The product that can survive for decades
The products that will not fade out fast are the ones that satisfy different stages of the consumers expectations.
For example, using Google as a case study, it's a platform built around eco systems of features, services, tools and mini platforms all working towards achieving one goal BIG DATA.
Google and other notable companies have archived some of their products in the past.
Google archived Gplus, Microsoft archived windows phone, Meta did the same with Facebook note, a blogging feature in Facebook they removed in 2021. The list goes on.
Now what qualifies the products that will last for decades.
Let's take a look at Nestle, it a product with varieties of different catalogues, such as Nido, Milo, Nescafe, KitKat, Gerber. You might not use all today. But Nestles goal is when ever you are taste of having beverage. You will find their products around you.
2 things that help product survive long-term.
1. Scalability 2. Sustainability
If you get this two things right, your product will survive and get more share of the market.