Company
Date Published
Author
Micah Bennett
Word count
987
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

The key takeaway from AgileZen is that even though they can't offer every feature that users want, they provide free accounts to let users try before buying and offer additional product options to meet specific needs. The Podio team relies on the flexibility of their apps to deliver most users what they're looking for, while also pointing out potential workarounds or alternatives. Chase Clemons emphasizes finding the best fit for each customer by understanding their problem and suggesting competitors if necessary. Gregory Ciotti advises explaining why a product operates in a certain way and apologizing for confusion when a feature is not present. The Zapier team focuses on understanding what users are trying to accomplish and helping where possible, while also using feedback to shape future features.