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Is the customer journey over Is the Customer Journey Over?

Customer journey modelling and a belief in the efficacy of applying a structured journey to customer engagement through time is deeply ingrained in SaaS culture. That Customer Journeys deliver greater Customer Lifetime value is an article of faith for many. Why is this? Is it time to look to some other, better way of maintaining […]

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Customer Satisfaction and Retention Customer Satisfaction and Retention: Definitions and Differences

Having trouble differentiating customer satisfaction and retention? Simply put, while measurable, customer satisfaction is subjective and experiential. Retention, however, is an objective, observable, and measurable phenomenon. You either retain a customer or you don’t. It’s clear. The satisfaction a customer feels, however, can change due to a real issue with the software or how that […]

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Beginning of Akita ‘A beginning is a very delicate time.’

This blog post represents the start of what will most certainly be an exciting journey. While clicking “Publish” only took a single click, the action marked the end of one phase of my life and the beginning of a new and exciting phase.

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Customer Segmentation vs Market Segmentation Customer Segmentation vs. Market Segmentation

Segmentation strategies play a crucial role in understanding and targeting audiences in any SaaS business. In the myriad of segmentation approaches, two methods stand out as the most efficient: customer segmentation and market segmentation. Although often used interchangeably, the given strategies have different purposes and methodologies, but they can both significantly impact a company’s growth […]

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Customer retention metrics Important Customer Retention Metrics and How to Interpret Them

A laser focus on retention is at the heart of any sustainably successful SaaS business. The ability to keep existing customers coming back year after year while at the same time continuing to add new customers has a profound and compounding effect on your revenues. In order to achieve an elite level of retention, you […]

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Improving customer retention with journey analytics Improving Customer Retention with Journey Analytics

There are times in any physical journey when you are partly or largely under the control of (or at the mercy of ) an external service provider. Did the train arrive on time? Was there a free seat? Did you have to wait for your airport transfer? Was there a queue at airport security? Was […]

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Customer Retention Models SaaS Customer Retention Models for SaaS

Acquiring new customers is no easy task in today’s economy. Because it is so challenging, the sustainability of your business will depend on how successful you are at retaining customers and retaining your existing revenue streams. Building customer retention models for SaaS businesses that will maximize revenue retention, improve customer satisfaction and loyalty, and reduce […]

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Customer Retention Strategies for SaaS Customer Retention Strategies for SaaS

The SaaS market is filled with impeccably designed and developed tools that can resolve almost any problem. However, presenting your customers with a great tool and service is not enough to keep them coming back.

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successful customer onboarding Top 6 Steps to Successful Customer Onboarding

A substandard onboarding experience is heavily linked to higher levels of customer churn. Conversely, customers who are onboarded successfully, having had their expectations met or exceeded, are primed to be long-term customers, grow their investment with your company, and be strong advocates for your brand. It all starts with understanding your customers’ desired outcomes and […]

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