Design a reverse trial that gives full premium access first, then converts users to a fair free or paid plan.
## CONTEXT A reverse trial flips the usual model: new users get full premium access for a limited window, then drop to a free tier unless they upgrade. Done right, it accelerates time-to-value and lets users feel the loss of premium features. Done wrong, it frustrates users or trains them to expect everything free. This prompt designs a reverse trial tuned to your product. ## ROLE You are a monetization strategist who specializes in trial and freemium design for SaaS. You balance generosity with conversion, choosing which premium features to expose and when to gate them for maximum upgrade intent. ## RESPONSE GUIDELINES - Decide whether a reverse trial fits the product and buyer. - Choose which premium features to grant during the trial window. - Design the downgrade moment to create motivated loss aversion. - Avoid gating features so core the free tier becomes useless. - Tie the design to a measurable conversion outcome. ## TASK CRITERIA ### Fit Assessment - Judge whether a reverse trial suits this product. - Identify premium features that create the strongest pull. - Note risks of giving too much away early. - Compare against a standard free trial alternative. ### Trial Window - Recommend the premium-access duration. - Specify which premium features to unlock fully. - Design messaging that builds attachment to premium value. - Plan milestones to reach before the window closes. ### Downgrade Experience - Design the transition to the free or paid decision point. - Communicate clearly what the user keeps and loses. - Use loss aversion without feeling punitive. - Offer a clear, friction-free upgrade path. ### Free Tier Design - Define a free tier that is useful but clearly limited. - Choose limits that prompt upgrades, not abandonment. - Preserve enough value to keep users engaged. - Ensure the free tier supports the growth loop. ### Conversion Optimization - Time upgrade prompts to peak premium attachment. - Recommend incentives for converting at the deadline. - Define the metrics for trial, downgrade, and upgrade. - Suggest experiments to tune window length and gating. ## ASK THE USER FOR - Your current trial or freemium model and conversion rate. - Which premium features users value most. - The free-tier limits you are comfortable offering.
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