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AnnaHo

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned from a failed product feature?

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Not every feature lands as expected, and failures can provide valuable insights. What’s one feature you implemented that didn’t work out as planned, and what did you learn from the experience? How did it impact your product strategy moving forward?

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AnnaHo
We launched a complex reporting tool that few users actually used. We realized we hadn’t validated the demand enough beforehand. Now, we focus more on customer feedback and MVP testing before rolling out large features.
Pierre-Yves Dubreucq
Only work on the technical side of the product, waiting until it has reached a certain level before starting to promote it :) Like a lot of tech people I think. So create a good product is essential but don't forget to promote them early. You'll get precious feedbacks
AnnaHo
@pydubreucq Great point! Early promotion really helps gather feedback and shape the product. Balancing development with marketing is key to success.
Nancy Le
My lesson is that it's essential to validate assumptions through user testing, feedback, and data analysis before investing too much into a particular feature. This approach can help you avoid wasting resources on features that may not resonate with your target audience.
Matthew Aaron Clarke
Totally been there. We poured tons of dev time into a recommendation engine that was barely used. The big lesson: always validate demand and value first with an MVP. Get real user feedback before investing heavily in complex features. It's easy to fall in love with your own ideas without pressure testing them.
David Carter
Marketing early is def key! We spent 6 months building then launched to 🦗. Lesson learned - get user feedback ASAP, even if it's just a landing page or MVP. Those insights help shape the product. Build fast, fail fast, learn faster 💪