Product Talk

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

A lot of product teams claim to be focused on their users. They might even have regular steps in their processes that remind them to put their users’ needs first. This is why Teresa talks about continuous discovery in terms of forming new habits. The product trio collaborating on the opportunity solution tree using Mural.

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The Product Coalition

MARCH 17, 2021

Product Validation vs. Research?—?A A Follow Up The discussions around product validation and research have provoked some excellent debate in the community and at Terem. For example, I disagree with my own use of the word “validate” in my article, the 6 Steps to Validate JTBDs with Surveys. making a purchase).

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Mind the Product

APRIL 26, 2020

In Part 2 of our Coping Through COVID series , we learn how the team at Springer Nature Experiments quickly created an interface, packed with vital information on Coronavirus detection protocols for the scientific research community. As the world went into lockdown, the challenges for researchers became even bigger still.

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Product Talk

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

When it comes to continuous discovery , there’s no such thing as “the perfect tool.” When it comes to continuous discovery, there’s no such thing as “the perfect tool.” Our goal is not to give you a blueprint for how to do discovery, but rather offer some inspiration for how different teams are handling common discovery tasks.

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Intercom, Inc.

AUGUST 25, 2020

Along the way, we’ll explore how conversational UX – cooperative exchanges of inputs and outputs – closes gaps between products and users. Paul Grice , a 20th century philosopher of language who studied how conversation works, is a perennial touchstone for teams working in AI, linguistic engineering, and conversational design.

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Userpilot

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The term “user testing” is one I’ve seen make the rounds quite a bit in the product management world. But did you know that “user testing” isn’t actually the correct term? When thinking of user testing, many people actually mean usability testing. What does user testing do?

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Product Talk

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

There are all kinds of ways to introduce continuous discovery habits. And if you’re really excited about an idea, you might look for opportunities to share it outside your company with the broader product community. Today’s Product in Practice features a continuous discovery champion who did all three.

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Intercom, Inc.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

At Intercom, research, analytics, and data science informs everything we do. We build a deep, holistic understanding of our customers, employing user research to unite quantitative and qualitative insights. What are customers’ underlying reasons for spending more time on a specific page? The value of user research.

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Userpilot

APRIL 24, 2024

Usability testing is an invaluable resource for UX researchers…but only if you’re able to recruit participants in the first place. This is a problem that our own UX researcher at Userpilot, Lisa, faced when she tried recruiting participants the traditional way. Recruiting usability test participants via email.

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Intercom, Inc.

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

That’s ok, let’s test this hypothesis. But I’d like to explore a few tips and tricks for mining creative inspiration across the visual, functional, and conceptual aspects of design based on my own experiences as a Product Designer at Intercom. UI refinement used to consume the majority of my time. Not convinced?

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Userpilot

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Generative vs evaluative research methods are two techniques for conducting user research when managing your product. Both UX research methods are different but provide valuable insights to help your product development process.

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Intercom, Inc.

OCTOBER 13, 2020

We are at the start of a revolution in customer communication, powered by machine learning and artificial intelligence. Our Custom Bots and Resolution Bot already work for thousands of businesses every day. However, for smaller companies interested in delivering successful ML products, a lean approach can bring a lot of rewards.

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Userpilot

MAY 22, 2024

What if you could get into your user’s brain? Would you have a better understanding of how they interact with your product? Unfortunately, that technology isn’t here yet, so UX research tools are the next best thing. This article will highlight 23 of the best UX research tools available in 2024.

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Sachin Rekhi

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Mastering the craft of product management is no easy task. I instead define a product manager as driving the vision, strategy, design, and execution of their product. It's equally important for product managers to think about each of these four dimensions as having a concrete set of deliverables. Vision: Vision Narrative.

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UX Studio

JUNE 27, 2024

Starting from scratch with a digital product is a thrilling but tough job. Research helps answer tough questions, so knowing when and how to use UX research vs market research methods is crucial. In this article we answer: How can you distinguish between different types of research? Let’s get started.

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The Product Coalition

DECEMBER 23, 2021

UX does matter. The study by the Design Management Institute analyzed the performance of design-led organizations that place influential design decisions at the top as compared to the Standard & Poor’s index over 10 years. How to make sure that such software products are truly universal? If you still doubt it, assess this.

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Intercom, Inc.

JUNE 10, 2020

Let’s talk about that trickiest of subjects: Product Judgment. Also known as Product Intuition or Product Instinct or Product Taste, it is the idea that you can use your own judgment to (1) accurately predict what your customers need, want and value, and (2) design and ship the right solution for them.

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Intercom, Inc.

MAY 12, 2020

You may have noticed we’ve taken a break from Intercom on Product over the past few months – we didn’t feel it was an appropriate conversation to continue in the midst of the tragic events unfolding around the world. This month’s episode looks at the contentious notion of “product judgment.”

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Userpilot

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

What is the UX research process? It also outlines a 9-step guide on how to conduct UX research for product managers and UX designers. TL;DR The UX research process is a sequence of steps to collect and analyze data on user interactions with the product to better understand their needs and preferences.

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Userpilot

JANUARY 27, 2023

Looking for excellent evaluative research design examples? In this article, we explore various evaluative research methods and best data collection techniques for SaaS product leaders that will help you set up your own research projects. Fake door tests are a popular and cost-effective validation technique.

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UX Studio

JANUARY 26, 2023

Well, it is a fact that it would be hard to find a more misused UX research method than surveys. On the one hand, due to their low cost and time requirements, we often see that surveys are the go to research method for many product teams. Lastly, we will show you some inspiring use cases of UX surveys.

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The Product Coalition

OCTOBER 6, 2020

People today consume content through more channels than ever before, and they’re also using media channels to talk about the TV shows and movies they watch. Canvs Founder and CEO, Jared Feldman believes in the importance of understanding how people feel on social media as they consume content.

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The Product Coalition

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

My guess is that’s because whether you like someone’s designs are relatively more subjective than whether you like a product manager’s approach, but I still think there are many traits that we can systematically identify when looking for a strong designer. Our product is also consumer-facing (donors and recipients).

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Usersnap

JUNE 10, 2021

Surely all software companies are familiar with beta testing, but how well do you actually do it? We talked to Colin Ulin, senior software engineer at Pocket Prep, about their low-effort high-outcome beta testing strategy and design-thinking development process. A feedback-driven example of beta testing.

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UX Studio

MARCH 1, 2024

Our blog post guides you through the maze of AI research tools. We’ll uncover the hurdles of current AI-powered research tools and spotlight the most promising ones to keep an eye on. Let’s dive in and navigate the future of research together! Read on to get a sneak peek at our research team’s conclusions.

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UX Planet

JANUARY 18, 2024

UX research emerges as a pivotal factor in crafting user-centered designs and strategies. This process, often undervalued in real-world scenarios, is crucial for understanding user behaviors, needs, and preferences. It’s a beacon that illuminates user pain points and behavioral nuances, gleaned from direct insights.

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Userpilot

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Usability testing is an essential part of the product design process. However, face-to-face testing isn’t always practical, so UX teams turn to remote usability testing as an alternative. TL;DR Remote usability testing is a UX research method that doesn’t require meeting the participants face-to-face.

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Mind the Product

JANUARY 3, 2020

The accessibility of digital content is often an afterthought, but every user deserves to have convenient access to services. iTaxi is a platform that connects users and licensed cab drivers (like FreeNow, Lyft, Uber, or Bolt) in major cities in Poland. We studied the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, WCAG 2.1.

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Product Talk

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Working as a product trio can be a major transformation. Making the shift to product trios involves changing everything from the coworkers you collaborate with most closely and your communication style to the mindset you bring to work every day. – Tweet This The product team at Botify knows this all too well. What works well?

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Mixpanel

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Table of Contents The problem with defining product-market fit In search of quantitative indicators of product-market fit 6 things about measuring product-market fit 1. With that in mind, product-market fit is a spectrum 4. Once you find product-market fit, it’s not static 6.

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Intercom, Inc.

APRIL 26, 2018

The most successful products aren’t always the ones that win. Often, it’s the products that are first to mind. The products that create habits. Nir’s studies sit at the intersection of technology, business and psychology. The best product doesn’t always win; the first product that comes to mind does.

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Userpilot

JANUARY 9, 2024

With the vast number of people required to conduct research efficiently, orchestrating this symphony of manpower and resources can be incredibly challenging. TL;DR Research operations (also known as ResearchOps) consist of organizing people, resources, and processes to streamline research and maximize impact.

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Usersnap

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Learning about your customers’ needs is sometimes like being a 1-person paddle boat upstream. When you need to get a large amount of data quickly and easily, one of the best approaches to gather customer feedback data is using closed-ended questions. They’re also the most convenient surveying method for your customers.

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The Product Coalition

APRIL 25, 2022

Product managers (PMs) are ninjas of aligning people, management, and processes. No product tool or template can save you if you’re not killing it in these three areas. The best product managers are in a continuous state of discovery and know that?—? neither the product nor roadmap are ever static.

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Mind the Product

JULY 9, 2019

What makes a great product decision? The answer to this question is like the Holy Grail of product management: it promises success and prosperity but no clear evidence that it exists. In this post I examine the way I think about the path: what has worked for me and helped me grow as a product manager and decision maker.

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Product Innovation Educators

MAY 31, 2021

How to align your organization and product management team with the voice of your customer. In this discussion we address what it means to properly incorporate UX (user experience) into your product work. Summary of some concepts discussed for product managers. [1:37] 10:15] What tools are helpful in UX?

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Userpilot

JUNE 10, 2024

Understanding and addressing user problems is a fundamental aspect of effective UX design. By proactively seeking out and resolving these issues, designers can create more intuitive, enjoyable, and effective user experiences. That also helps with customer retention. Let’s get right to it. Let’s get right to it.

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