What's Today #245
🗓 What’s Today — May 4
5 Signs You’re Designing for Power Users — But Losing New Users
Here’s what you need to know today:
1 — Your Product Assumes Prior Knowledge
You skip explanations because it feels obvious.
Why this matters:
What’s obvious to you is invisible to new users.
2 — Early Experience Feels Empty or Confusing
The real value appears only after setup.
Why this matters:
If value is delayed, most users never reach it.
3 — You Add Features That Reward Mastery
Advanced users get more efficient.
Why this matters:
Optimization for experts often increases friction for beginners.
4 — Onboarding Explains Mechanics, Not Outcomes
You show how things work.
Why this matters:
New users care about what they get, not how it functions.
5 — Retention Is Strong for a Few, Weak for Many
A small group loves it deeply.
Why this matters:
A product that scales must convert first-time users, not just satisfy advanced ones.
Quote of the Day
“A product that only experts love rarely grows.”