Onboarding Optimization

This walks you through auditing your app's first-run experience with a clear framework: map every screen from open to activation, score each one for necessity and friction, then cut or defer anything that doesn't directly lead to that first core value moment. The permission timing advice alone is worth it (never ask for push on cold open, always use pre-permission screens). It includes funnel benchmarks, personalization question limits, and three onboarding patterns depending on your app type. The core insight is solid: activation isn't sign-up, it's the first time a user completes the action that predicts retention, like finishing a workout or creating a project. Everything else should get out of the way or happen after.