Invite-only mechanics provide a better “welcome experience” for new users as well. To explain why, imagine arriving at a large dinner party. A good friend welcomes you at the door, and as you step in, you see acquaintances, close friends, and a number of new people who’ve been curated to be absolutely fascinating. If that’s the ideal experience for a dinner guest, it’s also an apt metaphor for the best possible entry into a new product experience. Invite-only products can facilitate this, because every new user that signs up is already connected to at least one person—their inviter.
