your first launch is MVP, it shouldn't be flawless but the primary feature should be usable and useful for customers, enough to appreciate its potential.
Stability, new products are usually more buggy, so I think it's very important to keep it stable so that you can get valid information from your seed users
I've struggled with this very question myself. I would agree with other answers that your product should for the most part be bug-free (although a few unnoticeable issues also won't hurt if your end users don't see them). However, in addition to that make sure that the core aspect of your product works well enough to provide value to your end users. It doesn't have to include all the core features in your long roadmap, but make sure that it there is enough for someone to use it and see enough value to come back a few more times, otherwise you won't really get the usage required to get valuable feedback from your users, which is the most important thing for long term success.
Clarity of the offering.
UX.
USP.
Being able to scale to a reasonable amount of beta users, but most importantly: fail gracefully. Always give the user a good UX, even if the software fails.
Have monitoring in place to be able to understand what went wrong, because something will
Ensuring a product's core functionality is flawless is paramount. Additionally, a smooth user experience can significantly impact early adoption. By the way, we're gearing up for a release soon and have been focusing on these aspects. How do you prioritize which feedback to act on during the beta phase?
Andrew, it eally depends on the stage of the company. If its early stage, then in the Lean Product Playbook's spirit:
-Problem-Solution Fit: Ensure it solves a real problem.
-MVP: It should deliver its core promise flawlessly.
-User Experience: Must be intuitive.
-Feedback Mechanism: Ready to capture user insights.
-Security: Non-negotiable.
Launch with a solid core, then iterate based on feedback.
Such a thought-provoking question! For many products, it's essential that the core functionalities work seamlessly. For us at Knowlee, it's the AI's ability to learn and adapt. If our AI assistant can't provide personalized insights or adapt to users' unique needs, it loses its essence. But beyond functionality, the user experience must be intuitive. No one wants to spend hours figuring out how to use a tool, no matter how revolutionary it might be. So, a blend of top-notch functionality and a user-friendly interface is our golden rule before hitting the launch button. How about others? What's your non-negotiable?
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