In this episode of the Building Great Tech podcast, hosts Simon Hook and Anastasija Krysa delve into the intriguing phenomenon where only 20% of product features are actively used by customers, leaving a staggering 80% underutilised.



They explore the reasons behind this discrepancy and discuss effective strategies to enhance feature awareness among users. Through engaging conversations, Simon and Anastasija share personal experiences with various applications, highlighting the importance of contextual triggers, progressive disclosure, and clear communication in feature updates. Tune in to discover actionable insights that can help you improve user engagement and maximise the value of your product features.



Simon and Anastasija discuss how Starling Bank effectively communicates new features to users through concise emails and in-app notifications, ensuring that updates are relevant and easily accessible within the user journey.



Anastasija shares her experience with the British Airways app, highlighting the confusion caused by outdated features like faxing boarding passes, which raises questions about the relevance of certain functionalities in modern applications.



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