Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 28, 2014

Yet true product differentiation in the eye of the customer is rarely achieved. According to a survey by Bain & Company a while back, 80% of businesses believe they have differentiated offerings, but only 8% of customers agree. Of course, working on perception can backfire if the differentiation reality isn’t there.

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Differentiation Product Social Media Reputation 255

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 4, 2023

A UVP sells a product or service because it differentiates it from other products or services that are available. With social media, you can interact more precisely and create custom products and marketing to be almost all things to all people. Reach your target audience intimately through interaction.

Global 267

Global Marketing Technical Review Mobile 267

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Yet true product differentiation in the eye of the customer is rarely achieved. According to an old but still relevant survey by Bain & Company , 80% of businesses believe they have differentiated offerings, but only 8% of customers agree. Of course, working on perception can backfire if the differentiation reality isn’t there.

Differentiation 308

Differentiation Social Media Reputation Cost 308

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 10, 2020

A UVP sells a product or service because it differentiates it from other products or services that are available. With social media, you can interact more precisely and create custom products and marketing to be almost all things to all people. Reach your target audience intimately through interaction.

Mobile 434

Mobile Marketing Technical Review Differentiation 434

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2019

Inbound marketing is all building two-way virtual relationships, which are the norm for today’s generation via social media, mobile apps, recommendations from “friends” and influencers, modern websites with customer-focused content, friendly forums, and chat bots. Update your website to make it totally customer-focused.

Marketing 235

Marketing Social Media Technical Review Mobile 235

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 6, 2023

You need a business model that provides a good return for you and your team, long-term growth, value to your customer, and differentiates you from competitors. A legendary pivot example in social media was the transformation of Odeo into Twitter. Choose a business model that will win in the market. Pay attention to the market.

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Technical Review Government Agile Differentiation 201

ConversionXL

OCTOBER 4, 2022

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). Perform a competitive analysis to determine how you’ll differentiate. Choose value propositions based on differentiation.

eCommerce 129

eCommerce Marketing Social Media Retention 129

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

You should also think about adding customer support features to your social media platforms. People frequently use social media to learn more about your brand and find answers to their questions, so make sure you can provide them with those answers.

Sales 138

Sales Customer eCommerce Social Media 138

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 20, 2023

Leverage social media platforms to engage with your audience, share valuable content, promote your brand, and show the world why your versatile luxury apartments are worthy of everyone’s attention. Provide exceptional customer service Exceptional customer service is a key differentiator in the real estate industry.

Technical Review 152

Technical Review Social Media Networking Differentiation 152

Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 25, 2023

While platforms like Instagram offer a great starting point, the key to differentiation lies in the age-old strategy of Search Engine Optimization (SEO). 7- Differente from the competition Photo Credit: Chris Gerbig The key to success for a new e-commerce business owner would be to find something that differentiates from the competition.

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eCommerce Omaha Entrepreneur SEO 133

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

I’m often surprised when you as an aspiring entrepreneur, looking for investors, tell me your solution is so innovative that you don’t have to worry about differentiating it from competitors, and customers will flock to it without a real marketing campaign. Personalization is the ultimate differentiation.

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Restful Differentiation Social Media Dilution 336

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

On the Internet, I am wary of one more search engine provider, clones of existing social-media sites, and yet another new dating site. You need a big differentiator in these arenas. These historically have included work-at-home, restaurants, telemarketing and social-service providers.

New York City 315

New York City Silicon Valley Startup Bootstrapping 315

crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 16, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Competitive Differentiation that Matters – [link] 7 Rules for Bootstrapping a Business – [link]. Competitive Differentiation that Matters – [link].

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

This is the basis of an effective differentiation strategy. Developing a social media following. Differentiate the messaging between your brand and personal profiles. . Most businesses have the option of doing so via social media platforms or on their own website. billion people already using social media worldwide.

Reputation 134

Reputation Audience Management Social Media 134

The Startup Magazine

MARCH 2, 2023

Investing in creative and unique packaging options can differentiate your brand and products from competitors. A well-designed and thoughtfully executed unboxing experience can increase customer satisfaction and loyalty and encourage social media sharing and word-of-mouth marketing.

Sales 112

Sales eCommerce Social Media Differentiation 112

crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 7, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! The Death of Social Proof (as a startup differentiator) – [link]. Social Media Is A Part Of The User Experience – [link]. – [link]. – [link].

Social Media 104

Social Media Small Business Clickthrough Design 104

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 4, 2017

The advent of social media and real-time interactive feedback via the Internet allows every customer to build and expect a relationship with your business, rather than just touchpoints. Engagement and an emotional connection will make a customer relationship the driving force for loyalty and differentiation.

Customer 213

Customer Product Technical Review Marketing 213

Austin Startup

MARCH 1, 2011

The broader tech media can’t seem to get enough of them, especially enterprise platforms, for the mobile app market, with articles in the New York Times , Mashable , TechCrunch and others. This bursting growth market in platforms seems to be one of the hot topics of the moment.

Mobile 75

Mobile Differentiation Technical Review New York City 75

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Many are reluctant to really “market” themselves, and have trouble differentiating their offerings to clients, except by price. Use visibility and social media to pull clients in. They match individual customer preferences, whether it be voice, email, texting, or social media, to close deals.

Differentiation 141

Differentiation SBA Social Media Dividend 141

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

All you really need is word-of-mouth advertising coupled with a basic social media marketing strategy and some flyers and posters in key areas around town. While the potential market is substantial, you will have to work hard to promote yourself and offer something differentiated from your competition to win over clients.

Reputation 124

Reputation Demand Web Development Social Media 124

entrepreMusings

AUGUST 24, 2016

Please vote, comment on, and share our panel idea: Customer Differentiation in Competitive Markets before September 2, 2016. It’s been over 7 years since I submitted a panel idea to SxSW Interactive and now the time has come to do it again.

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Differentiation Customer LLC Technical Review 28

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 26, 2018

A compelling story can make or break your ability to differentiate your solution from dozens of others. Use social media and the media to build demand for change. Customers need to see personal and social benefits around a new solution, not just a new technology. New markets don’t just happen, or create themselves.

Marketing 231

Marketing Demand Campaign Differentiation 231

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Yet true product differentiation in the eye of the customer is rarely achieved. According to an old but still relevant survey by Bain & Company , 80% of businesses believe they have differentiated offerings, but only 8% of customers agree. Of course, working on perception can backfire if the differentiation reality isn’t there.

Differentiation 310

Differentiation Product Social Media Reputation 310

crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 18, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! You’ll find a fun collection of 44 more creative print ads in the Social Media & Marketing section below. Excellent interview about big business & social media.

Social Media 91

Social Media Small Business Design Media 91

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 4, 2015

The greatest challenge of the social media age isn’t to grow the largest fan or follower base. Rather, it is this: “How can we better reach prospects, convert them to customers, and serve their interests through social media?”. These activities can be visualised by Chess Media’s chart below: Courtesy of Chess Media Group.

Technical Review 100

Technical Review Software Review Customer Social Media 100

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Don’t get me wrong – both traditional media and digital advertising channels are still important tools in building brand awareness, but they no longer provide the validation of high quality or resonance with consumers. Moreover, what brands are purchasing from influencers is still, effectively, digital media rather than conversions.

Curation 147

Curation Marketing Technical Review CPA 147

ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 2, 2023

It makes the product more user-friendly and can also help build trust with customers and differentiate the product from competitors in the SaaS market. A visually appealing and consistent design can help create a strong brand image and differentiate the product from competitors.

Design 105

Design Product Churn Rate Architecture 105

VC Cafe

MARCH 1, 2024

Content editing: Owning multi-media workflows – combine an image with text, music with video, or animation with a voiceover. “Build your own” workflows – no-code automations and workflows – LLMs acting as intermediaries to allow users to stitch together much more complex flows than pre-AI.

Artificial Inteligence 176

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Software Review Generative AI 176

View from Seed

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Yes, information about markets and trends affecting them is near ubiquitous given our media landscape. And I would highlight a distinction between the essential startup idea and a trade secret or other proprietary information which provides unique competitive differentiation. without any knowledge of the other’s activities?—?independently

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Seed Stage Startup Cofounder Stealth 120

ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 6, 2020

In the guide (below), we’ve compiled five key marketing tools you can’t miss adding to your social media and video marketing strategy. Having this content on your landing pages and social media accounts will help you differentiate your ideas and solutions to those of other brands. Launch Social Media Promotions and Offers.

Marketing 156

Marketing Entrepreneur Social Media Startup 156

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2020

In a conventional business perspective, there are significantly lesser areas to differentiate yourself from the competition. If you can look closely and analyze unstructured data on social media, you can obtain a general feel and response from your product. Also, relevant data collection will help you to collect feedback.

Technical Review 153

Technical Review Forecast Analytics Social Media 153

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 18, 2023

With the advent of social media, and instant communication via the Internet, that definition has been expanded to include all aspects of the customer experience , from finding you and what they need, to the ease of completing the transaction, as well as all follow-on support. You can never edict all decisions.

Differentiation 274

Differentiation Social Media Customer Matching 274

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 11, 2013

Social media connections, if they exist, are buried elsewhere or reserved for monitoring purposes only. Social media is here, and is the preferred mode of communication by a large segment of your customers, so make it a positive differentiator for your business. Guide customers to the right social media channel.

Social Media 249

Social Media Media Customer Viral 249

Up and Running

JANUARY 8, 2014

I wish there were a better term, but differentiator is the best I’ve got. Take restaurants, for example: “Thai food near the wharf” is a differentiator. Their differentiator was service, installation, hand holding, and so forth. Synchronize as much as you can with your differentiator. Know your differentiator.

Differentiation 88

Differentiation Social Media Media Small Business 88

The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2019

Always consider flexibility, creativity, and problem-solving skills , as those are the ones that may differentiate a standard applicant from the right candidate. Embrace digital trends and social media. Our modern world is inundated with social media that connects us to our friends, family, colleagues, and even future employers.

Hiring 104

Hiring Employee Social Media Technical Review 104

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Media outlets like VentureBeat and TechCrunch talked about the fact that we’re only three years old and if you read these articles, you might believe we’re an “overnight success.” So, with that in mind, I’d like to share six key ways to increase your success with investors: Make Sure You Actually Have a Differentiator. We’re not.

Startup 138

Startup Investment Bankers Technical Review Cofounder 138

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Social media connections, if they exist, are buried elsewhere or reserved for monitoring purposes only. Social media is here, and is the preferred mode of communication by a large segment of your customers, so make it a positive differentiator for your business. Guide customers to the right social media channel.

Social Media 228

Social Media Media Customer Viral 228