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How to Raise a Seed Round: Three Basic Tips for Founders

Scott Edward Walker

From a practical perspective, this means getting actively involved in your local tech community, regularly attending industry events and conferences, writing blog posts/articles, integrating yourself into communities on social networks and, of course, doing outstanding work as an employee (to develop a great reputation).

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9 Things to Know About Influencing Purchasing Decisions

ConversionXL

Their research showed that social media rarely leads directly to purchases online — data indicates that less than 2% of orders were the result of shoppers coming from a social network. Overwhelmingly, both halves of participants preferred the nice plump chicken, but their reasoning was different.

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Purchase Decisions: 9 Things to Know About Influencing Customers

ConversionXL

Another report showed that social media rarely leads directly to online purchases. Data indicated that less than 2% of orders resulted from shoppers coming from a social network. One study found that consumers are 67% more likely to buy from brands they follow on Twitter. The other half were told the opposite.

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