# Roadmap 101: How to Read and Influence Our Journey

_By OutSmart · Jan 19, 2026_

The Roadmap is our "North Star." It shows you exactly where we are going and how your feedback is shaping the future of the platform. Unlike a static list, our roadmap is interactive—allowing you to see what’s coming and help us decide what to build next.

### How to use the Roadmap

1.  **Explore the Columns:** We group every initiative into three stages: **Planned**, **In Progress**, and **Completed**.
    
2.  **Upvote for Priority:** If you see something in the "Planned" column that you need urgently, add your vote. This helps us gauge the "weight" of a feature.
    
3.  **Follow for Updates:** By clicking the "Follow" button on any roadmap item, you’ll receive an automated email the moment it moves to the next stage.

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