Product Management University

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Even more strategic when customers use both, right? Beyond a healthier balance sheet, why do your target customers care about cash flow relative to their big picture strategy? This is what differentiates you more than anything. 80% of your value story is built around things customers do and why they do it, not your products.

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Userpilot

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Is your B2B Product Marketing strategy working for you? Brand positioning, demonstrating your value proposition to other businesses, and making channel decisions; B2B product marketing can become a complex process. A B2B marketing strategy is any marketing activity aimed at turning other companies into customers.

B2B 98

B2B Feedback Software Product Marketing Customer Experience 98

Userpilot

JULY 9, 2024

What is a customer experience management strategy? We also share best practices for product teams seeking to optimize their strategies and enhance customer engagement throughout their journey with the product. Implement tactics to enhance customer experiences at various touchpoints. Why is it important?

Customer Experience 111

Customer Experience User Testing Research Software Analytic Tools 111

Userpilot

APRIL 30, 2024

Customer feedback can be a goldmine of valuable insights for SaaS companies seeking growth. But how does one actually go about collecting feedback , prioritizing it, and using it to make key product decisions? Meagan Glenn , Senior Program Manager (Success and Product) from Lavender lays it out for us in this interview.

User Testing 104

User Testing Customer Feedback Feedback Software Data Visualization 104

Mind the Product

OCTOBER 11, 2019

How you prioritize, marketing campaigns, sales strategy, it all changes based on how your product is positioned. How do you position your product? Step 1: Understand why Your Customers use Your Product. Sean Ellis’ survey to discover if you’ve hit product/market fit is a great way to understand your customers.

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Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

What customer discovery questions should product managers ask to accurately identify the unsatisfied needs of potential customers and validate ideas? TL;DR Customer discovery questions enable product teams to better understand customer needs and problems so that they can build products that the potential customer truly needs.

Product Research 103

Product Research Customer Feedback Data Visualization User Testing 103

The Product Coalition

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

This spotlight represents your active customers who are reaching out with their feedback and requests. And customer requests are easy to pay attention to; for any mature company, there will be plenty of them. The problem with spotlight vision is that it can lead to a skewed understanding of the customer base as a whole.

User Testing 140

User Testing Customer Feedback Vision Customer Experience 140

Intercom, Inc.

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

As a product-first company, new product launches are a core part of Intercom’s DNA – which means there’s always an abundance of juicy launches for us product marketers to work on. Our go-to-market teams have grown immensely, meaning more specialists and larger cross-collaborative teams for each launch.

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Sachin Rekhi

JUNE 20, 2016

As the product management role has become far more popular here in Silicon Valley and at technology firms in general, we’ve started to see specialization in the role begin to emerge. Their super powers include truly understanding a target user segment, including their pain points, their proclivities, and what appeals to them.

User Testing 167

User Testing Customer Experience Product Research Analytic Tools 167

Userpilot

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Using a product with a lot of customer friction is like wearing uncomfortable shoes. In the article, we show you how to identify and reduce customer friction in your SaaS product to boost product engagement. Reducing friction helps increase product adoption and improve free-to-paid conversion rates.

Data Visualization 104

Data Visualization Analytic Tools Research Software User Friction 104

Userpilot

AUGUST 12, 2024

TL;DR Anthony Pierri is the co-founder of FletchPMM, a product marketing consultancy that specializes in improving B2B startup homepages. Positioning is about defining your product’s value and unique selling point. Nailing your product’s messaging and positioning can help: – Increase conversions.

Messaging 105

Messaging Positioning Data Visualization User Testing 105

The Product Coalition

MARCH 23, 2022

From a Product Management and Strategy viewpoint, I believe internalizing this fear of failure drives some of the best outcomes for the organization and its customers. I will also do away with the notion of a “Product.” Markets need solutions. The Economics of a product is relative in that sense.

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Userpilot

JULY 24, 2024

Identify your target market and user segments to figure out what they want and chart out your product strategy accordingly. Outline your unique value proposition (UVP) and come up with a differentiation strategy to help differentiate your product. What is a product strategy framework?

Data Visualization 111

Data Visualization Framework Product Strategy Analytic Tools 111

Userpilot

MAY 8, 2024

If your product doesn’t satisfy customer needs, its future looks bleak. You won’t be able to retain your users or convert them into paying customers. You will learn about different types of customer needs and how to identify them. Satisfying customer needs is essential for retention and loyalty.

Data Visualization 105

Data Visualization User Testing Customer Feedback Analytic Tools 105

Userpilot

AUGUST 30, 2024

How do you cut through the noise and ensure potential customers notice your product? Enter: product-focused advertising. This strategy focuses on highlighting the unique value your product brings to your audience and crafting a narrative that resonates with them. Product-led blog content. Email marketing.

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Advertising Analytic Tools Research Software Data Visualization 105

Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In today's PLG-driven world, SaaS companies must deliver seamless customer experiences to survive and thrive. Customer journey optimization has emerged as a strategic imperative for companies seeking to boost customer satisfaction, retention, and lifetime value. Register here for FREE!

Data Visualization 98

Data Visualization User Testing Analytic Tools Customer Feedback 98

Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Are you wondering what the customer development process is? Would you like to know how a product manager can use it to deliver products that customers love? The customer development framework helps teams validate product ideas and build products that solve customers’ problems.

User Testing 98

User Testing Product Research Customer Experience Customer Feedback 98

Sachin Rekhi

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Sometimes these visions of the future are also shared with existing and potential customers to help portray your company's ambitions. Elon Musk has put out some of my favorite product vision walkthroughs. Strategy: Product/Market Fit Hypotheses. Design: Customer Discovery Insights.

Data Visualization 218

Data Visualization Product Research User Testing Reporting Tools 218

Userpilot

OCTOBER 16, 2022

A minimum delightful product is a variation of the minimum viable product (MVP) (popularized by Eric Ries in his book, ‘The Lean Startup’ ). But rather than focusing on optimizing for speed, the set of features is optimized for customer delight. Then map out their pain points and figure out how to address them.

User Testing 111

User Testing Feedback Software Research Software Customer Experience 111

Userpilot

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Gathering meaningful insight from your customers is a challenge for any product manager: what you need is a handy user persona survey template to help you capture it… We’re here to help! In this article, we’re going to explore how user personas can help you gather and utilize customer insight more effectively.

User Testing 98

User Testing Customer Feedback Research Software Feedback Software 98

Userpilot

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Your product go-to-market strategy is the final ingredient for any successful product launch. It is a small but prominent element that drives every other component of your marketing strategy. To build the best possible go-to-market strategy, you should: Define your target audience and what their JTBDs.

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Feedback Software User Testing Product Research Strategy 98

ProductPlan

JUNE 18, 2021

Product marketing can be tricky to define. It’s not sales, it’s not product management , and it’s not “traditional” marketing either. In this article, we’ll demystify product marketing for product managers. What is Product Marketing’s Job?

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Userpilot

AUGUST 8, 2024

TL;DR A product strategy is a high-level outline that shapes the development and management of a product. A well-defined product strategy contains four key elements – the product vision , target customers , goals , and product initiatives. There are 11 main product strategy examples in SaaS today.

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Analytic Tools Feedback Software Research Software Product Strategy 105

Userpilot

AUGUST 30, 2024

Whether you’re launching a new product or refining your existing offering, a competitive analysis will equip you with the insights needed to make data-driven product improvements , outsmart your competitors, and better serve your customers. Get your free Userpilot demo today! Why should you conduct a competitor analysis?

Analytic Tools 105

Analytic Tools Feedback Software Research Software Data Visualization 105

Userpilot

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Great SaaS customer support is the key to keeping your customers happy and satisfied with your product. It powers your customer relationships, enabling you to build lasting connections with customers. This article examines how to create an exceptional customer support strategy.

Feedback Software 102

Feedback Software Analytic Tools Customer Feedback Customer Experience 102

Userpilot

AUGUST 23, 2023

A good grasp of the customer value chain is essential to product-led growth. Having a clear idea of how your solution adds value to your customers’ lives is the only way you’ll be able to clearly communicate the core benefits and get your value proposition across. What is the customer value chain concept?

User Testing 98

User Testing Customer Feedback Feedback Software Customer Experience 98

Pragmatic Marketing

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

When awash with data and metrics, it’s easy for a product marketer to overlook precision in using the language of messaging. It originally appeared on Sharebird — the place to see how people at top companies do product marketing. See below.). ” Start with themes to help formulate the messaging hierarchy.

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Messaging Research Software White Paper User Friction 91

Pragmatic Marketing

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

When awash with data and metrics, it’s easy for a product marketer to overlook precision in using the language of messaging. It originally appeared on Sharebird — the place to see how people at top companies do product marketing. See below.). ” Start with themes to help formulate the messaging hierarchy.

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Messaging Research Software White Paper User Friction 91

BrainMates

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Having spent several years playing both Marketing and Product Management roles, I can confidently suggest that every Product Manager who wants to make a significant impact on the overall success of the business should switch to Product Marketing roles several times in his career. It happened with me too.

Product Marketing 75

Product Marketing Feedback Software User Testing Customer Experience 75

Userpilot

MARCH 31, 2023

TL;DR Product evaluation surveys are customer research tools used to assess how users feel about your product experience at different stages of the customer journey. They help the product manager track changes in user sentiment, help them gather feedback , and understand customer needs.

User Testing 96

User Testing Customer Feedback Product Research Feedback Software 96

Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Before we get into the nitty-gritty, here’s why you need a messaging strategy in the first place: Clarity and consistency : A well-defined messaging plan ensures that product communication is clear and coherent across channels, so your audience understands (and trusts) your brand story and values. User persona example.

Messaging 111

Messaging Research Software Analytic Tools User Testing 111

Product Management University

JANUARY 3, 2023

Sales demos are one of the easiest ways to boost your credibility with prospects and customers. A good sales demo creates that critical moment of differentiation that makes your product the obvious choice in a sea of competitors. Research Your Target Customer. Learn as much as you can about your prospective customer.

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ProductPlan

JUNE 1, 2023

When your product can do more than it could do before, that sounds like a good thing. Added functionality, new capabilities, a more robust feature set…these are the talking points product marketers salivate over and executives search for on product roadmaps. But are you solving for actual customer problems?

User Testing 98

User Testing User Friction Development Team Review Customer Experience 98

Userpilot

MAY 14, 2024

A customer behavior model reveals the external and intrinsic factors influencing buying decisions. By understanding how your target audience thinks, you can create products, experiences, and marketing materials that resonate with them. Customer behavior models also help them improve user experience and boost customer retention.

Data Visualization 105

Data Visualization User Testing Analytic Tools Customer Experience 105

Userpilot

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Their responsibilities include product discovery, developing product vision, prioritization , roadmapping , analyzing product performance and its iterative development, and leading the product team. Product marketing sits between product development and the market. What is product management?

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Userpilot

JUNE 19, 2024

Interested in product marketing manager roles? In this guide, we’ll explore the ins and outs of product marketing manager roles through detailed job descriptions and handy templates. TL;DR A product marketing manager is a professional responsible for promoting and selling their company’s products.

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Amplitude

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The product launch itself is just a moment of transition in your wider product journey. A product launch strategy must include clear choices you are making regarding your target market, your value propositions, sales motions, pricing & packaging, customer success plans and org readiness.

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