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Value Proposition
Also known as: Value prop
Plain English
Why your product is worth choosing.
Definition
A value proposition clearly explains why a product is valuable and why users should choose it over alternatives. It defines the core benefit and differentiator in a way users can quickly understand and act on.
In practice
Used to shape product direction, messaging, and positioning, ensuring the product’s value is clear at every glossaryTouchpointA touchpoint is a single moment of contact between a person and a service or brand, whether a webpage, an email, a phone call, or a delivery. Each one contributes to the impression of the whole.Open glossary term.
In context
It surfaces when a homepage is being rewritten and three glossaryStakeholderA stakeholder is any individual or group with an interest in a product, project, or outcome, including internal teams and external parties.Open glossary term each describe the product differently. The value proposition is the sentence they have to agree on before any copy gets written.
The reality
If users have to work to understand your value, they won’t - they’ll choose something clearer.
Compared with
Value Proposition vs Positioning
A value proposition is what you promise the user. Positioning is where that promise sits relative to the alternatives. One is the offer, the other is the glossaryContextContext is the set of surrounding conditions that shape how someone behaves and decides, including their goal, their environment, their time pressure, and what happened immediately before. The same action can mean different things in different contexts.Open glossary term that makes it land.
FAQ
Common questions
A few practical answers to the questions that usually come up around this term.
What is a value proposition?
It explains the value a product provides and why users should choose it.
Why is a value proposition important?
It helps users quickly understand the benefit of a product.
What makes a strong value proposition?
glossaryClarityClarity is how easily users can understand what is happening and what they need to do.Open glossary term, relevance to user needs, and clear differentiation.
Where is a value proposition used?
In product design, marketing, and communication.
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