Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 25, 2017

Every time I challenge a business plan with little or no budget for marketing, I get the answer that they will be using “viral” marketing, which costs nothing. The founder explains that the product is so “buzz-worthy” that usage will spread rapidly through word-of-mouth only, meaning people loving it and recommending it to their friends.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 25, 2015

This is why I loved Brad Feld’s recent post about the “ illusion of product / market fit.” Are our users addicted to our product? But if users don’t come back to your product directly and often I question whether you have a sustainable product / company. Are we making their lives better?

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2023

If you’re an entrepreneur and you’re not using video to grow your brand then you are leaving a lot of money on the table. Video is all the rage right now and people cannot stop consuming it. Many people have found out that when they use videos for the products on their website, they’re getting higher conversion rates.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

Business blogs are an extension of your website and can effectively communicate the value of your business. Blogs composed of video clips are called “vlogs.” Today there are huge communities online, like Facebook and Twitter, which grew in popularity for socializing with friends. Viral marketing. Streaming video.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 22, 2023

Consumers are becoming increasingly health-conscious and seeking to understand their options for treatments and healthcare products. Expect video, Instagram, live streaming, and podcasts to dominate the list in 2023. The first step is to collect data on how businesses are affecting their communities and the environment.

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

But, increasingly, the Apple hype-fests are a marketing—not a product—showcase. For product launches, long-term success relies on cornerstones of marketing research and execution, like a strong value proposition and full-funnel campaign. Yet while product launches are a risk, they’re not as risky as you think. Image source ).

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VC Cafe

JULY 5, 2011

Video is a great way to get your startup some viral visibility. According to Cisco , by 2015, one million minutes of video – the equivalent of 674 days – will cross the internet every second (!) and as the YouTube blog pointed out more than 48 hours of video are uploaded YouTube site every minute.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 30, 2010

Business blogs are an extension of your website and can effectively communicate the value of your business. Blogs composed of video clips are called “vlogs.” These are communities wrapped around a website, like Facebook or Twitter. Streaming video. Viral marketing. Social networks. Internet radio. Crowdsourcing.

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ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Whereas a blog post needs just a computer to type, a video requires an understanding of lighting, audio, storytelling, editing, and community building. The best performing content will include all three styles in one video. Educational content covers videos like how-to’s, tutorials, documentaries, product reviews, and many more.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

Social media demands two-way communication, rather than outbound only. Read everything you can about viral marketing. Pick a base, such as LinkedIn or Facebook, to be your community, and work the territory, much like you may have learned to work a room of peers at a tradeshow or convention, or local business organization.

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Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Netflix was founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph to combat late fees for video rentals. After former CEO Steve Jobs departed the business in 1985, Apple entered a ten-year downward spiral as competitors' lower-priced products notably Microsoft Windows, dominated the personal computer market. 4- Netflix.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

Based on my experience of many years in the startup community, here are some key principles that seem to generate real innovative thinking within the most successful entrepreneurs I know: Push yourself to go “outside the box” for real change. Be prepared to ship a minimum viable product and pivot. Two heads are better than one.

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The Next Web

OCTOBER 28, 2012

Why has growth hacking so strongly resonated with the startup community? One explanation is that “growth hacking” is just a catchy way to rebrand marketers, but this begs the question as to why “growth hacking” went viral in the first place. Since this change in the OpenGraph, both products have seen their traffic decline.

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ConversionXL

OCTOBER 26, 2022

TikTok has evolved from a platform known for viral dance moves to a place of rapid product discovery. TikTok research into user behavior shows that 37% of users discover a product and immediately want to buy it. The TikTok buying craze even has its own viral hashtag: #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 12, 2013

“How do we design and build a world-class mobile experience that not only satisfies the needs of our users, but fuels growth and inspires more people to join the Airbnb global community? Myth #2: You can bolt on community, once the commerce engine is going. It all starts with culture. “By

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 13, 2022

I appreciate the thought and care that went into The Farmstand, a product developed by Zooey Deschanel and Jacob Pechenik that enables buyers to garden fresh vegetables without pesticides and less water than conventional gardening. It uses computing to simulate richer virtual worlds, with applications in video games and virtual reality.

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Hearpreneur

JULY 5, 2023

It is used to showcase products or services, generate brand awareness, and increase customer engagement through creative videos. Entrepreneurs can employ popular trends, challenges, and collaborations with influencers to reach a wider audience and gain viral attention. Thanks to Martin Seeley, Mattress Next Day ! #2-

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crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Every day on the crowdSPRING Twitter account and on my own Twitter account , I post links to posts or videos I enjoyed reading or viewing. These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Fuck That Noise. Guess What? – [link].

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 2, 2013

How much does it really take to build a product like Twitter or Instagram? With mobile development agencies and product incubators on the rise and more corporate “labs” spinning out each day, there’s no shortage of talent to help you build the next great Web or mobile app. Still, a product is nothing without scalability.

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ConversionXL

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Set your sights on Google’s Popular Products 4. To get to the heart of what customers care about, conduct customer interviews and ask open-ended qualitative questions such as: When did you realize you needed a product like ours? Who might their products and brand appeal to? Leverage FOMO in social media marketing 3.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 22, 2010

He stood up, grabbed the mic and gave a heartfelt overview of his experiences in experimenting with new technologies to build relationships with his audience, get feedback on his product quality and to market his music all the way to the top of iTunes. To stay the crowed was “wowed&# was an understatement. This was in the 90′s.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 7, 2014

Every day on the crowdSPRING Twitter account and on my own Twitter account , I post links to posts or videos I enjoyed reading or viewing. These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! ripenn - crowdspring.co/1gSudHW.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 26, 2011

If you’re a small business or entrepreneur that needs some quality, professional media production work but have no idea where to look for a reliable provider, ProductionHUB ( www.productionhub.com ) is probably your answer (or at least, it will give you your answer). The site sees over 3.5 million user sessions annually.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 23, 2011

Rustin Banks is today the CEO of BlogFrog , a web-based platform that turns blogs into interest-based communities. Free to install, it allows the readers of a blog to interact with one another, engage in discussions, as well as share online content such as photos and videos. Facilitating Blog Interaction. The BlogFrog concept was born.

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Every day on the crowdSPRING Twitter account and on my own Twitter account , I post links to posts or videos I enjoyed reading or viewing. These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! A product is not just about features.

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VC Cafe

JULY 15, 2021

Youtube/ Tiktok/ Twitch influencers – while it can be considered part of social media, the use of influencers, particularly in video/streaming platforms has been a recent addition to the app distribution arsenal that so far justifies the ROI. Ask customers about their pain points and share product ideas and designs early and often.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 14, 2017

We’ve become conditioned to be at least a little skeptical of brands or products we don’t yet know or trust, despite advertising claims. Members of your target audience may end up choosing to share something about your business with their networks before having even tried your product or service themselves.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 22, 2020

So rather than trying to make a sale or advertising product reviews, for example, you should curate content about the endocannabinoid system, the science behind cannabis, and the “lifestyle.” Video and voice search. In fact, by 2021, internet traffic will be comprised of 82% video content. Word-of-Mouth Marketing. Social proofs.

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VC Cafe

MAY 13, 2014

Rapportive Video: Voting Websites. Many tech publications determine feature placement through community voting. In fact, the #1 spot at voting sites like Hacker News , Reddit , StumbleUpon , GrowthHackers , Product io or Product Hunt could yield an additional 20,000-50,000 visitors in one day. Viral Projects.

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www.clickz.com

JANUARY 7, 2013

Media Planning Media Buying Publishing Display Advertising Video Mobile. Social Media Community Management Social Commerce Social Integration Social Media Smarts. Actionable marketing tip: Build owned media in the form of a blog and video. Show your emotional side to increase virality. Community Management.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 10, 2019

Viral videos, personal anecdotes, and informal surveys would likely be counterproductive. Most businesses need a mix of offline and online marketing, promotions, loyalty programs, and community involvement. Jumping in haphazardly with poorly a focused message is definitely non-productive, and may harm your business.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 9, 2018

She destroyed her natural eyelashes and had yet to discover a product that could repair them. Cox implemented design thinking to create the brand’s flagship product, Wink, a naturally derived oil designed to promote regrowth of lashes and brow. Instagram is overflowing with people sharing beauty products, tips, and advice.

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ConversionXL

JANUARY 31, 2014

What are you using our product for? Do your product shots meet the standards your target market has from their web browsing experience? Only after you’ve picked the mood of the page do you look at things like colors, fonts, photography & video. States what your product does (Markitekt = We make websites sell ).

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

MARCH 23, 2021

As a business owner, it can sometimes be hard to find new and exciting ways to market your products and services. Viral Videos. Viral videos are everywhere these days and they can be a great way to connect with your audience. Making a viral video doesn’t have to be expensive or time-consuming.

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mashable.com

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Anyone in the community can edit posts and frequent users are allowed to vote irrelevant questions off the site. PartnerUp If you have a question that can be expressed in fewer than 140 characters, the PartnerUp community will likely have an answer.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 8, 2013

These days every new entrepreneur understands that an innovative product or service is necessary, but not sufficient, to start a business. Join the conversation with Community Forums. Curation is humanly aggregating, filtering, and re-posting the best-of-the-best content on the web, relative to your product or service area.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 29, 2017

At the launch of the company, the core email community (people with a lot of technical understanding) was our target audience. I came up with my business name Aging Youthful when the network marketing company I am involved with came out with a product for youthful aging. I put out a call to my community to ask for their help.

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