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  • 5 Interesting Learnings from MongoDB at ~$2 Billion in ARR

    So the growth rates of Cloud infrastructure leaders have been all over the place: Cloudflare is growing 30% at $1.6 Billion in ARR GitLab is growing 30% at $730m ARR Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud are on fire, fueled by AI But others are seeing more headwinds due to downturns in the “B2B2B” segment of tech. ... Continue Reading The post 5 Interesting Learnings from MongoDB at ~$2 Billion in ARR appeared first on SaaStr.

  • Dear SaaStr: Why Do Founders Hire So Many Terrible VPs?

    Dear SaaStr: Why Do Founders Hire So Many Terrible VPs that Mislead Them? I think it’s a combination of three factors: Trusting your team. It’s hard to scale if you don’t. Needing a team. You can’t do it all yourself. And Hiring folks to do something you don’t know yourself and/or haven’t done yourself. Because... Continue Reading The post Dear SaaStr: Why Do Founders Hire So Many Terrible VPs? appeared first on SaaStr.

  • How to Build Pipeline and GTM Alignment in 2024 with Datadog’s CMO Sara Varni

    Sara Varni, CMO at Datadog hosts SaaStr's Workshop Wednesday, to share how to build pipeline and create alignment across sales and marketing. The post How to Build Pipeline and GTM Alignment in 2024 with Datadog’s CMO Sara Varni appeared first on SaaStr.

  • Your Core CAC vs. Your Expansion CAC: One Trophy, But Two Goals

    There’s a mistake I see a ton of startups making today, in the of age of new efficiency in SaaS and pressure around making capital last: They are treating every customer the same for CAC purposes.  And you just can’t if you are scaling. What do I mean?  Well of course the burn is the... Continue Reading The post Your Core CAC vs. Your Expansion CAC: One Trophy, But Two Goals appeared first on SaaStr.

  • Dear SaaStr: What Are Some No-No’s When It Comes to Working with VCs?

    Dear SaaStr: What are some no-no’s when it comes to funding a startup — and working with VCs? Here’s my list of top No-No’s: Never assume your existing investors will write you another check. They may, but it’s hard to predict if they will. Just assume any more money has to come from new investors.... Continue Reading The post Dear SaaStr: What Are Some No-No’s When It Comes to Working with VCs? appeared first on SaaStr.

  • The SaaS Era of 2013-2022 is Over. Welcome to The World of Hyperfunctional SaaS.

    So is AI taking over everything?  Will $1B SaaS companies be run by 1 person teams? I mean … maybe.  Across the SaaStr Fund portfolio, I’ve seen multiple portfolio companies lost $1m customers to new, in-house AI initiatives.  But I’ve also seen others grow even faster as AI rebooted and enhanced their products. What I... Continue Reading The post The SaaS Era of 2013-2022 is Over. Welcome to The World of Hyperfunctional SaaS. appeared first on SaaStr.

  • Dear SaaStr: Does Being a Strong Operator Make You a Better Investor?

    Dear SaaStr: Does Being a Strong Operator Make You a Better Investor? I don’t think in SaaS being a founder or senior exec or early key hire makes you a better investor per se. Why not?  I mean … it’s pretty easy to invest at $1m ARR growing 300% in a hot space.  It’s really... Continue Reading The post Dear SaaStr: Does Being a Strong Operator Make You a Better Investor? appeared first on SaaStr.

  • Why I’m Back to the SF Bay Area Full Time

    So I’m back full time-ish to the SF Bay Area.  As, often quietly, are so many leaders and execs I’ve known for years. I spent about 60% of my time since lockdown in SoCal, 30% in Palo Alto, and the rest in Misc.  It wasn’t to work at the beach, it was for family reasons. ... Continue Reading The post Why I’m Back to the SF Bay Area Full Time appeared first on SaaStr.

  • Dear SaaStr: How Do I Set the Revenue Goals for Next Year?

    Dear SaaStr: How Do I Set the Revenue Goals for Next Year? I try to model 3 overall plans for the year:  C-90, C-60, and C-10, not just for the sales team, but the whole company. The C is for “Confidence”.  The odds you think you can hit it, from the CEO’s perspective.  Here’s how... Continue Reading The post Dear SaaStr: How Do I Set the Revenue Goals for Next Year? appeared first on SaaStr.

  • Spotlight on CS Ops: Supercharging Customer Success with Data-Driven Strategies

    4 – min read “If you invest in the post-sale, and you have somebody that can focus just on the digital journey, you’re going to keep more customers, and you’re going to expand them, because they’re going to have a better experience.” – Katie Yagodnik, Director, Customer Success Operations and Digital Programs, Totango + Catalyst Customer success operations (CS The post Spotlight on CS Ops: Supercharging Customer Success with Data-Driven Strategies appeared first on Best Customer Success Blog: Articles for Enterprise Growth.

  • Streamlining customer renewals: Empower customer success managers to accelerate growth

    4 – min read “We hit 115% of our target across Totango + Catalyst in Q1 on our expansion number, and that was largely due to the CSMs and the focus they put in along with the work that we’re doing with our account executives. The partnership that we have is working.” Customer renewals are the lifeblood of any The post Streamlining customer renewals: Empower customer success managers to accelerate growth appeared first on Best Customer Success Blog: Articles for Enterprise Growth.

  • Mastering the Shift: From Product-Led Growth to Enterprise Sales

    4 – min read “In a PLG motion… you’re helping people to use the product more effectively, and ultimately, to upgrade to a paid experience. [In] the enterprise sale, you start by signing on the dotted line, so different expectations and skills are needed.” – Karen Budell, Chief Marketing Officer, Totango + Catalyst   Shifting from a product-led growth The post Mastering the Shift: From Product-Led Growth to Enterprise Sales appeared first on Best Customer Success Blog: Articles for Enterprise Growth.

  • From Silos to Synergy: How Sales and CS Alignment Unlocks Revenue Growth

    4 – min read “Success is revenue. You get success right; your revenue is coming.” – Charlie Sonnenberg, VP Sales, Totango + Catalyst   Customer-led growth is the only way to protect and sustain revenue growth. Bold statement? Perhaps, but industry data backs up this claim—SaaS companies are putting more resources and more strategic focus behind retaining and growing The post From Silos to Synergy: How Sales and CS Alignment Unlocks Revenue Growth appeared first on Best Customer Success Blog: Articles for Enterprise Growth.

  • Activate a customer-led growth strategy to fuel expansion

    3 – min read “Traditionally, customers have focused on acquisition. When money was a little cheaper, it was easy to throw money at the problem and grow at all costs. But, what we’ve found over the last year – in a real painful way – is that it’s no longer working.” – Chris Dishman, Senior Vice President of Customer The post Activate a customer-led growth strategy to fuel expansion appeared first on Best Customer Success Blog: Articles for Enterprise Growth.

  • The role of customer success is changing and it’s having a direct impact on revenue growth

    4 – min read “Customer success [needs to understand] the value that a customer is getting, [what is] driving that value, and then ultimately driving growth and having a hand in what the revenue picture looks like for your company long-term.” – Chris Dishman, Senior Vice President of Customer Success, Totango + Catalyst   When the term “customer success” The post The role of customer success is changing and it’s having a direct impact on revenue growth appeared first on Best Customer Success Blog: Articles for Enterprise Growth.

  • The Path to Predictable Growth: Action-Focused Hot Takes from CS and Sales Leaders

    7 – min read Drive customer-led growth and retention by giving your Sales and CS functions a shared vision Selling ≠ delivering long-term value. Lasting relationships are the lifeblood of great Customer Success and, really, of great companies. It’s easy to spot organizations that just look for net new revenue hits and then move on to the next win. The post The Path to Predictable Growth: Action-Focused Hot Takes from CS and Sales Leaders appeared first on Best Customer Success Blog: Articles for Enterprise Growth.

  • AI & CS: Innovate or stagnate

    4 – min read Some believe AI is overhyped. Others think we are already in the midst of transformation. The reality is that most of us sit in the middle. A recent poll taken during the Higher Logic Super Forum SPARK conference in April says  61% of CS professionals sometimes use AI platforms alongside other systems, while 11% always The post AI & CS: Innovate or stagnate appeared first on Best Customer Success Blog: Articles for Enterprise Growth.

  • Totango + Catalyst customer success experts reveal top takeaways from TSIA World INTERACT 2024

    5 – min read “AI may not replace me, but AI will definitely change the way I work.” This bold statement, shared during a keynote at the recent Technology Services Industry Association (TSIA) World INTERACT conference in Orlando, set the stage for a series of thought-provoking discussions and insights from industry leaders. As CS grapples with rapidly evolving AI The post Totango + Catalyst customer success experts reveal top takeaways from TSIA World INTERACT 2024 appeared first on Best Customer Success Blog: Articles for Enterprise Growth.

  • 12 Link Builders Share Strategies That Work in 2024

    Here are the tactics they shared, how to do them, and tips for success. How to do it Let’s say you were doing this for MailChimp. You might want to find listicles that feature brands like ConvertKit and Aweber but…Read more ›

  • 11 Affiliate Marketers Share Proven Tips for 2024

    Here are the tips they shared and how to do them. How to do it Don’t try to do this manually. Use a WordPress plugin to automate it. Neither of these are expensive. Genius Link starts at $6 per month…Read more ›

  • 100 Most Asked Questions on Google in 2024

    These are the 100 most asked questions on Google, along with their monthly search volumes. Top Google questions by growth Many popular questions don’t change from year to year. For example, people have been asking measurement-related questions since forever (e.g.,…Read more ›

  • 8 SEO Hiring Managers Share Their #1 Interview Question

    As research for this article, I’ve asked eight top hiring managers to share the #1 SEO interview question they’re asking candidates right now, so you can understand what types of questions hiring managers are asking. The hiring managers I talked…Read more ›

  • Real Estate SEO: 6 Things You Can Do to Compete With Big Sites

    The best illustration of this is that out of over 4.5M keywords that Zillow ranks for, bringing them an estimated 32.7M visits from search, the top keyword is “zillow”. And did you know that’s a more popular search term than…Read more ›

  • Unpacking NerdWallet’s SEO: 10 Things I Discovered 

    Their S-1 shows over 70% of traffic is unpaid. For a business that transforms knowledge-seeking into profit, that’s a perfect strategy. But it’s also imperfect. As a public company, NerdWallet must openly admit when its SEO fails. Worse still, dips…Read more ›

  • 9 Successful PR Campaign Examples, According to the Data

    In this post, you’ll see the data behind nine successful PR campaigns, and hopefully get some inspiration for your next press idea. 9 popular PR campaign examples This list is a real mixed bag of PR examples – from newsjacking,…Read more ›

  • Total Addressable Market: How to Estimate It and Source Data

    The basic formula for calculating TAM is: Understanding TAM helps you figure out the size of your market and the amount of money you could make if you captured all of it. TAM is also a key metric for startup…Read more ›

  • I Asked 12 SEOs To Share Their Favorite SEO Books

    Here’s what they said: Authors: Stephan Spencer, Eric Enge, Jessica Stricchiola First published: 6 November 2009 Recommended by: Aleyda Solis Here’s why Aleyda recommended this book: Author: Eli Schwartz First published: 27 April 2021 Recommended by: Gus Pelogia, Philipp Götza,…Read more ›

  • Best Free+ Paid Aniwatch Alternatives: Top Picks for 2024

    Anime lovers all over the world enjoyed streaming shows and movies for free on Aniwatch for the longest time. However, Aniwatch, which was one of the biggest free anime streaming platforms, recently shut down and rebranded itself because of a huge rise in infamy. This a rising problem that many free streaming platforms face, and

  • 7 Best Pinterest Alternatives to Look Out For In 2024

    Nowadays, everyone is after making things “Pinteresty”, and this trend is taking over all the major social media platforms. From influencers adding to the bandwagon, to photographers and designers setting new standards for arts and aesthetics, Pinterest is truly a cool and happening place, as the GenZ may say. There are also other platforms, both

  • SaaS Valuation: How to Value a New SaaS Business

    The Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) industry is constantly growing and evolving, and providing scalable and flexible business ideas to many individuals all over the world. If you are new in this space, then there is a lot that you have to learn to grow and run your business smoothly. One of the main things you must know

  • How to Start a SaaS Company: Best Tips to Build Your Company in 2024

    The Software-as-a-Service business model has gained a lot of popularity in the last few years because of its low entry barrier, flexibility, and scalability. They are very profitable and cost-effective as well! If you are thinking of how to start a SaaS company and have a unique idea, now can be a very good time!

  • Maximizing Success: Best Practices for Implementing Professional Services Automation (PSA)

    Professional services automation (PSA) tools are transforming how businesses manage projects, track time, and invoice clients. By simplifying complex tasks, businesses can boost efficiency, improve accuracy, and elevate customer satisfaction. However, the real power of PSA tools lies not just in their capabilities, but in how well they are integrated into your operations. Success hinges

  • What Factors To Consider While Choosing Digital Insurance?

    Risk is most understood by the insurance sector. Maximizing profits requires minimization of risk. Most businesses ignore the fact that digital disruption is the one big threat the insurance industry is facing right now. The biggest challenge facing the insurance industry worldwide in the next two to three years will be the pressing need to

  • Top 5 Strategies to Grow Your Instagram Organically in 2024

    Instagram is one of the leading social media platforms. With around 2 billion users, it offers individuals and businesses the opportunity to extend their reach.  However, if you have had an Instagram profile for a while now, you have probably already realized that building a successful following takes hard work. The good news is that

  • 9+ Best B2B SaaS Contract Management Software for Businesses in 2024

    Are you struggling to keep up with the ever-increasing volume of contract management processes? If yes, then it is time to invest in B2B SaaS contract management software! They will help with effective solutions to help you manage contracts better, automate manual processes, and curb risks and mistakes. Is the concept of such software very

  • Rule of 40 in SaaS: How to Apply it for Your Business

    Are you a new SaaS business trying to maintain steady revenue growth and profitability? Then the Rule of 40 will be very helpful for you to determine the health of your company and build a successful business. If you are still unaware and don’t know how to go about it, then worry not! In this

    • How to Effectively Highlight Your SaaS Product’s Key Features Online

      Marketing your SaaS product can feel like a challenge, especially when you’re trying to make your key features stand out online.

    • 4 SaaS Marketing Challenges And How to Overcome Each One

      In the world of SaaS, marketing challenges are like shapeshifters — always present, but constantly evolving as your business grows.

    • 5 B2B SaaS Customer Retention Strategies

      In this blog, we'll look at five practical strategies to improve customer retention. Whether you're losing customers faster than you'd like, or just want to improve your retention rates, you'll find valuable insights here. Let's dive in and start turning your churn problem around.

    • 4 Ways to Reduce Churn for Your SaaS Product

      Ever feel like you're stuck in a game of customer tug-of-war? One minute you're celebrating a new sign-up, the next you're watching them walk away. It's enough to give anyone whiplash. But that's the truth of SaaS. Getting customers is only half the battle. Keeping them is another half and an even tougher battle sometimes. It's where many of us start to sweat.

    • What is a Good Churn Rate for SaaS?

      A startup founder jumps for joy as her SaaS product hits 1,000 users. A month later, she's pulling her hair out—50 customers have left. Is this normal? Disastrous? Or perhaps even good? When it comes to churn rates in the SaaS world, the answer isn't always clear-cut.

    • What is the Difference Between Upsell and Cross-Sell?

      $225 billion — That's the projected value of the SaaS market by 2025. In this fiercely competitive landscape, savvy SaaS companies aren't just chasing new customers—they're maximizing value from their existing ones too.

    • How to Maximize SaaS Revenue Through Effective Upselling

      Many SaaS companies are leaving money on the table by not mastering this crucial skill — upselling, the process of encouraging customers to upgrade or expand their current subscriptions. Think about it. When a customer starts using your product, you've already done the hard part. You've attracted customers, onboarded them, and proved your product's value. They're using your software, they're familiar with your interface, and they trust your brand. 

    • Aligning Sales and Marketing in B2B SaaS Startups: A Blueprint for Success

      Aligning sales and marketing has been somewhat of a joke since before “Glengarry Glen Ross” was written in the 1980’s and then immortalized on the silver screen in the 1990’s. The competition goes way beyond the memes.

    • Master These 4 SaaS Marketing Approaches to Outpace Your Competitors

      If you're tired of chasing fleeting trends for marketing your SaaS product and ready for approaches that have been proven to work again, and again, you're in the right place.

    • Lessons Learned from INBOUND 2024

      Each year, HubSpot's INBOUND conference drives conversations and inspires new thinking in the marketing, sales, revenue operations, and customer success world. This year’s INBOUND 2024 delivered once again. As we dive into the key takeaways from this pivotal event, we'll uncover the strategies revenue leaders must adopt, the pitfalls they must avoid, and the opportunities they can't afford to miss.

    • 3 Signs You Need a New Website

      Anyone can build a website, right? Well, technically, yes. But building a great website takes more than a few HTML lessons and a good color palette. From understanding your website goals to putting together an end-to-end conversion strategy (complete with the content to fill the funnel!), building an incredible website takes time and skills. 

    • Go-to-Market Strategy Checklist Example

      Getting ready to market with your new product? Some might think all it takes to go to market are a few product photos and some witty copy, but the real work is beyond the promotional launch. To help you uncover the steps it takes to truly launch a new product, we've outlined core steps to a successful go-to-market strategy for you to follow.  Plus, we've also grabbed some of our favorite relevant blogs posts from the archives that can help you even more.  Like what you see? Make sure to grab your own PDF format and start checking things off!  

    • How to Master Revenue Operations: Your Essential Checklist

      Revenue operations are crucial for any business aiming to achieve sustainable growth and efficiency. This checklist is your essential guide to mastering revenue operations, covering everything from the foundational task of database segmentation to the advanced stages of strategic alignment. By methodically following these steps, you can optimize your processes, enhance cross-functional teamwork, and boost your company’s overall performance.

    • 3 Common Demand Generation Challenges

      Working with our clients every day, we see all sorts of challenges when it comes to demand generation. Demand generation is a data-driven marketing program that leverages inbound tactics to drive awareness and interest throughout the entire buyer and customer lifecycle. As noted by my colleague, Michael Garris, our Demand Generation Team Lead and Growth Strategist, 

    • Growth Tips for Lead Generation Websites

      Part Three: Proven Steps for Sustainable Growth Earlier in our series, we walked through the process of creating a successful conversion-optimized website using best practices for technical setup and user experience.

    • Lead Generation Website Examples

      Part Two: Success Stories & Their Strategies In part 1 of our lead generation series, we explored the foundational concepts and tactics every B2B website should consider when launching its lead generation efforts. Now, we'll explore the real-world applications of these principles by highlighting success stories from industry leaders.

    • How to Create a Lead Generation Website

      Part One: Lead Generation Website Essentials Creating Your Site The main objective of B2B websites should be to help visitors find the information they’re looking for. But on top of that, they should also be helping their organization capture qualified leads for their product or service. 

    • ABM Strategy Content Ideas

      There’s a lot that goes into a successful account based marketing (ABM) strategy. We’ve covered the need to brutally align on your ICP across your customer-facing teams. We’ve looked at how best to integrate and audit your tech stack to make sure it’s ABM-ready. 

      • What Is Paas? Platform as a Service

        You might be curious about how Platform as a Service (PaaS) can revolutionize your business operations while cutting costs. Discover its unique benefits now. The post What Is Paas? Platform as a Service first appeared on SaaS Metrics.

      • The Beginner’s Guide to Cloud Hosting Solutions

        Learn the essentials of cloud hosting solutions and discover how to choose the right option for your business without getting lost in the details. The post The Beginner’s Guide to Cloud Hosting Solutions first appeared on SaaS Metrics.

      • How to Select the Right Hosting Plan for Your Content Site

        Pick the perfect hosting plan for your content site by uncovering essential factors that could transform your site's performance and user experience. The post How to Select the Right Hosting Plan for Your Content Site first appeared on SaaS Metrics.

      • The Non-Technical Guide to Hosting and Website Security

        The non-technical guide to hosting and website security reveals vital strategies you never knew you needed to protect your online presence—are you ready to learn? The post The Non-Technical Guide to Hosting and Website Security first appeared on SaaS Metrics.

      • How to Choose the Best Hosting for Your Travel Blog

        Unlock the secrets to selecting the ideal hosting for your travel blog and discover the crucial factors that could transform your online journey. The post How to Choose the Best Hosting for Your Travel Blog first appeared on SaaS Metrics.

      • How to Understand Web Hosting Technical Specifications

        Knowing the key technical specifications of web hosting can unlock your site's potential, but how do you decipher the jargon? The post How to Understand Web Hosting Technical Specifications first appeared on SaaS Metrics.

      • Why Cloud Hosting Is Ideal for Growing Businesses

        Access unparalleled scalability and flexibility with cloud hosting, but discover how these features can transform your growing business in remarkable ways. The post Why Cloud Hosting Is Ideal for Growing Businesses first appeared on SaaS Metrics.

      • How to Pick the Right Hosting for Your Online Courses

        Just when you think you've found the perfect hosting, discover key factors that could transform your online course success. The post How to Pick the Right Hosting for Your Online Courses first appeared on SaaS Metrics.

      • How to Choose a Hosting Provider With Great Customer Support

        Amidst countless hosting options, discover how to find a provider with exceptional customer support that meets your unique needs and keeps you covered. The post How to Choose a Hosting Provider With Great Customer Support first appeared on SaaS Metrics.

      • The State of AI in Sales

        A strategic guide for go-to-market leaders - takeaways from HG Insights' report The post The State of AI in Sales appeared first on GTMnow.

      • GTM 115: Lessons from CS to CRO and How Customer Stories are Your Most Powerful Growth Lever with Allison Metcalfe

        A transformational leader who specializes in data driven GTM, Allison Metcalfe has had a non-traditional path to the C Suite – starting in Account Management, and being a leader in the evolution of Customer Success, Allison has held a variety of leadership roles across sales and operations in some of Silicon Valley’s most successful companies including Jigsaw The post GTM 115: Lessons from CS to CRO and How Customer Stories are Your Most Powerful Growth Lever with Allison Metcalfe appeared first on GTMnow.

      • 7 Tactics for Ecosystem-Led Outbound

        How to turn partnerships into pipeline - tactics being successfully used by other companies to drive revenue The post 7 Tactics for Ecosystem-Led Outbound appeared first on GTMnow.

      • Account-Based GTM: A Modernized Framework

        The pyramid-shaped ABM deployment model as a relic of the past and a new modernized framework The post Account-Based GTM: A Modernized Framework appeared first on GTMnow.

      • GTM 114: Audience-First GTM, Fueling Startup Growth via LinkedIn with Adam Robinson

        Adam Robinson is the Founder/CEO of Retention.com and RB2B. Adam bootstrapped Retention.com to $22m ARR in 4 years by helping ecommerce stores identify their anonymous website visitors and send them triggered emails. He launched RB2B in March of 2024 to help SaaS companies identify anonymous website visitors and see their LinkedIn profiles in Slack for The post GTM 114: Audience-First GTM, Fueling Startup Growth via LinkedIn with Adam Robinson appeared first on GTMnow.

      • Incubating a Company Inside GTMfund: Operator.ai and a New Era in Sales Tech

        The curtain pulled back on Operator and incubating a company The post Incubating a Company Inside GTMfund: Operator.ai and a New Era in Sales Tech appeared first on GTMnow.

      • GTM 113: Operator.ai, Solving the Great Ignore and GTMfund Incubating a Company with Mark Kosoglow and Max Altschuler

        Mark Kosoglow is the Co-Founder and CEO of Operator.ai, a company incubated by GTMfund. Mark was employee #1 at Outreach and former SVP of Global Sales, where he helped grow the company from zero to over $200 million in revenue. He is joined in this special edition podcast episode by Max Altschuler, Founder and General Partner The post GTM 113: Operator.ai, Solving the Great Ignore and GTMfund Incubating a Company with Mark Kosoglow and Max Altschuler appeared first on GTMnow.

      • The State of GTM Jobs: Sales

        Data report on sales role trends in collaboration with Live Data Technologies The post The State of GTM Jobs: Sales appeared first on GTMnow.

      • GTM 112: The Ultimate MarTech Guide and the Great Contraction with Austin Hay

        Austin Hay is the Co-Founder of Clarify, a new intelligent CRM built as a platform that developers love. He is also a Partner and MarTech Teacher at Reforge, as well as a MarTech Advisor and GTM Investor at HBE Ventures. With a background leading marketing technology teams at high-growth startups like Ramp, Branch, and mParticle, Austin The post GTM 112: The Ultimate MarTech Guide and the Great Contraction with Austin Hay appeared first on GTMnow.

      • How Do We Anchor Content Marketing Efforts in a Multi-Platform Distribution World?

        This week, I’m taking a full 8 minutes because I want to address an incredibly important email from Russell Wojcik of Liquibase that came in reply to my previous 5-Minute Whiteboard on Content Marketing Evolving Beyond SEO: What distribution point do we rally around if it’s not just keyword rankings in Google? It’s a fair question because, for many content…

      • How Paid Media Buyers Can Get an Edge in 2024

        (The following post was written by Sam Tomlinson, EVP of Warschawski and one of the smartest marketing strategists operating today, and published on his blog. He’s kindly given us permission to reprint it here. Once you start reading, you’ll see why I believe everyone who subscribes to SparkToro should check it out. -Rand) The past three months have been jam-packed…

      • How Audience Research Gave Me a Competitive Edge — And Helped Me Earn Respect From Customers

        Here’s a confession: I’ve never really understood the whole “SEO-driven content strategy” thing. I mean, yeah, I understood it on an intellectual level. Step 1, go after high-volume keywords. Step 2, rank higher for the Google gods. Step 3, profit. Or something like that. But no one ever becomes a customer from reading a blog post after having Googled, “how…

      • Content Marketing Needs to Evolve Beyond SEO

        I’m tired of seeing blog posts, videos, webinars, articles, guides, resources, social posts whose entire raison d’etre is an attempt to rank for keywords in Google. It limits our creativity AND the likelihood that meaningful marketing improvements will happen. Content marketing is bigger than SEO. I’m tired of 99% of my LinkedIn feed pretending it’s not. This week’s 5-Minute Whiteboard…

      • New Research: So Far, AI is Not Disrupting Search or Making a Dent in Google

        The good folks at Sonata Insights recently analyzed Datos‘ clickstream panel to uncover consumer search behavior insights in the “age of AI”. If you’re in the digital marketing world, it’s probably worth your time to download and read. Last Friday, I got access to the report and asked Datos for permission to share a few of the big findings and…

      • When Attribution Is a Fool’s Errand, Zero-Click Marketing Is the Way

        “Zero-Click Marketing sounds good and all, but how do I get executive buy-in?” I hear that question a lot. I think it signals a fundamental misunderstanding of what zero-click marketing is. When I first wrote about Zero-Click Content back in July 2022 (whoa, happy 2-year anniversary, I guess?), it came as a reaction to our platform-native world. I pointed out…

      • Attribution is Dying. Clicks are Dying. Marketing is Going Back to the 20th Century.

        Welcome to another edition of 5-Minute Whiteboards. And folks, we’ve got a doozy of a topic. Yes, I’m being intentionally provocative. But it’s because things really have changed in the last decade, yet too many of us are still asked to invest in marketing as though it’s 2014. In just seven minutes, I’m going to try to change your mind…

      • The Smarter-Not-Harder Guide to Content Marketing in 2024

        Classic content marketing is dead. I don’t say that lightly. Most digital marketing techniques don’t truly die, but the old way of doing content marketing–finding high-volume keywords, then writing blog posts that target those keywords and trying to get your post ranking in Google for them; dead. Why? Because Google is no longer the primary or largest source of information…

      • NEW: Ranking Pages Shows the Content Your Audience is Most Likely to Find in Search Results

        Great news—the last of our three, search-focused features in SparkToro V2 has finally launched. It’s called Ranking Pages and you can now find it in the keywords section of every SparkToro report. Our next few features will focus on expanding V2’s coverage to the UK and Canada, and providing data about the ad platforms that reach an audience. But, before…

      • Navigating Content Marketing Amidst the Rise of AI — Whiteboard Friday

        In this episode of Whiteboard Friday, Ross talks about how search has changed and how we, as marketers, can navigate that change to produce quality content. With the increased use of AI and LLMs, content creation may seem more complex, but it’s still based on the fundamentals we use every day.

      • The Best SEO and Digital Marketing Podcasts in 2024

        Looking for a way to stay connected to the voices and perspectives in digital marketing? Do you learn from hearing and observing but don't get that experience when working from home? We've got you covered. Check out our curated list of top digital marketing podcasts. These shows go beyond tactics and trends, offering a window into the lives and experiences of SEO professionals. Discover the best SEO and Digital Marketing podcasts that capture the human side of search marketing.

      • International SEO — Whiteboard Friday

        In this episode of Whiteboard Friday, Tanvir covers how to implement international SEO strategies on your site and how to successfully report on their effectiveness.

      • How Pipedrive Increased Organic Sign-Ups by 33% with BOFU Content

        Pipedrive revamped its SEO strategy to prioritize bottom-of-funnel content. Read the case study to learn how the SaaS firm increased sign-ups by 33%.

      • Getting Buy-In for Customer Stories — Whiteboard Friday

        In this episode of Whiteboard Friday, Joel discusses how to get client buy-in for being featured in customer stories. He explains why customers might say “no” to being featured and how to pitch the idea of a customer story successfully.

      • How To Secure an SEO Leadership Role [According to an Ex-SEO Turned Headhunter]

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              • Key Takeaways from SaaStr Annual 2024: Navigating AI’s Impact and Opportunities for SaaS Companies

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              • SaaS Events Review September 2024: SaaSOpen, Affiliate World Europe, Finovate Fall, SaaStr Annual and B2B Rocks

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              • How CRM Creates Efficiency and Simplicity in SaaS

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              • How EOS Maximizes SaaS Growth

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              • How To Build a Game-Changing SaaS Out of a Successful Service Business 

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              • SaaS Events Review May-June 2024: Collision, Tekpon Awards, Xerocon, and SaaStock USA

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              • SaaS Events Review March 2024: Salesforce TrailblazerDX, SaaSBoomi, and SaaSOpen 

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              • AI in Contract Drafting & Reviewing: Enhancing Contracts

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              • Create contracts in CRM with CLM integration

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              • How to use Excel spreadsheet for contract management

                Managing contracts requires constant attention to detail, organization, and accuracy. While there are various contract management software options available in the market, Spreadsheets are still widely used for contract management. In this article, we will explore how an Excel spreadsheet for contract management can be used to effectively manage agreements and provide you with some The post How to use Excel spreadsheet for contract management appeared first on Volody New Test Blogs.

              • How to ensure sustained sales and legal collaboration?

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              • Legal and Procurement: Strategies for Successful Collaboration

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              • Want to digitize your physical contracts?

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              • Exploring Generative AI for Contract Management

                In today’s digital age, it is more important than ever to securely manage contracts. Generative AI is a powerful tool that can be utilized for contract management, but it is important to understand how to use it safely and effectively. In this blog post, we will explore the use of generative AI for contract management. The post Exploring Generative AI for Contract Management appeared first on Volody New Test Blogs.

              • Top Contract Management Tips for Legal Professionals

                Learn how to streamline your contract management Legal professionals have to manage multiple contracts at a time, making it a daunting task. A mistake made in contract management can lead to serious consequences and affect the organization’s reputation. Contract management is not just about managing a document; it is about ensuring that everything is compliant The post Top Contract Management Tips for Legal Professionals appeared first on Volody New Test Blogs.

              • SaaS Web Design Agencies you can work with in 2024

                List of SaaS Web Design Agencies Choosing the right web design agency can make a significant impact on your business’s online success. For SaaS companies, finding an agency that understands the nuances of your industry is crucial. The following list highlights the best SaaS web design agencies for 2024, each offering unique skills and services. The post SaaS Web Design Agencies you can work with in 2024 appeared first on UserActive.

              • 10 Best SaaS Design Agencies In 2024

                List of top 10 SaaS Design Agencies This article provides you with a list of top 10 SaaS Design Agencies you should know in 2024. If you’re involved in the world of SaaS and you’re not familiar with these agencies yet, you should be! Among these 10 SaaS design agencies, you’ll find everything you need The post 10 Best SaaS Design Agencies In 2024 appeared first on UserActive.

              • Increasing SaaS Sign Ups And Conversions With A UI Redesign

                Peter spoke with John Wright, Co-founder of StatsDrone. StatsDrone is a B2B data analytics software tailored for the affiliate marketing sector, automating sales and commission tracking for webmasters while centralizing their data. John shared with Peter: The significant impact of redesigning StatsDrone on user perception and business growth, resulting in improved conversion rates and increased The post Increasing SaaS Sign Ups And Conversions With A UI Redesign appeared first on UserActive.

              • 3 Pivotal Moments Bootstrapping To $2M ARR

                Peter spoke with Justin Gerena, Co-Founder of SiteSwan. SiteSwan enables agencies, publishers, designers, and entrepreneurs to effortlessly create professional websites for small businesses within minutes, without the need for coding or technical skills. During their conversation, Justin discussed: Defining the Ideal Customer Profile (ICP).  Harnessing the power of sales tracking to leverage data for business The post 3 Pivotal Moments Bootstrapping To $2M ARR appeared first on UserActive.

              • From UX Designer To SaaS Founder

                Peter interviewed Gaurabh Mathure, Co-Founder of Tydy. Tydy, an Employee Data Platform, simplifies employee data and document management. It streamlines processes across HR, IT, and Vendor apps, ensuring a seamless, personalized experience for employees from onboarding to offboarding. Gaurabh discussed with Peter: Tydy’s role in streamlining data for an enhanced employee experience. His UX design The post From UX Designer To SaaS Founder appeared first on UserActive.

              • Introduction To The SaaSiest Community

                A few weeks ago, Peter talked to Thomas Sjöberg & Daniel Nackovski, the Co-Founders of SaaSiest. SaaSiest is a community-driven initiative aimed at fostering dialogue and knowledge exchange to empower European B2B SaaS professionals and companies. In this interview they share: Their experiences as co-founders of SaaSiest and their extensive roles in the SaaS industry. How the The post Introduction To The SaaSiest Community appeared first on UserActive.

              • Creating Opportunities With SaaS Acquisitions

                Peter spoke with Jarno van der Linden, Co-Founder of Wezoo. Wezoo is the ultimate flexible workspace solution, offering no subscriptions, on-demand access, and pay-per-use working. Expect to hear: The strategic focus on the supply side before addressing the buy side as a key to their success. Acquisitions have enhanced their technology and scalability in the The post Creating Opportunities With SaaS Acquisitions appeared first on UserActive.

              • Why Your SaaS Needs a Product Design Agency

                Introduction The success of a SaaS product is, in big part, determined by its design. An expert product design agency brings a unique blend of creativity, technical knowledged, and user empathy to the table, qualities that are key in designing SaaS products that stand out. Let’s look at why a product design agency is not The post Why Your SaaS Needs a Product Design Agency appeared first on UserActive.

              • How a Product Design Agency Can Help Scale your SaaS

                In the world of SaaS, scalability is not just a goal but a necessity for success. As SaaS products look to grow their user base and expand their service offerings, the role of product design becomes increasingly important. Product design agencies, with their specialized expertise and creativity, play a key role in this scenario, helping The post How a Product Design Agency Can Help Scale your SaaS appeared first on UserActive.

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