The Agile Daily Standup - AgileDad 12 Reasons to IGNORE Your Users Feature Requests
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Dec 12, 2024 Explore the intriguing concept of ignoring some user feature requests to maintain product integrity. Understand why not every user aligns with your ideal customer profile and how the squeaky wheel shouldn't always get the grease. Learn how prioritizing innovation over consensus can prevent feature bloat. Plus, discover why users often don’t know what they truly want, and that focusing on problems instead of solutions can lead to greater advancements.
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Focus on Your ICP
- Focus on your ideal customer profile (ICP).
- Don't try to please everyone; build a product perfect for your target audience.
Balance User Feedback
- Don't overserve vocal minorities at the expense of your core user base.
- Consider the broader appeal of requests before prioritizing them.
Innovation vs. Iteration
- Continuously building only what users request leads to iteration, not innovation.
- True breakthroughs arise from exceeding current user expectations.