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Product Ideas Pitch Portal
Status Needs review
Created by Margaux Maxwell
Created on May 21, 2024

Enable self-service member portals

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Project Lifecycle Status Pitch
Product value score
1
Business Priority (Optional) Retention
Values Pursuit of Truth, Accessibility, Public Service
State your hypothesis, tying your project back to the impact it might have.

We hypothesize that enabling self-service member portals will lead to improved member satisfaction, higher engagement levels, and increased subscription retention rates. By offering convenient access to account management tools and exclusive content, we anticipate a more personalized and rewarding experience for members, resulting in stronger brand affinity and a higher likelihood of membership renewal.

Which metrics would you use to track the success of this project? We will use this as the foundation of our experiment design. (Optional)
  • Member engagement: Measure the frequency and depth of member interactions with the self-service portals, including logins, content consumption, and account modifications.

  • Membership retention rate: Track the percentage of members who renew their subscriptions after accessing the self-service portals and engaging with exclusive content.

  • Customer satisfaction scores: Gather feedback from members through surveys or feedback forms to assess satisfaction levels with the self-service features and overall user experience.

What problem are we trying to solve for our communities with this experiment? How might it help us better serve them?

By enabling self-service member portals, we empower members to manage their accounts, update their preferences, and access exclusive content or features on their own terms, enhancing their overall experience and satisfaction.


Enabling self-service member portals simplifies the process of membership management for both users and administrators. Members can easily sign up, renew, or cancel their subscriptions, update their billing information, and manage their preferences without needing to contact customer support. This streamlines administrative tasks, reduces workload, and improves efficiency for our team, allowing us to focus on delivering high-quality news content and services to our audience.

Lay out the potential project steps to the best of your ability, including key teams that would need to be consulted. This is your best knowledge of the systems, tools and lift that would be required.

Scope and capabilities brainstorming: Collaborate with stakeholders to define the specific features and functionalities desired for the self-service member portals, including account management tools, premium content access, and personalized recommendations.


Platform selection: Evaluate existing platforms or develop custom solutions to support the implementation of self-service member portals. Consider factors such as scalability, integration capabilities, and user experience.


Design and development: Design user-friendly interfaces for the member portals and develop the necessary backend infrastructure to support account management functionalities, content delivery, and user authentication.


Integration and testing: Integrate the self-service member portals with existing systems, databases, and content management platforms. Conduct thorough testing to ensure the functionality, security, and performance of the portals across different devices and browsers.


Member communication and training: Communicate the launch of the self-service portals to members through targeted messaging and provide training resources to help them navigate the new features effectively. Offer assistance and support channels for members encountering any issues or questions.


Launch and promotion: Officially launch the self-service member portals and promote their availability through various channels, including email newsletters, website announcements, and social media posts. Highlight the benefits of the portals and encourage members to explore and utilize the new features.


Monitoring and optimization: Continuously monitor member engagement metrics, feedback, and subscription retention rates following the launch of the self-service portals. Use data analytics to identify areas for optimization and enhancement, such as refining user interfaces, adding new features, or personalizing content recommendations to further improve the member experience.


Data analysis: Analyze the data collected through self-service member portals to identify patterns, preferences, and behaviors among members.


Effort (scale of 1-lowest to 4-highest) 4
Urgency (scale of 1-lowest to 4-highest) 1
Business Impact (scale of 1-lowest to 4-highest) 4
Cost (scale of 1-lowest to 4-highest) 2
Alignment with Values (scale of 1-lowest to 4-highest) 2
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