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. I’m guessing much of this was 101 to many readers.

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The same lesson applies to our daily life of data and metrics. If you use five web analytics tools, they’ll all give you different numbers; this could be due to differences in definitions of things like “visit” and “session,” but is that truly all it is?). They all tell a different story.

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Up and Running

JULY 6, 2021

An example of a website traffic issue due to an algorithm update would be a case in 2012 when several websites experienced huge drops in traffic. These black hat strategies pushed irrelevant content up the search engine results pages, which made Google act in the form of the Penguin update. Tracking code errors.

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Software Review Small Business Algorithm SEO 104

Mucker Lab

JULY 11, 2023

Understanding the Search Engine Results Page (SERP) A good way to think about search is essentially as roadmaps drawn by targeted keywords, which branches outward to create intersections that become digital real estate - websites, media, ads, and more. Image and Video Packs: Rows of images or videos related to the search query.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 11, 2022

There were startups and a software industry but barely. And then in the late 90’s money crept in, swept in to town by public markets, instant wealth and an absurd sky-rocketing of valuations based on no reasonable metrics. There was no money train. It was 1991. We still loved every moment.

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ReadWriteStart

APRIL 8, 2023

In contrast, it left several e-trends: augmented reality, zero coding, the marketplace boom, and product subscriptions are just a few of them. So let’s reveal the e-commerce trends of 2022 and predict the trends for 2023, or, as we may say, crack the Da Vinci code. People love reviews, and everyone reads them before making a purchase.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

If your profile is on a network that allows reviews, try to get some recommendations from past customers. You could potentially offer customers an incentive – like a discount code – in exchange for their positive review. kallie_carson advertising her discount code for @magnoliaboutiqueindianapolis, an online clothing boutique.

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Campaign Software Review Social Media Social Network 147

Startup Lessons Learned

AUGUST 30, 2008

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Saturday, August 30, 2008 Refactoring for TDD and interaction design In TDD , we follow a rhythm of “test-code-refactor.&# Much better is to infer the right toolkit by searching for commonalities among actually-built experiences. This process is called refactoring.

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Up and Running

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

An SEO audit is simply the process of identifying issues on your website that could be limiting your ability to rank on Google or other search engines. A poor site experience makes it less visible in search engines. Metrics : Website visitor data. Google Search Console. What is an SEO audit? Why do an SEO audit?

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Cracking the Code

AUGUST 3, 2011

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. In search of Europes next tech stars. Cracking The Code on Facebook. software. (10). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Software 2.0: My Yelp reviews.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 25, 2023

7- Making and selling website themes Photo Credit: Sean Stevens If you know how to code, especially front-end development, you can use your skills to make money by making and selling website themes online. With the right property management software and some experience in the real estate market, you might find success as a property manager.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Some common automated emails, like order confirmations, follow-ups and review requests, and abandoned cart triggers help immensely to win back lost customers. Investing in an email marketing software requires careful analysis of the pros and cons of systems in contention. Automation. Bottom line.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Not only can Google Ads help businesses reach customers who are searching for what they want online, but it can target customers in a precise location, increasing the likelihood of conversion. Your ‘My Business’ page is what visitors will be able to see when they search for your company online. Have a Business profile. Track calls.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 25, 2023

While platforms like Instagram offer a great starting point, the key to differentiation lies in the age-old strategy of Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Implement clear product categorization, intuitive search functionality, and a streamlined checkout process. The first step is to have a domain name that matches your business name.

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eCommerce Omaha Entrepreneur SEO 132

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 16, 2012

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cracking The Code on Facebook. software. (10). In search of Europe's next tech stars. SaaS business metrics: why are they different? Software 2.0: Tariq Krim.

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Up and Running

MAY 12, 2020

Not only is it necessary due to the coronavirus, but it could potentially give you a strategic long-term advantage against current competitors and help you avoid massive overhead. And, if you combine it with a monthly plan review meeting when you’re up and running, you’ll be doubly equipped to handle whatever comes your way. .

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

External users, such as customers, media publications, and influencers then contribute to your reputation through reviews, articles, forum posts, comments, journalistic investigations, and interviews. One unfavorable review or comment can damage your company’s reputation, but positive marketing and promotion can help.

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Reputation Management Small Business Software Review 130

Austin Startup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Even when someone is aware of what a CTO does, they often have limited context due to the wide variety of CTO roles. They adopt, measure, and manage key product performance metrics. A CTO is in the business of scale, for whatever an organization has as its core metrics. They will review and negotiate all related contracts.

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ConversionXL

JUNE 16, 2022

Here’s an example of how Nightwatch uses Asana to organize distribution: The color-coded initials in the right-hand column correspond to different members of the marketing team, so everyone knows their role. It should include primary and secondary KPIs and metrics related to marketing goals , as well as the platforms (e.g.,

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ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Without it, the page will take longer to load, which can damage the user experience and, ultimately, search engine rankings. More recently, Google Search Console rolled out a Core Web Vitals section, which tracks a set of website performance metrics that focus on user experience. How does server response time impact SEO?

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Up and Running

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

External users, such as customers, media publications, and influencers then contribute to your reputation through reviews, articles, forum posts, comments, journalistic investigations, and interviews. One unfavorable review or comment can damage your company’s reputation, but positive marketing and promotion can help.

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Reputation Management Small Business Software Review 115

ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

As with most platforms, there are metrics that matter, and vanity metrics. With YouTube, for organic, average view duration (AVD) and click-through rate (CTR) should be prioritized over YouTube search optimization, descriptions, tags, and other vanity metrics. Both metrics represent high engagement.

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

2- Growth of voice search. Consumers are loving the convenience of simply speaking what they want, from movie requests to directions, thanks to enhanced voice search. According to DVS Interactive, voice searches account for 20% of all smartphone searches. 3- Visual search. Photo Credit: Sep Niakan.

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Even more, overcomplicating your homepage can and will cause slow load times, which not only ranks as the number one user complaint for mobile sites , but also negatively impacts organic search results. Predominantly highlighting QR codes. Convoluted checkout experience. Not embracing mobile-friendly, responsive email marketing.

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Occam's Razor

OCTOBER 21, 2013

In late 2011, Google announced an effort to make search behavior more secure. This encrypted their search queries from any prying eyes, and kept from being passed on to websites the users visits after seeing search results. In this post I want to share four angles on secure search: 1. want to protect user privacy.

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Search SEO Analytics Engineer 154

Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. and (2) their leadership position in multi-billion dollar markets will likely make them dominant players in the software landscape, even though they are still small today (SuccessFactors $2.5B

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ConversionXL

JANUARY 28, 2021

If you need a line by line feature breakdown, a quick Google search will serve you best in that case. Additionally, on average, businesses receive data and metrics from 28 unique sources. G2 Reviewer. As one reviewer shared: “Cost can skyrocket pretty quickly. Use cases for CDP’s. Avoid Data Silos.

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Technical Review Software Review Analytics Technical Cofounder 86

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 10, 2020

Creating a resume is nothing new for someone who is searching for a job. Many organizations have implemented software to weed out weak resumes. The software like Wordle can help you create a word cloud to prepare your resume. Recruiters will take note of your ability if you can insert some metrics on your resume.

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Java Software Review Metrics Naming 173

Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 10, 2008

I am convinced one of Joel Spolskys lasting contributions to the field of managing software teams will turn out to be the Joel Test , a checklist of 12 essential practices that you could use to rate the effectiveness of a software product development team. Do you fix bugs before writing code? Please leave feedback!)

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Software Review Technical Review San Francisco Continuous Deployment 144

Startup Lessons Learned

MARCH 25, 2010

for Harvard Business Review) Over at Harvard Business Review, Ive been building up a series designed to introduce the Lean Startup methodology to a business-focused audience. Defective prototype code was as often thrown out (because customers didnt want it) as it was fixed (when customers did). Are we going too fast?

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Software Review San Francisco Lean Continuous Deployment 141

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Another issue that will anger users is when they see 404 error messages due tot site downtime. . Support this with verified customer reviews, and users will have no reason to doubt your value. . While social media is vital, search engine traffic is still the key to success. The Site Suffers From Downtime. Experts at hosting.co.uk

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Sales Software Review Social Media eCommerce 113

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 25, 2015

” I have seen many companies move rapidly up-and-to-the-right by Google search rankings only to crash when they rewrite the algorithm or start competing by offering the same service directly on the SERP. And of course it’s true in personal productivity apps, SMB apps, B2B software and so forth. Not vanity metrics.

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Product B2B Warrant Technical Review 150

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 4, 2017

A classic article in the Harvard Business Review “ The Truth About Customer Experience ” defines it as your customer’s end-to-end journey with you, not just the key touchpoints or critical moments when customers interact with your organization. One metric now commonly used is called the Net Promoter® Score (NPS).

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Cracking the Code

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

Cracking The Code. Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cracking The Code on Facebook. software. (10). In search of Europe's next tech stars. SaaS business metrics: why are they different? Software 2.0: Tariq Krim.

Software Review 59

Software Review Technical Review Europe Cloud 59

Up and Running

AUGUST 26, 2020

While these strategies can be planned up to a year in advance, many efforts are no longer applicable due to the various restrictions that consumers are facing. Understanding how your website performs on search engines is crucial to brand success. Research keywords to ensure they are relevant for what your customers are searching for.

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Startup Lessons Learned

SEPTEMBER 10, 2008

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Smarticus — 10 things you could be doing to your code right now Smarticus — 10 things you could be doing to your code right now A great checklist of techniques and tools for making your development more agile, written from a Rail perspective.

Software Review 68

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Due to recent changes in consumer behaviors, wants, and needs, businesses must find better ways to connect with and delight their existing customers. While retention is probably the most important metric these organizations track, good CSMs don’t focus on renewal alone. All of these metrics tie to lifetime customer value (LCV).

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