VC Cafe

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Growth Hacking isn’t viral marketing (although viral marketing is part of it). and answers with A/B tests, landing pages, viral factor, email deliverability, and Open Graph. If a startup is pre-product/market fit, growth hackers can make sure virality is embedded at the core of a product. Distribution Hacks.

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API Viral Startup Retention 167

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Widespread global availability of free or low-cost web access, easy-to-use social tools, and algorithms by companies like Klout and PeerIndex have also resulted in an “influence revolution” According to Schaefer, the rules of online influence are affected by several factors: 1. Providing compelling content – Content is king.

Technical Review 160

Technical Review Singapore Algorithm Social Media 160

Berkonomics

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Not every social network is a Facebook or Instagram. What are the elements needed to focus upon in making the attempt to take a product viral? of going viral that makes all the difference between failure and success.) It doesn’t happen by accident. Not every new game site is a Club Penguin or Minecraft.

Viral 71

Viral Matching Syndicate Syndication 71

Rob Go

JULY 11, 2013

We tend to favor companies that have a “distribution advantage”. So what are some examples of distribution advantages? As a vertical community, the business of GrabCAD was never going to look like that of a social network or social media company. But this time, I gave a different answer.

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Distribution Vertical Viral B2B 66

The Next Web

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Our only viral gaming app on the list, we asked DJ Saul , the CMO of the DC-based iStrategy Labs , a DC-based digital agency that has built products like Grandstand and Social Machines for clients like The Washington Redskins and Nickelodeon , for input. 8) Angry Birds.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 25, 2020

Because in the end … This type of marketing is widely practiced on social networks, especially on Facebook , where the capacity for dissemination and viralization of recommendations is brutal. Social networks, in this case, are used, above all, to disseminate and publicize these Sponsorships. Growth Hacking.

Marketing 179

Marketing Social Network Advertising United States 179

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Costs of product on YouTube content is literally 99% cheaper than traditional TV and; Distribution of content can now go viral and can predictably distributed via social networks. Over time if you produce compelling content you can package it up and repurpose it to distribute through other channels.

Silicon Valley 374

Silicon Valley Los Angeles Distribution Java 374

Genuine VC

APRIL 30, 2008

However, for the past couple years, the metrics of “success” with early-stage digital media startups (especially consumer-facing ones) have clearly focused on distribution, as opposed to monetization. The old playbook six years ago was that the web distribution could be bought for a price with Google Adwords.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 15, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! The chart above shows age distribution within major social networks and online communities. ViralSearch: Identifying and Visualizing Viral Content – [link].

Social Media 105

Social Media Small Business Design Media 105

Genuine VC

APRIL 30, 2008

However, for the past couple years, the metrics of “success” with early-stage digital media startups (especially consumer-facing ones) have clearly focused on distribution, as opposed to monetization. The old playbook six years ago was that the web distribution could be bought for a price with Google Adwords.

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mashable.com

JANUARY 23, 2012

In most states, an LLC or Corporation must settle its debts before any distributions can be made to members. After debts have been paid, the remaining assets and cash reserves should be distributed to the owners/members in proportion to ownership interest. Again, no assets can be distributed until all debts have been settled.

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LLC Technical Review Social Media Startup 68

www.forentrepreneurs.com

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

As I ask questions to understand the thinking, what usually comes out is something vague along the lines of web marketing, and/or viral growth with no numbers attached. A quick look around all the B2C startups shows that, although viral growth is often hoped for, in reality it is extremely rare.

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Sophia Perl of Wisdom

AUGUST 27, 2011

A notable site is FaceSmash which sold for $30k the week the movie Social Network came out. Even Perez Hilton blogged about Flippa because of its relationship to FaceSmash and Social Network. The main difference is that they were able to leverage their distribution channel.

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EC2 Social Network Distribution Demand 53

thebarefootvc

DECEMBER 16, 2011

Powered by cell phones and social networking platforms, we saw revolutions taking place, businesses being transformed and our daily lives made more convenient (if we could tear ourselves away from our Facebook and Twitter updates). What’s Next in 2012….

Technical Review 110

Technical Review India Mobile Hockey Stick 110

mashable.com

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Then we allocated the saved money into hiring the highest quality developers available — especially those who have experience working with a distributed team. Join the conversation by adding Mashables Pete Cashmore to your Circles on Google+ Close Welcome to Mashable! Sign in with Facebook or Twitter to get started!

Startup 79

Startup Social Media RSS Social Network 79

The Next Web

JANUARY 26, 2014

If a big corporation is pushing a new product, you might expect them to take out TV ads, online ads, maybe hire a PR agency and set up big distribution partnerships. Rely on cheaper forms of marketing : Blogging, email, viral tactics etc. Back when Facebook was still just for schools, some schools already had their own social networks.

Thailand 167

Thailand Social Network PPC Singapore 167

Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 30, 2015

Are Paid Content Distribution Platforms Cost Effective? Buffer, a popular social media sharing tool, leveraged a guest network to generate millions in revenues. Paid Content Platforms: A Distribution Alternative? The following are some of the most popular distribution platforms on the market. CPC: $0.25–$0.30.

Distribution 28

Distribution Cost Social Media Viral 28

Brandanew

JUNE 15, 2015

The most popular growth hacking techniques include social media and viral marketing. Viral marketing. Viral marketing is a marketing technique that refers to creating a buzz around the brand’s products and services using existing social networks. Snackable content. Owned media.

Viral 100

Viral Marketing Social Media SEO 100

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

It became a theme in my keynote at Caltech on the future of social networking. Meebo gained traction because there’s was viral component when users wanted to tell their friend. Mobile is another very important distribution place for the internet and Meebo is on the iPhone, Android, and BB. Series A round.

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Connecticut Cofounder Silicon Valley Web 286

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

But even if that’s the right strategy for their business – and we’re not saying it is – many of these business owners may not be exactly be sure how to approach the social network. e-Commerce And Mobile Commerce Has Changed The Game. Another great way to engage fans is the use of Facebook Offers.

Advertising 150

Advertising Japan Mobile Social Network 150

Version One Ventures

OCTOBER 12, 2015

This is probably one of the reasons why anonymous social networks have not scaled in the past (i.e. Number of connections per user (plot a distribution). Number of new connection made per user (this gives you a sense of virality). Total number of groups (public or private sub social networks with 2+ people).

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Metrics Social Network Viral Networking 60

Steve Blank

MARCH 18, 2011

The goal was to get your firm public as soon as possible using whatever it took including hype, spin, expand, and grab market share – because the sooner you got your billion dollar market cap, the sooner the VC firm could sell their shares and distribute their profits. For a specific startup this list is probably a few hundred names.

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Internet IPO Silicon Valley Agile 335

ConversionXL

JULY 7, 2020

And yet, Pinterest is the third-most popular social network, with over 322 million monthly active users, nearly 50% of whom are in the United States. Instead, think of Pinterest as a way to build an audience or an additional distribution channel for your content. Pinterest, for most, does not. Should you pay for Pinterest ads?

Marketing 114

Marketing Viral Campaign Search 114

mashable.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

Ximdesk – Collaboration and social networking platform for enterprise. GroupSwim – Social collaboration and community tools to bring your employees, customers, and partners together. Xing XING – A global networking and contact management site for business professionals.

Software Review 78

Software Review Social Media Social Network Software 78

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! Are you a thought leader? Be visible! Listen Again.

Small Business 167

Small Business Marketing PR Social Media 167

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 21, 2012

Social networking allows owners to trade links with other site owners in barter arrangements. Simple phone videos can sometimes go viral when they hit a nerve with the public. Google “free press releases” to find services that distribute them free of charge.

Web 159

Web Social Media Advertising Search 159

Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 22, 2021

I can tell you that brand awareness and community engagement and content distribution are the biggest reasons that people use social media today. Twitter makes it easy to distribute your content. There are a ton of reasons to choose to use Twitter as one of your social media channels.

Social Media 99

Social Media Media Curation Audience 99

VC Cafe

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

They hope to raise awareness through viral marketing and word of mouth, since participating in professional industry events can be a pretty expensive ordeal when you take into account hotels, flights, tickets, etc. Binpress is a distribution platform for web and mobile developers.

Finder 128

Finder Startup Social Network Mobile 128

David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Boardex and Relationship Science make it easier to understand and map social networks into potential limited partners. The self-assessment methodology, pioneered by Village Capital, is called VIRAL, for “Venture Investment Readiness and Awareness Levels.” . This is a great example of why data businesses have substantial moats.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

Pascal's View

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

LittleCast lets any videographer sell video on social networks. The videographer sets the price and LittleCast does the rest: the solution publishes the video, of any length up to 3 hours, in standard definition or high definition, to social networks, iPhone, iPad and Android devices. Try it, you’ll like it!

Video 35

Video Social Media Media Social Network 35

Venture Chronicles

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Social Media Monitoring evolved out of the explosion of non-traditional media channels developed in the last decade combined with the increased velocity of information flow as a consequence of viral information sharing. In its most pure form social media monitoring is both listening and responding to social channels.

Social Media 60

Social Media Media Viral Channel 60

ConversionXL

JANUARY 11, 2013

Appsumo is an daily deals website for the coolest web apps and other digitally distributed goods. This is what they say about themselves: We are an distribution channel for companies that help entrepreneurs start, grow, optimize, and scale their businesses. It might not go very viral even if you’re a relatively well-known person.

Campaign 95

Campaign Estonia Social Media Viral 95

Up and Running

JULY 26, 2016

There are a number of other variables here like virality (the chances of a user referring another user), but I don’t want to overcomplicate things. If you’re able to get a hang of it, however, it can become a strong and close to free distribution channel for your product or service. Successful and failed experiments.

Revenue 60

Revenue Acquisition Channel Campaign 60

Hacking Startups

JUNE 16, 2008

Serious users vote in primaries, care about privacy , understand the importance of financial planning, and are somewhat hesitant about the exposure of personal information by social networks. This will create an opening for serious and useful apps, now squeezed out of the ecosystem by the higher virality of the silly apps.

Viral 79

Viral Silicon Valley API Distribution 79

crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

For much of the past five years academics, journalists, bloggers, and assorted mass-media-tag-alongs have been heralding the “ death of newspapers ,” the downfall of the publishing industry and the collapse of information distribution as we know it. Brand names matter (as do eyeballs).

Small Business 88

Small Business Public Relations Social Media New York 88

ConversionXL

JULY 21, 2020

While the quality of content your company creates and distributes is important, most brands treat content marketing as a one-off campaign instead of an always-on effort. Spend time in popular forums or social networks where they spend most of their time. Content marketing isn’t a tactic you use when you need to increase sales.

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Customer Audience Campaign Social Media 92

Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 29, 2015

Which blog posts get the most shares, views, or impressions on your blog and across your social networks? It’s important to distribute your blogs across a wide variety of platforms to get a feel for as many different segments of your audience as possible, as well as to get a better sense of the piece’s success. Blog Topics.

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Customer New York City Analytics Social Media 28