Hundreds of projects. Decades of hard wins, bitter losses and the best lessons.

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  • Amplifying Growth through PLG, UX, and HCD

    Amplifying Growth through PLG, UX, and HCD

    A staggering 99.5% of consumer apps fail. The success rate is incredibly low, with only 0.5% of consumer apps succeeding. 40–60% of users will not open your app more than once. New application downloads are rare. Amidst the cacophony of social media, spam, scams, and a contracting economy, the importance of providing significant value to…

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  • Communities for Brands

    Communities for Brands

    We’ve gone deep into what makes great online communities and what you need to know if you’re just getting started or if your existing online community needs a bit of help. Our evaluation included doing an analysis into thriving communities with committed, lifelong members. We looked at what they offered, how they offered it, and…

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