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Using software or listening to a program that was designed to appeal to the masses is generally frustrating for me. It spends too much time doing or showing things I don't have any interest in doing or it doesn't cover the details I need covered adequately. These days I spend most of my time and my money on products that are laser focused on the task I want to accomplish. I find I finish my projects faster when dealing with these specialist type of products. And you can create some of these winning products too!

The basic idea is to do 1 thing and do it very well. If you are developing a product about article writing, don't cover writing a novel. If you are developing a piece of software for novelists, only provide features that are usefull for novelists. Purposefully exclude people. This is counter intuitive, as we want the product to be right for the greatest number of prospects. True enough, but I find that the more generic a product is, the less remarkable it is. The less remarkable, the less sales.

Now you need to draw a line in the sand and pick a side. Find something controversial about your topic or service and take sides. If you are providing a tutorial on blogging and there is a controversial traffic generation technique, pick a side and argue why you think it should be avoided or used. Developing a guide on software development - emphasize only 1 of the many ways to get a piece of software developed. Do not be all things to all people. There's a fine line, be controversial, but don't be wrong or immoral. Hopefully, the controversy will spark some discussion and people will start talking about your product. No matter which side they are on, it's a win for you! The good thing is they are telling their friends! Their friends may not have the same needs as the person who hates it and their friend may find your product suits them perfectly!

Obviously, this means you're going to lose out on some customers when your product doesn't cover all of their needs. Most likely their business would have cost you money anyway - in support or post sale interactions. You're better off without these people as your customers anyway. The definite upside is that you will create some evangelical customers that will spread the word about your product. When people can accomplish a task with minimal fuss, they tend to tell people about that product. Focus on solving real, simple problems first and foremost and you will end up with an army of people talking about your product. These are recommendations and exposure that cannot be bought.

Limit the scope of your project, allow people to accomplish exactly what they need to accomplish, take a side, create detractors as well as evangelists and you will be on your way to providing people with a product that is remarkable. And remarkability is always good for your bottom line.