Dev Tool GTM Roadmap | How We Do It at Built for Devs

Dev Tool Go-To-Market (GTM) Roadmap

Creating a tool developers love isn't a straightforward path. It's a journey that requires insight, strategy, and a deep understanding of what developers really need. We've developed a process that helps founders navigate this complex landscape, turning ideas into essential developer tools.

Here's how we work with you to craft solutions that become indispensable parts of developers' daily workflows:

Uncovering Your Vision

We begin by diving deep into your product, understanding its potential and the problem it solves for developers.

Exploring your product's core functionality and unique features
Identifying the specific developer pain points your tool solves
Mapping out your product's place in the developer ecosystem

Validating with Developers

We go straight to the source, gathering crucial feedback from your target users to refine your product and approach.

Conducting in-depth interviews with your target developer audience
Analyzing user interactions through comprehensive DX audits
Testing and refining your market fit hypothesis based on real developer input

Enhancing the Experience

We fine-tune your product to ensure it not only functions well but delights developers at every interaction.

Implementing UX improvements based on developer feedback and best practices
Ensuring an intuitive onboarding process for seamless adoption
Establishing feedback mechanisms for continuous product improvement

Crafting Your Strategy

With insights in hand, we develop a tailored plan to bring your tool to market effectively and efficiently.

Developing a targeted go-to-market strategy based on developer needs
Refining specific use cases that resonate with your core audience
Creating a strategic vision that aligns your tool with developer workflows

Building Your Presence

Together, we start building your community and positioning your tool as a must-have for developers.

Auditing or establishing brand profiles in developer communities or channels
Building a community around your tool and its use cases
Ensuring your brand presence speaks to your target audience

Engagement and Momentum Building

We implement engagement plans to build anticipation and community before launch and continue for at least 90 days post-launch, ensuring sustained momentum.

Developing and executing community engagement strategies
Creating and implementing channel-specific action plans
Launching social media campaigns to build buzz and attract early adopters
Establishing relationships with key influencers and thought leaders in the developer community

Launching with Impact

We orchestrate a launch that gets developers talking and, more importantly, adopting your tool.

Coordinating a strategic soft launch to gather initial user feedback
Executing a full-scale launch with maximized developer engagement
Implementing rapid iterations based on launch feedback and metrics

Driving Ongoing Success

The journey doesn't end at launch. We keep the momentum going, ensuring long-term growth and success.

Continuously refining and improving on the GTM plan
Providing regular strategic reviews and founder coaching
Developing long-term growth strategies to expand your tool's impact

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Like a restaurant, we accept new clients on a first-come, first-served basis. An active plan reserves space in our workflow and schedule, just as a reservation at a restaurant holds your table.

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