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Imagine walking into your favorite store. You’re browsing the shelves, unsure whether to buy the item in your hand. Then, out of nowhere, a friendly salesperson steps in with just the right insight: “This one is great for beginners, but if you’re looking for advanced features, let me show you this alternative.” That small, perfectly timed interaction tips the scale. You make a decision, and you leave feeling confident about your purchase. Now think about your experience online. Where’s that timely, human-like intervention when you’re hesitating between two products? Too often, it’s missing. Instead, you’re left to figure things out yourself, scrolling, clicking, and comparing until you either make a decision—or give up entirely. This is the gap we need to close.

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Marc Lamarche

What Exactly Is a “Critical Moment” for Interaction?

In today’s digital-first world, grabbing a user’s attention at just the right time is a make-or-break moment. You’ve likely experienced it yourself—whether you’re shopping online or browsing for a service, there’s that fleeting instant when the right nudge or suggestion could make all the difference. That’s what we call the “critical moment.” Think of it like this: when you’re in a physical store, you might be comparing two products on a shelf. Maybe you’re unsure which one fits your needs, and suddenly, a salesperson steps in with just the right insight or suggestion. That small, timely interaction can be the tipping point. But when you’re shopping online, where’s that help? How does the digital experience anticipate what you need in real-time, without making it feel forced or out of place?

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