TechEmpower SaaS

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

We recently completed a web-based application that uses a unique algorithm to match professionals with new career opportunities. As part of the onboarding process, the app asks both job seekers and employers what they’re looking for - in a text box - while providing a few suggestions in a pop-up. If you’ve ever used a similar application, (or if you’ve ever used the Internet at all) you’ve probably seen this approach before.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

So the Wall Street Journal did a great job slicing and dicing IPO data recently. To me, the most jarring statistic was this one: 80% of IPOs since 2020 are trading below their IPO price, or “broken ”: So what, you might think? Buyer beware? Hooray for “efficient IPOs” that don’t leave money on the table, some say? Perhaps. But the problem is this — when folks don’t make money off startups, everything gums up and slows down.

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User Pilot

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

If you want loyal customers who keep coming back to your product or service, you need customer enablement. Having a great product just isn’t enough anymore. Instead, you also have to help customers get the maximum value from it. That’s exactly what effective customer enablement does – it helps customers get all the tools needed for successful product engagement.

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Inturact

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

With rapid technological development, businesses of all sizes are adopting advanced measures to fast-track themselves. In 2022, around 90% of businesses adopted a digital user onboarding experience. The users claimed that if they face any challenges, they will abandon the products and services.

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For SaaS businesses, improving retention is one of the easiest and most effective ways to drive revenue and profits. With a clear link between failed payments and customer churn, having a robust failed payment recovery solution isn’t optional—it’s essential. Achieving your retention goals starts with the right solution.

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Tom Tunguz

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Recently, I was on the HR Heretics podcast and we talked about the increasing efficiency of software companies (in addition to other topics including the implications of AI for executives, how to diligence a candidate, & what board members expect of their people leaders). I realized It has been a decade since I’ve updated revenue-per-employee metrics.

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Totango

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

TrustRadius, a renowned platform for transparent business technology reviews, announced its 2023 Best of Awards, with Totango emerging as a triple winner. We were recognized for our strength in end-to-end relationships, overall value, and leading features and functionality. Totango’s customer success software drives cross-functional enterprise teams toward enhanced productivity, retention, and growth.

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The Moz Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Find the balance between using content and AI tools and human expertise to create high-quality content that connects with your audience and ranks higher in the SERPs

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The Moz Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Discover actionable steps to ensure your GA4 is optimized for long-term tracking success, empowering you to make informed decisions and drive business growth.

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Sales Hacker

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The insight behind how implementing buying committee playbooks increased revenue 270%, doubled win rates, and shrank forecasted misses at Stytch. No Person is an Island It is rare in B2B sales for a single buyer to make a noteworthy purchase in a vacuum, and according to the Harvard Business Review software purchases greater than $100k involve on average eight stakeholders.

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Tom Tunguz

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

How much does AI cost? It depends on a a few different dimensions, but for a typical use case where a user enters a query & expects about a 200 word response, the cost varies from $0.03 to $3.60. Different models cost different amounts. Also, the size of the context window is an important factor. The context window is a fancy way of saying the quantity of background information the user can provide to the AI.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

So one thing that has exploded in SaaS in the past decade is the role of Private Equity buying both public SaaS companies (to take them private, “fix” some metrics, and IPO or sell them again), and generally later-stage private SaaS companies. E.g., Vista bought leaders like Pipedrive, Gainsight, Salesloft and so many others for $1B+ or more.

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The Daily Egg

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

There’s perhaps no better way to enhance your product than hearing directly from customers and then incorporating their feedback. It’s no wonder. The post Canny Review appeared first on The Daily Egg.

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Clouded Judgement

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Every week I’ll provide updates on the latest trends in cloud software companies. Follow along to stay up to date! Subscribe now Inflation Update This week software stocks shot up on lighter than expected inflation figures for October. The lighter inflation gave more credibility to those who argue rates will end up coming down faster than expectations.

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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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Tom Tunguz

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

12 years of zero-interest rate policies & then a sudden increase to 5.5% woke us all up to the Wall Street mantra : Don’t fight the Fed. I’ve been reading to understand the history of the Fed & found some surprising facts from these two books : The Repo Market & Broken Money. The US Federal Reserve Banking system is about 115 years old.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We’re on the brink of one of the biggest technological advancements of our lifetime — AI. For the first time in twenty years, we have a blank canvas, complete artistic freedom to reimagine everything in B2B software. At this year’s SaaStr Annual, Mark Roberge, co-founder and Managing Director of Stage 2 Capital, takes the stage to have a bake-off between startups and incumbents when it comes to who will win the AI Go-to-Market race.

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The Daily Egg

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Getting your product or service off the ground isn’t easy. Before launching, go-to-market teams need to drum up interest and acquire leads. The post Insightly Review appeared first on The Daily Egg.

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Buffer Resources

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

X, formerly known as Twitter, has gone through a lot of changes since its ownership changed hands in November 2022. One of the most notable ones is its paid tier, which has seen name and design changes and many (many) additions to its list of features. So much has happened with this paid tier known as X Premium (RIP Twitter Blue) that it can be overwhelming for users considering it to go through and understand if it’s right for them.

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Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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USIO

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Usio Partner Snapshot BoosterHub provides an integrated platform for high school booster clubs to manage fundraising, ticketing, communication, volunteers, schedules, products, concessions, accounting, files, and website. Challenges Startup company: no existing revenue, user base, or pre-existing payment system Need to sell products both online and in-person Need a payment system that is easy for temporary, parent volunteers to use Need a payment system that adds unique advantages over the compe

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

So the news is mixed out there in SaaS and Cloud land: On the positive side: Datadog blew out the quarter growing 25% at $2.2 Billion in ARR and had its best day ever, popping 30% Shopify exceeded expectations, growth reaccelerated to 31% (!) at an almost $7 Billion run rate, and it popped 20% Wix went from basically 0% growth 12-18 months ago to double-digit growth again HubSpot exceeded expectations, growing 24% at over $2.2 Billion in ARR Micorsoft is at an all-time high on the back of AI and

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The Daily Egg

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Have you ever wondered how your business calls seamlessly travel over the internet, allowing you to chat with clients, partners, and colleagues. The post The Beginner’s Guide to SIP: Session Initiation Protocol appeared first on The Daily Egg.

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Buffer Resources

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

BFCM — Black Friday and Cyber Monday — is an exhilarating but often daunting time of year for business owners and marketers.  Now that fantastic deals are table stakes, it can feel like shouting into a crowded room to ensure your brand gets the attention it deserves. But capturing market attention is well worth doing over this high-spend period.

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ClinicSense is a SaaS platform that supports over 7,000 massage therapists who use it for appointment management, payments, scheduling, marketing activities and more. Despite having a relatively low payment failure rate, the company discovered that the failures disrupted the customer experience. This often led to churn as customers decided to cancel or abandon their account, preventing ClinicSense from realizing the full lifetime value (LTV) of its users.

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Andreessen Horowitz

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The internet and friends You’ve most likely had an experience like this: One day, you wake up with a hint of a headache and a sniffle. You sneeze. What do you do next? You Google it. You eventually land on WebMD. Was that sneeze a common cold or a bout of seasonal allergies? Or are you in fact dying from a rare form of nasal cancer? You determine you should see an allergist.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

So this is a post on a point we’ve made many times over the years at SaaStr, but I wanted to call it out specifically. Because especially in more challenging times, we make the mistake of … Settling. Settling: For a VP That Looks Good on Paper But You Know Isn’t Truly Great. They will be gone in 6 months. And have burnt up a ton of time and capital on the way, For a Cofounder That Almost Wants to Do It, But Not Quite.

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The Daily Egg

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Coming up with sales leads that are actually useful for your sales team can be difficult. That’s especially true if you work. The post Datanyze Review appeared first on The Daily Egg.

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Buffer Resources

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Choosing the perfect audio to accompany your latest Instagram Reel is an art, not a science. Still, opting for a trending sound or music clip could provide the boost you need to get your video on the Reels feed or Instagram Explore page.  But where to find them? If you always feel like you’re chasing the tail-end of audio trends on the app, you’ve come to the right place.

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The Moz Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Does JavaScript SEO make your head spin? Use this non-technical approach to diagnose and fix Javascript SEO issues.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

So the last time we checked in on Crowdstrike, they were growing a stunning 65% at $1.7B in ARR. Growth has slowed somewhat as Crowdstrike approached $3 Billion ARR — but only somewhat. The company is still growing a jaw-dropping 37% at almost $3B ARR — and it’s generating incredible free cash flow. Security remains hot. And in fact, the stock is up 94.7% this year!

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The Daily Egg

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

No matter what industry you’re in, most businesses these days require a web presence, and that means you’ll need a professional website. The post Dorik Review appeared first on The Daily Egg.

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