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🎢 4 ways to make your onboarding way more fun
Not every onboarding flow has to be the same.

SaaS Strategists,
Everyone talks about funnels, optimization, and how you should be all serious.
But what if you just want to have some fun? 🎉
Nothing wrong with that.
Introducing funny elements into your platform can actually boost retention.
In a sea of look-alikes, add a bit of spice. 🌶️
Here are 3 ways to make your onboarding more fun. 👇
⛏️ 01 - Earn your free trial
Deputy adds days to your free trial when you complete tasks from their onboarding checklist. ✅
Great example of how you can gamify your onboarding in return for some pretty great rewards. 🎁

Science has proven that people value something more when they feel they own it or have earned it, leading to higher retention. 💼

ClickUp gives out $10 in credits to users who watch a set of onboarding videos. 💵
They bet that it will boost user’s morale to better understand the platform and stay for the long term, ultimately boosting customer LTV. ⌛

🦁 02 - Introduce a friendly face
Instead of a checklist or a product tour, introduce a mascot. 🐼
Trello has Taco. 🐶