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A product is an item, information source, tool, environment or service that has enough value in the opinion of customers that they might buy it.A feature is a characteristic or function of a product that gives it more value.
The DifferenceA product is sellable. That doesn't mean that it is necessarily sold, only that it has enough value to command a price.A feature adds value but isn't something that customers would buy on its own. A feature may be added to a product to make it more valuable. Alternatively, a feature may be offered separately to build your reputation or to promote products or brands.
ExampleImage editing software provides a popular tool that can tell you the color code of any pixel in a photo. Most customers wouldn't be willing to pay for the feature on its own but view it as a benefit of the product.|
| Product | Feature | Definition | Something a firm produces or delivers that customers are willing to purchase. | A function, characteristic, service or tool that customers may value but aren't willing to purchase on its own. |
Product Development
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A guide to product development.
A checklist for developing a product strategy.
An overview of product differentiation.
The business difference between products and services.
A definition of moment of truth with a few examples.
A definition of product value with examples.
A definition of productization with examples.
A definition of target costing with examples.
A definition of market fit with examples.
The steps to develop and launch a new service.
A systematic investigation of market conditions including customers and the competition.
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The difference between market analysis vs market research.
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A list of common types of target market.
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