Before You Build

Patterns

Browse the reasons products do not grow.

Use these patterns as filters for the case library. Each one should point back to real examples, not abstract advice.

Demand

3 tracked patterns

Low-frequency needNice-to-have problemNo urgent pain

Market

3 tracked patterns

Crowded categoryNo distribution channelSEO is too hard

Product

3 tracked patterns

Too genericThin wrapperNo retention loop

Business

3 tracked patterns

Weak willingness to payOne-time use caseFree alternatives

Builder Mistakes

3 tracked patterns

Built before demandMistook likes for usageOvertrusted AI speed