Fri.Dec 14, 2018

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There are over 100 SaaS unicorns. How long did it take them to get to $100 million in ARR?

The Angel VC

A few days ago I wrote that there’s more than one path to $100 million. I argued that while it’s awesome to see that some companies are able to get from 0 to $100 million in ARR in 7-8 years or even less, trying to grow that fast may not be the best choice for most companies. That raises the question: What are your chances of growing a little slower and still achieving massive success?

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Send better email: A deliverability analyst’s no-nonsense guide to avoiding the spam folder

Intercom, Inc.

Email is an important channel for acquiring, supporting and retaining users. However, if not done properly, you can damage your sending reputation, meaning users won’t get your emails at all ??. Ultimately, fewer emails arriving at their intended destination means fewer conversions for you. “We’ve spent the past few months working hard on improving the systems that ensure stable, consistent deliverability for our senders” We’ve spent the past few months working hard on improving the

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The Ultimate Guide To Your SaaS Website Localization

Incredo

Adapting apps and services to foreign markets is something that many businesses are sleeping on, and it is often the missing link that stops them from really flourishing. That's not an overestimation. Around 90% of the content that companies generate is written in one language, which often prevents existing or potential clients to have a long-term and meaningful relationship with a brand.

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My 10 Favorite Books of 2018

Tom Tunguz

These are my ten favorite books from 2018. The (Mis)Behavior of Markets - Written by Benoit Mandelbrot, the Belgian mathematician who pioneered fractals, this book and theory inspired Naseem Taleb. It’s a powerful book on the uncertain nature of financial turbulence. Creative Selection - Ken Kocienda, a former Apple engineer who co-authored Safari and the iPhone keyboard, writes about culture at Apple.

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Monetizing Analytics Features

Think your customers will pay more for data visualizations in your application? Five years ago, they may have. But today, dashboards and visualizations have become table stakes. Turning analytics into a source of revenue means integrating advanced features in unique, hard-to-steal ways. Download this white paper to discover which features will differentiate your application and maximize the ROI of your analytics.

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6 Fool-Proof Ways to Boost Software Sales with PPC

FastSpring

If there’s one thing we can count on, it’s that just about everyone online is using Google. If someone has a question about anything, the first stop is almost always Google. And this doesn’t just apply to people who want to know Spice Girls tour dates; it applies to business owners looking for software solutions, too. In these cases, you want your product front and center at the top of the SERP.

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ChurnZero Customer Success Professional Spotlight

ChurnZero

It’s time for another installment of our blog series where we spotlight a Customer Success professional and get their take on the industry as well as get to hear some of their top tips they’d like to share. This spotlight will be featuring, George Boyar , Director of Customer Success at Mentor Collective, who partners with higher education institutions to help students develop a deep sense of belonging, build a connection to their institution, and ultimately succeed, by leveraging peer m

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There are over 100 SaaS unicorns. How long did it take them to get to $100 million in ARR?

Point Nine Land

I Googled “100 unicorns”. This is what I got. A few days ago I wrote that there’s more than one path to $100 million. I argued that while it’s awesome to see that some companies are able to get from 0 to $100 million in ARR in 7–8 years or even less, trying to grow that fast may not be the best choice for most companies. If you’d like to be notified of our next posts you can subscribe to our newsletter.

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The Support Line to Life – How to and Why to Deal with Difficult Customers

Chargebee

An honest account from the support trenches, from one customer champion to another.

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ASC 606 is just around the corner. How prepared are you?

Chargebee

What is ASC 606? What does it mean for your subscription business?

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6 Reasons Why Your Integrated Payments Strategy Could Fail

If you're in the software industry grappling with integrating payments into your business model, understanding where others have stumbled can be a game-changer for your revenue goals. Discover 6 key reasons behind the struggles many face. The challenge goes beyond the technicalities of integrating a payment system; it delves into the strategic oversight of revenue shares, negotiations with payment providers, and the full exploitation of potential revenue streams.