Remove friction, add guidance

The first session is critical. Optimize your onboarding:

• Reduce signup fields - Name and email minimum, ask for details later
• Show immediate value - Demo data or quick wins in first 2 minutes
• Progressive profiling - Collect information as users engage
• Clear next steps - Never leave users on a blank screen

Onboarding checklist pattern works well:

1. Complete your profile
2. Create your first [core object]
3. Invite a team member
4. Connect an integration