Onboarding & Activation Optimization

Summary

The first-run experience disproportionately determines whether a user ever comes back — small friction points in signup or the first key action can silently kill activation and retention.

How to Learn This

1Screen-record yourself going through a cold signup flow for a product you've never used.
2Count every step between signup and the user's first real value moment.
3Identify one step you'd cut or simplify, and why.

Referral Programs

Retention Marketing

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