Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 11, 2014

In essence Muhammad thinks the “growth hacking” is a charlatan term for online marketing that consists of a bunch of everyday tasks that all online businesses should be doing: SEO, SEM, Content Marketing, Social Media, Referral Marketing, etc. “How many legs does a dog have if you call the tail a leg?

Technical Review 384

Technical Review Hockey Stick SEM Channel 384

crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Social Media Lessons for Small Business | Duct Tape Marketing - [link]. SaaS products aren’t viral – [link]. Then Act - [link]. Show them WHY.

Social Media 93

Social Media Small Business Design Media 93

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. like/+1/follow?

Viral 167

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VC Cafe

MARCH 16, 2025

Perhaps the most powerful content creation of all, which is growing in popularity is coding, catapulting companies like Lovable which hit $17M in annualised recurring revenue in February 2025, up from $7M at the end of 2024. These costs represent an ongoing tax on revenue, requiring careful consideration in business model design.

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Technical Review B2C Generative AI IPO 78

www.clickz.com

JANUARY 7, 2013

Media Planning Media Buying Publishing Display Advertising Video Mobile. Social Media Community Management Social Commerce Social Integration Social Media Smarts. 7 Social Media Tactics Your 2013 Budget Needs to Succeed [Research]. Think beyond Facebook for social media.

Social Media 86

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 21, 2020

Some analysts argue that revenue drives growth, while others say user growth drives revenue. Google reached $1B in revenue within five years of incorporation, and now has a market capitalization of over $1 trillion. Long-term stability requires revenue growth and profit. Both have worked.

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Revenue Valuation Viral Retention 434

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 6, 2012

Boston University’s business incubator has produced numerous success stories, including HemaQuest Pharmaceuticals with two drugs in Stage 2 clinical development to treat blood disorders and viral-related cancers, as well as Modular Genetics, a biotechnology company focused on sustainable gene engineering. Syracuse Student Sandbox.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

An all-too-common question I get from startups and small businesses is “Which is the right social media platform for my business?” If you are in the almost 30 percent of all small businesses who still ignore social media, you need to read the book by Dave Carroll, “ United Breaks Guitars.” You need to be there.

Social Media 355

Social Media Media Reputation Viral 355

Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 4, 2024

Our deep dive into the world of email newsletters unveils tactical strategies for transforming subscribers into revenue-generating assets. Key Takeaways: Russell Henneberry provides the tactical strategies to transform subscribers into revenue. Russell shares invaluable insights on the resurgence of email newsletters.

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Revenue Advertising Email ChatGPT 96

ReadWriteStart

APRIL 8, 2023

TikTok and Influencers One viral video on TikTok can reach 1.5 million people and generate monthly revenue. In the meantime, influencers can increase brand awareness for your business by publishing a review of your product on social media. People love reviews, and everyone reads them before making a purchase.

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eCommerce Technical Review Software Review Analytics 185

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 24, 2013

An all-too-common question I get from startups and small businesses is “Which is the right social media platform for my business?” If you are in the realm of the 47% of small businesses who still ignore social media, you need to read the book by Dave Carroll, “ United Breaks Guitars.” You need to be there.

Social Media 271

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 2, 2013

When my friend’s small business was struggling a while back, I suggested he add some social media marketing initiatives, and his answer was that he was “too busy.” According to a study of 1700 CEOs last year, only 60% of companies today use social media for marketing, and only 12% of those feel that they are using it effectively.

Social Media 267

Social Media Media Social Network Viral 267

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2011

I suggested that he add some social network marketing initiatives, and his answer was he is “too busy.” He is not alone, according to a recent study , which concludes that only 47% of companies use social media today for marketing, despite the fact that 78% of executives polled feel it’s critical for success. What’s the problem?

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2019

An all-too-common question I get from startups and small businesses is “Which is the right social media platform for my business?” If you are in the 30 percent of all small businesses who still ignore social media, you need to read the book by Dave Carroll, “ United Breaks Guitars.” Build your brand and expert visibility.

Social Media 246

Social Media Media Reputation Viral 246

mashable.com

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Contact Us Submit News Contact Us Write for Us Spark of Genius Series Mashable | The Social Media Guide Business Mashable on Facebook Join Us! This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum , where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business.

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This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 19, 2012

I don’t know exactly when the agency to product transfer happened at Buddy, or at what point you can start calling yourself a software company (when service revenues dip below subscription/license revs?), but the evidence would suggest that repositioning the company as social enterprise software was a master stroke.

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Software Media Social Media Advertising 107

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Common failures I see along these lines include: solutions that are "nice to have" but don't address painful problems; a business model that lacks a means for bringing in revenue; and a founder who has turned a blind eye toward his or her competitors. Validated pricing and a sufficient revenue stream.

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Exit Strategy Technical Review Distribution Viral 120

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 22, 2023

3- Social media Photo Credit: Tom Miller In my professional view, social media will continue to play a crucial role in the digital marketing strategies of successful businesses. In recent years, eCommerce companies have begun to increase revenue by selling products directly via social media networks.

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Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Entrepreneur Social Media 127

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 4, 2010

I suggested that he add some social network marketing initiatives, and his answer was he is “too busy.” According to this study from last year, over 65% of existing small businesses still ignore social media for marketing, so he is still the rule rather than the exception. Develop a marketing strategy specific to this media.

Social Media 222

Social Media Media Marketing Social Network 222

mashable.com

MAY 24, 2011

Mobile commerce revenues may still pale in comparison to their ecommerce brothers, but we’re already seeing signs of mobile commerce’s potential. While commercial software houses have the luxury of targeting a specific platform for a revenue-generating commercial app, business developers have to satisfy business requirements.

Mobile 90

Mobile Web Social Media Software Review 90

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 10, 2014

Some analysts argue that revenue drives growth, while others say user growth drives revenue. Both have worked.Google reached $1 billion in revenue within five years of incorporation, and now has a market capitalization of over $400 billion. Long-term stability requires revenue growth and profit.

Revenue 246

Revenue Entrepreneur Valuation Viral 246

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 18, 2015

Newzoo, a video game research firm, reported that 2014 revenue for mobile gaming was $25 billion – up 43% over revenues from 2013. And 2015 is expected to exceed that same growth with some projecting as much as $40 billion in revenue by 2017. This will increase supply and improve ROI for advertisers.

Mobile 100

Mobile North America Marketing Technical Review 100

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 18, 2012

An all-too-common question I get from startups and small businesses is “Which is the right social media platform for my business?” If you are in the realm of the 47% of small businesses who still ignore social media, you need to read the new book by Dave Carroll, “ United Breaks Guitars.” You need to be there.

Social Media 198

Social Media Media Marketing Reputation 198

ConversionXL

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Since 2015, clothing brand ASOS has grown revenue by an average of 22% year over year. Leverage FOMO in social media marketing 3. Tactics are the specific activities you’ll use to communicate with customers (for example, advertising on social media with a 20% discount code). Both are critical.

eCommerce 129

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. Second, focus on digital marketing channels that align with your target audience—SEO, social media, and email marketing have been invaluable for us.

eCommerce 143

eCommerce Omaha Entrepreneur SEO 143

thebarefootvc

DECEMBER 16, 2011

The viral nature of social media no doubt aided this growth, as did improvements in the online shopping experience. The notion of renting and sharing instead of acquiring fits into the trend towards environmentalism and conscious capitalism and is further powered by social media.

Technical Review 110

Technical Review India Mobile Hockey Stick 110

ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Neither would have achieved virality had customers not received something tangible for their efforts. In the referral phase, measure these performance metrics: Percentage of customer referrals Number of referred users Total purchases by referred users Lifetime value of referred users Positive reviews Social media shares Net Promoter Score.

Retention 113

Retention Marketing Acquisition Channel 113

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

billion in annual subscription revenues not including advertising or eCommerce). Products such as Sprout Social and CoTweet are emerging to help businesses better track and communicate with their their customers and leads.

Social Network 318

Social Network Networking Internet Technical Review 318

mashable.com

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Contact Us Submit News Contact Us Write for Us Spark of Genius Series Mashable | The Social Media Guide Business Mashable on Facebook Join Us! He goes on to add, “Having revenue is even better, though not applicable to every startup … Passion, skill, vision and maturity really matter.&#

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Angel Investor Startup San Francisco Social Media 80

mashable.com

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

Top Topics Twitter YouTube Facebook iPhone Google Video Google Buzz Social media Mobile 2.0 Top Topics Twitter YouTube Facebook iPhone Google Video Google Buzz Social media Mobile 2.0 Whats Hot in Social Media This Week HOW TO: Organize a Mashable Meetup View More » Business 5 Proven Strategies for B2B Social Me.

Developer 73

Developer Software Review PHP Social Media 73

Occam's Razor

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

So, lots of content combined with an engaged audience (contributing and participating in consumption), driving great branding and real world revenue. Some have experimented with virality ( Pepsi Test Drive or Dove Beauty , etc.), The other metrics you know, Amplification, Applause and Conversation Rate are my best social media metrics.

Analytics 151

Analytics Marketing Audience Channel 151

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 16, 2020

Having enough revenue to finally give yourself a salary is an inspiring event, and one that you should savor. New business models that provide an ongoing revenue stream, or a secondary stream from advertising, raise your margins and can give you some additional satisfaction. Celebrate the ability to pay yourself a salary.

Sweat Equity 435

Sweat Equity Salary Viral Leadership 435

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

AUGUST 5, 2011

From social media to custom graphics. Finding advertisers and maximizing revenue can become hard work at times. Today, I am sharing with you a few tools I use very frequently to help me accomplish my goals faster. Let’s check them out: 1. IconFinder.com : Icon Search Engine What? TextLinkAds.com : Web Ad Marketplace What?

Web 89

Web HTML Software Review SQL 89

crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 14, 2013

Berger explains why people talk about certain produces and ideas more than others, why some stories have a greater tendency towards a viral effect and why some rumors are simply more infectious than others. Mitch Joel, a leading expert in new media, describe our current moment of “business purgatory.” d) Social Media.

Viral 93

Viral Small Business Social Media Technical Review 93

ConversionXL

APRIL 4, 2017

Content marketing is a centralized channel that also has overlap with others, such as SEO, social media, and public relations. Virality and Referral. Virality is the key lever of many of the most famous growth examples: Dropbox, Uber, Facebook, Hotmail. Resources on virality/referral: Referral Marketing Master Course.

Channel 118

Channel Marketing Viral SEO 118

ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Andrew Macarthy wrote about social media use during the Mahabis launch. The SaaS test balloons helped gauge the potential traction on social media and other channels. We thought we could gather more emails or get more leads for cheap on social media,” Kim told me. His solution? What earned likes and shares?

Product 110

Product Campaign Acquisition Social Media 110

mashable.com

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

If you’re working with an open source project, for example, it’s important that you have a definitive business model to drive revenue — though not at the cost of alienating your community of core contributors. Top Stories Photo & Video Galleries Top Lists Trending Topics Twitter YouTube Facebook iPhone Google Video More Topics.

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France Marketing Social Media Startup 77