SaaStr

JANUARY 25, 2024

It’s not the biggest one but we’re very proud of our investment in BuildingConnected, a SaaS plus marketplace company that sold to Autodesk. We were very early in developing a thesis around SaaS-enabled marketplaces and BC was a construction tech investment that came in via cold inbound and was started by first time founders.

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FastSpring

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Steep fees from platforms like the Apple App Store and Google Play can understandably cause game developers and app creators to look beyond the convenience and ubiquity of traditional app marketplaces, but restrictions from the platform providers have made it difficult. But that ease of use can come at a steep price for developers.

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How To Buy Saas

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) is one of the transformative services in the modern digital landscape. The SaaS development market evolves rapidly and, according to Fortune Business Insights, by 2030, will reach 908 billion dollars. Businesses of any size and industry can find reliable SaaS development partners.

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Casey Accidental

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

As someone who has spent a lot of time building marketplaces in my career, a curious thing has happened over the last couple years. Founders have started reaching out asking for help converting their SAAS or SAAS-like business into a marketplace. The Weak Transition to Marketplace Arguments. So goes the story.

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Stax

JANUARY 8, 2024

As such, PayFacs need to equip themselves with an effective risk management strategy that helps them continuously monitor risks and employ appropriate risk responses if needed. PayFacs need to equip themselves with an effective risk management strategy that helps them continuously monitor risks and employ appropriate risk responses if needed.

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User Pilot

MARCH 20, 2024

You can implement many software monetization strategies in your product, but picking the right one can be a challenge. TL;DR Software monetization helps generate revenue using various new business models to reinvest in development and enhancements. The open-source model creates revenue by charging for beyond-the-basics services.

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Blulogix

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Data-Driven Dynamics: What Powering Monetization Strategies Through Analytics Means to Your Business By BluLogix Team Unlocking the Potential of Analytics in Crafting Revenue-Boosting Strategies In the digital economy, where every click, view, and interaction can be measured, data analytics emerges as the cornerstone of informed decision-making.

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Neil Patel

AUGUST 5, 2021

For fitness service providers, this means one thing: you need an effective marketing strategy to stand out in this fast-growing, high-stakes marketplace. Before we look at specific advertising strategies for the fitness industry, let’s break down the main challenges you’ll face in this niche. There’s a Ton of Competition.

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Stax

APRIL 18, 2024

Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and Software-as-a-Service Providers (SaaS) operate within the same market, thus creating a push-and-pull revenue dynamic. TL;DR ISVs develop and distribute software products independently and often collaborate with hardware manufacturers and platform providers. Learn More What are ISVs?

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Buffer Resources

APRIL 10, 2024

  Whether you have 3,000 or 300,000 followers, you can monetize your Instagram with the right strategy. Sell your own products and services As a creator, you can monetize your Instagram presence by offering your own products or services. And this might be where your next monetization idea comes from.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

The main driver behind this success is that from day one, Atlassian took a product-led self-service approach to enterprise software. The platform hosts an app development infrastructure where partners and customers can build their own apps and deploy them within Atlassian’s infrastructure. Marketplace partners.

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Casey Accidental

JANUARY 23, 2019

They have also heard about marketplaces that have given all of the power to the supply, and also marketplaces where supply has no power. These issues usually arise in two areas, which particularly, but not exclusively, affect marketplaces. The same questions emerge for satellite development offices and going international.

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Blulogix

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

How to Harness the Power of Digital Market Dynamics for Product Innovation By BluLogix Team Innovating Subscription Offerings in the Agile Digital Landscape The digital marketplace is an ever-evolving ecosystem, characterized by rapid changes in technology, consumer behavior, and competitive landscapes.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Wherever you are in your revenue journey, adopting certain growth strategies can help you keep growing fast. Build your sales, marketing, customer success, and product development efforts around the needs of your ideal client.”. Spotlighting the success of an ICP-focused strategy . Anchor tenant strategy in action at Payrix.

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Neil Patel

MARCH 4, 2023

5 Companies That Do Well with Localizing Content Global brands need strategies to attract local markets. Given the global nature of Airbnb’s services, communication is essential amongst hosts and guests. Luckily, I have some tips on how to develop a content localization strategy without overdoing it right from the start.

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Blulogix

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Beyond Finance: Why Embracing Monetization as a Cross-Functional Discipline Changes the Game By BluLogix Team Redefining the Role of Monetization in Modern Businesses In the swiftly evolving digital marketplace, the concept of monetization extends far beyond the confines of the finance department.

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Andreessen Horowitz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

We pulled from my prior marketplaces experience and dove into their business quickly to develop a point-of-view on the opportunity. Both offered consumers a ton of convenience through their service. Grocery delivery immediately became an “essential service” and all digital grocery players in the U.S.

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Casey Accidental

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Casey’s first sequencing business models essay talked about the transition from a SaaS business model to marketplace business model, and why it’s so difficult. In this essay, we’ll go deeper into the gradients of marketplace models that a company can sequence to, and as a follow up, we will do the same for platforms.

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Subscription Flow

MARCH 20, 2024

Keeping all this in mind, in the first section of this blog, we will first be seeing what is SimpleCirc, its features, and why exactly is it such a hot choice for magazine owners in today’s marketplace. SimpleCirc’s creative strategy guarantees smooth financial flows, which is advantageous to both consumers and businesses.

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Blulogix

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

How Monetization Efficiency is the Heartbeat of Business Success in the Digital Age By BluLogix Team The Critical Role of Monetization Efficiency In a world where digitalization has redefined the marketplace, the spotlight shines ever so brightly on the concept of monetization efficiency. Why Does Monetization Efficiency Matter?

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TrackStreet

APRIL 26, 2024

In a competitive industry for a specific type of product or service, businesses often engage in pricing wars that lead to a steady decrease in the value of goods. Pricing erosion refers to the steady and ongoing drop in the prices of products or services within a particular market or industry.

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User Pilot

OCTOBER 26, 2023

TL;DR Growth initiatives are strategies aimed at expanding a company’s customer base, market share, revenue, or profitability. Market Development involves selling existing products to new markets. Product Development aims to grow within the existing market by introducing new or enhanced products. Let’s dive right in!

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Neil Patel

JULY 1, 2021

However, not all marketers understand how to implement a content strategy correctly. We’re going to cover the basics, including how to create and manage your editorial calendar, and how it can help your content strategy grow. Your editorial calendar is part of your content strategy. Develop Your Content Strategy.

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Intercom, Inc.

MAY 13, 2021

A great customer success team will help you to better understand your customer’s needs, identify what “success” means to them, and in turn, help your customers realize the value of your services, creating a more successful outcome for both their team and yours. How is that going and what part of your strategy are you most excited about?

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FastSpring

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Note: Apple announced that it would be reducing the App Store fee from 30% to 15% for most developers starting on January 1st, 2021. For app entrepreneurs and ecommerce store owners, the battle to be noticed in the marketplace is ongoing. How viable is it for companies to shop their apps outside of mainstream marketplaces?

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Neil Patel

DECEMBER 21, 2020

However, the many opportunities available with print on demand services are almost limitless. Print on demand is a popular revenue stream or marketing strategy for many businesses, and for good reason. This can be an issue when it comes to customer service and general follow up. Who Uses Print on Demand Services?

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Think Strategies

MAY 21, 2018

Over the past year, I’ve had the privilege of becoming affiliated with the rapidly growing Catalant expert network which has enabled me to extend my consulting services to a wider assortment of enterprises seeking help with their Cloud strategies.

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SaaStr

MARCH 19, 2021

They identified 3 go-to-market strategies that have really helped propel companies to defy gravity. Cloud Marketplaces. First, on product-led growth strategies: we’ve seen companies like PagerDuty, Productboard, and Intercom do that really well. It’s not a new idea, but a renewed strategy in the new normal.

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SaaSOptics

MAY 19, 2022

Combining these different tactics makes up an effective customer acquisition strategy , which fuels the entire acquisition process. Here’s how you can create an effective customer acquisition strategy to win more business in your own SaaS company. What is a Customer Acquisition Strategy? Identify your target market.

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SaaStr

AUGUST 29, 2022

They’ll take you through their own personal experiences, from creating a scalable product strategy to building an enduring company that puts people and purpose before profit. Scaling a Product-Led Growth Model with 1Password, Apollo.io, Sentry, and Lightspeed : Many companies want to know how you operate a PLG business at scale.

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Sales Hacker

JANUARY 23, 2019

When the customer journey isn’t well-orchestrated, Marketing and Sales can do serious damage in the marketplace. By holding them accountable to the same sales goals, the department teams began working together on their strategies. 6 Strategies To Improve Marketing & Sales Alignment. Here’s the upside. Ask For Input .

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Subscription Flow

APRIL 18, 2024

How do you keep increasing your revenue in a marketplace that has reached its point of saturation? Read more: The Attain & Retain Strategy for You—Membership Engagement to Boost Retention Section 1: Understanding Subscriber Engagement and its Importance. How Important is Subscriber Engagement for Subscription-Based Businesses?

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Intercom, Inc.

MAY 5, 2020

Over the past few years, we have given a lot of thought to the ingredients of a successful app ecosystem, the effort involved in developing a thriving platform, the consideration required to build fruitful partnerships. Building a developer economy around Intercom. Infrastructure is usually a good place to start.

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CloudGeometry

JANUARY 15, 2022

Before you shout “Digital Transformation” in a crowded marketplace, it’s important to recognize two foundational principles in developing a SaaS product plan. First: SaaS is a business strategy, not a technology strategy. Second (a corollary of the first): There is no one-size-fits-all SaaS architecture.

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CloudGeometry

MARCH 22, 2022

When developing a SaaS product plan, it’s important to recognize two foundational principles. First, SaaS is a business strategy, not a technology strategy. The intensity of competition in the SaaS marketplace puts a premium on new, stable, and reliable features. But that’s just the beginning.

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Blulogix

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This evolution has paved the way for subscription and recurring revenue models to emerge as powerful strategies for sustainable growth. This model offers customers ongoing value through regular access to products or services, in exchange for recurring payments.

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Neil Patel

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

In this guide, we’ll discuss the benefits of buying and selling a micro startup, the trends changing M&R strategy, and the top tools you can use to sell (or buy) your startup. Your exit strategy timeline is A LOT shorter. What does this mean for startups? Micro Startup Acquisition Trends. No one wants to be late to market.

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