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Why Startups Need to Focus on Client Retention Right from the Start

The Startup Magazine

However, amidst the frenzy of attracting fresh clientele, many startups overlook a critical aspect of sustainable success – client retention. Given that millions of startups are born every year, client retention has become more vital than ever for such new businesses.

Retention 148
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Developing a Social Media Marketing Strategy that Builds Loyalty and Awareness

ConversionXL

In the past, it was possible to achieve these goals through promotion and advertising. Today’s social media users are more discerning about where they place their trust. With a social media content strategy rooted in relationships and communication. Each profile should also be consistent with the social network.

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Rapid Iteration for Mobile App Development

Startup Lessons Learned

There are two questions that I recommend startups use to differentiate between being liked versus being loved. That said, there will always be categories of apps — such as social networks or messaging apps — that require a user''s identity in order to deliver value.

Mobile 167
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2011 Consumer Internet Predictions

Lightspeed Venture Partners

While the amount of social gaming on other social networks, especially the Asian networks, has significantly increased over the course of the year, the vast majority of social gaming still takes place on Facebook. Brand advertising starts to move online, boosting premium display, video and social media.

Internet 114
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10 Top Revenue Models Drive Viable Businesses Today

Startup Professionals Musings

As an experienced business advisor, here is my current summary, with some of the pros and cons or special considerations for each: Product is free, revenue is from advertisers. The challenge is to get the first million customers, before advertisers will sign up. Facebook spent $150 million getting started.

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How Do You Select A Revenue Model For Your Startup?

Startup Professionals Musings

This is the most common model touted by Internet startups today, the so-called Facebook model, where the service is free, and the revenue comes from click-through advertising. This also requires a huge investment to get to critical mass, and real work to differentiate and sell premium services to convert users to paying customers.

Revenue 287
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A Great Product Will Fail Unless You Price it Right

Startup Professionals Musings

This is the most common model touted by Internet startups today, the so-called Facebook model, where the service is free, and the revenue comes from click-through advertising. This also requires a huge investment to get to critical mass, and real work to differentiate and sell premium services to “convert” users to paying customers.

Product 290