We can't segment users properly

By
Mukund Kabra

When teams say "We can't segment users properly", it usually means the system that should drive decisions is unclear or untrusted. Define one source of truth, standardize definitions, and instrument the funnel so decisions are driven by comparable numbers.

Category:
Measurement
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2
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Published on:
January 24, 2026

We can't segment users properly

Problem is that teams often rely on static data models that describe users, not dynamic ones that explain them. As the product evolves, segments drift and stop reflecting reality. The truth is, good segmentation is alive. It adapts as user behavior and market context change. Without a feedback loop that ties segmentation to actual outcomes, you end up optimizing for noise instead of opportunity.

Problem

If you can't segment users properly, you lose the ability to make confident tradeoffs. Without trusted instrumentation, you cannot separate a real signal from noise, so the safest choice becomes doing nothing or doing more of the same. You end up optimizing what is measurable, not what is meaningful, which quietly pushes spend and effort into the wrong places. As the business scales, the gaps compound: new events get added ad hoc, dashboards diverge, and accountability disappears because no one trusts the source. The longer it stays unresolved, the more expensive it becomes to unwind.

Insight

Poor segmentation isn't a data problem, it's a definition problem. Most companies segment by demographics, channels, or usage frequency, but those aren't the drivers of behavior. Real segmentation starts with understanding value perception, why users buy, stay, or leave. The

How Velocity Approaches It

We help teams build segmentation systems that drive real decisions. Velocity starts by mapping your user data across acquisition, activation, and retention to identify behavioral and value-based patterns. We define segments not by who users are, but by how they act and what outcomes they create. Then we integrate these insights into your growth stack, CRM, marketing automation, and product analytics, so segmentation becomes actionable, not theoretical. The result is precision, the right message, feature, or offer reaching the right user at the right time. If you're tired of treating all users the same, we'll help you segment with clarity and grow with intent.

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