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Why (and How) Optimizers Should Take Advantage of User State Models

ConversionXL

When optimizers talk about A/B testing and experimentation, they’re focused on increasing conversions. day 1 retention). By running this analysis, we can see that receiving a text 6 or more times (the behavior) is positively correlated with long-term retention. Or Dropbox’s getting a new user to upload a file.

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How to create a profitable Freemium startup (spreadsheet model included!)

andrewchenblog.com

Do it right, and your conversion rates might be as high as 20%. Understanding your engine of adoption User retention Of course, it’s not enough to just acquire paying users, you need to retain them. How sensitive are retention numbers on lifetime value? Do it wrong, and your LTV gets very close to zero.

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