you intended them to. In theory, your customers see the value of your product just the way you do. In theory, your customers don’t get it! Hint: it’s not features.

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User Testing Customer Experience Product Strategy UX 145

Userpilot

MARCH 28, 2022

Content marketing vs product marketing? The goal of any marketing strategy is to attract and convert members of your target market into paying customers. But what is the difference between content and product marketing ? The advantages of both marketing strategies. What is content marketing?

Product Marketing 98

Product Marketing Marketing Research Software Feedback Software 98

Product Management University

JUNE 8, 2023

Quantifying customer value can turn the “what have you done for me lately ” question into a productive conversation that results in higher renewal rates and higher sales of add-on products/services. If you’re a customer success manager, it’s a familiar scenario. The time for renewal is fast approaching on one or more accounts.

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Customer Feedback Customer Experience Data Visualization Product Research 130

Userzoom

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Although we strive to work in an environment where user research is a part of every stage of the product development lifecycle , and your executives have completely bought in to everything you do… we have to be realistic. One very under-utilized ‘tool’ is doing research with – and developing relationships with – customer service.

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