Defining Product-Market Fit
Product-market fit is not a term you can define simply by comparing a few metrics to benchmarks.
It is mostly a set of (early) signs in the metrics you watch closely over time. For example, a product that fits the market might show:
- Organic growth in users over a period of time
- The number of users or beneficiaries choosing your product compared with competitors
- A pattern of commitment (the more users who stay committed to asking for your product, the better the fit)
This list can go on, but it is also important to note that it is not always required to deliver a perfect product that fits the whole market!
The first version of the product may address around 60% to 70% of customers' needs, which is very good. Over time, collecting feedback from users, studying it to develop the product, and repeating this process is extremely important for reaching an excellent product-market fit.
Do not imagine that there is always a market ready for your product. You have to create your market and develop it, and this process takes a relatively long time and a lot of effort.
So do not rush the decision!
Do not imagine that there is always a market ready for your product. You have to create your market and develop it.
Enjoy your work!
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