The MVP Mistake: Confusing Minimum with Mediocre They launch... by Banjoko TimothyThe MVP Mistake: Confusing Minimum with Mediocre They launch... by Banjoko Timothy
The MVP Mistake: Confusing Minimum with Mediocre They launch...
The MVP Mistake: Confusing Minimum with Mediocre
They launched their MVP, and nobody used it.
Not because the idea was wrong, but because the execution was s...
Not because the idea was wrong, but because the execution was sloppy.
I recently reviewed a promising app where the founder said, "We kept it simple, just the core features." Yet, the app had broken flows, misaligned buttons, inconsistent typography, and generic error messages.
Their reasoning: "It's just an MVP. We'll polish it later."
Here's what they missed: Users don't care that it's your first version. They are asking: "Does this solve my problem?" and "Can I trust this company?"
A rushed, buggy MVP tells them your entire business is the same way.
MVP means cutting features, not quality.
✅ Focus on: Flawless core functionality, a consistent visual language, smooth user flows, and a professional polish.