SaaStr

JANUARY 3, 2025

The success rate for executive hires at high-growth SaaS companies can be surprisingly low – you’re often lucky if 50-60% of your management team works out long-term. In a recent conversation between HubSpot Chairman and co-founder Brian Halligan and SaaStr Founder and CEO Jason Lemkin, they shared their advice on what actually works when hiring VPs and building your SaaS executive team.

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The Daily Egg

JANUARY 2, 2025

Hotjar helps you understand how visitors behave and interact with your website. The information you gather with Hotjar helps you make sensible changes to improve. The post Hotjar Review – The Good and Bad appeared first on The Daily Egg.

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 31, 2024

So I caught up the other day with the CTO of a leading SaaS company with tens of thousands of customers, growing quickly. AI is all over their homepage and website and comms. I asked him about a particular use case for AI, and his answer shocked me a bit: Honestly, our AI is basically still in beta. Its rolled out to about a tenth of the customers we plan to, and the uses cases are pretty simple today.

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USIO

JANUARY 2, 2025

The payments landscape is evolving rapidly, and businesses that stay ahead of these trends will be best positioned for success. Here’s a look at the top 8 payment predictions for 2025—focusing SaaS payments, disbursements, and invoice print/mail,—to help your business adapt and thrive in the future. By 2025, seamless payments will be the norm.

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Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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Predictable Revenue

JANUARY 5, 2025

AI SDRs automate repetitive tasks, scale outreach efforts, and accelerate pipelines. Are they game-changers, or an overhyped trend? The post Is Your Sales Ops Ready for the AI SDR Revolution? appeared first on Predictable Revenue.

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The Daily Egg

DECEMBER 30, 2024

User experience (UX) analytics is the process of tracking, analyzing, and interpreting how users interact with your product or service (like a website or an. The post UX Analytics: 8 Benchmarks That Say Your UX Is Top Tier appeared first on The Daily Egg.

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The Moz Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Noticed a sudden drop in direct traffic? Discover 5 key reasons for the decline and learn how to diagnose the issue effectively to keep your analytics on track.

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BetterCloud

JANUARY 3, 2025

SaaS has revolutionized how we work, but let’s be honest, managing all those subscriptions can feel like juggling flaming torches. You’re dealing with contracts, security concerns, and costs that seem to spiral out of control. This blog is your guide to conquering SaaS chaos. We’ll cut through the jargon and provide practical advice on everything from discovering and onboarding new vendors to optimizing costs and ensuring security.

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User Pilot

DECEMBER 31, 2024

If youre looking for Userpilot competitors, theres no better place than our post. You see, although we work hard to make Userpilot the best product adoption tool on the market, we know it isnt the perfect fit for every business. Helping prospects find the right product is a win-win situation. You get something that truly works for you, and we get to connect with people who value what we offer and have the potential to become power users (and sources of sustainable revenue!).

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SaaStr

JANUARY 2, 2025

Have we lost interest in investing in the human side of sales? Not in hiring sales execs themselves, but in giving them more tools to be more efficient. It sort of seems like it. AI has hardly rendered the sales professional obsolete. Not yet, at least. Salesforce itself is hiring 2,000 sales execs this year to sell its AI platform, AgentForce. Salesforce: Actually We’re Going to Hire 2,000 Sales Execs Now To … Sell AI At most B2B companies, 35%+ of the headcount is in sales and i

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ChurnZero

JANUARY 6, 2025

Whats the one thing that wont change in customer success this year? The pace of change itself. So how should you position yourself for 2025s incoming customer success trendsand should you be nervous, optimistic, or a cautious blend of both? “Over the past two years, every less-than-best practice in CS has been scrutinized: where it should live, how it should look, who owns what, writes ChurnZero CEO You Mon Tsang in the most recent Customer Success Leadership Study.

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Blulogix

JANUARY 1, 2025

By Inga Broerman Simplifying Complex Provisioning with Advanced Billing Systems In the fast-paced subscription economy , customer expectations are evolving rapidly. Todays subscribers demand more than just a product or servicethey want tailored bundles that align with their specific needs. This shift has made complex provisioning a non-negotiable aspect of subscription billing.

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Unbounce

JANUARY 6, 2025

/ Landing page optimization How to use landing page sales funnels to convert more visitors By Josh Gallant. Updated on January 6, 2025. 14 min read Ahh, the funnel. Despite what you may be hearing through the grapevine, the marketing conversion funnel is most definitely still alive and well When its built right, that is. In order to build funnels that actually convert, you first need to fully understand what the core stages of the marketing funnel are, what the goals are at each stage, and the r

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Sales Hacker

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The GTM Podcast is available on any major directory, including: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube To wrap up 2024, we’ve got a spicy episode! Each week, host Scott Barker asks guests two key questions, and this week, we’re diving into their responses to: What is one widely held belief that revenue leaders have that you think is bull$** or no longer serving us?

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SaaStr

JANUARY 2, 2025

Dear SaaStr: What was your first meeting with a VC like? My first meeting with a VC … It went really well. In fact the very first VC I ever pitched as a founder offered to fund us tentatively with $5m by the end of the first meeting! And then I blew it. What happened? Well, first the intro was from an ex-boss, so I had a strong warm referral.

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User Pilot

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Hotjar has long been a go-to tool for understanding user behavior, but its not the only player in the game. In fact, it has been struggling to keep up with others for a while. Whether youre looking for easy-to-use Hotjar alternatives with advanced product analytics and a better pricing structure, we are here to help! In this post, well explore the top Hotjar alternatives redefining how teams collect user insights.

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Blulogix

JANUARY 3, 2025

By Inga Broerman Preparing for Regulatory Changes in Subscription Management The subscription economy is thriving, with businesses worldwide adopting models that offer flexibility, scalability, and recurring revenue streams. However, as the industry grows, so does regulatory scrutiny. Increasingly stringent data privacy laws and consumer protection regulations are shaping the way companies handle subscription management and billing.

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Speaker: David Warren and Kevin O'Neill Stoll

Transitioning to a usage-based business model offers powerful growth opportunities but comes with unique challenges. How do you validate strategies, reduce risks, and ensure alignment with customer value? Join us for a deep dive into designing effective pilots that test the waters and drive success in usage-based revenue. Discover how to develop a pilot that captures real customer feedback, aligns internal teams with usage metrics, and rethinks sales incentives to prioritize lasting customer eng

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The Moz Blog

JANUARY 6, 2025

Need to find all current and historic URLs on a website? Discover essential tools and tips to build a complete list of URLs for migrations, audits, and recovery.

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Full Session

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Are you looking to optimize your website’s performance but unsure if VWO is the right choice? You’re in luck! We’ve compiled a list of this year’s top 10 VWO competitors that can help you improve your site’s user experience and conversion rates. We’ll break down their use cases, key features and pricing and explain how each alternative compares to VWO.

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SaaStr

JANUARY 1, 2025

2025 should be a good year for almost all leading public SaaS companies: 1 Overall, any downturn ended in Q324, if there was one at all in their segment. 2 Most SaaS leaders are now in market with an AI offering, and even if early and minor, its leading to a boost because there is incremental budget there. See Salesforce, Asana, etc. All getting a boost even though its early for AI. 3 Everyone got so efficient and at least non-GAAP profitable the past 2 years that they have room to hire and inv

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User Pilot

JANUARY 2, 2025

If you’re searching for “survey examples”, you probably want to know: What do effective surveys from leading companies look like? What makes a customer feedback survey great? How to design surveys for maximum engagement? Was my guess right? If yes, you’re in the right place. In this article, Ill share examples of 9 excellent surveys from successful SaaS companies, highlight the qualities of successful surveys, and how to design a good survey.

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Blulogix

JANUARY 6, 2025

By Inga Broerman The 2025 Blueprint for Scalable Growth in the Subscription Economy The subscription economy is entering a pivotal year. By 2025, the landscape will be more competitive, innovative, and complex than ever before. Trends like usage-based pricing , complex provisioning , industry consolidation , and evolving regulatory landscapes are reshaping how businesses operate and thrive.

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SaaS Metrics

JANUARY 6, 2025

See how ARPA reveals insights into customer value and boosts strategic planning by calculating average revenue per account in SaaS companies. The post What Is the ARPA Metric, and How Is It Calculated? first appeared on SaaS Metrics.

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Unbounce

JANUARY 3, 2025

/ A/B Testing The ultimate guide to ecommerce A/B testing: Expert tips, tools and examples By Josh Gallant. Updated on January 3, 2025. 14 min read Ever found yourself clicking on a promising ad only to be met with a landing page that just didnt live up to the hype? Its like being excited for a movie and ending up in a theater with a screen thats too small and sound thats out of sync.

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 31, 2024

It’s been a great year for SaaStr videos and podcasts. We’re on the top 1% on Spotify overall and just added video there, and our YouTube has become a great stream of the best of the best in SaaS, Cloud and AI. So to catch-up over the holidays, here are The Top 10 Videos of the Year: #1. How To Perfectly Pitch Your Seed Stage Startup With Y Combinator’s Michael Seibel at SaaStr Annual #2.

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Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.

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User Pilot

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Lets be honestsupporting your users can feel overwhelming at times. Youre constantly juggling tickets, FAQs, and feedback, all while trying to provide a frictionless experience. Its no small task, especially when your users expect fast, easy answers right at their fingertips. Thats where the Userpilot Resource Center comes in. Moreover, by investing in Userpilots resource center, you not only reduce reliance on your support team but can also take full advantage of it through self-service and enh

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Blulogix

DECEMBER 31, 2024

By Inga Broerman Scaling with Usage-Based Models: A Practical Guide to Metering The rise of usage-based pricing is revolutionizing the subscription economy. Customers increasingly demand pricing models that reflect their actual consumption, offering greater flexibility and perceived value. For businesses, these models present tremendous growth opportunities, but they also introduce operational challenges that require precision, agility, and advanced technology.

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SaaS Metrics

JANUARY 6, 2025

Facing ratable revenue recognition hurdles? Discover solutions to streamline your processes and ensure compliance—your financial accuracy depends on it. The post Common Challenges in Ratable Revenue Recognition and How to Overcome Them first appeared on SaaS Metrics.

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