Back to glossaryStartup & VentureTraction Signal
Practical working label — agree its meaning within your project
A Traction Signal is any measurable event that reflects user engagement with a product concept. It is isolated, timestamped, and directly attributable to a specific outreach or feature.
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When to use traction signal
Use when you need a quick sanity check before committing resources to broader development.
A practical example of traction signal
Suppose a beta release records 45 unique users downloading the app within the first 24 hours.
How it applies to Ideoreto
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Key takeaways
- Check that the signal includes a timestamped count of the event.
- Verify that the source of the event (e.g., link, campaign) is documented.
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