Sanskar Yadav

As builders, we re always deep in the big stuff- features, pricing models, scaling plans. But it s funny how often the smallest UX changes end up making the loudest impact.

Like changing a button label, and suddenly conversions jump. Or swapping a dropdown for a toggle and boom, ends user confusion magically.

Curious- what s that one small UX tweak you made that unexpectedly moved the needle for you?

I'm seeing more products launch on Product Hunt that require payment to actually use any features. No free trial, no freemium tier, just a download that leads straight to a paywall.

Part of me thinks this makes sense. If your product has real value, why give it away? People on Product Hunt understand they're looking at premium tools. Plus offering free access can attract users who will never pay anyway.

But I also see the argument for temporary free access during launch. Product Hunt users want to actually try what they're upvoting. How can they give meaningful feedback or become advocates if they hit a paywall immediately?

Tons of great products that we know and use everyday are the result of pivots. You know, sometimes the original idea just isn't working and you have to find a new niche and quick, other times you stumble on a use case that changes the whole game.

Have you ever pivoted? What's the story behind it? How successful was the pivot? I'd love to hear your stories, and potentially feature them in our newsletters!