Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

In this model, you take some fraction of the lifetime value of each customer and plow that back into paid acquisition through SEM, banner ads, PR, affiliates, etc. For Neopets, its simply a side-effect of their game-like product design. Tell your Startup Visa story Speaking 2010: Webstock, GDC, Web 2.0, Bring your questions.

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blog.traindom.com

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Traindom Traindom Customer Login Sign Up Affiliates Support Information Marketing Conversations 36 places where you can submit your startup for some coverage October 4th, 2010 § 45 Photo used under Creative Commons from theparadigmshifter So you have a new startup company and want some coverage. Are they in any particular order?

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Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Before I tell you what I like and don’t like about Kajabi based on what I know so far, I should point out what exactly the service is designed to do. I was pleased to see add-ons, and I like the idea of bespoke options for things like the affiliate module, shopping cart, etc, since you may not use them. What Is Kajabi?

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 14, 2016

If our readers choose to learn more or purchase from links to our partners, sometimes we earn affiliate commissions that support Bplans’ mission. So, while MailChimp makes email easier for you to use, their user-friendly design also conceals a powerful suite of tools and options: Attractive templates and an easy-to-use editor.

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SoCal CTO

OCTOBER 5, 2010

This continues my series of posts: Top 40 Startup Posts for August 2010 Top 30 Startup Posts for July 2010 Top 30 Startup Posts in June 2010 Top 29 Startup Posts May 2010 Startup CTO Top 30 Posts for April 16 Great Startup Posts from March Some great free resources listed this month that I thought were interesting.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 8, 2017

From tutoring to graphic design, and pet care to bookkeeping, there’s no shortage of interesting ways to earn extra income, and to forge out a future where you have ultimate flexibility and control. This DIY website builder makes design simple with a huge selection of drag & drop customizable options. Wix.com is a great example.

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Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

MARCH 10, 2010

This is incredibly powerful leverage , if you want to meet important people in your industry, or as an affiliate marketing technique, because you can just write about something often enough if you want a top ranking for a certain term or name. How to sell more affiliate products by improving upon what you already do.

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ReadWriteStart

MAY 3, 2011

and an affiliate program would also help with customer acquisition. Nifty idea, but the business model is predicated upon selling merchandise that is curated from affiliate networks like Commission Junction. From 2008 to 2010, Mitra was a columnist for Forbes. Guerrilla p.r. AskHerFriends.com.

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VC Cafe

MAY 22, 2011

SiteBlackBox launched its first service at the end of 2010. VisualBee is an exciting plug-in for PowerPoint 2007/2010 for automatic enhancement of presentations. VisualBee analyses the presentation text and structure, and builds a new professionally designed presentation in seconds, same text new graphics. 7) VisualBee.

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Feld Thoughts

OCTOBER 15, 2011

The NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing is designed to reverse this trend by identifying, recognizing and supporting young women interested in and aspiring to pursue a major in computing. It was created in 2007 and has grown to a combined National and Affiliate program with local awards serving 22 states in 2011.

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dallasbass.com

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

5 Reasons Why Responsive Design is Absolutely Worth It. The title of the post is “ 5 Reasons Why Responsive Design Is Not Worth It ” and surprisingly, it wasn’t satire. It was a completely genuine article explaining why websites shouldn’t incorporate responsive design. Non-responsive designs usually work.

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Business Plan Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Another option is to go straight to a network designed specifically for angel investors. 2) Angel List - Founded in 2010 by Naval Ravikant and Babak Nivi of Venture Hacks. 5) Angel Capital Association - this organization includes more than 160 angel groups and 20 affiliate organizations across North America.

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Aymeric Gaurat-Apelli

JULY 1, 2010

Google Forms Simply go to [link] and select “Create new” / “Form” and you will be presented with a very good form designer. I found VWO very easy to use with their user friendly designer. I am slowly going away from Google Analytics in favour of Clicky (although this is an affiliate link, I genuinely recommend this tool).

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Aymeric Gaurat-Apelli

JULY 1, 2010

Google Forms Simply go to [link] and select “Create new” / “Form” and you will be presented with a very good form designer. I found VWO very easy to use with their user friendly designer. I am slowly going away from Google Analytics in favour of Clicky (although this is an affiliate link, I genuinely recommend this tool).

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Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

My Web Design Company As a part of my masters degree, I did research for two summers in Germany. While taking that class, I got so excited about it that I started to dig deep into learning various aspects of website design using photoshop and dreamweaver. A New Beginning In 2010 There have been a lot of changes to my business in 2010.

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Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

MARCH 1, 2010

Here’s a brief recap of some of the highlights of how my online business changed in 2005 to 2010 -. My first affiliate income stream was generated also thanks to blogging. I started blogging , which after a year of learning started to generate a few hundred dollars a month from advertising. www.membershipsitemastermind.com.

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www.quora.com

JANUARY 16, 2011

24 Comments • Nov 8, 2010 I love this answer. Steve Smith • Nov 8, 2010 I've always thought that a funny thing to do would be to post an ad on Craigslist saying "I'm a rockstar developer who is looking for the next great idea. Yishan Wong • Nov 8, 2010 lol.if Lee Weinberg • Nov 12, 2010 lol.

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Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

If the pop-up displays an on-target offer and is presented infrequently and has a professional design, I consider them a viable option with a potentially very positive impact on your email list growth. Pop-up technology has become more subtle, with the lightbox pop-up becoming the new standard (and also able to bypass pop-up blockers).

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 28, 2008

hitchens - theyre not open to the public as far as I know, but if you have an affiliation with Stanford engineering, undergrad, or GSB, its possible you could come audit. Tell your Startup Visa story Speaking 2010: Webstock, GDC, Web 2.0, April 23, 2010 in San Francisco. How did we combat this tendency? Can I go to one of them?

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VC Cafe

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Webydo is a Design Management System that transforms Photoshop psd files into functioning websites with no programming experience required by using simple drag and drop tools. Started by Jonathan (Yoni) Meiri in 2010 and has recently announced a $50,000 seed round. The code is W3C compliant and cross-browser validated. GB over the web.

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Up and Running

MAY 23, 2016

I used a freelance web designer and I only created the core functions to create, send, and manage invoices. Our biggest differentiator has really been our design, from the ease of use to our playful tone.”. Branding isn’t only a design-oriented initiative. Brand to clarify your vision. 5 Tips for Successful SaaS Releases.

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Software By Rob

JANUARY 12, 2011

This post is an adaptation of a portion of my 2010 Business of Software talk. This is the same guy who asks you to buy life insurance the first time you shake their hand at a party, or posts affiliate link after affiliate link to their Twitter stream. Photo by Daquella Manera. What’s the #1 goal of your website?

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Software By Rob

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

They continued to gain traction up until 2010, when they were able to exclusively focus on growing the site. Litmus is an email marketing tool allowing 30,000 customers to test their designs in all major email and mobile clients. Without doing any marketing they credit their affiliate program to be a major factor in growth.

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VC Cafe

AUGUST 30, 2010

See the March 2010 edition after the jump. “This plan is designed to meet the world’s need for sophisticated analytical solutions that support the financial industry. For previous editions, click here. GLOBAL HEALTHCARE GIANT BAXTER SIGNS MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR AGREEMENT FOR KAMADA’S GLASSIA.

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Mike Michalowicz

MARCH 24, 2013

In 2010, 81% of American households had either a laptop, desktop or handheld computer. 11 Jewelry Design. Designed pieces may be sold online or at local trade shows and church bazaars. #12 Logo design, brochure layouts and web design are all great ways for young people to leverage their creativity. #13

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 1, 2010

I am a graphic design professional with over 20 years’ experience “in the trenches&#. My experience is varied: everything from brand identity and package design, print collateral, and even environmental graphic design, the techy term for “signage&#. And I am now officially a web designer as well.

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techcrunch.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

The problem is that many programmers have loads of talent with no product sense and business students have great designs with no way to implement them. Programmers feel exploited when they build out a product that is successful but are reluctant to admit they wouldn’t have been able to design the product themselves.

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sharkseo.com

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

RSS Feed 19 Nov 2010, Posted by admin in Featured , Nohat , 26 Comments SEO Advice for Bootstrapped Startups SEO can provide a hugely valuable source of traffic, if done right – especially for a bootstrapped startup where money is tight. November 19, 2010 10:15 am Copywriter Jobs @[link] There are some really good points here.

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Occam's Razor

MARCH 23, 2010

As of 2010 I still have a lot more years that I spend in the traditional data warehousing / business intelligence world than in web analytics. Should I go for overwhelming, pungent, or just plain pukey for my home page design? Here are some reasons: ~ It is really really hard to make sure you have implemented one tool correctly.

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VC Cafe

NOVEMBER 6, 2010

Liron – I’ve been in the online marketing scene since 1999, in the last six years has been involved in the online software vertical in the context of affiliate marketing. Afterdownload : We’ve laucnhed in Feb 2010. I invested in quite a few other startups. How are you scaling? The click through rate varies.

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VC Cafe

NOVEMBER 6, 2010

Liron – I’ve been in the online marketing scene since 1999, in the last six years has been involved in the online software vertical in the context of affiliate marketing. Afterdownload : We’ve laucnhed in Feb 2010. I invested in quite a few other startups. How are you scaling? The click through rate varies.

Networking 111

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VC Cafe

NOVEMBER 6, 2010

Liron – I’ve been in the online marketing scene since 1999, in the last six years has been involved in the online software vertical in the context of affiliate marketing. Afterdownload : We’ve laucnhed in Feb 2010. I invested in quite a few other startups. How are you scaling? The click through rate varies.

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steveblank.com

JULY 8, 2011

signup, upgrade, trial pricing Zuora – online subscription management FeeFighters – find the cheapest credit card processors HealPay – Collections made easy Customer Support Tender – support, knowledgebase tool for your site GetSatisfaction - conversations between companies / customers.

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www.vccafe.com

MARCH 11, 2013

Design/Front End: Twitter Bootstrap : Include this in your website, and you are half finished. LiveRoad : A Great IDE for design is very helpful. Color Scheme Designer. affiliate and referral marketing on the web. online/offline, extensible wireframing tool w/design library. Customer service. Get Satisfaction.

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