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9 Things to Know About Influencing Purchasing Decisions

ConversionXL

Their research showed that social media rarely leads directly to purchases online — data indicates that less than 2% of orders were the result of shoppers coming from a social network. The report found email and search advertising were much more effective vehicles for turning browsers into buyers. The other half were told the opposite.

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How to Raise a Seed Round: Three Basic Tips for Founders

Scott Edward Walker

Emailing or cold-calling them generally doesn’t work. Instead, you typically need a “warm referral” (or introduction) from someone they respect and trust — preferably a successful founder whom they have backed. Tip #2: Hustle and Build Your Network. at 7:33). They want to be introduced to you.”. In a word: hustle.

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Purchase Decisions: 9 Things to Know About Influencing Customers

ConversionXL

Data indicated that less than 2% of orders resulted from shoppers coming from a social network. The report found that email and search advertising were much more effective vehicles for turning browsers into buyers. Another report showed that social media rarely leads directly to online purchases. The other half were told the opposite.

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