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Mentioned in 95 episodes
Hooked
How to Build Habit-Forming Products
Book • 2014
In 'Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products', Nir Eyal explains the Hook Model, a four-step process (trigger, action, variable reward, and investment) that successful companies use to create products that users engage with habitually.
The book provides practical insights and actionable steps for building products that capture widespread attention and encourage repeated use without relying on costly advertising.
Eyal draws on his research, consulting experience, and practical knowledge to offer a how-to guide that is accessible and valuable for understanding user behavior and designing engaging products.
The book provides practical insights and actionable steps for building products that capture widespread attention and encourage repeated use without relying on costly advertising.
Eyal draws on his research, consulting experience, and practical knowledge to offer a how-to guide that is accessible and valuable for understanding user behavior and designing engaging products.
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