Build services like Netflix


Netflix invests in a good customer experience in many different ways to ensure that its users are satisfied and return to the service.

Here are some key factors:

Personal recommendation system

Algorithms : Netflix uses advanced algorithms that analyze a user’s viewing history and preferences in order to recommend personally tailored content. This helps users find what they’re interested in watching, which improves the user experience.

Viewing recommendations : Based on both programs watched and data received from other users, which creates a feeling of personalized service.

User-friendly interface

Clear and easy navigation : Netflix’s user interface is designed to be intuitive, allowing users to easily find the content they are looking for and navigate the application. This includes visually clear categorizations and search functions.

Versatile playback features : For example, a “continue watching” feature that allows users to easily continue watching from where they left off.

Multilingual and global content

Wide selection of content : Netflix offers movies, series and documentaries from different countries and in different languages, which enables a diverse viewing experience for an international audience.

Subtitles and soundtracks : Users have the option to choose their preferred subtitle language or soundtrack, which improves the viewing experience globally.

Offline viewing

Downloading content : The ability to download content for offline viewing increases the possibilities of using Netflix, for example, when traveling or in places where the network connection is weak.

Considering user feedback

Customer service : Netflix offers 24/7 customer service and strives to answer users’ questions and solve problems quickly. Based on customer feedback, the service is constantly updated and developed.

Content Rating : Users can rate the content they watch, which helps improve recommendation systems and gives Netflix information about what users value.

Continuous technological updates

Smooth streaming : Netflix is ​​constantly working to improve streaming quality, optimize content loading, and prevent buffering slowdowns. It also uses technologies that ensure viewing is possible even with slower internet connections.

Through these strategies, Netflix aims to provide a seamless, adaptive and versatile customer experience that helps keep users satisfied and loyal to the service.



Janne Gylling
Creative Director • janne@jannegylling.fi