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Product Metrics That Matter: Beyond Vanity Metrics

Eric RiesHarvard Business Review8 min readFebruary 1, 2010
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Eric Ries on the difference between vanity metrics (total signups, page views) and actionable metrics (activation rate, retention, revenue per user). Vanity metrics tell a flattering story but don't help you make decisions. Introduces the pirate metrics framework (AARRR): Acquisition, Activation, Retention, Revenue, Referral. Changed how startups measure success.

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