how to "use" your users
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from new features, to bug testing, to driving new
traffic- how to get the most out of the community using
your product.
How to “Use” your Users
by vinnie lauriavinnie@lefora.com
Roles in a typical web company
Engineering
Marketing & Sales
Web Design
Testing & QA
Customer Service
Product Development
Testing & QA
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Personal communication is key
will i hear back?
real-time
personal robot
chat widgets
forums
surveys
feedback form
Product Development
release earlyUser
s Love it?
no
yes
whiteboard
Process
Feedback
Ignore that loud 2%
98%
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Web design - user submitted
Customer Service
Have your users talk to each other!
Marketing by the users
widgets w/ adguerilla
campaigns
PEOPLELOVE US
on
Marketing by the users
seo campaigns
Click Here toInvite your friends
forced word-of-mouth
Your users dig your service
“Can you please rate up this story/post/video...”
Engineering
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What else can you do with your users?
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Localization
Interns
Poke your users,they’ll work harder
“Thank You” for joining
Reminders
Notifications
Newsletters
Reward with recognition
Personal Communication
Leaderboards
Badges
“Elite” status
Trade ‘work’ for...
15% off..
Summary
Lots of areas where your users can help
Open communication is key
Both parties should benefit
Thanks
• Vinnie Lauria, vinnie@lefora.com
• San Francisco, CA
• Get a free forum at lefora.com
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