Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 26, 2016

There has been a lot of public debate over the past several weeks about whether it’s a good thing to be “gross margin positive” or not and commentary always reminds me that some people at startups don’t quite understand financial metrics or even how to think about which ones are healthy. If you can’t raise — you’re dead. End of story.

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Metrics Cost Acquisition Startup 150

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 6, 2021

In reality, too many choices actually dilutes customer interest in your existing market, and makes your job of production, marketing, and support much more complex. New entrepreneurs, especially technical ones, are excited by early adopters, and tend to focus on their feedback, which will always suggest more product features and options.

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Technical Review Technical Cofounder Advisory Board Cofounder 400

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 24, 2020

Many investors and big companies are putting money into this space or adding it their product line today. In the last couple of years, Nest's smart thermostat has put IoT in the “real” category and Amazon's Echo product accelerated the industry forward toward AI as able to deliver real value to consumers.

Artificial Inteligence 436

Artificial Inteligence Marketing Valuation Startup 436

Up and Running

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Thankfully, there are a number of great tools for tracking your web metrics (both free and paid) that can help you get a better understanding of what your users are doing on your site and even how your competitors are faring in their own online efforts. Ahrefs’ Site Explorer reveals insightful SEO metrics and data about any website or URL.

Metrics 89

Metrics Web Analytics Advertising 89

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. Not vanity metrics.

Product 150

Product B2B Warrant Technical Review 150

NZ Entrepreneur

APRIL 25, 2024

If you’re looking to sell products and services online their ecommerce plans range from $US45 a month to $US81 a month when billed annually. Ecommerce For those wanting to build an online store, Squarespace’s built-in e-commerce service allows users to create and manage online stores directly within the Squarespace platform.

eCommerce 52

eCommerce Hosting Analytics Bandwidth 52

ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Benchmarking is widely used to test and compare organizations and products in a particular industry. We later modified the methods to include conversion-focused metrics to benchmark 5 nutrition websites , plus many many more as the basis for our ecommerce best practice guidelines. It’s fun to look at the various products.

eCommerce 119

eCommerce Mobile Database Design 119

Occam's Razor

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

FBe's recommendation was (paraphrasing a 35 min talk): Don't invent new metrics, use online versions of Reach and GRPs to measure success. Client posted a video of a soon to be released product on their Facebook brand page. The new product became the number one selling product in the company's history in that country.

Metrics 165

Metrics Advertising Marketing Social Media 165

mashable.com

JULY 10, 2012

5 Hot Ecommerce Trends to Watch. The Evolution of Ecommerce Series is presented by Litle & Co. , It is the new wave of commerce and, depending on the industry, ecommerce represents either an opportunity for big profit or a death knell for the brick-and-mortar business. Unusual or Commoditized Products. Like Tweet.

eCommerce 101

eCommerce Software Review Technical Review Social Media 101

YoungUpstarts

JULY 16, 2019

Well-thought and unique eCommerce business is a bottomless source of profit. Customers enjoy online shopping; their demands create enormous opportunities for eCommerce company’s growth. Customers enjoy online shopping; their demands create enormous opportunities for eCommerce company’s growth. What slogan do you see there?

eCommerce 113

eCommerce Software Developers Software Development Hosting 113

The Startup Magazine

MAY 12, 2022

With so many people investing in eCommerce, it’s easy to wonder whether you’ll get lost in the shuffle of it all. You may need some eCommerce marketing tips to help you stand out in this saturated market. In fact, unless you have a unique product, then what people are buying into is your packaging. Source: Pixabay.

eCommerce 143

eCommerce Analytics Framework Mobile 143

Up and Running

AUGUST 21, 2014

In this webinar, we take time to discuss the different metrics that startups—and established businesses—should be tracking. In terms of pre-purchase, traffic and content metrics. One of the most important things a startup can do is make sure that they are keeping track of their data. All you can do is fix it going forward.

Metrics 84

Metrics Startup Churn Rate Forecast 84

ConversionXL

JULY 8, 2021

For example, let’s say we generated 12 purchases from 240 visits to a product page. Ecommerce purchases from Facebook Ads. Paid media is one of the most lucrative sources of customers for ecommerce. If audience building is a priority, email subscribers should be an important metric. Email subscribers from search traffic.

Conversion 156

Conversion CPA Metrics Analytics 156

VC Cafe

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

One question that keeps coming up when speaking with early stage entrepreneurs when it comes to funding, is what metrics the company needs to hit to raise seed/series A/B etc: What’s a good conversion rate? Investors look beyond top line metrics to assess other important factors. What should our MRR growth be?

B2C 141

B2C Technical Review Startup Retention 141

Up and Running

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

If you don’t understand your key financial metrics, you have no way of monitoring your business’s health—and you risk mingling assets, incurring penalties for filing taxes late, overlooking expenses, and running into difficulties paying bills and employees, just to mention a few! Each article will give you: A brief definition of the metric.

Metrics 60

Metrics Burn Rate .Net Churn Rate 60

ConversionXL

JUNE 16, 2022

FedEx’s “E-commerce Playbook,” for example, is a useful resource for building a successful ecommerce brand aimed at ecommerce business owners. Where your product or service fits into the market. It should include primary and secondary KPIs and metrics related to marketing goals , as well as the platforms (e.g.,

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Campaign CTO Marketing Social Media 149

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 24, 2017

Subscription business models have been around for a pretty long time, but thanks to modern technology, this model has evolved from milk or newspapers delivery to a versatile eCommerce experience. There are not many business models that provide such freedom and steady growth as a sub-segment of eCommerce – subscription business.

Churn Rate 149

Churn Rate eCommerce Business Model Bootstrapping 149

ConversionXL

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Nowadays nearly every online shop utilizes some sort of product recommendation engine, which is no wonder, as these systems, if set up and configured properly can significantly boost revenues, CTRs, conversions, and other important metrics. Popular products”, “Customers who bought this also bought…”, etc.).

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Conversion Product Technical Review Widget 48

ConversionXL

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Customer acquisition cost (CAC) is an important metric for any ecommerce business. It’s up to every ecommerce business to find the middle ground between investing too little in customer acquisition and spending beyond your means. Table of contents What is ecommerce customer acquisition cost?

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Acquisition eCommerce Cost Customer 22

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 24, 2017

In my role as advisor to small businesses, I often hear first-hand the challenges and failures of retail store owners who fear the advantages of online and feel the exodus to eCommerce, led by Amazon and Ebay. Measure your agility by putting metrics on change. Test new things and keep testing in your market for things that work.

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Customer eCommerce Non-Compete Technical Review 130

Up and Running

AUGUST 26, 2020

Continue to provide product availability updates when possible so they are aware of what is in stock and what will be available in the near future. While it is not an ideal time to promote your products, there are many other types of content that will engage your followers. Develop timely pitch angles.

Marketing 171

Marketing Audience eCommerce Social Media 171

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 19, 2022

6- Stepped up eCommerce. Although our in-person services were put on hold, our eCommerce products, including virtual services tripled in revenue. This lets us know how important our products and expertise in natural skin care are for people all over the world! 11- Paying attention to metrics. 15- Rankings of sites.

Entrepreneur 120

Entrepreneur Metrics Technical Review North America 120

SoCal CTO

AUGUST 4, 2011

What are your key Startup Metrics ? Major Phases / Major Features - What are the major features in the major phases for the product? eCommerce - Is this subscription? Do you transact immediately or on delivery of some product or service? Analytics/Metrics - what are the key startup metrics that you will need to track?

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Developer Founder Viral Oauth 396

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Did you, as an eCommerce store owner, know that for online retailers, the average cost to fulfill an order is about 70% of the average order value ? But what is eCommerce fulfillment and how can it help in customer service and retention? What Is eCommerce fulfillment? What models of eCommerce fulfillment are available?

eCommerce 110

eCommerce Customer Retention Reputation 110

ConversionXL

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The average ecommerce store devotes more than 80% of its marketing budget to customer acquisition. In this article, you’ll learn how ecommerce customer retention boosts long-term revenue and the strategies you can use to keep customers coming back. Table of contents What is ecommerce customer retention (and why does it matter)?

Retention 111

Retention eCommerce Channel Community 111

SoCal CTO

AUGUST 4, 2011

What are your key Startup Metrics ? Major Phases / Major Features - What are the major features in the major phases for the product? eCommerce - Is this subscription? Do you transact immediately or on delivery of some product or service? Analytics/Metrics - what are the key startup metrics that you will need to track?

Developer 384

Developer Founder Viral Oauth 384

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 19, 2017

Over time, businesses including eCommerce sites have found that using design to engage users is an essential part of making a site successful. Here are five web design strategies you can use to boost the engagement metrics on your site: 1. Ecommerce sites like Halo are doing this with large graphical layouts on their main page.

Web 100

Web Design eCommerce Social Media 100

The Startup Magazine

APRIL 24, 2020

If you’re interested in selling your eCommerce website but are unsure of how to go about determining the actual value of your business, you’ve come to the right article. In this blog, we aim to decipher the meaning behind some of the more abstract metrics when it comes to an eCommerce website valuation.

eCommerce 91

eCommerce Valuation B2C Revenue 91

YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 26, 2020

According to one estimate, retail eCommerce sales will top $700 million by 2023 , rising by 60% since 2017. Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest aren’t just for keeping up with friends anymore – they are your customers’ first stop for research into your brand and products. Instant gratification is a given.

Sales 227

Sales Social Media Channel Technical Review 227

The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

When your digitally native vertical business selects its ecommerce platform, it’s essential to get the best analytics and security: data is what enables you to plan smartly, and security is what lets you proceed safely. The best ecommerce platforms have multiple layers of security to keep you and your customers safe. Top-End Security.

eCommerce 106

eCommerce Analytics Security Churn Rate 106

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 7, 2018

From small-town mom-and-pop shops to “mompreneurs” working from home, eCommerce is the key to keeping the revenue stream flowing and keeping your business afloat. However, many business owners who want to take the leap to eCommerce — or who have just started selling online — don’t know how to maximize their efforts. What’s your hook?

eCommerce 113

eCommerce Small Business Revenue Social Media 113

ConversionXL

JULY 28, 2021

Unlike previous upgrade iterations, GA4 is a brand-new product. For example, recommended events for ecommerce stores include add_to_cart, purchase , and begin_checkout. For example, if you run an ecommerce store, you might decide to set up an error event after begin_checkout to see what users do when they face an error.

Analytics 146

Analytics Artificial Inteligence eCommerce Audience 146

ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 10, 2020

Retail stores have long been using visual merchandising as an effective way to provide customers with a unique experience of purchasing products. Visual Merchandising is one of the lucrative ways to not only attract potential buyers but also to let them feel connected to the product. which emits a warm feeling.

Startup 78

Startup eCommerce B2C Metrics 78

SoCal CTO

MAY 21, 2012

Many of the factors are not obvious and include building mystery to drive margin, why boring B2B companies often win but are challenging in other ways, how bootstrapping wins, integrating metrics from the start and many other similar lessons. Startups provide introductions and Tony and fellow panelists provide feedback in real-time.

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Fractional CTO CTO Hire Startup Social Network 175

ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 13, 2021

How does Shopify help make eCommerce easier? Since customers also prefer automation, it helps you stay ahead of your operations such as the automatic disappearance of the product from the shelf when it is out of stock. Marketing tools such as custom gift cards, product reviews help sellers increase their sales. Cost : Free.

Artificial Inteligence 182

Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Software Review Analytics 182

YoungUpstarts

JULY 21, 2019

Savvy leaders are always looking for ways to improve company productivity, employee morale and company culture overall — so it makes perfect sense to constantly evaluate your approach to meetings. First of all, whenever you’re pulling your entire workforce away from their desks, you are putting a pause on productivity.

Hosting 113

Hosting Technical Review eCommerce Employee 113

ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

In my daily work with ecommerce brands, I see two types of companies: The first type focuses on acquisition and conversion. Cohort analysis can be done for revenue, churn, viral word of mouth, support costs, or any other metric you care about. Also, cohort behavior often reflects the use of the product over time.

Retention 126

Retention Analytics Campaign eCommerce 126