January 16, 2026
How to Turn Feedback Into a Simple Roadmap
You do not need a complex roadmap tool to plan the next quarter. A short list of themes is often enough, especially for early-stage teams.
Step 1: Group feedback into themes
Read through the last 30 days of messages and group them into 3–5 themes. Examples:
- Onboarding confusion
- Billing clarity
- Missing integrations
Step 2: Rank by frequency and impact
Use a simple score: how many users mentioned it, and how much it blocks them. High frequency plus high impact goes first.
Step 3: Define outcomes, not features
Instead of “build onboarding video,” use “reduce onboarding drop-off.” This keeps solutions flexible.
Step 4: Share a short public plan
Even a short roadmap builds trust. You can share a plain page or a changelog post and update monthly.
Keep it lightweight
For many founders, a document plus an inbox is enough to drive a roadmap. The key is consistency, not complexity.
If you want inspiration on outcome-based roadmaps: https://www.productboard.com/roadmap/