Prioritizing Website Features When You Can’t Afford Everything

Outline:

• The reality of budget constraints
• Must-have vs nice-to-have features
• User-first decision-making
• Scaling features as you grow
• Reader share: What did you launch with?

Full Article:
Feature creep is a real danger—especially when you’re bootstrapping. The key? Prioritize what matters most to your users. Do they need to contact you? Buy quickly? Learn more about your offer? Build your MVP (minimum viable product) with only the essentials. Use feedback and analytics to guide future upgrades. Over time, add what enhances experience, not what adds clutter.

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