User Pilot

OCTOBER 5, 2023

This metric helps SaaS companies choose the most effective customer acquisition channels , diagnose inefficiencies in customer retention strategies , and inform pricing decisions. Additional metrics to track alongside the CAC payback period include Customer Lifetime Value (CLV or CLTV) and the LTV:CAC ratio.

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Subscription Flow

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

You run the risk of losing out on important opportunities if your contracts are set to automatically renew and you do not have a strong SaaS renewal management system. With the right renewal management strategies, you can drastically increase your business’s performance and stop losing money on auto-renewals.

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User Pilot

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In this guide, we’ll be going over what usage-based pricing is, the benefits of a usage-based pricing model, different types of usage-based pricing, and a few examples from SaaS companies that have effectively deployed this strategy! Better retention rates. Get your free Userpilot demo today! What is usage-based pricing?

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Stax

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

For modern Software as a Service (SaaS) companies, the automobile is replaced by primarily digital and cloud-based solutions and software. TL;DR The SaaS Magic Number is a metric, somewhat similar to ROI, but designed to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of a company’s sales and marketing strategies.

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User Pilot

DECEMBER 19, 2023

With the emergence of software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies, the role of account managers has also evolved – and gotten harder. In this article, we will go over the responsibilities of a SaaS account manager and share tried-and-true strategies they can implement to drive product growth. What is SaaS account management?

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SaaS Payments Management Customer Lifetime Value SaaS 82

FastSpring

APRIL 26, 2022

In part two, we’ll cover five churn-prevention strategies that have been successful in other SaaS businesses. Part I: SaaS Churn Benchmarks Part II: 5 Proven Strategies for Reducing SaaS Churn Part III: Churn Definitions and Additional Resources. Part II: Five Proven Strategies for Reducing SaaS Churn. Table of Contents.

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User Pilot

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Looking to perform a CRO audit for your website and app? Based on the insights you generate, you can create better experiences for website visitors and users, driving more engagement, conversion, and retention. Based on this goal, you can start analyzing your free trial strategy to see weak points that need to be improved.

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User Pilot

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

TL;DR User adoption is the journey in which a customer becomes a regular user of your product and makes it part of their life. Adoption is indispensable for SaaS companies, as it effectively brings more MRR, increases free-to-paid conversions , lowers churn rates, boosts customer lifetime value (CLV), and expands word of mouth.

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SaaS Payments Strategy Payment Solutions SaaS 79

Totango

AUGUST 23, 2022

By charting the points in your SaaS customers’ journeys, you can plan how to deliver clients’ desired outcomes and satisfying experiences that promote subscription renewals and higher revenue. In this way, customer journey B2B touchpoints serve as a powerful tool for increasing the effectiveness of your customer success strategy.

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Incredo

JULY 14, 2019

That means a company generates revenue on a regular basis based on how many customers it has and what subscription plan they choose. People were using subscription-based services when the world couldn’t even dream of having computers or, moreover, think of developing software. Boring, right?). Key finding?

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Payment Features SaaS Payments Payment Methods Payment Solutions 184

User Pilot

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

TL;DR User adoption is the journey in which a customer becomes a regular user of your product and makes it part of their life. Adoption is indispensable for SaaS companies, as it effectively brings more MRR, increases free-to-paid conversions , lowers churn rates, boosts customer lifetime value (CLV), and expands word of mouth.

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User Pilot

JUNE 30, 2023

However, it often requires wider changes like cultural adaptation, search engine optimization, or adjustments to the UI, date formatting, currencies, and payment systems. Benefits of localized content for SaaS companies include extending the market reach and improving customer experience and satisfaction.

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User Pilot

JULY 27, 2023

TL;DR SaaS, or “Software as a Service,” is a business model that delivers centrally hosted software to subscribers over the internet. Product Manager : In charge of creating product strategy and overseeing the design process, among other things. Before hiring, assess your current needs and hire as your company grows.

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USIO

JANUARY 15, 2024

Subscription Models: Usio will provide general insights into why subscription-based payment processing is often considered advantageous for Software as a Service (SaaS) businesses. Customer Retention: Subscriptions encourage customer loyalty as users are committed to the service for a predefined period.

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FastSpring

JULY 16, 2019

One of the best ways to reduce costs and decrease time-to-market is to use a SaaS-friendly billing system. Since SaaS-friendly billing, also known as recurring billing , is designed specifically for companies who sell online services with a subscription model, it offers many advantages over a typical payment system.

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Baremetrics

MAY 18, 2021

Trying to balance multiple efforts for marketing, sales, and retention can be extremely challenging. When marketing a subscription business, you face even more challenges, like balancing retention and acquisition efforts, identifying new features that your customers are interested in, and working to maximize customer lifetime value.

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ChurnZero

JANUARY 18, 2024

The role of the chief customer officer has become an essential function in subscription-based business models such as software-as-a-service (SaaS), where customer retention is paramount and requires executive-level leadership. If a customer churns before the payback period is met, it’s a financial net loss.

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CustomerSuccessBox

JULY 14, 2021

Generally, a subscription-based business, renewals, and recurring payments hold the key values. In response, many SaaS user adoption companies have started exploring strategies that focus on driving product usage by end-users. Suggested Reading: Why is Customer Retention Important for B2B SaaS Business?

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User Pilot

APRIL 24, 2024

In this article, we’ll share everything you need to know for increasing customer renewals. TL;DR SaaS renewals includes the process of renewing a subscription to an online-hosted software service. Effective renewal strategies enhance customer retention , drive revenue , and build a loyal base for long-term SaaS success.

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Chart Mogul

MAY 15, 2020

As a typical marketplace, the company is looking to create a strong network effect by providing the platform for free to one side (the buyers) and charge distributors and suppliers for access to the marketplace and premium features such as integration with major ERP systems and advanced ways to manage and share their portfolios.

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Payment Features Payments Engagement Subscription 52

Chart Mogul

MAY 15, 2020

As a typical marketplace, the company is looking to create a strong network effect by providing the platform for free to one side (the buyers) and charge distributors and suppliers for access to the marketplace and premium features such as integration with major ERP systems and advanced ways to manage and share their portfolios.

Payment Features 52

Payment Features Payments Engagement Subscription 52

FastSpring

APRIL 11, 2019

We’ve seen explosive growth in the field of subscription and recurring billing with more and more software and SaaS companies discovering how impactful implementing a subscription model can be for their long-term growth plans. In addition, scaling into international markets can become a more viable strategy for growing your business.

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ProfitWell

MARCH 25, 2020

We studied the levers—acquisition, retention, and monetization—of 512 SaaS companies. We found that monetization and retention have much higher revenue impacts than acquisition when considering the same level of impact across each growth lever. Retention capitalizes off of customers you already have. How do we know this?

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BrightBack

JANUARY 17, 2022

In an ideal world, it should be easier and more affordable to retain existing customers than acquire new ones. But in practice, being best-in-class at digital retention is a key challenge for most startups and enterprises, as it requires significant engineering to connect 3 to 5 systems of record (e.g.

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Baremetrics

APRIL 6, 2021

Baremetrics automates payment processing and e-commerce reporting for subscription businesses, delivering detailed insights directly to your inbox according to a schedule you set. In many cases, it’s far more desirable to have a customer downgrade than to cancel completely. This can lead to account reactivation.

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FastSpring

JUNE 28, 2019

When companies look at strategies to scale their business there’s almost always a prevalent focus on customer acquisition. Businesses are always on the lookout for ways to expand their user base, attract new customers, and generate new leads. What is customer churn? How to reduce customer churn for SaaS.

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User Pilot

MARCH 25, 2024

What will you give to reduce customer attrition rate and drive business growth? While acquiring new customers is important, it’s more expensive than customer retention. TL;DR Customer attrition or customer churn is the loss of a customer(s) by a business. Book a demo now to learn more!

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OPEXEngine

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Customers of these SaaS companies also referred to as “Small and Medium Businesses” or SMBs, need the same software solutions as Enterprise companies but have resource constraints that prevent them from using the top SaaS vendors. Being “stuck in the middle” drives SMM SaaS companies to invest in one of two strategies.

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CustomerSuccessBox

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

How Life Time Value (LTV) affects CAC. To get the most value out of knowing CAC, you also need to calculate LTV. Customer lifetime value (CLV or LTV) is the amount your company makes from each customer during your customer’s entire “lifetime” of using your service or product.

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Acquisition Payments Scale SaaS Payments 52

ProfitWell

JUNE 15, 2020

This report is a quick but mighty read, jam-packed with data and trends to help you optimize your DTC marketing strategies. Here are the main takeaways: Customers expect highly-personalized experiences and contextualized customer journeys. Why you should implement inventory management software. Customer LTV.

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CustomerSuccessBox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Customer Success has become a must for every SaaS business with the advent of the subscription economy. But just having a customer success department does not solve issues with your churn rate, customer lifetime value, retention rate, or MRR/ARR. It starts by understanding why customer success is important.

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Neil Patel

MARCH 8, 2023

In the most basic terms, customer lifetime value measures how much a customer will spend over their entire “lifetime” with your company. Customer lifetime value goes beyond traditional marketing practices by providing insight into a customer’s long-term value to your business.

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Full Session

DECEMBER 4, 2022

For this reason, companies must conduct a customer churn analysis and keep a finger on their churn rate – a statistic that shows the percentage of customers who stopped making purchases from a company. It gives you a clue on what’s not working with your customer retention strategy and can indicate other business model issues.

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Subscription Flow

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Whether it’s streaming services like Spotify or Netflix, software, meal kits, or even a monthly book club, consumers are embracing the convenience and value that subscription services offer. In this blog we’ll demystify what a Square subscription system can do for your subscription-based business.

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User Pilot

AUGUST 14, 2023

Are you struggling with creating an effective growth marketing strategy? You need to know what in-app communication to implement to attract, engage, and retain a bigger customer base while maximizing revenues. Use growth loops like referral programs to drive potential users to your app. What is growth marketing?

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SmartKarrot

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Role: Director, Customer Success Location: Remote, Atlanta, GA, US Organization: Everstream Analytics As a Director of Customer Success, you will hire, develop and lead a world-class enterprise customer success team. Process milestones for the customers and employees to work toward. Promote the value of the product.

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User Pilot

JANUARY 26, 2023

There are ten metrics you can use to measure customer loyalty. Celebrate customer success with gamification. Implement an in-app knowledge base with self-help resources. Send payment reminders both through email and in-app to prevent involuntary churn. Whereas advocates need to become loyal customers first.

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