Why Product and Web Strategy is Needed
Launch value, not just features. Good product and web strategy connect what users need with what your team can deliver, then turn that into a clear, testable plan. Without it, you get duplicate plugins, zombie pages, and sprint tickets that start with “why are we building this.” With it, people find what they came for, conversion climbs, and rework falls.
Why Product and Web Strategy is Needed
Symptoms show up fast: visitors click in circles or leave from high‑intent pages; backlogs swell with nice‑to‑haves while core gaps linger; teams argue labels while competitors release the next update; designers guess, developers rebuild, and stakeholders add “one more thing” late in the process.
How Product & Web Strategy Works
Discovery Workshop:
Fast interviews and a look at your stack and data so decisions rest on facts, not hallway whispers.
Customer Journey Mapping:
Simple swim‑lanes that show friction, shortcuts, and content gaps, so you can fix the bottlenecks that stall signups and sales.
Information Architecture & Wireflows:
Modular site maps and clickable prototypes that give design and engineering the same blueprint and cut down on rework.
Design System Guidance:
Tokens, components, and content patterns that keep visuals and voice consistent from home page to help center.
MVP & Roadmap Prioritization:
Value‑to‑effort scoring that ranks what ships first, what waits, and what gets cut so momentum stays high.
Usability Testing & Experiment Plan:
Moderated tests to validate assumptions, then a rolling test plan that keeps improvements compounding.
Who We Help
Expected Results & Outcomes
Faster cycles because teams stop debating and start building
Clearer paths that move more visitors to the next step
Fewer rebuilds because requirements are settled early
Higher conversion from content and flows aligned to intent
Happier teams working from one lesson plan
Why Hickory Grove
Built to learn, driven to grow. We blend senior research chops with schoolhouse clarity and leave your team with tools they will actually use. Plain language. Clean artifacts. A roadmap that stands up in the boardroom and the sprint.