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How to get people to choose your product

from Justin Jackson [alt+shift+b] in startups

Anything you build has to compete for attention with the other available options. If someone can just as easily buy a similar product from a more trusted brand for the same price, why would they choose you? To compete with established brands, you’ll need to figure out how to differentiate yourself in meaningful ways.
3rd Dec 2022

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