Your question is Balance Conversion and Retention. Take a moment with it on the right.
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You're working on a consumer subscription product, and the team is considering a change that could lift near-term signups or checkout completion but might hurt the user experience after purchase. Leadership wants a clear point of view on how to make this kind of decision when short-term growth metrics and long-term customer value do not move in the same direction.
How would you balance short-term conversion gains against long-term retention when making a product decision?