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Coinbase·Product Manager·Onsite - Product Sense / Strategy·Senior

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Apr 2026

Summary

Got a product sense question at Coinbase that was framed around Facebook's reactions feature. Pretty classic PM case but I wasn't expecting it from a crypto company.

Questions Asked (1)

Q1

You're the PM for Facebook's reactions feature. How would you go about improving it?

Product Sense & IdeationProduct StrategyProduct Analytics & Metrics
Author's notes

I went straight into listing feature ideas which was probably the wrong move.

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Suggested Approach

Start by clarifying the goal of improving reactions—whether it's increasing engagement, improving sentiment expression, or driving revenue—then segment users and identify pain points before proposing solutions. Prioritize ideas using a framework like RICE and define success metrics to measure impact.

Pro tip: Anchor your answer in Facebook's mission to connect people and emphasize how reactions can foster more meaningful interactions, not just vanity metrics. Show awareness of potential trade-offs, such as increased complexity versus user simplicity.

1. Clarify Goals & Scope

Ask clarifying questions to understand the objective (e.g., increase engagement, improve emotional expression, or support monetization) and confirm which platforms (Facebook, Messenger) and user segments to focus on.

2. Understand Users & Pain Points

Identify key user segments (e.g., passive scrollers, active commenters, businesses) and their unmet needs with current reactions, such as limited emotional range, ambiguity, or lack of context.

3. Generate & Prioritize Solutions

Brainstorm potential improvements (e.g., new reaction types, contextual reactions, animated reactions) and prioritize using a framework like RICE (Reach, Impact, Confidence, Effort) or impact/effort matrix.

4. Define Success Metrics

Establish metrics to measure success, such as reaction usage rate, diversity of reactions used, engagement lift (comments/shares), and user sentiment, ensuring they align with the goal.

5. Test & Iterate

Propose an A/B testing plan to validate the top idea, including control and variant groups, sample size, and rollout strategy, with a feedback loop for iteration.

Key Points to Mention

  • User segmentation and empathy: Different users have different needs (e.g., expressing nuanced emotions vs. quick acknowledgment).
  • Prioritization frameworks: Use RICE or impact/effort to justify which improvement to pursue first.
  • Metrics: Define both quantitative (usage, engagement) and qualitative (sentiment) metrics to measure success.
  • Trade-offs: Consider risks like increased complexity, cognitive load, or potential misuse (e.g., bullying via reactions).
  • Competitive landscape: Reference how other platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Slack) handle reactions and what Facebook can learn.
  • Technical feasibility: Briefly mention backend implications (e.g., data storage, rendering) and cross-platform consistency.

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