Guides
Guides to building the right thing
Plain-English guides for product managers, founders and anyone building with AI tools.
- What is a pre-flight check for a product? A pre-flight check is a short, structured review of a product flow before you build it. Learn what it covers, what a blueprint is, and why it saves time and money. 4 minute read
- What is a user flow? A plain-English guide A user flow is the path someone takes through your product to get something done. Learn how to describe one, the steps people forget, and how to check it before you build. 5 minute read
- Free trial checklist: what to get right before launch A practical checklist for free trial flows: reminders before charging, clear dates and prices, easy cancellation and failed payments. Avoid refunds, chargebacks and complaints. 6 minute read
- How to test a prototype with five people A step-by-step guide to testing a clickable prototype with five participants: choosing the assumption, writing tasks, running sessions and deciding what to change. 6 minute read
- Before you build with AI: plan the flow first Building an app with Lovable, Bolt, Cursor or v0? Plan the flow first. A short guide to giving your AI builder a blueprint so it builds the right thing the first time. 5 minute read
- Cancellation flow best practices How to design a cancellation flow that keeps customers and avoids complaints: cancelling online, one fair offer, a clear end date and an easy way back. 5 minute read
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