Seeing how players discover and engage with projects feels very similar to lead tracking in marketing. Traffic sources, clicks, wishlists, and direct messages all tell part of the story, but calls or direct contact often signal real intent. I like treating each interaction as a data point in a funnel. Applying the same mindset used in platforms like Phonexa helps make sense of what actually converts interest into committed players.

That’s a really good way to frame it. I’ve noticed something similar on a much smaller scale.

Views, likes, or quick comments are nice, but the moments that really feel meaningful are when someone takes the time to write a longer message, point out a specific detail, or ask how something works. That’s usually when I know the project actually connected with them.

I don’t run a formal funnel or analytics heavy setup, but mentally I do separate “surface interest” from “real engagement.” 

Direct feedback has been far more useful for improving the game than raw traffic numbers so far.