Why don’t users use most of our product features?

Why don’t users use most of our product features?

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, . We have emphasized a specific object (button, icon, other) too strongly in contrast with others.
. The problem is in rooted the behavioral patterns (habits) of our users. In such cases, we can play with elements positioning. For example, we can move elements from less popular features of the product to the most popular ones or vice versa. This should be done carefully since the slightest mistake can cause users tremendous anger (just imagine what would happen if Facebook simply swap places of “like” and “heart” reacts.)
, . Users are worried about the integrity of their data. They’re not sure that new functionality will not be a waste of time.
, . Users overestimate the value of the functionality they use because of the time they invested in it.
. Users feel that their current use of the product is the safest. This opinion could be without rational explanation.
, . Other components of our product are much worse than we think. It seems that they cannot be worse since one of the product components is very popular, but the data shows the opposite.
To encourage users to use other parts of the product, we can try , , , . In our communication where we promote other features of the product, we should consider the , .

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