Karl SunJanuary 21, 2015 The sales model for software has changed. Roger Lee of Battery Ventures describes software today as “bought, not sold“ In this user-centric climate, the sales team’s ability to wine and dine C-level executives takes a back seat to the pain points a product tackles and how well it works. It’s possible … Continue reading Winning Your First 100,000 Customers Without Sales
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What If Search Engines Could Help You Find Customers?
by Mark Hatch, January 15. 2015 Can search engines help find customers? Traditionally, probably not. At best, search engines are brute force tools, often making users type in highly sophisticated search strings to get a refined, usable result. So if search is that complicated, and results so mixed, why is there a search feature on every social media … Continue reading What If Search Engines Could Help You Find Customers?
10 Ways To Convert More Customers Using Psychology [Infographic]
Louis FoongJanuary 14, 2015 In our first Interesting Infographic of 2015, HelpScout has given us some interesting insight into how to convert customers using psychology. Some of the examples are from a traditional B2C environment but I can see how we can apply it to our B2B lead generation strategies and tactics. Below are the … Continue reading 10 Ways To Convert More Customers Using Psychology [Infographic]
Sing a Song of Success: Turn Icy Leads into Loyal Customers
Dawn EllisJanuary 13, 2015 Every interaction you have with a potential customer affects your business. As a result, your main priority should be to successfully build relationships with your customers that want to return and refer their friends. After all, a loyal customer is your ideal customer. While building business leads is important, it’s what … Continue reading Sing a Song of Success: Turn Icy Leads into Loyal Customers
How to Acquire New Customers with Social Media
Jesse AaroneJanuary 10, 2015 Social media has become a preferred and convenient method of attracting new customers for businesses across a wide variety of verticals. From those in retail to others in IT, the five biggest social media platforms — Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Pinterest — are still growing, and research indicates that almost … Continue reading How to Acquire New Customers with Social Media
Can Your Customers Find You?
Laura DonovanJanuary 7, 2015 90% of consumers do not want to be sold to – they want to find the vendors when they need them. Almost all B2B and B2C purchasing decisions (with the possible exception of groceries) are begun online. In fact, Social Media Today reports that the average B2B buyer checks around 10 … Continue reading Can Your Customers Find You?
How to Give Customers A Personal, “Coffee Shop” Experience on Your Site
Rachel SerpaJanuary 6, 2015 Ask anyone and he or she will probably tell you: yes, Starbucks makes a mean latte. The lattes, however, are only part of the reason why coffee lovers across the globe line up at their local Starbucks on a regular basis. If you’re a frequent customer, the baristas will greet you … Continue reading How to Give Customers A Personal, “Coffee Shop” Experience on Your Site
5 Simple Ways to Engage Your Customers Through Instagram
Gabby SantiJanuary 2, 2015 Why do I love shopping small? Small businesses have always offered me unique and memorable experiences. The owners care about their customers and work directly with you to make sure you are satisfied with every purchase you make. But these memorable experiences shouldn’t only occur during in-store interactions. You also need … Continue reading 5 Simple Ways to Engage Your Customers Through Instagram
3 Steps To Better Understand Your Customers’ Content Needs In 2015
Contributor Jonathan Blank discusses the steps he will take to better understand his brand’s customer base this year and invites you to do the same. Jonathan Blank on December 31, 2014 As we flip the calendar from 2014 to 2015, you probably have an increased budget for content marketing. Well, at least 58% of … Continue reading 3 Steps To Better Understand Your Customers’ Content Needs In 2015
Social Selling Strategy: Romance Your Customers Before Asking Them For A Date
Gerry Moran December 28, 2014 Would you agree to go out on a date with someone who you did not know and called you out of the blue? Of course not! You’d expect a little flirting and romancing first, right? And, you’d want to have an idea who’s asking you out too. Well, B2B decision … Continue reading Social Selling Strategy: Romance Your Customers Before Asking Them For A Date