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Rosie Hoggmascall

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6 insights on Monetization, User Research and Strategy from 2 talks and podcasts, each with the quote and a link to the moment it was said.

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Monetization

Monetization

You need to ask people to pay again after the initial paywall, but it’s a balance to strike. If you show the paywall too much, people might complain in the reviews. This happened to the Flo app.

App Monetization Masterclass · Featured in Growth Gems #100

Monetization

Try offering very specific numbers for your discounts, so that your offer can stand out. Example: Calm offers 31% off to some users that have canceled the free trial.

App Monetization Masterclass · Featured in Growth Gems #100

Monetization

If your product has a high price, ease people into discovering it and frame it as an investment. Example: Second Nature asks “Are you ready to invest £10/week in your health?” at the end of their onboarding.

App Monetization Masterclass · Featured in Growth Gems #100

User Research

User Research

If you have a tiny sample size and no users coming in, it’s hard to measure anything, including PMF, because there’s too much noise. You might need to turn the tap on for a channel first.

Pricing and User Research Impact On Growth at 20:35 · Featured in Growth Gems #101

User Research

It’s easier to get user interviews with people that have started a trial than people who have canceled or churned, because you’re catching them in a moment where they are more excited. The request can be made via a pop-up with a calendly link, push, or via email, and you can position it as “the founder would love to speak to you”.

App Monetization Masterclass · Featured in Growth Gems #100

Strategy