According to you, what makes a product good?
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André J@sentry_co
Doesn't have to be good. But it has to be different, or it won't survive.
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@sentry_co ok I will try my best and I will definitely follow ur suggestion sir!
@sentry_co Following your advice, will my cup without a bottom be a success? It doesn't hold liquid, which is the main point of a cup, but it is different.
I like Rick Rubin's take :
Give a Sh***.
There are lots of ways to make money. Most of them a far more effective and less risky than a startup.
If you dont care deeply about the product I would recommend doing something else.
If you do care deeply about your product:
- Don't compromise about the things you know are important. If you are not at least a little bit difficult to work with, you are probably not doing it right.
- Don't let your users design your product. Your users don't know what they want. Your users may want a feature but that does not mean you have to build it. You are the expert not them.
- Always listen to your users problems! They may not know what they want, but they do know what problems they have. If you dont solve at least some of your users problems then our product does not matter.
@andreas_toddle great response Andreas, listen and understand your users problems. Also make sure they are similar problems across your user base. Don’t assume just because 1 user has a problem that all your users do.
@andreas_toddle "Absolutely sir,
Listening to users' problems is key—addressing their needs is at the heart of creating a product that matters.
Striking the right balance between user feedback and maintaining a clear product vision is undoubtedly a delicate art in the startup world.
Thanks for sharing these insights!"
if it's solving a problem I didn't even realize I had
@jessica_daviss It's that "aha" moment where a product not only solves a known problem but introduces a solution for something we hadn't consciously identified.
Truly, those are the products that make a significant impact.
In my view, a product stands out when it not only solves a specific problem efficiently but also provides an intuitive and delightful user experience. It's that perfect blend of form and function that really makes a product 'good'.
@markk0217 Absolutely, sir
your perspective highlights the holistic nature of a standout product.
Achieving that perfect harmony between solving a problem efficiently and delivering an intuitive and delightful user experience is indeed the recipe for excellence.
It's about going beyond mere functionality and ensuring that the user journey is smooth, enjoyable, and memorable.
The combination of form and function is what transforms a product from being merely useful to being truly exceptional.
Thanks for articulating this essential aspect of product excellence!
For me, a good product is one that not only solves a specific problem efficiently but also provides an intuitive and pleasant user experience. It's the seamless blend of functionality and design that really makes a product stand out.
@cen_xu Absolutely, sir
your perspective resonates with a widely recognized principle in product development.
The seamless integration of functionality and design is a hallmark of a great product. Solving a problem efficiently is crucial, but when coupled with an intuitive and pleasant user experience, it elevates the overall quality and appeal of the product.
It's about making the user's journey not just effective but enjoyable. Your emphasis on this balance is spot-on – it's the magic that truly makes a product stand out.
Thanks for sharing your insights!
In here, how different they are from existing solutions. Elsewhere, how much time it saves me.
@alvarovillalb_ I think Uniqueness from existing solutions defines value here.
Elsewhere, time saved is crucial. A great product distinguishes itself by its innovation, setting it apart, and its efficiency in optimizing users' time.
Create, distribute, get feedback. Repeat.
@anshul_raghav "short and sweet" answer
This iterative cycle ensures constant improvement, aligning the product with user needs and market dynamics.
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@chalie_clark haha right!
A product becomes truly good when it not only meets a specific need but does so with a user-friendly experience that delights, Notionxyz. It's about that perfect blend of functionality, intuitive design, and reliability that turns first-time users into loyal advocates.
@felix_f_tao Completely agree!
A truly good product, goes beyond meeting needs. It crafts a user-friendly experience, blending functionality, intuitive design, and reliability, fostering user loyalty and advocacy.
I believe the most important thing is intuitiveness. Anyone using my product should be able to understand how to use it and its benefits instinctively.
@summer_paprikadatalab_walla Absolutely!
Intuitiveness is key. Users should effortlessly grasp how to use my product and understand its benefits instinctively.
A seamless, user-friendly experience enhances overall satisfaction and adoption.
Every good product provides value for the user.
It might be a real value or perceived, but value is the key.
Every product serves one or more user values: Utilitarian, Emotional, Social, and Altruistic.
The more, the better, but the trick is those are personal, so what you may value, I might not.