Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 31, 2011

But people are still begging for more technology or laws, often to protect them from themselves. This is the classic pyramid scheme where you get an email with a list of names, you are asked to send a dollar to the person at the top of the list, add your own name, and forward the updated list to a number of other people.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The Department of Defense (DoD) no longer owns all the technologies, products and services to deter or win a war – e.g. AI, autonomy, drones, biotech, access to space, cyber, semiconductors, new materials, etc. You can download the full 64-page document of Program Executive Offices and Officers with all 602 names here.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 13, 2024

The Power of Verified Reviews: Why Agencies Thrive with Clutch written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Katie Hollar, the marketing lead at Clutch , a leading global marketplace for business service providers.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 28, 2018

People said this about Ring (which went from startup to selling to Amazon > $1 billion in around 5 years), Facebook, YouTube, Airbnb, Uber, Twitter, Instagram and many other great behemoths of the technology industry. name your city]? Ah, but Bird doesn’t have network effects! There is nothing viral! Not really. Not at all.

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ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Whether you’re confirming access to a PDF download or thanking someone for a four-figure purchase, there are ways to add value for users—and get more value for your business. Technically, a thank you page is optional. If I’ve just shared my name, email, and phone number, I’ve taken a risk and offered you valuable information.

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Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

How To Create A Brand Name For Your Company written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. He also has a new book: Brand Naming: The Complete Guide to Creating a Name for Your Company, Product, or Service. 5:20] Are there attributes from a general perspective that your brand name should have? [6:55]

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 30, 2020

In particular, we think the post-COVID world will see a permanent shift in the way people shop for groceries, personal goods, and other essentials; the retailers that provide a tech-enabled, multi-channel approach will gain a larger share. Post COVID-19 Behavior.

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ConversionXL

JUNE 20, 2019

In fact, JW Player was the technology that ran the earliest version of YouTube. It has continued to offer technical capabilities at the forefront of online video. The platform also hosts video using HTML5, which promises superfast download speed. Here’s a demo featuring my name: Who is personalized video right for?

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VC Cafe

JANUARY 30, 2023

It’s also worth checking YC’s series A due diligence checklist. A data room is a secure repository of information that is shared with potential investors during due diligence. Today, I want to share another resource that is a bit underrated – the data room.

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Mucker Lab

JULY 11, 2023

As part of Mucker’s ongoing Growth Series Webinars, we recently invited Jacque Alec , the CEO of Capconvert , to go deep on the topic of technical SEO for startups. Page Speed Page speed is a critical factor in SEO rankings due to its impact on user experience.

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ConversionXL

AUGUST 5, 2021

We can pass lead information manually from one platform to another by downloading and uploading CSV files, copy-and-pasting email addresses from one tool to another, etc. However, it’s difficult to measure the impact of a new tool or technology if you don’t have a clear goal. When the user fills in the form and hits “I Want This!”

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

With new virtual and augmented reality technologies emerging, the merger of traditional and digital media is more than just on the horizon. It’s an exciting technology, so here are ways to prepare yourself for the revolution. It’s an exciting technology, so here are ways to prepare yourself for the revolution.

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ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

In this post, we’re sharing how ASO helps you increase traffic and downloads, the specific on-metadata vs. off-metadata factors that matter, and how to leverage ASO mechanics to maximize conversions. Done right, ASO can reduce user acquisition costs, increase app downloads, and improve your app’s value.

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ConversionXL

MARCH 17, 2021

At the time we were planning a workshop for B2B tech startups from the IMEC accelerator (Ghent, Belgium) and had a chance to interview many of the companies that had signed up. Buyers became more critical due to a reduction in reosurces and as a result the entire process started to involve more people ultimately taking longer to close.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2018

TV Presenter Naomi Isted Reviews Embargo App Features. TSM: Why should a user download the Embargo App? Venues end up sending mass e-mails which people stop reading due to being completely irrelevant for most recipients. Seems like every new tech company disrupts some kind of industry. Do you really disrupt the industry?

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Up and Running

MAY 10, 2021

Today, people use healthcare apps to schedule/cancel appointments, review prescriptions, access medical records, connect with doctors via video calls, track fitness goals, etc. Read on for some helpful tips on how to create a mobile healthcare app, what technologies to use, and how to make money with your new health app.

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ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Often, marketing creativity encounters technical limitations. Native applications resolve some of these issues but bring their own baggage—development costs, platform irregularities, download requirements, update needs, and issues with search indexability. A web page can load only so fast. UX is constrained by browsers. What are PWAs?

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

OCTOBER 24, 2011

You can listen by subscribing to my podcast on iTunes , or it’s enclosed in this blog’s RSS feed , or you can just download the mp3 of the first hour. You’re going to tell Jason and Bob just the name of your URL, nothing else, and see if Jason can figure out what it is. Let’s play the name game once more.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 27, 2019

It doesn’t matter how technologically difficult the innovation is, however: The established competitors almost always win the battles of sustaining technology. Hoque notes the company’s ongoing success with blockbuster medicines and vaccines with household names, such as Zithromax, Lipitor and Viagra.

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Up and Running

MAY 12, 2020

Identify any technology needs you may have (and whether or not you’re equipped to meet them) such as: High-speed internet with a reliable connection. Not only is it necessary due to the coronavirus, but it could potentially give you a strategic long-term advantage against current competitors and help you avoid massive overhead.

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ConversionXL

JUNE 23, 2020

Advertorials are long-form paid ads, presented as informative articles—hence the name, a blend of “advertisement” and “editorial.”. For many companies with target audiences in SaaS and tech—generally savvy audiences—that percentage is likely far higher.). According to Harvard Business Review : . Critiques of advertorials.

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View from Seed

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

That much was clear when reviewing all the various types of decks I used during my research and matching them to my perception of a given entrepreneur. Additionally, by raising institutional capital, you’re implying that high growth potential is the name of the game. 4: Many Decks Fail to Mention a Distribution Strategy.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 20, 2018

You don’t do anything that doesn’t have a business purpose, so you don’t describe your management team (to name one example) unless you need that section for outsiders. In all cases, the most important element of business planning is the review schedule —set specific times to review your progress toward your goals.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Download our free Airbnb business plan pdf for a full business plan outline that you can use to jumpstart your own plan. Are the bustling streets by your rental space calling the names of young travelers looking to explore the big city? You should also review what your revenue streams will be. Encourage feedback and reviews.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 1, 2016

We All Know That Dollars into Venture Have Gone Up … As a starting point, we know that the dollars into venture have steadily rebounded to pre great-recession levels, with just under $30 billion committed to US technology venture capital in 2015. …But LPs Have Been Putting Out More Money Than They Are Getting Back.

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ConversionXL

AUGUST 21, 2019

When a prospect downloads your lead magnet , their journey to paying customer has only just begun—it may never finish. Benchmarks for download-to-customer conversion rates are scarce. Additionally, most B2B marketers aren’t nurturing lead-magnet downloaders properly. Guide download confirmation from Iterable. Or at all.

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ConversionXL

JUNE 11, 2018

Case in point: Forrester’s first marketing automation forecast predicts that spend on automation technology will grow from $11.4 You’ve probably received hundreds of these — messages like “get 20% off by buying now,” “you left something in your cart,” or “review our service and share it with your friends.”. billion USD to $25.1

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ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Please fill out this form to download our white paper so that you understand the value of solving this problem.”. Awareness would then grow as they perused our landing pages, read our blog posts, and filled out a form to download an in-depth white paper. Unfortunately, I received a handful of all too common, unhelpful responses.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 31, 2024

worked at Acoustic as a Global Manager, focusing on deliverability services and overseeing complex technical implementations. Key Takeaways Emphasizing the importance of email authentication, Beckham and I go into the technicalities of DKIM and DMARC, highlighting the need for proper configuration and SPF best practices.

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Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

02:39] Would you agree there’s some science in naming things? [05:01] Click on over and give us a review on iTunes, please! Duct Tape Transcript Email Download New Tab John (00:10): Hello, welcome to another episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast. 01:35] Is it harder to write with clarity and simplicity? [02:39]

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Duct Tape Marketing

JULY 28, 2021

Questions Sara asks Tyler Foley: What’s the meaning behind the name of your book, The Power to Speak Naked ? Learn more about Tyler Foley: Visit his website to download the 5 insider secrets guide for free! Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here ! What tips do you have to keeping an audience engaged when speaking?

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Duct Tape Marketing

JULY 17, 2024

06:24] Where do people get applying tech to marketing wrong? [08:58] Click on over and give us a review on iTunes, please! Connect with John Jantsch on LinkedIn Duct Tape Transcript Email Download New Tab Speaker 1 (00:00): I was like, I found it. We're talking about particularly in marketing, tech stacks are a huge deal.

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Occam's Razor

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

They use different technologies of course, and different distribution mechanisms. If you are starting new, or going to touch the code on your website for any reason, please, in the name of Thor, Superman and Dilbert, use a tag management solution. You have to solve for all of them.

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The technological breakthrough, announced in 2017 , is the “federated” component—the ability to train a machine learning model without a centralized repository of data: It works like this: your device downloads the current model, improves it by learning from data on your phone, and then summarizes the changes as a small focused update.

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Board Effect

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Fortunately, technology can make compliance training easier and more efficient for administrators and for both new and veteran board members. Download the “ Board admin’s guide to boosting board engagement ” now and start making a difference in your board’s effectiveness. What is the role of the board in ensuring compliance?

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Up and Running

MAY 1, 2014

You’ve reviewed what a business plan is , and why you need one to start and grow your business. The company overview provides a quick review of the company’s legal structure and location, as well as some background on the company’s history if you’re writing the plan for an existing business. Read more ». Company Overview. Read more ».

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Duct Tape Marketing

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Give us a review! Testimonials reviews. I mean, as in most years, businesses thrive and survive due. know, some sort of technological change now without getting too technical about the. Social media engagement gets more specialized. People crave faster consumption. AI gets very practical. Episode Transcript.

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