Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 18, 2020

As a long-time business executive and adviser to entrepreneurs, I see a definitive shift away from customer trust in traditional business messages, and the executives who deliver them. I summarize the key elements of the transformation as follows: Customers are seeking control in a run-away world.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 18, 2020

Customer experience is one of the most crucial factors determining the success of an organization. No matter how good the quality of your product is, it will be in vain if you offer poor customer experience. That said, here are some proven ways to deliver a better customer experience as a startup: 1. Understand Your Customers.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

Traditional marketing says you have to “push” your message out to customers, over and over again, to get you remembered. A more effective approach in today’s Internet and interactive culture is to use “pull” technology to bring customers and clients to your story. Refresh it often. Skip the Flash videos. Marty Zwilling.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 26, 2022

It started with an email survey on your last stay at their hotel, but now includes requests for online product reviews, to social media input on the design of future products. They do it because engaged customers become loyal advocates and buyers. It’s a dynamic customer environment out there. Innovate; don’t perfect.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 19, 2020

If you’re looking for a strategy to get ahead when it comes to customer acquisition, machine learning can be your secret weapon. While machine learning does fall under the larger category of artificial intelligence (AI), it’s a bit more specific and can be extremely effective technology to pair with your customer and prospect database.

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Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Why Email Marketing Is (Still) Important In 2022 written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. Key Takeaway: Email marketing is still as relevant as ever. 5:08] What is the state of email marketing in the overall mix today? [7:36] 16:30] How do use email to actually build trust? [18:19] ConstantContact.com.

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ConversionXL

OCTOBER 16, 2022

There’s more to ecommerce customer acquisition than increasing checkout conversion rates. For long-term, sustainable success, you must attract the right customers. In this article, you’ll learn how to gauge the effectiveness of any customer acquisition strategy. What makes customer acquisition different from marketing?

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 3, 2021

If your company has grown to a point where more than one person is handling emails from customers, that’s a good moment to create a voice and tone guide. That is a much larger document to tackle, so today we’re just focusing on email. Why you need an email voice and tone guide. Smith” or “Mr.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 16, 2021

Earning the first sale from a customer is always considered the hardest. In highly competitive retail industries where sales are rather quick and impulsive, many businesses struggle to gain traction with new customers. However, it’s not just about gaining new customers but continuing to retain them. Invest in real-time support.

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

“Email marketing is dead.” But email isn’t going anywhere. Customers who buy through email spend 138% more than those who don’t sign up for email offers. And email marketing has an ROI of 28.5% While several factors go into successful email campaigns , great email copywriting is vital.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Retaining your existing customers is arguably as important as attracting new ones. However, many businesses unintentionally make mistakes that lead to customer turnover. Below, we explore five common mistakes that drive customers away, including how they can be avoided to ensure customer retention and satisfaction.

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Rembrandt Communications

JUNE 30, 2020

Your current impression on customers may surprise you! What does your content say to customers? As a small business owner, you probably have all kinds of content going out to current and potential customers including social media, articles, newsletters, emails, sales messages, and more. But maybe it should be?

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 3, 2019

Digital Marketers can’t get enough of email marketing, and for good reason too. Reports valued the ROI of email marketing at 44:1 in 2016 – $44 dollars of value for every $1 spent. Getting started with an email marketing campaign is quite simple. Mobile Responsive Templates. Ready to use Templates and Easy Editing.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

What’s the best way to communicate with your website visitors, sales prospects, customers, or even your coworkers or employees? To keep your potential customers informed at all hours, it may make sense to go all-in on chatbots. Then you have companies like Zappos, planting their flag firmly in mastering the art of customer phone calls.

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Up and Running

DECEMBER 3, 2021

If your company has grown to a point where more than one person is handling emails from customers, that’s a good moment to create a voice and tone guide. That is a much larger document to tackle, so today we’re just focusing on email. Why you need an email voice and tone guide. Smith” or “Mr.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 26, 2020

When running a business, there’s one element that is more important than any other: the customer. If you don’t have customers purchasing your products or services, your company will quickly cease to exist. Due to the importance of customers, your communication with them should be a primary concern. It’s that simple.

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Many small businesses are turning to customer relationship management systems(CRM) to better understand customer wants and needs. CRM applications, often used in combination with data warehousing, eCommerce applications , and call centers, allow companies to gather and access customer information. What is CRM? Who is using CRM?

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Customer care is one of the most critical steps in starting a business. It’s a crucial part of every business for you to build strong relationships with your customers. According to a survey report provided by ArenaCX, 56% of customers stated that they are willing to pay a premium for a product to get excellent customer care.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 14, 2020

Customer experience (CX) is defined by a person’s feelings and emotions, experienced at any stage with a brand. Great CX means happy, loyal customers who not only trust your brand, but are active advocates of it. . CX is an integral part of the wider Customer Relationship Management (CRM) concept.

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ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

They both have a history of focusing on the lifetime value of a customer rather than chasing short-term profits. If you want to be a leader in customer loyalty and grow your business for the long term, Customer Value Optimization is key. How does “Customer Value Optimization” change your approach?

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ConversionXL

MARCH 5, 2019

Cold emails are unsolicited emails sent to previously uncontacted recipients. To many, cold emails are synonymous with spam and a nuisance—one reason why U.S. hours checking their work email each day. Why would anyone want to use cold email? Still, it’s easy to get cold emails wrong. workers spend 3.2

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Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Key Takeaway: In the world of customer experience, mishaps are inevitable. However, by approaching customer recovery with style, empathy, and exceptional ownership, businesses can turn these situations into opportunities to create raving fans. 15:10 What are the best strategies for fixing a poor customer experience? [17:56]

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Up and Running

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The world grows more impersonal by the day, and people crave being more than just another number in the customer queue. During the last few years, marketers have turned toward more personalized experiences to win customers over. Businesses often use emails to segment their audience and send them offers they’d be most interested in.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 5, 2020

Aside from that, it also helps draw in potential customers. Since your goal here is to get more customers, you can start with the initial phase of a buyer’s journey: The Awareness Stage. They use a healthy mix of email, social media, and blogging to get their messages across.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Bringing in customers is important. Holding onto those same customers is even more crucial. Which is where customer engagement comes into play. This is why you need to develop a customer engagement strategy. What is a customer engagement strategy? 7 Online customer engagement strategies.

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The Startup Magazine

DECEMBER 22, 2020

This means it empowers those dealing with your customers but are not a part of your team in the office. that have all the business tools that they need to offer your customers a brand-connected experience. Offer your customers a personalized experience that connects them to the brand. Enjoy the benefits of personalized messages.

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

There are several effective steps to launch a profitable custom software development startup. To help you get started, read on to learn about how to launch a profitable custom software development startup. The first thing you should do when launching a custom software business is conduct market research. Conduct Market Research.

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ConversionXL

JULY 21, 2022

Optimize each channel, and you’ll win new customers, enjoy higher order rates , and retain customers. In this post, we’ll explore lessons from brands that use omnichannel marketing to deliver a seamless customer experience. Omnichannel aligns branding, messaging , and customer service across every channel.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 16, 2018

Email marketing is a great way to connect with your customers, increase your online presence and drive traffic to your website. However, email marketing is no walk in the park and often business owners feel forced to settle with a good open rate, but a distinct lack of click-throughs. Have an Email Validator.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 2, 2021

One such benefit is meeting the customer halfway to give them a personalized and enjoyable consumer experience. When entrepreneurs achieve this, they’re far more likely to stimulate an engaged customer base that’s connected with their brand. The Struggle to Engage Customers. Without trust, customers won’t engage.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

But being able to monetize customers and acquire those customers at a low enough cost is quite another. Especially in the early stages of growth, standing up to competition means that your business also needs to minimize the cost of acquiring new customers. Giving your email address is asking more than just a click on a link.

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Have you ever thought about how your customers actually read your emails? Do headings in emails matter? Which links are customers most likely to click? By considering questions like these and really investigating how customers actually read emails we naturally put ourselves in a better place to write emails that convert.

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The Startup Magazine

JUNE 15, 2023

Multi-Channel Publishing: Businesses can easily distribute content across various platforms and channels, including websites, social media, email marketing, and mobile applications. Personalization features enable the delivery of relevant and targeted content, enhancing customer engagement and driving conversions.

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ConversionXL

JANUARY 16, 2019

I don’t have to convince you that email is important: Email is a cost-effective way to get sales. Converting customers from your mailing list costs less than converting the same number via advertising. Email includes your most-interested customers. Email maxes out revenue from big sale periods.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 9, 2020

Since, mobile phones are becoming more and more accessible, new ways to swoon your customers over pop up. It opens up a plethora of channels such as social media , email marketing campaigns, etc that can be utilized to make an ever-lasting impression and increase revenue. Exciting times for business owners! com” today.

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Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

How to Navigate the New Era of Customer Expectations written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Jay Baer In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Jay Baer, a business growth and customer experience author, researcher, and advisor. What does that mean? [02:46]

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Up and Running

AUGUST 6, 2021

They can email them, of course (email hasn’t gone anywhere), but they can also advertise to them through social media ads, contact them directly through social media messages, run entertaining social accounts, and even reach them through forum sites like Reddit. They’re far more valuable as long-term customers.

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