Companies Learn Quote by Nir Eyal
““In order to win the loyalty of their users and create a product that’s regularly used, companies must learn not only what compels users to click, but also what makes them tick.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products by Nir Eyal, 2014
Companies need to understand both the triggers that cause clicks and the deeper motivations that keep users engaged over time.
In simple terms: Know both surface triggers and deeper motivations.
Design for habit, not just clicks.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- app onboarding
- retention strategies
- feature prioritization
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What deeper need does your product fulfill?
- How can you test for sustained engagement?
Focusing only on clicks may ignore long‑term satisfaction.