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Practical notes on AI-moderated interviews, qualitative analysis and customer research. How to talk to more of the right users, trace every finding back to who said it, and decide with confidence.
Customer Decision Journey Is Broken: Why Your Funnel Lies (and the Real Moments That Actually Drive Conversion)
Your customer decision journey isn’t linear—and your funnel is misleading you. Learn how real decisions happen, where they break, and how to influence key moments with research-backed insights.
Stop Collecting Feedback You Can’t Use: The Only Product Feedback Software That Actually Improves Decisions
Most product feedback software creates noise, not insight. Learn what actually works, why common tools fail, and how to choose software that reveals the real reasons behind user behavior.
AI interviews don’t fail because they ask follow-ups
AI interviews fail because they don’t know when to stop. A good interviewer probes. They don’t just accept the first answer at face value.
Net Promoter Score Survey: Why Your NPS Is Misleading (and the Research-Driven Fix That Actually Works)
Running a net promoter score survey but not getting real insight? Learn why NPS often misleads teams—and how to redesign your survey for actionable, research-grade insights.
Lookback Pricing in 2026: Plans, Session Costs & Alternatives
Lookback pricing explained — Freelance at $299/yr, Team at $1,782/yr, Insights Hub at $4,122/yr. What's included and when to consider alternatives.
Userlytics Pricing in 2026: Plans, Per-Session Costs & Alternatives
Userlytics pricing explained — enterprise plans from $34/session, self-recruitment subscriptions from $699/month, and how to choose the right plan in 2026.
Respondent Paid Research: Exact 2026 Payouts & How to Join
Respondent.io pricing explained — B2C sessions from $15 (pay-as-you-go) or $9 with an annual commitment; B2B sessions from $30 or $18 annual. The 63-session Credit Bundle saves 15% off pay-as-you-go. What's included, and what the real cost per insight looks like.
PostHog Pricing Free Plan 2026: When Charges Start
PostHog pricing explained — free tier limits, pay-as-you-go rates, and how costs scale with events, replays, and surveys in 2026.
Dscout Pricing in 2026: Plans, Costs & What You Actually Pay
Dscout pricing explained — what each plan includes, how per-mission costs work, and how it compares to alternatives for remote user research in 2026.
Prolific Pricing 2026: Avoid Surprise Study Costs Fast
Prolific pricing explained — per-participant costs, service fees, and how to estimate what your next study will cost. Plus alternatives worth considering.
Sprig Pricing in 2026: Plans, Costs & Smarter Alternatives
Sprig pricing explained — what each plan costs, what's included, and how Sprig compares to alternatives for in-product user research in 2026.
Productboard Pricing in 2026: Plans, Costs & Alternatives
Productboard pricing explained — what each plan includes, hidden costs to watch for, and how it compares to alternatives for product teams in 2026.
Gong Pricing in 2026: What It Actually Costs + Alternatives
Gong doesn't publish pricing — here's what Gong actually costs in 2026, what drives the bill up, and whether there are smarter alternatives for your team.
Customer Service Survey Questions That Reveal What CSAT Hides (21 You Should Actually Use)
Stop collecting polite, useless feedback. These 21 customer service survey questions uncover real issues, reduce repeat contacts, and turn feedback into action.
Stop Asking ‘What Features Do You Want?’ — 25 Survey Questions for Product Teams That Actually Drive Decisions
Most product surveys produce misleading answers. Discover 25 high-impact survey questions for product teams that reveal real user behavior, friction, and priorities—so you can build what actually matters.
NVivo for Students in 2026: How to Get It Free or Cheap (+ AI Alternatives)
NVivo offers student licenses through universities — but it's rarely free. Here's how academic licensing works, what you'll actually pay, and which free QDA tools are worth using instead.
Customer Satisfaction Survey Examples: Real Questions, Formats, and What Makes Them Work
Real customer satisfaction survey examples — CSAT, NPS, CES, and post-purchase — with annotated questions, format tips, and what separates surveys that get honest answers from ones that don't.
Qualitative Data Collection Methods: How to Choose the Right Approach for Your Research
A practical guide to qualitative data collection methods — interviews, observation, focus groups, diary studies, and document analysis — with guidance on choosing the right one.
Types of Qualitative Research: A Practical Guide to Choosing the Right Method
The main types of qualitative research — interviews, ethnography, case studies, grounded theory, phenomenology, and more — with guidance on when to use each.
UX Research Across Industries: How Product Teams Adapt Methods by Vertical
How product and UX research methods change across fintech, healthtech, B2B SaaS, and consumer products — and how to adapt your approach for each vertical's unique constraints.
Customer Churn and Retention: The Research Framework That Reveals What Your Data Is Missing
Why churn data alone won't stop attrition — and how product teams use qualitative research, churn interviews, and exit surveys to find the real reasons users leave.
Customer Journey Mapping: The Research-Led Guide That Actually Changes Product Decisions
How product and UX teams build customer journey maps that actually drive decisions — research methods, common mistakes, and templates for B2B, B2C, and healthcare teams.
AI Tools for User Research: The Harsh Truth (Most Tools Create Fake Insights)
Looking for AI tools for user research? Learn which tools actually produce real insights, where most fail, and how expert researchers use AI without losing rigor.
Buyer Journey Mapping Is a Lie (Until You Do This Instead)
Most buyer journey maps are polished fiction. Learn a research-driven approach to buyer journey mapping that reveals real decision moments, hidden friction, and what actually drives conversions.