How to Effectively Test Your MVP

I welcome Phuong back for her first appearance in 2024, where she shares insights on effectively conducting user testing for MVPs. We discuss the importance of learning from customer behavior, gathering a small group of dedicated users, setting clear objectives, tracking engagement metrics, and using various feedback methods like observing user interactions and conducting interviews and surveys. We emphasize the need to iterate based on user feedback and avoiding falling in love with the product over solving the identified problem. I aim to underscore the importance of solving for "no" rather than seeking only positive outcomes. Phuong highlights the significance of sticking to validated pain points and suggests silently observing users to understand their true interactions with the product. Overall, it's a valuable discussion on the iterative process of refining MVPs based on user feedback.

[@anatolynavrotsky1744]

Is it possible to try to launch and test the MVP in parts (functionality), if not all parts are ready or clear yet?

[@PhuongIreland]

Great question -- yes, as long as your objective is to only test functionality, you can test your MVP in parts. However, if you're trying to validate the business or product idea as a whole, you need to replicate the most important parts of the user journey to get a clear picture.

[@anatolynavrotsky1744]

@@PhuongIreland Thank you!