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SaaS Case Study: Improving Conversions by 12% with Fewer Form Fields

Fri, 18 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000

“Less is more,” the old adage goes, and we’ve confirmed that less can be way more when it comes to cart conversion rates. Avangate recently ran some split tests on the Checkout page that increased conversion rates by an impressive 12%. And all it took to make such a big difference was eliminating a few fields on the Billing form.

Negative Churn, and Why It Should Be Your Goal as a SaaS Business

Fri, 11 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000

If you’re not familiar, the term negative churn sounds like something a SaaS company should avoid at all costs. And if you understand churn as the rate at which you lose current customers, you could be forgiven for mistaking negative churn for a particularly bad churn rate.

5 Steps To Boost Your Customer’s Lifetime Value

Thu, 10 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Determining CLV is especially critical to SaaS providers, because of the complexities in determining customer acquisition costs from, for example, freemium models and variable subscription rates.

Recapturing Lost Revenue from Abandoned Carts

Fri, 21 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Did you know that more than $4 trillion in goods were left in shopping carts last year alone? Abandonment rates vary by industry, with Software at 70%.

Industry Buzz – July 2015

Mon, 10 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000

We’ve collected great tips this month to help you improve your strategies, as well as building off the industry’s deepest set of tools to support the entire digital commerce lifecycle. Subscribe to our newsletter and be updated on new blogposts, whitepapers, webinars and more on how to grow your software and services business.

Increase Upgrades By Improving Customer Support

Tue, 04 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000

SaaS companies are typically staffed by some pretty brilliant people. Innovative thinkers, trendsetters, and people full of creativity proudly fill your ranks. Sometimes, however, brilliant people are so focused on creating and improving a great product that customer service falls by the wayside. The truth is, regardless of what industry you are in, excellent customer support can significantly benefit your business. One important area that can benefit directly from great customer support is product upgrades.

Development Of Loyalty Programs Is A Win-Win

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000

But developing an effective customer-loyalty program is easier said than done. In fact, a recent survey found that only 16 percent of organizations think that their loyalty programs are effective. When done right, your loyalty program will turn average customers into loyal brand advocates. Here are some basic guidelines for how to create and implement an effective and valuable loyalty program.

The Advantages Of A/B Testing Your Upsell Offers

Wed, 22 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Determining the optimal price point for a produce or service is one of the biggest challenges for any SaaS company. It’s never easy to place an objective dollar figure on something that carries so much subjective value. In many instances, the value the market places on a SaaS product or service doesn’t always equal the development costs. Often, the most valuable offering was the simplest to develop. As a result, it’s incredibly easy to under or over value a service when setting the price. And that’s not even taking into account buyer psychology.

When You Should Be Pushing Your Upgrades To Maximize Sales

Tue, 21 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000

"Timing is everything" is more than just a cliché in the world of SaaS. Understanding how the timing of your messages can impact the digital lifecycle is key to converting prospects to customers, getting those customers to upgrade or buy additional features, and ultimately, turning them into your very own product advocates.

Industry Buzz – June 2015

Fri, 03 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Enjoy this month’s resources to help you win in this rapidly changing market. As always, to read more, subscribe to our newsletter and stay up-to-date with latest blogs, whitepapers and webinars on how to grow your software and SaaS business

How to Develop a Video Marketing Strategy

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 15:33:20 +0000

Video marketing has consistently proven itself to be an overwhelmingly effective way to reach customers. The ability to develop a solid and effective video marketing strategy is essential to the work of an Internet marketing professional. Your company’s corporate marketing strategy must be clearly defined before developing a concept for your video, as the two must

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How To Create A Winning Online Contest With Social Media

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 15:10:09 +0000

Should Online Contests Be Part of Your Marketing Strategy? Online contests via social media channels may seem too difficult for a small marketing staff to handle, and something only major companies can pull off. But taking advantage of the buzz, increased engagement and lead generating power of contests can be within reach of any marketing

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Tag You’re IT! Using the Hashtag to Leverage Influencers

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 14:37:18 +0000

To some they’re a funny little annoyance in social media posts, but to others they’re Internet marketing gold. So, just what are hashtags and why should anyone use them? About the Hashtag Hashtags are those words and phrases in social media posts that are immediately preceded by a pound sign. For example, #hashtagsmatter might serve

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Is Email Marketing Effective?

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 13:26:40 +0000

With so many ways to reach customers, marketers have to choose their methods with great care. When considering the upside potential for effectiveness, email has to rank near the top. The Numbers Add Up The potential audience, direct contact and ease of connection when proper marketing techniques are employed make it hard to argue with

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Surefire Ways to Drive Website Traffic

Wed, 18 Feb 2015 20:48:46 +0000

Website traffic has the power to make or break the success of a website. A company can have the Internet’s sleekest, most well-designed website—but without traffic, it is essentially useless. Every website experiences ebbs and flows in traffic so it’s important to closely examine patterns to create a targeted user experience. The more spot-on the

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How to Set Up Your Affiliate Marketing Program for Success

Wed, 18 Feb 2015 20:40:23 +0000

Affiliate marketing allows people to generate income by referring online shoppers to a seller’s website, where they purchase a product or take some other action. Sellers reward marketers by paying a commission for driving traffic to their sites. Anyone can participate in affiliate marketing programs, but only the most committed professionals are able to earn

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How to Use Social Media Analytics to Improve Engagement

Wed, 18 Feb 2015 20:20:08 +0000

Social media has proven itself as a major platform for companies to connect with customers but measuring the results of social media efforts can be difficult. Which measurements are important can vary by company and there is a galaxy of data out there. Still, organizations need to employ social media analytics to measure results of

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How Small Businesses can Capitalize on Local SEO

Mon, 14 Jul 2014 14:17:43 +0000

Search engine optimization, or SEO, can drive traffic to a website from the free (also called “organic,” “natural” or “editorial”) listings on search engines. SEO differs from paid search, because it’s free. Local SEO, which is based on geographically related keywords, is growing in importance for small businesses. Local SEO can help a website rank

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Video Content: An Important Segment in Your Content Management Strategy

Mon, 14 Jul 2014 14:14:41 +0000

Successful brands depend on a solid content marketing strategy to capture an audience’s attention and create opportunities for engagement. And increasingly, video content is a bigger and more important piece of an effective content strategy. Video presents marketers with countless ways to: Build trust and credibility: Consumers want to believe in the brands they buy.

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Online Reputation Management for the Small Business Owner

Thu, 10 Jul 2014 19:58:40 +0000

Most small business owners recognize that social media is an integral part of their marketing strategy. But some of the great things about engaging with customers online – like user-generated feedback and reviews – can quickly turn into big problems, particularly when issues aren’t resolved to a customer’s satisfaction. Fortunately, any business can proactively engage

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5 Powerful Ways To Earn More Money From Affiliate Programs

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 22:38:53 +0000

5 Powerful Ways To Earn More Money From Affiliate Programs By: Jinger Jarrett Much has been written about joining affiliate networks like Clickbank, and finding lucrative affiliate programs that pay well. However, there’s more to monetizing your sites with affiliate programs … Continue reading →

Affiliate Marketing – A Short Introduction

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 10:25:43 +0000

Affiliate Marketing – A Short Introduction By Robert Stanek Affiliate marketing can be a great way to generate income online. Here is a guide to what affiliate marketing is, why it works, and some practical steps to get started with … Continue reading →

How to Start Your Affiliate Marketing Business in a Matter of a Few Minutes

Sun, 16 Mar 2014 18:28:33 +0000

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Affiliate Marketing A Genuine Home Based Internet Business

Sat, 15 Mar 2014 11:14:36 +0000

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Affiliate Marketing Networks – What to Look for When Promoting Affiliate Programs

Thu, 13 Mar 2014 12:57:25 +0000

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How To Make Money Online With Affiliate Programs

Sun, 09 Mar 2014 20:45:53 +0000

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Confessions of a Lazy Super-Affiliate

Thu, 06 Mar 2014 07:36:27 +0000

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10 Basic Tips For Success In Affiliate Marketing

Mon, 03 Mar 2014 07:59:20 +0000

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Steps To Profitable Affiliate Marketing

Tue, 25 Feb 2014 18:31:04 +0000

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6 Must Read Reasons to Join Online Affiliate Programs

Fri, 14 Feb 2014 20:01:32 +0000

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7 Ways to Hidden Affiliate Profits

Tue, 11 Feb 2014 23:34:44 +0000

“Would You Like To Discover The Correct Approach To Affiliate Marketing?” There is a common misconception surrounding affiliate marketing and it’s a misconception that might be costing you a significant amount of money. One of the main things that most … Continue reading →

How to Become A Clickbank Super Affiliate

Fri, 07 Feb 2014 13:16:07 +0000

How Do You Become A ClickBank Super Affiliate? By Clive Hitchcock Earning money through affiliate marketing is one of the most fulfilling professions one could ever have. What is great about this business model is that anyone can be a … Continue reading →

Make Money Online – 55 Ways to Make Extra Money Fast Using Your Computer

Sat, 18 Jan 2014 17:50:03 +0000

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How Does an Affiliate Network Help Merchants?

Thu, 19 Dec 2013 16:57:20 +0000

What is an Affiliate Network? Are you planning to inject new life into your advertising campaign with an affiliate network? Network agencies operate on a performance-based business model that benefits merchants with full affiliate program management. Affiliate Program Networks can … Continue reading →

SEO 2014 & Beyond :: Search Engine Optimization Will Never be the Same Again (Webmaster Series)

Sun, 08 Dec 2013 21:44:46 +0000

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Become an Affiliate Marketer and Make Extra Money

Thu, 28 Nov 2013 03:21:29 +0000

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Ultimate Guide to Google AdWords

Thu, 21 Nov 2013 20:47:40 +0000

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Become an Affiliate with Internet Affiliate Marketing

Fri, 08 Nov 2013 03:30:31 +0000

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Top Affiliate Marketers Know How to be a Successful Online Marketer

Sat, 26 Oct 2013 10:37:56 +0000

Exactly what will it require to turn out to be one of the few top affiliate marketers? Numerous concerns occupy the thoughts of beginning affiliate online marketers who desire to be effective in this endeavor. In order to help alleviate … Continue reading →

Affiliate Marketing Strategies for the Affiliate Marketer

Thu, 24 Oct 2013 22:31:41 +0000

Top affiliate marketers understand precisely the ways to make fantastic affiliate marketing strategies. However, they do not regard themselves as absolute masters. Rather, they pick up from their already existing and previous techniques and surpass their procedures. Nevertheless, the momentum of … Continue reading →