Do you think it's necessary to publish a product roadmap?

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If you already do, how do you make it public? Please provide a link.

I'm not sure if it's right to keep putting resources into it now that it's publicly available.
https://slashpage.com/slashpage

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Yeap, more feedback from your users.
Feature requests with polls can help as well

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Of course, a product roadmap can be very useful for both the startup team and users. It helps to demonstrate the progress and development plans of the product, which helps to establish trust among users and investors. In addition, a roadmap can help a startup team navigate and stick to strategic goals. And if you add some creativity and humour to it, it becomes even more attractive and memorable!

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I have seen it help with customer retention. If customers provided feedback in the past about product features and fixes, it demonstrates that the company is listening. The roadmap provides clear visibility on where the product is headed and customer appreciate being in the loop. However, the downside- if the company is headed in a different direction and ignores the feedback this can result in customer churn. If customers feel that the product will not address raised concerns they will go out to look for a product replacement.

Marvin Mändle · Answer

We don't have it. Read on AppSumo that it can be really useful. Would be nice to get some examples in the comments!

Elly · Answer

@marvin_maendle I'll have to keep the roadmap open. Thanks for the feedback!

Daniel Volynets · Answer

Sometimes it can make a great overview of what you're planning to do, if you feel that it would help, definitely do it. Here's our roadmap https://hole.systems/roadmap

Elly · Answer

@vetka_star Thanks for the detailed explanation, I feel like I should continue to share roadmaps even if it takes resources. Have you ever seen a roadmap that you thought was really well done?

Elly · Answer

@omar_jones Thanks for the comment, I was going to close the roadmap for SlashPage in my desire to reduce resources... but I changed my mind about sharing it.

Cristian Stoian Urzica · Answer

If you’re looking for investments or feedback, then yes.

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Elly · Answer

@ksmnsnp Thanks for the comment, and the survey is a great tip!

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We use Frill for this : https://feedback.vepaar.com/roadmap

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Naturally, of course! A product roadmap encourages user confidence in the product's development process by giving users an early peek into the future of the product.

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Definitely, a product roadmap is essential as it serves as a user's GPS, indicating the direction the product is taking and the exciting features that are yet to come!

Do you think it's necessary to publish a product roadmap?

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