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Product Management Improvement Question: Enhancing Reddit's user experience and content quality

How would you improve Reddit?

Product Improvement Hard Member-only
Product Strategy User Segmentation Feature Prioritization Social Media Online Communities Content Platforms
Social Media User Engagement Community Building Product Improvement Content Strategy

Introduction

To improve Reddit, we need to focus on enhancing user engagement, content quality, and community interactions while addressing key pain points in the platform. I'll analyze the current state of Reddit, identify user segments, pinpoint critical issues, and propose innovative solutions to elevate the overall user experience.

Step 1

Clarifying Questions (5 mins)

  • What are the current key performance indicators (KPIs) for Reddit, and how have they been trending over the past year?

Why this matters: Understanding current performance metrics helps identify areas for improvement. Hypothetical answer: User engagement (daily active users, time spent) has plateaued, while content creation has slightly declined. Impact: Focus on solutions that boost user engagement and content creation.

  • What are the primary user complaints or feedback received through customer support channels?

Why this matters: Direct user feedback highlights immediate pain points to address. Hypothetical answer: Users report issues with content discovery, moderation inconsistencies, and mobile app performance. Impact: Prioritize solutions targeting these specific user concerns.

  • How does Reddit's performance compare to its main competitors in terms of user growth and retention?

Why this matters: Competitive analysis helps identify areas where Reddit may be falling behind. Hypothetical answer: Reddit's user growth is slower than TikTok but outpaces Twitter; retention rates are average for the industry. Impact: Focus on unique features that differentiate Reddit and improve user retention.

  • What are Reddit's current monetization strategies, and how effective have they been?

Why this matters: Understanding revenue streams helps align improvement efforts with business goals. Hypothetical answer: Primary revenue comes from advertising, with growing income from Reddit Premium and Awards. Ad revenue growth has slowed. Impact: Consider improvements that could enhance monetization opportunities without compromising user experience.

Based on these hypothetical answers, I'll assume that our main goals are to increase user engagement, improve content quality and discovery, enhance moderation consistency, and explore new monetization opportunities while maintaining Reddit's unique community-driven culture.

Tip

At this point, you can ask interviewer to take a 1-minute break to organize your thoughts before diving into the next step.

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