Agile VC

MAY 7, 2014

The initial business, Alibaba.com, was a B2B marketplace to enable global buyers of manufactured goods to connect with Chinese wholesalers and suppliers of such goods. At the time B2B marketplaces were huge in the US… during the late ’90s bubble companies like VerticalNet and others were valued in the tens of billions.

China 187

China B2B Flash IPO 187

ConversionXL

JANUARY 29, 2014

Customer loyalty expert Fred Reichheld also reports in his book “ The Ultimate Question ” that businesses saw an average of 2x revenue growth by simply increasing their overall brand advocacy by only 12%. The 2013 Super Bowl commercials commanded an average of 3.5 when influencing purchasing decisions.

Software Review 126

Software Review Stock Video Advertising 126

Spencer Fry

MAY 2, 2014

It’s something that we began working on in July 2013, only to release it ten months later on April 30th, 2014. We started in July 2013 with the intention of getting something testable in the hands of a few customers by September and releasing it to everyone else by Thanksgiving. OMG is the best way to describe how I feel right now.

Bootstrapping 57

Bootstrapping Revenue Product Development Forecast 57

Agile VC

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

So their revenue figures, pre IPO financing and ownership, and other info is all widely available. If this were a math class, I’d just say the proof is evident but if you want some data on Twitter’s 2013 YTD revenue here you go. Twitter’s IPO has garnered a ton of attention in the tech and popular press.

IPO 194

IPO Aggregator B2B Internet 194

ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

A tax services center could focus on “ prepare 2013 taxes” now, but in September might focus on 3 rd quarter filing services for freelancers. 24/7 online retailers could apply this same tactic for Campaigns that focus around getting people to contact the business for special deals, or b2b Campaigns that connect visitors to inside sales.

PPC 111

PPC Widget Campaign Technical Review 111

searchengineland.com

MAY 30, 2012

B2B Search Marketing. Also note that the data I’ve provide the candidate so far doesn’t include anything around revenue or costs. SMX Toronto - April 2013. 9-10, 2013. SMX London - May 2013. SMX Sydney - May 2013. PRO Guides. Search Week Newsletter. Search Month Newsletter. News & Features. All Columns.

SEO 54

SEO SEM Social Media Search 54

The Startup Magazine

JULY 29, 2021

Soundtrack Your Brand , founded in 2013 as a joint effort with Spotify, offers businesses world-class tech to provide a valuable all-in-one solution for streaming music in commercial settings, importantly that is properly licensed and ensures correct royalty flow to artists. Ola Sars, Founder and CEO of Soundtrack Your Brand.

Founder 158

Founder B2C B2B Audio 158

View from Seed

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Year over year revenue growth rates are measured in multiples not percentages. Facebook goes public in 2012 and Twitter in 2013. Startup pitch decks now have an obligatory unit economics page, not just an up and to the right revenue graph.

IPO 202

IPO Early Stage Cofounder B2C 202

Agile VC

MAY 22, 2014

Unfortunately Alibaba doesn’t actually break out revenue by marketplace or business unit. Key Takeaways: 1) Retail E-Commerce Brings Home the Bacon - While Alibaba’s roots were as a wholesale (B2B) marketplace, retail commerce drives the company both today and in the future. Alibaba on the other hand generated $6.5B

China 159

China Revenue Flash Affiliate 159

YoungUpstarts

JULY 29, 2013

But they’ll sit up and pay attention when you talk about the customers and revenues of the business. ii.actual REVENUE? B2B) Is that sales process implemented in a SALES ORGANIZATION which does not require much founder time? JFDI.Asia application deadline is on 31 July 2013. You’re in dialogue with the marketplace.

Asia 207

Asia Singapore Cofounder Incubator 207

ConversionXL

JULY 1, 2014

Research from the CMO Council & Penton Media in Q4 of 2013 found that only half of the companies surveyed felt they had good transactional, behavioral & customer support data. If B2B try to get information about industry and position in the company. Some ideas for customer segments are: Big Spenders. Frequent Buyers.

Customer 76

Customer Design Software Review Lead Generation 76

ConversionXL

MARCH 10, 2017

Alexis Rodrigo of Mirasee explains how a single word can have a major impact on the open rate… Alexis Rodrigo , Mirasee: “In 2013, Adestra released a study of email subject lines from 2.2 The study covered various sectors, including B2B, B2C, nonprofit, retail and e-commerce. via SujanPatel.com).

Email 93

Email Campaign Mobile Audience 93

BeyondVC

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

As we look into 2014, we thought it was important to reflect on our activities in 2013 and refocus and refine our thinking and messaging as a firm. Smart enterprises are analyzing all of this data to make better decisions, increase revenue, and improve operating performance. finally, this theme is also applicable for b2b.

Seed Stage 110

Seed Stage Agile Viral API 110

Agile VC

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Year over year revenue growth rates are measured in multiples not percentages. Facebook goes public in 2012 and Twitter in 2013. Startup pitch decks now have an obligatory unit economics page, not just an up and to the right revenue graph.

IPO 100

IPO Early Stage Cofounder B2C 100

ConversionXL

MARCH 26, 2014

What I find most useful about this report is the ability for B2B companies to gain insights with regards to their leads or prospects (could be applied to lead scoring within a CRM). Right away, I noticed that Firefox took a big dip in October 2013. For example: The site we’re looking at is in the healthcare industry.

Analytics 131

Analytics Conversion Metrics Europe 131

entrepreMusings

OCTOBER 22, 2012

Get a jump on your 2013 marketing planning in this “meeting of the minds” afternoon in Austin, Texas. Bulldog Solutions , where I work, is one of the sponsors of this event along with many other well known companies in the B2B marketing space. You’ll learn why : Your marketing must be a BLEND. BALANCE is everything.

Texas 39

Texas Cloud Austin Marketing 39

Duct Tape Marketing

DECEMBER 5, 2013

This explosive growth has made Pinterest a viable traffic and revenue source for many B2B and B2C businesses. Google+ is another social network that has seen impressive growth in 2013 and now claims over 300 million monthly active users making it an important social channel to establish a strong social footprint on. Google Plus.

Social Media 78

Social Media Social Network Channel HTML 78

ConversionXL

APRIL 14, 2016

As evidence of the difference speed can make, back in 2013, Walmart.ca Adding all of their products to the homepage hurt revenue by nearly 48%. Unlike a great deal of B2B marketing, the page communicates like one human talking to another. What’s more, just last year, when Walmart.com lowered its load time from 7.2 seconds to 2.9

Conversion 48

Conversion Technical Review Audience PPC 48

Cracking the Code

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Global SaaS revenues are expected to grow by $19 billion in 2016, an increase of 22% from 2015, while traditional software revenues are shrinking by $10B. Two dollars in SaaS revenues are created for every $1 of software revenues eaten – an impressive stat, but where does Europe stand on the global SaaS map?

Europe 48

Europe Artificial Inteligence Israel Vertical 48

BeyondVC

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

As we look into 2014, we thought it was important to reflect on our activities in 2013 and refocus and refine our thinking and messaging as a firm. Smart enterprises are analyzing all of this data to make better decisions, increase revenue, and improve operating performance. As they say, the rest is history.

Seed Stage 60

Seed Stage Agile Viral API 60

crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 6, 2015

Every business, whether B2B or B2C has to bring in customers. Some businesses (think subscription-based services) will generate meaningful revenue month in and month out from each customer, while others (think swimming pool installers) might sell an average customer one pool over the entire span of that relationship.

Metrics 48

Metrics CPA Lean Marketing 48

Jeff Hilimire

AUGUST 27, 2015

In August of 2013, Ryan, David, and I founded Dragon Army , then a consumer-focused mobile game and app studio based in the Atlanta Tech Village. one part mobile agency (B2B). one part mobile agency (B2B). Ryan, Richard, and I, on day one at Dragon Army at the Atlanta Tech Village. one part mobile app and game publisher.

Atlanta 28

Atlanta Mobile B2B PR 28

Occam's Razor

DECEMBER 9, 2013

One that reflects the customer expectations of 2013. Or Ford (it is amazing that in 2013, for such an expensive product, it looks so… 2005). For B2B companies Macro Outcome Rate is related to lead generation, for B2C it is often the e-commerce Conversion Rate. Look at the colors. Look at the icons. Beat Motrin.

Analytics 165

Analytics Marketing Channel Metrics 165

Brandanew

MAY 14, 2015

The ultimate measurement of content success needs to be revenue. That said, for B2B companies the proxy/leading indicator is often lead generation compared to B2C companies’ DTC/retail sales. Brandanew: In your observation, what are the top reasons that make consumers and readers ‘unsubscribe’ and be disengaged?

Social Media 100

Social Media Marketing Technical Review Distribution 100

Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

And like the LITERATI, professionals we work with are educated on how to market their business in order to increase revenue opportunities. Well, we’re a B2B marketing agency that specializes in services and intangible products. This name represents our ability to empower business LEADERS to build their companies into powerhouses.

Naming 103

Naming Entrepreneur Green LLC 103

Occam's Razor

JANUARY 28, 2013

There is a lot any business — B2C, B2B, A2Z — can learn from Songza. Don't you love happy customers and big revenues? I love the social nature of sharing playlists. The suggestions engine they have. And, I cannot stress how much I love this, the nag-free experience they deliver. Why is it that when I visit www.3m.com

Web 165

Web Design Marketing Security 165

Occam's Razor

MARCH 10, 2015

You also have the ability to look performance by revenue and transaction rate. Bonus: I wrote this post to transform your understanding of your business success in May 2013: Excellent Analytics Tip #24: Obsess About Real Business Profitability You can finally do this in Google Analytics with Measurement Protocol! profitabilityrocks ].

Analytics 60

Analytics Technical Review Software Review Web 60

Occam's Razor

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Surely you are curious why the lovely hipster gentleman in a t-shirt was necessary to communicate with B2B bosses. Second, between 2012 and 2013. When I present it, I'll say something like "Our peak investment, in Aquantive in 2013, was 700k." A delightful mess. The reason is quite simple. That's hard enough.

Stock 60

Stock Conversion Matching Audience 60

Duct Tape Marketing

AUGUST 29, 2013

Indeed, 70% of brands and 77% of agencies used content marketing for advertising purposes in the past year ( April 2013 survey by MailOnline ). Increase Sales / Revenue by entering the consumer’s decision process. So what type of content should the B2B content marketer be producing? Become a thought leader. Increase loyalty.

Demand 77

Demand Tampa Marketing B2B 77

Hearpreneur

JUNE 18, 2016

What’s left, however, is a thriving ecosystem of B2B resources, professional discussions, and community noticeboards, and information and interaction that’s best accessed through Twitter chats, lists and hashtags. Do they have some issues to work out in terms of how to grow their revenue base? 15 – It’s Aging.

Entrepreneur 48

Entrepreneur Social Network Channel Social Media 48

ConversionXL

JUNE 24, 2014

The number of visitors directly correlates to revenue – whatever business you are in. MailChimp, the B2B subscriber email management service, recorded a 66% drop in failed logins after introducing social login. Whether you make money through sales or ads, you ALWAYS need more user engagement on your website.

Social Network 130

Social Network Viral Social Media B2C 130