The Product Coalition

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Software Development Life Cycle provides a practical framework you can apply to your product and improve your processes. The first step is of course Planning, so let’s get to work. You should be able to define the project scope and goals clearly by outlining the objectives, functionalities, and features of the software.

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Roman Pichler

APRIL 13, 2021

This, of course, assumes that you have a validated product strategy and a realistic product roadmap in place. I am not a big fan of “standard” KPIs, for example, customer acquisition cost (CAC), churn, and number of active users for SaaS products. Finally, choose further indicators to assess the health of your product and team.

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Intercom, Inc.

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

It’s increasingly clear that the tools we use shape the work we do in all sorts of ways , so picking the right tool for your task is absolutely critical. And even more so when you’re trying to pick a tool to be used by a diverse team spread around the world. The company had to pay for redundant software.

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Intercom, Inc.

APRIL 2, 2018

You’ve carefully justified your choice of programming language and why you just need to use a complex gossip protocol to build the system – it is theoretically the “best” language, but it’ll be tricky to get right (and yet really fun to build). You stay the course. The code you’ve spent so much time on never ships.

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Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

On the hunt for the best instructional design software to create course content and engage learners? In this article, we cover: How SaaS companies can use instructional design software to increase product adoption. What to look for in the right instructional design tool. What is instructional design software?

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Product Talk

JUNE 19, 2024

I’m disappointed to see the rise of generative AI tools that are designed to replace discovery with real humans. But when we use generative AI to replace customer interviews , to generate opportunity solution trees , or to do our thinking for us, we fundamentally misunderstand the purpose of discovery. Don’t get me wrong.

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Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

When it comes to choosing a customer education platform, there are so many options to pick from. Self-service , intuitive design, and customization used to be key requirements but today most tools have these, so it’s easy to get lost in the ocean of options. What is a customer education platform?

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Intercom, Inc.

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

In the early stages of most SaaS startups’ lives, the CEO or founder often acts as the initial head of sales. In this post, I outline how SaaS founders should modify their approach and implement a simple sales methodology to increase their odds of success. Meet your target users and get feedback. What words do they use?

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Sachin Rekhi

APRIL 5, 2020

One practice that both companies established was weekly executive-level metrics reviews. I've come to believe that establishing such a metrics review meeting is critical for developing an effective data-driven culture and I wanted to share some of the best practices around doing so. Why metrics reviews matter.

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The Product Coalition

APRIL 25, 2022

No product tool or template can save you if you’re not killing it in these three areas. That’s why we’ve listed 12 tools that the best product managers use to do their jobs better? and not the best product management tools. Product managers (PMs) are ninjas of aligning people, management, and processes.

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Userpilot

JUNE 19, 2023

What factors should you consider when choosing a SaaS learning management system to support your customers and employees? And which are the best tools available on the market at the moment? TL;DR A SaaS learning management system (LMS) is a cloud-based solution for delivering educational experiences.

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Userpilot

JULY 12, 2021

Data is the engine for SaaS, but without data analytics tools , your SaaS team will not be able to make sense of the data. The right set of SaaS analytics tools can help you generate actionable insights that fuel strategic decisions. But how do you ensure you’re picking the right tools?

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Intercom, Inc.

MAY 30, 2019

When we ship, we of course have done our diligence with research and design, but we’re also keenly aware that there’s so much we don’t know. Unlocking the power of feedback. And they’d code the conversation with a bunch of different tags, like this type of feature request.

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Product Talk

APRIL 11, 2018

” Writing code is a perfectly valid way to learn, if it’s the fastest way to learn. Writing code is a perfectly valid way to learn, if it’s the fastest way to learn. The key with discovery is speed of learning, not speed of writing code. If writing code helps us learn faster, by all means do it. Tweet This.

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Userpilot

AUGUST 18, 2024

SaaS tools are the industry's biggest open secret. Wondering what type of tools you should have in your stack? Then read on to discover the top 20 cloud-based apps that will help streamline different parts of your business. TL;DR SaaS tools are applications that users can access through an internet connection.

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The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The number of solutions for publishing video content is growing, and so is the user population. Unsurprisingly, business operators increasingly wonder about how to build a live streaming app. Moreover, this area has become extremely lucrative due to lockdowns and restrictions of the pandemic. How does live streaming work?

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Intercom, Inc.

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Right off the bat, Kristen acknowledges that the freemium model isn’t a universal cheat code for winning sales. The beauty of the freemium model in an enterprise setting is that the supplier due diligence process is already much further along. Listen to the full episode above or check out Kristen’s key takeaways below.

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Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Wondering how to ask for customer reviews effectively and get them to respond immediately? Customer reviews play an integral role in any SaaS company’s marketing and customer service efforts. These reviews can directly influence consumer sentiments , attract new customers, and help your product grow. Let’s dive in!

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The Product Coalition

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Is it worth developing an Instagram-like app? Read this article to learn how to build an Instagram-like app in five steps. Instagram is a unique photo-sharing platform that has no comparable clone app in terms of popularity. The main thing is to implement unique features in your software product. How do you do it?

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Userpilot

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Have you ever wondered why SaaS companies are spending so much on self-service solutions and customer education programs? Training content can consist of written resources, tutorial videos , or in-app guidance through UI elements. Offer continuous customer education with an in-app resource center.

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Intercom, Inc.

JUNE 3, 2021

And if you feel confident about your business post-vaccine, now is the time to carefully step on the gas (or step on the accelerator pedal if, of course, you’re driving an electric car).” And then, of course, the speculation too. Three teams can tackle that app. Should we sink bigger? Should we plan bigger?

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Userpilot

MARCH 12, 2024

With several cloud-based software solutions popping up each day, SaaS user management is no longer an afterthought. This article explores key tips and best practices to streamline your SaaS user management process and create a productive and secure work environment. What are the goals of managing SaaS users?

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Roman Pichler

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Ensure that people have the infrastructure and tools they need to do a good job. This includes laptops, tablets, phones, and software tools; but it may also include having access to a kitchen and a coffee machine. It’s usually not something you can learn within a few days or by attending a single training course.

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Alchemer Mobile

AUGUST 6, 2020

12 Product Management Myths | Due to its murkiness, there are a few common myths that plague product management across industries and company size. Many brands today may think they build products around their customers based on feedback from a majority, but they couldn’t be further from the truth. Here’s what’s most important.

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Intercom, Inc.

JUNE 23, 2022

Software buying is undergoing a transformation, as is the case with many industries in the post-pandemic market. The process of purchasing software is increasingly complex – the choices for products and services are endless, and customers have a harder time parsing which companies to trust and which product will better cater to their needs.

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Roman Pichler

MAY 11, 2021

An agile development team does a good job if the memebers can reliably meet the agreed goals and create software that offers a great user experience and exhibit the desired quality. Unlike traditional approaches to software development, Scrum does not offer the role of a project manager.

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UserVoice

MARCH 7, 2017

Internal feedback can come from lots of different places within your organization, and it’s essential for a product manager to capture and address it all, regardless of where it’s coming from. Collecting Feedback Can Be a Full-Time Job If You Let It. Internal teams ranked by level of influence over the product roadmap.

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Userpilot

JULY 27, 2021

Do you know how to use NPS data to drive growth for your SaaS? Let’s jump in to see how you can leverage user feedback to drive growth for your SaaS company. NPS scores help you identify dissatisfied users, and the qualitative feedback data helps you focus on specific problems customers have that you need to address.

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Intercom, Inc.

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

How do you name an all-in-one solution for a plethora of problems, which – until now – have required individual tools? It’s a nearly impossible task, but Shishir Mehrotra and his team at Coda have set out reimagine documents, spreadsheets, and apps in a way that undoes 40 years of blind fealty to Microsoft Office and its predecessors.

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Userpilot

AUGUST 24, 2021

You keep hearing that self-service support in SaaS is a must. TL;DR: Use self-service customer support to capitalize on the 81% of users who try to solve their own software issues before reaching out for help. Utilize in-app marketing elements to keep your self-serve onboarding process contextual. You're in the right place.

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Userpilot

JULY 26, 2022

Are you thinking about using qualitative feedback to gauge the success of your SaaS business? While some product managers focus solely on quantitative data, one can argue that qualitative data is just as important because it reveals what customers feel about a SaaS product. Looking to collect and analyze feedback?

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Userpilot

JANUARY 31, 2023

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll break down underlying customer activation strategies and actionable strategies, specific onboarding tools , and techniques, and tangible examples to learn from. All of that will help you nail customer activation in your own SaaS. SaaS owners and product managers are busy people.

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Userpilot

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The term comes from a commercial and was first used in the software context by a Microsoft manager in 1988. And Userpilot, of course. Product dogfooding enables organizations to shorten the feedback loop by testing their products for bugs and usability issues before releasing them to the users. What is product dogfooding?

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Product Talk

AUGUST 4, 2021

This need is what led me to think about and design the opportunity solution tree. When I finally wrote about the opportunity solution tree (back in 2016), I knew that it was a big enough idea that I would need to write a book about it. During our coaching session, we reviewed their work and iterated on it as needed.

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Userpilot

JULY 7, 2021

How can you build a user feedback survey and use it in your SaaS? Through contextual, in-app surveys, you can gather precise and accurate user feedback to help you fight churn and inform product development. What is a user feedback survey? User feedback survey best practices. What is a user feedback survey?

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Userpilot

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

We also have a quick look at Userpilot as an alternative for each of the tools. Product analytics tools empower teams to make informed decisions on how to add more value and offer a better user experience. Pendo is a product adoption platform famous for high-quality analytics solutions. How does this sound?

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Product Management University

JULY 31, 2023

The career paths for sales engineers (SEs) and solution consultants (SCs) are wide open due to the blend of business and technical skills, sales skills and positioning expertise required to succeed in this role. Are Sales Engineers and Solution Consultants the Same? Provide routine feedback to product management on market needs.

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