YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

by Robbie Kellman Baxter, author of “ The Membership Economy: Find Your Super Users, Master the Forever Transaction, and Build Recurring Revenue “ Everyone knows that retention is crucial for subscription-based companies. I get calls all the time from clients struggling to retain new customers.

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Customer Technical Review Retention Acquisition 173

Duct Tape Marketing

AUGUST 22, 2024

A fractional CMO fills this gap by advocating for the customer and aligning marketing efforts with the broader business strategy. 10:34] Your Customer’s Journey Creating organized customer journeys is crucial for market expansion, and guess what? this responsibility falls squarely on the shoulders of a Fractional CMO.

Leadership 88

Leadership Technical Review Retention Campaign 88

Up and Running

AUGUST 16, 2021

Earning the first sale from a customer is always considered the hardest. In highly competitive retail industries where sales are rather quick and impulsive, many businesses struggle to gain traction with new customers. However, it’s not just about gaining new customers but continuing to retain them. Invest in real-time support.

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Customer Churn Rate Software Review eCommerce 154

ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

They both have a history of focusing on the lifetime value of a customer rather than chasing short-term profits. If you want to be a leader in customer loyalty and grow your business for the long term, Customer Value Optimization is key. How does “Customer Value Optimization” change your approach?

Customer 132

Customer SMS Retention Acquisition 132

YoungUpstarts

MAY 13, 2014

They recognize an underserved segment of the population — whether that’s expectant mothers, pet owners, or cheese lovers — then develop a product or service to meet the specific needs of that customer base. No matter how underserved or neglected, focusing on a too narrowly defined customer base could hurt your business.

Pennsylvania 224

Pennsylvania Retention Differentiation Reputation 224

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 6, 2024

From a diverse workforce to huge investments in training and development, these giants have evolved as favourites among customers only because of long-term decision-making and setting clear goals and objectives to be achieved within a specific period. Strategic operations management in the electronic industry is not easy.

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Operations Management Software Review Technical Review 158

ConversionXL

JUNE 15, 2021

Speaking to your audience’s needs, intent, goals, and desires throughout the customer journey drives desired action (e.g., It also demonstrates how important storytelling is to their brand identity and differentiation strategy. Align storytelling with the marketing funnel for a seamless customer journey. If so, how?

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Audience Retention Campaign Video 153

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 25, 2018

In fact, most see a more direct relationship between customers and their business success, so employee focus by default will end up in third place. Once this product-first, customer-second, and employee-last culture is set, it is extremely hard to change. Provide an inviting and appropriate work environment. Place shapes culture.

Silicon Valley 143

Silicon Valley Retention Metrics Architecture 143

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

The aim is to develop a differentiated and new identity in the minds of consumers, competitors, investors, and other stakeholders. It is the total sum of customer interactions, experiences, and messages with your products and services, as well as your people. Be Clear on What Your Brand Is All About.

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Technical Review Software Review Bankruptcy Equity 149

ConversionXL

OCTOBER 4, 2022

In this article, you’ll learn how to build a powerful ecommerce marketing strategy using customer research and messaging development, and how to use it to determine which marketing tactics will best reach your target audience. Use referral programs to attract new customers and reward your current ones 7. Both are critical.

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eCommerce Marketing Social Media Retention 129

Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The expansion of e-commerce should also bring about seeing returns as a strategic lever, similar to how companies used faster delivery to drive customer experience and revenue. While platforms like Instagram offer a great starting point, the key to differentiation lies in the age-old strategy of Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

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eCommerce Omaha Entrepreneur SEO 143

The Startup Magazine

MAY 27, 2024

Understanding the self storage market in Leesburg is crucial for entrepreneurs looking to start a successful self storage business and provide an excellent storage experience for customers in the area. A location near major highways or busy streets can increase visibility and make it easier for customers to find your facility.

Security 130

Security Operations Finance Advertising 130

ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

WordStream confirmed that seven days was plenty of trial time, and they didn’t need to waste resources chasing customers down a longer funnel. No changes were made to the customer journey, and it had nothing to do with revenue lift. Growth marketers focus on the entire customer journey. Think of it like a “trickle-down” model.

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Framework Marketing Acquisition Retention 102

ConversionXL

MAY 1, 2019

Focus offline conversations on high-value points of differentiation. Using someone’s preferred learning style increases knowledge retention. Myth 1: Using someone’s preferred learning style increases knowledge retention. Reduce the cognitive load on potential customers. Their sales page speaks directly to practitioners.

Marketing 124

Marketing Sales Cycle Retention Differentiation 124

Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 14, 2022

As a co-founder of the company, my main goal for 2023 is to build a successful and sustainable business that will bring value to our customers, team members, and investors. Beyond that, we also want to expand our customer base beyond our local market. 4- Better customer (and employee) retention. 5- Journal daily.

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Entrepreneur Retention SEO Employee 126

ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

How to leverage app store optimization (ASO) to improve app visibility, conversion rates, and retention. Installs and conversions should be celebrated, but 21% of users abandon apps after one use and the average 30-day post-install retention rate is only 5.7% (industry-wide). Stand out from the crowd with brand differentiation.

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Metadata Technical Review Retention Metrics 121

ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

By turning those fans into customers, you can create long-term advocates that spend more money and recommend you to others. Edelman’s Trust Barometer study shows that trust is second only to price in becoming a loyal customer. Because of this, it spans two objectives: Turning customers into advocates Improving customer retention.

Social Media 142

Social Media Media Developer Marketing 142

ConversionXL

OCTOBER 14, 2021

You work tirelessly to understand your customer, market, and competition so you can differentiate. Voice-of-customer (VoC) research, user research, competitor research, and insights on jobs-to-be-done (JTBD) can inform your marketing strategy. . Does your messaging at each touchpoint match customer intent? Brand loyalty.

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Metrics Marketing Campaign Audience 157

Growthink Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Customer Analysis Goal of customer analysis section: Convey the needs of your customers and show how your company’s products/services satisfy those needs. Define your customers precisely. How many customers fit the definition? Where are these customers located? Identify the needs of these customers.

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Venture Capital Business Plan Technical Review Private Placement 129

ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

A marketing growth strategy goes deeper into customer relationships to uncover opportunities that engage, activate, and retain. This philosophy comes from The Lean Startup methodology , which relies on testing hypotheses to better understand your customers’ pain points and goals. Your customers want different things.

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Marketing Framework Metrics Channel 115

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The Differentiating Factors of High-Growth Startups. Most startups start with a burst of momentum from the founder, slowly add some customers, and stagnate, before ultimately fizzling out. It’s impossible to build a successful startup – let alone a high-growth startup – if the primary focus isn’t on the customer.

Balance Sheet 107

Balance Sheet Startup Audience Retention 107

ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Rarely will you turn cold leads into happy customers if you don’t address their concerns and questions throughout their buying process. By using vids, not only will you create excellent content to display in your pages and networks— but you will also attract new and returning customers. But how to get started?

Marketing 156

Marketing Entrepreneur Social Media Startup 156

ConversionXL

JULY 16, 2021

This will help you gauge who your audience is and how to speak to them at every customer touchpoint. The point isn’t to complicate your content creation—it’s to ensure your messaging is aligned with the customer journey every step of the way. Instead, pinpoint your unique customer base and speak directly to them.

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Audience Framework Differentiation Software Review 127

crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Your company’s brand is the sum total of the experience your customers and prospects have with your company. A good brand also establishes trust and credibility with your prospects and customers. Or you might have realized that your brand simply isn’t doing a good enough job to differentiate you in the marketplace.

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Small Business Reputation Non-Compete Technical Review 86

The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

One such tool that offers significant advantages is the use of custom soap molds. Custom soap molds allow soap makers to craft unique designs that can help differentiate their products in a competitive market. This freedom of design can attract a broader customer base and help in establishing a strong brand identity.

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Customer Differentiation Retention Matching 92

Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 28, 2022

In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I’m doing a solo show where I’m covering a topic that is very high on a lot of business owners’ minds and that’s the idea of recruitment and retention of your internal customers — your employees. 1:29] Why I think it can be solved with a marketing solution. [2:01]

Retention 85

Retention Employee Software Review Networking 85

Duct Tape Marketing

JULY 6, 2022

4:43] Number two — develop a core message that allows you to communicate and promise to solve the greatest problem that your ideal client customer is experiencing today. [6:55] 10:34] Number five — how to convert leads into customers. [12:12] 12:12] Number six — how to use content as the voice of strategy along the customer journey. [13:53]

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SMS Retention Metrics Networking 97

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 11, 2013

As I visit the websites of many startups, as well as more mature businesses, I still too often see a “contact” page offering nothing but a sterile form for customers to submit, never to be heard from again. Customers are not all like you, and they have choices, so a “one size fits all” customer service is no longer a viable option.

Social Media 249

Social Media Media Customer Viral 249

ConversionXL

MAY 27, 2022

Longer customer journeys and drawn-out purchase decisions influenced by multiple touchpoints. The right idea should unite your mission with what your customers want to achieve. Look instead at measuring KPIs like close rate, cost per acquisition, cost per lead, conversion rates, average contract value, and lifetime customer value.

Demand 115

Demand Affiliate Audience Leadership 115

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2012

As I visit the websites of many startups, as well as more mature businesses, I still too often see a “contact” page offering nothing but a sterile form for customers to submit, never to be heard from again. Customers are not all like you, and they have choices, so a “one size fits all” customer service is no longer a viable option.

Social Media 228

Social Media Media Customer Viral 228

Mike Michalowicz

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Social media is about connecting with the people in your niche: customers, potential customers, people who are interested in what you do, or who share similar interests and circles or hubs with you. Twitter is a great place to share photos (TwitPic), host contests, shout out to loyal customers, have scavenger hunts, and promote events.

Small Business 167

Small Business Marketing PR Social Media 167

ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The product design team helped them identify their users’ pain points and redesign the product to provide a more seamless customer experience. It makes the product more user-friendly and can also help build trust with customers and differentiate the product from competitors in the SaaS market.

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Design Product Churn Rate Architecture 105

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Most then add customer service at the rollout, but very few really understand what it means to be truly customer centric, and even fewer really achieve it. Customer centricity is far more than providing excellent customer service, although that’s a step in the right direction. Focus on individual customer value.

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Customer Startup Retention Differentiation 225

ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Secure login and payments SaaS company Memberstack is a great example of how interactivity, movement, and customization can create a unique landing page experience. Using the slider and toggle buttons, users can customize the form on the right with colors and additional fields. Better customer service. Memberstack. Image source.

Audience 156

Audience Video Software Review Conversion 156

Duct Tape Marketing

MARCH 8, 2022

The 4-step marketing strategy - How to stand out from your competition in the minds of your ideal customer With the current obsession around marketing tactics, it has become increasingly harder to figure out the best marketing strategy for your business. From hacks and quick fixes to the next big idea and new trending platforms.

Marketing 100

Marketing Software Review Technical Review Retention 100

Lightspeed Venture Partners

DECEMBER 3, 2010

Similarly, the check-in services are attracting experimental budgets from national retailers as well as forward thinking small businesses who are eager to attract new customers into their stores, and reward regular customers. Competition shifts from user acquisition to user retention. Social games chase hardcore gamers.

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Internet eCommerce Advertising Flash 114

Duct Tape Marketing

AUGUST 22, 2024

A fractional CMO fills this gap by advocating for the customer and aligning marketing efforts with the broader business strategy. 10:34] Your Customer’s Journey Creating organized customer journeys is crucial for market expansion, and guess what? this responsibility falls squarely on the shoulders of a Fractional CMO.

Leadership 80

Leadership Technical Review Retention Widget 80