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Product Polish - 15 Tactics to Reduce Churn & Drive Network Effects (Edu)

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Do you wonder why some products feel magical while others fall flat?


In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein explore the art of product polish—the hidden details that separate mediocre products from brilliant ones. They explore how to refine a product to delight users, drive retention, and fuel rapid growth.


In this episode, you will:

  • Discover why telemetry is the foundation for effective product polish
  • Learn strategies for creating seamless onboarding experiences
  • Understand the importance of responsive design and error handling
  • Explore how to leverage notifications and configuration options
  • Uncover ways to build network effects into your product features
  • Master the art of marketing automation to guide users to value
  • Gain insights on elevating your customer support experience
  • Learn retention tactics to reduce churn when users try to leave


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        Editor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Justin McArthur⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

        Content Strategist: Carolina Franco https://www.linkedin.com/in/francocarolina/

        Intro Voice: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeremiah Owyang⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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