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All about Network Effects
This is where the classical definition of a “network effect” is wrong. I redefine it so that it’s not one singular effect, but rather, three distinct, underlying forces: the Acquisition Effect, which lets products tap into the network to drive low-cost, highly efficient user acquisition via viral growth; the Engagement Effect, which increases inter
... See moreAndrew Chen • The Cold Start Problem: Using Network Effects to Scale Your Product
The “effect” part of the network effect describes how value increases as more people start using the product.
Andrew Chen • The Cold Start Problem: How to Start and Scale Network Effects
“The Economic Effect.” Network effects can help improve business models over time, in the form of improved feed algorithms, increased conversion rates, premium pricing, and more.
Andrew Chen • The Cold Start Problem: How to Start and Scale Network Effects
In the consumer internet, many of the most interesting technology platforms are, at their core, networks. As with most complex systems, small changes can have large consequences, and the structure of a network can materially impact consumer experience, many times changing the core way that people interact with the service.
Matthew Hartman • Complexity in Social Networks
The network effect: If you offer a service or a product that works better when my friends use it, I’m likely to tell my friends. This isn’t an afterthought or a marketing gimmick— it’s at the heart of product design and user experience.