Up and Running

MAY 15, 2014

As an entrepreneur raised in the era of analytics, I want to find metrics for everything. When I was going through the co-founder “dating” process, I’d found a potential partner through my network who seemed to be perfect. Finding the right business partner for me. But how do you measure (and prove) a gut feeling?

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VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Understanding the benchmarks on conversion, retention, and churn for your business is therefore critical. Let’s get the definitions straight: Conversion : The percentage of potential customers who complete a desired action, such as signing up for a trial, making a purchase, or subscribing to a service.

Retention 109

Retention Conversion Churn Rate B2C 109

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 17, 2018

You get to have interesting conversations with founders and review business plans and then see how these businesses evolve over the years. A firm like ours has almost 100 different investments across all the various partners so we get to see some businesses very intimately. There’s many more concepts I could have written about.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 19, 2025

” The impact shows in concrete business growth metrics. As one plumber explained, “I expected the typical upselling salespeople often do every time I have a conversation with them. ” Many small-business owners hesitated to embrace digital marketing before partnering with the agency.

Rhode Island 86

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SoCal CTO

MARCH 4, 2010

Background This post partly really came about as a result of a great conversation yesterday with David Croslin a former CTO at HP who recently conducted an interesting experiment. important planning meetings or partner meetings). That’s the same thing that everyone does, but they are playing with a larger bucket of hours.

Technical Review 170

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TechEmpower

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

This isn’t just our opinion - our startup metrics prove it! The point is, empty textboxes aren’t just intimidating, they can significantly impact user engagement and conversion rates. Which means better conversions and happier customers. The result is less drop off, i.e., better conversion rates.

Generative AI 297

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Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Unlocking the Power of Data: Transforming Metrics into Actionable Insights written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Janstch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interviewed Peter Caputa, CEO of Databox, an innovative player in the realm of marketing analytics.

Metrics 92

Metrics Analytics Forecast Software Review 92

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 6, 2010

It’s a conversation that creeps up from time-to-time. Everyone has their own definition of momentum (user numbers, revenue, channel partners, biz dev deals, whatever). And make sure you have some metrics or some way of demonstrating why you believe this is going to be a really big market. during your meeting.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 21, 2014

In this webinar, we take time to discuss the different metrics that startups—and established businesses—should be tracking. It’s hard to understand how many people will you actually attract, what is it going to cost, what’s your conversion rate, how long will people stay. Those things are all really hard to just get.

Metrics 84

Metrics Startup Churn Rate Forecast 84

VC Cafe

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

One question that keeps coming up when speaking with early stage entrepreneurs when it comes to funding, is what metrics the company needs to hit to raise seed/series A/B etc: What’s a good conversion rate? Investors look beyond top line metrics to assess other important factors. What should our MRR growth be?

B2C 141

B2C Technical Review Startup Retention 141

Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Kelly, your Twitter handle asks, "Can we please disrupt the conversation about local government?" How do we enable conversations that move us beyond where our organizations have been for the last 50 years? We are also having a lot of conversations about when it makes sense to use the methodology in our organization.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

However, sound investors would do well to remember that although their prevalence has certainly made these industries a popular topic of conversation, they are by no means the only viable option for significant returns. Private equity investments offer access to growth in more scaled businesses. Photo by Tiger Lily from Pexels.

Private Equity 165

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Occam's Razor

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

You are already producing content for TV (like Air New Zealand above), why not extend the conversation in the commercials with videos on YouTube. Why not extend the conversation there? Why not take that to the next level and engage in a two-way conversation with your audience? I'm not a fan of compound metrics.

Analytics 151

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Startup Lessons Learned

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Our fall webcast series concluded on a high note with three extraordinary conversations about the origins and implications of Lean Startup. The conversation also turned to a subject on everyone’s mind the last month or so--the healthcare.gov website. The conversation centered around a few key topics: customers, bureaucracy, and MVP.

Lean 165

Lean San Francisco Cofounder Programming 165

ConversionXL

AUGUST 2, 2017

These are actual results a startup Ringadoc got from their partner program. Chris Samila , Partnerships Manager at Optimizely shares: “We saw building and supporting a partner ecosystem as a massive opportunity. So we started building out the partner program.”. B2B tech partners are now targeting business leaders instead of IT.

Channel 84

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ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

With more than 2 billion monthly active users and more than a billion hours of content consumed every day, the right Youtube strategy can increase brand awareness, engagement, and conversions. . As with most platforms, there are metrics that matter, and vanity metrics. Both metrics represent high engagement.

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Analytics Metrics Channel Video 134

ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Silos also exist between external partners, such as agencies and consultancies. Silos between external partners are also very common and can duplicate work, generate a lot of unnecessary back and forth, and waste an opportunity to maximize the value of one agency through another. Set clear responsibilities across partners.

Metrics 132

Metrics Campaign Channel Advertising 132

Startup Lessons Learned

APRIL 7, 2010

At least, not in the traditional sense of trying to squeeze every tenth of a point out of a conversion metric or landing page. Even if it shows improvement in some micro metric, does that invalidate the overall design? That was evident in the metrics and in the in-person usability tests. No one feature is to blame.

San Francisco 154

San Francisco Lean Metrics Design 154

ConversionXL

AUGUST 2, 2017

These are actual results a startup Ringadoc got from their partner program. Chris Samila , Partnerships Manager at Optimizely shares: “We saw building and supporting a partner ecosystem as a massive opportunity. So we started building out the partner program.”. B2B tech partners are now targeting business leaders instead of IT.

Channel 77

Channel Partner Programming B2B 77

ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

How to create a growth hacking strategy using the pirate metrics model. Growth hacking in marketing incorporates the five stages of the customer lifecycle into the “ AARRR Framework ,” otherwise known as the “Pirate Metrics model.”. But it’s not a channel you can scale as easily as LinkedIn , which offers a similar audience.

Retention 113

Retention Marketing Acquisition Channel 113

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

just having a sparring partner with a vested interest in your success can be useful. If your metric move immediate up-and-to-the-right? The Limited Partners (LPs) who back funds don’t expect their dollars to be passive. If you get a smart person on the board?—?just But it’s quite rare. Who Should be on Your Startup Board?

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ConversionXL

MAY 27, 2022

More conversions? The metrics. Vanity metrics are less important. Look instead at measuring KPIs like close rate, cost per acquisition, cost per lead, conversion rates, average contract value, and lifetime customer value. To save on resources, the team ran the same webinar repeatedly, hosted by different partners.

Demand 115

Demand Affiliate Audience Leadership 115

ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Metrics for this depth are rare and only long-term. The metrics for this level are more concrete and objective. The traditional funnel emphasizes owned platforms as hosting gated content helps track leads and conversions. And it’s not just tech companies moving away from easy-to-track metrics like impressions.

Agile 139

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

He has assisted small business owners improve brand visibility online and boost lead generation, which translates to higher sales conversions. He places a lot of emphasis in the use of metrics to make well informed decisions. Michelon is also passionate about mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs who need expert guidance.

Entrepreneur 133

Entrepreneur Technical Review Restful Lead Generation 133

Up and Running

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

We’ll cover the following strategies: Retargeting and remarketing Partner programs A/B testing Customer retention Automated processes. For these queries, you have to choose your data source and date range as well as what metrics and dimensions you want to include. Partner program. Benefits of having a partner program.

Acquisition 127

Acquisition Cost Affiliate Customer 127

ConversionXL

AUGUST 21, 2014

That’s why you need to be simultaneously feeding your growth engine , while monitoring churn and your other startup metrics. They refer to these differences as “ Red Flag” Metrics (or RFMs). Total number of logins also proved to be an important metric, though not as much so as the former two. times per day on average.

Retention 106

Retention Churn Rate Metrics Software Review 106

ConversionXL

AUGUST 19, 2020

Clear expectations to ensure agency partners strategize effectively, with a high degree of accountability and without a self-preservation bias. In pre-COVID days, our SEO and PPC teams sat in close proximity, so conversations could naturally flow between them. Not sure who needs to be included in each conversation?

PPC 69

PPC SEO Channel Analytics 69

ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

” 46% of them said “improving conversions” Excellent. We were proposing to start with conversion research and usability testing, and then move on to conversion rate optimization based on the findings and do A/B testing. Now that we know where the opportunity lies, how do we go about doing it?

Design 100

Design Analytics Software Review Conversion 100

Mucker Lab

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Phone Etiquette: Assess active listening skills and relationship-building abilities during phone conversations. Additionally, exploring competitors and partners on LinkedIn provides avenues to connect with potential candidates. Crucial metrics involve meaningful conversations initiated and meetings scheduled per day, week, and month.

Early Stage 78

Early Stage Sales Developer Development Team Review 78

Startup Lessons Learned

JULY 5, 2010

It is written in a conversational tone, doesnt take itself too seriously, and avoids extraneous fluff. But be philosophically consistent: periodically take the time to question your own expertise and that of your friends, partners and investors. I think theyve succeeded. The Entrepreneur’s Guide is an easy read.

Customer Development 166

Customer Development Developer San Francisco Customer 166

ConversionXL

JANUARY 18, 2022

Buffer , for instance, lists its marketing partners and clients on its homepage. The marketing partners speak for themselves. Take Wix , which partnered with influencers like Karlie Kloss to create instructional ads on YouTube. Track and listen to conversations around your brand and become an active voice in the community.

Equity 94

Equity Marketing Social Media Software Review 94

Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Provide employees with the information and processes necessary to know their customers, understand their needs, and effectively build relationships between the company, its customer base, and distribution partners. This can be direct business partners, vendors, or even affiliates that you identify a mutual benefit from sharing data.

Management 116

Management Customer Software Review Technical Review 116

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 24, 2015

They include: a) Increasing traffic and conversion on a website. However, the author advises that a more generous commission scheme for affiliates may work better in attracting higher quality partners. #3 This spanned the following areas: #1 Generate Higher Revenue. This may involve conducting A/B testing to see which works better.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Software Review South Carolina Startup 100

Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 15, 2025

During our conversation, Robert shared powerful insights on why the traditional “two weeks’ notice” practice is no longer effective and how companies can replace it with the Open Transition Program. And likewise, John Jantsch (03:41.185) You Robert Glazer (04:04.336) our managers are gonna have honest conversations with you.

Exit Strategy 61

Exit Strategy Retention Employee Programming 61

David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

(co-written with Jamie Finney, Founding Partner at Greater Colorado Venture Fund. This structure allows for alignment on the front end, and real-time flexibility for performance metrics,” says Samira Salman , a family office investor and advisor. . Yes, via conversion rights at a valuation cap. Of the Inc. raised from angels.

Cofounder 78

Cofounder Technical Review Equity Dividend 78

ConversionXL

JULY 3, 2020

Customer service reps have data on customer conversations. Or, maybe you’ll try a cart abandonment–triggered email that requires measuring open rates , click-through rates , and conversions. You also need metrics on cart abandonment and purchase rates of those who saw your test idea and those who didn’t. Process and methodology.

Technical Review 107

Technical Review Software Review API Analytics 107

Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 25, 2013

The technology, metrics, measurements, testing, and goals are the science part of it while the creative campaigns and intuitive ideas are a critical part of the art of inbound marketing. You may feel like you’re not doing enough but if your metrics show that you are on track with your goals, relax! Always one more video campaign.

Marketing 78

Marketing Indianapolis Technical Review Social Media 78