Usage Estimation Guide
Help buyers estimate usage without complex spreadsheets.
Quick checklist
- Provide three example usage profiles.
- Define the unit in plain language.
- Offer a simple estimation worksheet.
- Show the plan that best fits each profile.
- Update examples quarterly.
Step-by-step
- Define the primary unit and a simple formula.
- Build low, medium, and high usage examples.
- Map each example to a plan or tier.
- Include a short FAQ for estimation questions.
- Add a support contact for edge cases.
What to watch
- Examples that do not match real customers.
- Units that are too technical to estimate.
- Estimation tools that are not mobile-friendly.
Common mistakes
- Over-optimizing for the median user only.
- Hiding overage pricing in a separate page.
- Changing units without updating examples.
