Product Habits - Thoughts on elevating product quality

Thoughts on Elevating Product Quality

After a decade of working at large companies with thousands of employees, one product designer shares his thoughts on elevating product quality as he joins a 10-person startup. This comprehensive guide explains what quality design is and why it's so hard to achieve. Ultimately, it's a way of working—not something you'll get to "later."

Management Lessons From Elon's Twitter

People are torn about Elon's takeover of Twitter. He's viewed as either a callous leader going on a firing spree or a necessary purifying power that will make the platform successful. There's a standard playbook for transitions, and Elon sets it into motion at warp speed. This is why it's happening. 

The Hidden Beauty of Databases

We often depict databases as boring storage systems, but they are far more sophisticated than that. They are the backbone of the digital world and act almost like evolving digital creatures. If you're a non-technical person, this read will help you understand how they work and why they matter. 

12 Ways to Utilize Other Departments in User Research

If you're a UX designer, it's worth thinking about how to lean on other teams and departments for customer data and insights. Find people who understand customer pain points and ask for their help identifying them. It's ultimately up to you to choose what you apply to your designs, but you might be surprised by the helpful information you find. 

Bugs vs. Product-Market Fit

In the earliest startup stages, it's common to get advice that you should ship as fast as possible and worry about cleaning up the product later. Here's the problem: founders need clarity to find product-market fit, and messy products obscure clarity. Here are some thoughts about shipping high-quality software as a startup. 

A B2B Content Strategy for Leads and Sales

I've seen plenty of B2B companies execute ineffective content strategies for the two reasons outlined in this article. No matter how much effort you put into content marketing, if you aren't strategic about who you are trying to convert and what they care about, you won't get the results you're looking for.

The 12 Biggest Sales Pipeline Mistakes

Given how important a strong sales funnel is for startup growth, I was surprised to hear that 68% of companies don't identify or attempt to measure a sales funnel. This is a must-read if you want to set up your sales funnel more intentionally. it covers how to define your sales process, set up a system for prospecting, automate your follow-up process, and more. 

Pinterest Has a Chance

Over the years, I've consistently felt that Pinterest should be one of the best businesses on the internet, but it hasn't quite figured out a compelling way to convert engagement into monetization. The stock price is down 8% since debuting on the public market three years ago. But Pinterest has shown signs of life recently. Here are some of the reasons why the platform may have a chance.