YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 13, 2013

Rather, the challenge is this – how can we transform fans and followers on social networks into actual money paying customers? While Facebook, Twitter and YouTube have found ways to monetise their platforms, many are still figuring out ways to connect the social web with the corporate wallet.

Technical Review 187

Technical Review Software Review Customer Social Media 187

The Startup Magazine

APRIL 22, 2024

In the interconnected digital landscape, a single recommendation from a loyal client can ripple across social networks, reaching a vast audience. In an ecosystem inundated with competing alternatives, loyalty emerges as a potent differentiator.

Retention 148

Retention Reputation Startup Social Network 148

Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

For example, one angel investor reportedly invested in several hundred social networking ventures employing this philosophy. That being said, I do see problems with the conventional wisdom especially in the valley with your technical vision, which then creates economic problems.

Lean 168

Lean San Francisco Startup Continuous Deployment 168

Version One Ventures

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Companies that score highest in this criteria are typically: E-commerce businesses that fulfill regular needs and offer a differentiated experience or SaaS businesses that help businesses or individuals manage core activities. Even more interesting are businesses that create network effects like marketplaces or social networks.

Churn Rate 168

Churn Rate Viral Acquisition Cofounder 168

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 3, 2011

One of the companies that will feature at the upcoming web and mobile technology startup conference Echelon 2011 is Fetch Plus , a social media and mobile application development company. That was in May 2004, when she approached the Athens New Media Synergy Center out of UGA to build a mobile student messaging platform she called Vusion.

Social Media 187

Social Media Media Management Application Development 187

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 23, 2016

Social Commerce. More than 2 billion people use social networks(8), such as Facebook and LinkedIn. Their popularity has prompted some social networking “stars” – including bloggers and YouTube favorites – to cash in by accepting advertising on their channels or selling their own products online(9).

Small Business 100

Small Business Asia Channel Technical Review 100

abovethecrowd.com

APRIL 17, 2013

Given Facebook’s position as the leading global social network with high barriers to entry, there was no need to maximize revenue on day one. They could have been integrated from the beginning at a deep level: your social network in contacts; your Amazon 1-click credentials a fingertip away.

Europe 101

Europe Social Network Technical Review IPO 101

ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Focus on finding a network of diehard fans, and cater your content to their needs. This is the basis of an effective differentiation strategy. This network isn’t mutually exclusive with building an audience of customers. Developing a social media following. Not every person that buys from you will be a superfan.

Reputation 134

Reputation Audience Management Social Media 134

The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

A fortnight ago, Boris interviewed Reed Hastings on his business lessons and experience, but now I’m shaking it up with a look at a 26-year-old founder who is disrupting the mobile and social networking spaces: Kik CEO and founder Ted Livingston. After raising a $19.5

Entrepreneur 167

Entrepreneur CTO Hire Startup Mobile 167

YoungUpstarts

JULY 30, 2019

Your brand lives in everyday interactions your company has with its prospects and customers, including the images you share, the messages you post on your website, the content of your marketing materials, your presentations and booths at conferences, and your posts on social networks. Market your signature brand.

Social Media 173

Social Media Curation eCommerce Channel 173

Mike Michalowicz

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Create an interactive, regularly updated site or blog , or by build informative yet informal profiles on social networking sites like Facebook or Twitter. A great offer goes a long way quickly…especially through our favorite social networking sites! Marketing gurus often refer to it as “differentiation.”

Small Business 167

Small Business Marketing PR Social Media 167

Startup Lessons Learned

AUGUST 1, 2009

Discover whats in customers heads, and tackle problems where design is a differentiator. You make me think of something I've been pondering for a while but haven't been able to articulate: the realignment of company and "customer" in the age of pervasive social networks and innovation.

San Francisco 166

San Francisco Lean Continuous Deployment DC 166

Feld Thoughts

JANUARY 19, 2014

A reduction in the number of people killed in motor vehicle accidents (currently 3,200 people are killed every single day ) makes a compelling social benefit. As a feature differentiator, manufacturers will be eager to sell a profitable new option. William Hertling is the author of Avogadro Corp , A.I.

Artificial Inteligence 183

Artificial Inteligence Government Nevada Cost 183

Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 19, 2013

There are two questions that I recommend startups use to differentiate between being liked versus being loved. That said, there will always be categories of apps — such as social networks or messaging apps — that require a user''s identity in order to deliver value.

Mobile 167

Mobile Developer Technical Review Lean 167

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

OCTOBER 24, 2011

How to differentiate yourself in a crowded market (and when perhaps you shouldn’t try). If you can’t get people to take it for free, even if it is early stage, then I think that’s a bad indication that you still don’t have enough differentiators from those other three. That’s easy, that’s super easy.

Cofounder 208

Cofounder Technical Review Software Review Differentiation 208

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

Again, our value can really be differentiated in its scale and depth. Circle of Experts Contributed Articles Expert Networks Investment Research Market Research New York NextNY Social Network Analysis' There’s really nothing comparable to GLG Share in terms of delivering those resources to startup founders.

New York 114

New York Technical Review Networking Advisory Board 114

mashable.com

OCTOBER 11, 2011

.” If you can’t think of a compelling format, go with something like, “I noticed you’ve covered location-based networks quite a bit at Publication X, and I think you’d be interested in learning about how my startup is changing that space by [fill in blank].” Social Media Lists. Social Network Lists.

PR 103

PR Startup Social Media Technical Review 103

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2021

In startup business plans, a bubble is too many entrepreneurs and too many investors chasing the latest “next big thing,” like Google search engine, Facebook social network, or Amazon e-commerce site. In finance, a bubble is too much money chasing assets, greater asset production and a herd mentality. Supply and demand ignored.

Demand 362

Demand Government Venture Capital Valuation 362

Startup Lessons Learned

JUNE 22, 2009

Ive spoken in some detail about a specific pivot that we went through at IMVU , when we decided to abandon the instant messaging add-on concept, and switch to a standalone instant messaging network. We went through another pivot when we switched again from instant messaging to social networking. Great post Eric.

San Francisco 167

San Francisco Lean Continuous Deployment Agile 167

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 13, 2011

While Google stopped Facebook in their tracks when they built a social networking company. And Facebook stomped out Twitter from building an open social network. You need to be clear on what your sources of differentiation are from the biggest competitors or you’re dead anyways. It will be differentiated.

SMS 325

SMS Non-Compete Differentiation Social Network 325

This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 29, 2011

Reality is that we're probably connected in some way anyway through various social networks anyway and I'm very quick to figure out all of those connections to ask about you. I don't mind cold intros at all--but it's hard when I can't figure out who you are in the context of my network. Would you invest in it.

Technical Review 116

Technical Review Early Stage Due Diligence Venture Capital 116

entrepreMusings

AUGUST 24, 2016

Please vote, comment on, and share our panel idea: Customer Differentiation in Competitive Markets before September 2, 2016. It’s been over 7 years since I submitted a panel idea to SxSW Interactive and now the time has come to do it again.

Differentiation 28

Differentiation Customer LLC Technical Review 28

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 14, 2011

Strong focus and differentiation. A new social networking product that proclaims to combine the best of Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, and Twitter has too broad a focus and will likely not compete in the long run with existing offerings. Combining functions is not a good differentiator.

Intellectual Property 256

Intellectual Property Non-Compete Differentiation Social Network 256

ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Each profile should also be consistent with the social network. For example, Mailchimp’s avatars are the same across its social accounts. Naturally, what is popular will get copied in due time, which is why a differentiation strategy is critical for survival. However, its tone of voice differs slightly.

Social Media 142

Social Media Media Developer Marketing 142

ConversionXL

AUGUST 18, 2021

Turning employees into advocates can shorten the sales cycle, boost growth, and help your team differentiate from the crowd. . Businesses looking to expand their reach online should consider setting up an employee advocacy program. But, only 17% of businesses have implemented a formal, comprehensive policy. .

Social Media 117

Social Media Media Employee Programming 117

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 14, 2012

Strong focus and differentiation. A new social networking product that proclaims to combine the best of Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Twitter has too broad a focus and will likely not compete in the long run with existing offerings. Combining functions is not a good differentiator.

Intellectual Property 244

Intellectual Property Non-Compete Differentiation Social Network 244

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 8, 2012

Every startup needs to understand that the customer paradigm has dramatically shifted over the past two years with pervasive social networks and smartphones. Customize your interactions to meet unique customer needs. Connect to the customer in your communication.

Networking 234

Networking Customer Entrepreneur Social Network 234

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 4, 2012

Differentiate differentiate DIFFERENTIATE! Achieve a reputation as a guru, wizard, or fix-it person on social networks and channels. Often it isn’t just your product and services alone that will interest people, but what goes behind them. For small businesses, the entrepreneur is sometimes the product too.

Small Business 193

Small Business Differentiation Reputation Agile 193

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 11, 2013

Social media connections, if they exist, are buried elsewhere or reserved for monitoring purposes only. Social media is here, and is the preferred mode of communication by a large segment of your customers, so make it a positive differentiator for your business. Respond online to feedback received online.

Social Media 249

Social Media Media Customer Viral 249

reidhoffman.org

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Friendster’s valuation set the tone for the entire social networking space. What’s your differential business strategy? Your differential growth strategy? Your differential product? Professional networking, not social networking. Why are you going to break out of the pack?

Entrepreneur 111

Entrepreneur Viral Revenue Networking 111

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Social media connections, if they exist, are buried elsewhere or reserved for monitoring purposes only. Social media is here, and is the preferred mode of communication by a large segment of your customers, so make it a positive differentiator for your business. Respond online to feedback received online.

Social Media 228

Social Media Media Customer Viral 228

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 21, 2012

This also requires a huge investment to get to critical mass, and real work to differentiate and sell premium services to users locked-in as free. This doesn’t work well with “nice to have” offerings, like social networks, but does work for new drugs that solve critical health problems. Cost-based model. Portfolio pricing.

Business Model 282

Business Model Revenue Portfolio Differentiation 282

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 23, 2013

This also requires a huge investment to get to critical mass, and real work to differentiate and sell premium services to “convert” users to paying customers. This doesn’t work well with “nice to have” offerings, like social networks, but does work for new drugs and medical devices that solve critical health problems.

Product 290

Product Revenue Business Model Retention 290

Occam's Razor

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

It is a social network (like Facebook). The unique thing about these efforts is not only that they will be for YouTube primarily (though you can syndicate them all over the place), the differentiator will be that you'll create them with your specific YouTube audience in mind. YouTube is three things all rolled into one.

Analytics 151

Analytics Marketing Audience Channel 151

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 31, 2014

This also requires a huge investment to get to critical mass, and real work to differentiate and sell premium services to convert users to paying customers. This doesn’t work well with “nice to have” offerings, like social networks, but does work for new drugs and medical devices that solve critical health problems.

Revenue 287

Revenue Startup Business Model Retention 287

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

com ) is a Singapore-based daily deals site by social commerce startup Storepair , and revolves around the idea of using social networking and crowdsourcing to offer consumers amazing local and overseas experiences. Deals89 ( www.deals89.com

Singapore 235

Singapore Cofounder Differentiation Social Network 235

Version One Ventures

DECEMBER 15, 2014

For example, if we were to take a social network like Facebook or Twitter, we might end up with something that looks like the diagram below (n.b. Given this positive feedback loop, it becomes clear that the goal of these social networks is to move a logged in user up the pyramid. for their posts. How is this beneficial?

Social Network 167

Social Network Metrics Framework Networking 167