Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

I break the answer to that question down into three engines: Viral - this is the business model identified in the presentation as "Get Users." Here, the key metrics are Acquisition and Referral, combined into the now-famous viral coefficient. If the coefficient is > 1.0 , you generally have a viral hit on your hands.

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www.clickz.com

JANUARY 7, 2013

Media Planning Media Buying Publishing Display Advertising Video Mobile. Actionable marketing tip: Build owned media in the form of a blog and video. Show your emotional side to increase virality. Milkman in an article entitled, "What Makes Online Content Viral?" SEO Paid Search Search Marketing. More Categories.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 20, 2017

Don’t try too hard to “go viral” and above all, obey the law. Networking. There are many ways to network: send someone an email, make a phone call, engage on social media, etc. As daunting as it may be for some, networking is a skill that can be learned. Host your own networking event. Run an event.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 20, 2017

Don’t try too hard to “go viral” and above all, obey the law. Networking. There are many ways to network: send someone an email, make a phone call, engage on social media, etc. As daunting as it may be for some, networking is a skill that can be learned. Host your own networking event. Run an event.

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ConversionXL

APRIL 29, 2013

In a face to face networking situation, this would be how you enter the conversation. It could be videos, a free trial, discounts…whatever will be the most relevant to your visitor & your overall offering. Viral/ Emotional State. image credit. image credit. This content deals with the extremes of the human condition.

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Up and Running

JULY 26, 2016

These may range from joining an affiliate marketing platform to trying new Google AdWords keywords. There are a number of other variables here like virality (the chances of a user referring another user), but I don’t want to overcomplicate things. Video ads: Fail. Retargeting through display and video ads: Success.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 5, 2022

Specifically, I plan on putting out one study per quarter that I'll send out to reporters and hopefully get viral coverage on social media. With the goal of increasing our customer engagement, we will be pivoting away from quick traditional ads, and utilize newsletters, blogs, and long-form video to tell our story and those of our customers.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 18, 2011

Rae Hoffman-Dolan Rae is the Principal of Sugarrae SEO Consulting and does various types of Internet marketing; search engine optimization, viral marketing, affiliate marketing, site auditing, link development road maps and tons of other little nooks and crannies of this business.

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Mike Michalowicz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2012

Microsoft did that to launch Windows and it went viral. If your business has a snazzy tagline, print it on small stickers and slap them on marketing materials at networking events (DON’T stick them on other people’s property, please!). So we did the event and posted the video on her social media pages.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 1, 2012

On Kickstarter, there are pages where groups and schools can post projects from students and members, making them easy for students, alumni, and all those affiliated with the organization to find. It’s incredibly important that you present your authentic self, not just in your video, but in all of your actions. Be passionate.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 25, 2020

Because in the end … This type of marketing is widely practiced on social networks, especially on Facebook , where the capacity for dissemination and viralization of recommendations is brutal. Social networks, in this case, are used, above all, to disseminate and publicize these Sponsorships. Affiliate Marketing.

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David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

(To see the video above, please click the image, and then click on the Play button.). But, most of use raise capital and source deals the same way people looked for dates 20 years ago: by networking at conferences (or bars). . – angel investor networks ( AngelList , FundersClub , OurCrowd , Republic *, SeedInvest ). .

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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. Rinse and repeat.

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mashable.com

JULY 10, 2012

Top Stories Photo & Video Galleries Top Lists Trending Topics Twitter YouTube Facebook iPhone Google Video More Topics. World Videos Featured: Facebook. However, some individuals or small businesses have found success through affiliations with major retailers. Web Video Roundup. Trending Videos. Like Tweet.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 18, 2011

Rae Hoffman-Dolan Rae is the Principal of Sugarrae SEO Consulting and does various types of Internet marketing; search engine optimization, viral marketing, affiliate marketing, site auditing, link development road maps and tons of other little nooks and crannies of this business.

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Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

JUNE 19, 2010

The response to the video I shared of my presentation – How I Made $180,000 Profit Buying And Selling Websites Part Time – was awesome, and as I promised, here is the text transcript for you. I’ll also include the MP3 download if you just want the audio without the video. Attract more sponsors.

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Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

And in order to know this information, in order to know the trends that are going on in your industry, learn the new skills, see the latest research study, we have to count on each other because we’re finding more and more information through our network. You build a network. I think you need a good network.

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Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

And in order to know this information, in order to know the trends that are going on in your industry, learn the new skills, see the latest research study, we have to count on each other because we’re finding more and more information through our network. You build a network. I think you need a good network.

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ConversionXL

MARCH 25, 2013

Coming From (Social Network). Somehow that same rule never caught on to social networks. Instead, it’s worth using “Coming From (social network)” as a way to offer a resource related to the social network (& your business) in exchange for an email address. Sugarrae’s Affiliate Marketing Category.

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Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

AUGUST 12, 2010

This translated into 10 to 20 newsletter opt-ins a day, which I considered pretty good, though at the time I hadn’t optimized the opt-in area of my blog with good copy or video like I have today. Or maybe they get referred by one of my affiliates. Maybe they watch one of my videos on YouTube at my Yaro.TV

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Occam's Razor

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Not only do you have a network, but every node in your network has a network of its own! If you follow my advice and post something "incredible, relevant, of value" to your audience then they can allow you to break free of the limitations of your network and spread your word around to a more massive audience!

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VC Cafe

OCTOBER 15, 2010

Wibiya has experienced viral growth since it came out of beta in January this year. The Wibiya network reaches more than 175 million unique users a month through its relationships with 80,000 active publishers: from small blogs and e-commerce sites to brands like TheStreet, Philly.com, and Playboy.com.

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Software By Rob

FEBRUARY 10, 2009

A better approach would be to create a few videos (about your site’s mission, a separate video telling each vendor’s story, etc…) and post them to YouTube, Facebook, and other viral video sites. Also, go with the social network route and start a Facebook group to get people involved.

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sharkseo.com

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

If, however, you have a promo video explaining your product, a more in-depth description or an easy to understand illustration of your service (for an example, check out Appointment Reminder ) then you’ll have a much better chance of gaining links during any blog or press coverage. For everyone that helped – thanks very much!

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Reid Hoffman

JULY 20, 2022

To see this in action, consider the DALL-E images that go viral on Reddit and Twitter. Or they employ some novel production technique to achieve a clever end, like using DALL-E to create images for use in a stop-motion video. An animator is quickly generating assets for videos. A GRAPHIC GLIMPSE OF THE FUTURE, TODAY.

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