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What Happened at SaaSiest 2023 What Happened at SaaSiest 2023 (What I’ll Do Different Next Year)

Does taking over 30 thousand steps in 2 days justify eating doughnuts for breakfast? I hope so … my feet are sore but I’m feeling optimistic after spending 2 days at SaaS Nordic’s Saasiest2023 conference in Malmo, southern Sweden. I attended to get a live sense of how SaaS companies are feeling about the technology […]

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Akita App 15-minute demo series Akita’s 15 Minute Demo Series

Join team Akita for a series of 15-minute, no-nonsense, speed demos Register Below. We will examine how Customer Success technology can help CSMs move from a complex world of siloed data and manual processes to a place where managing customers is simple.

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Recent Improvements to Playbooks and Tasks Recent Improvements to Playbooks and Tasks

We recently deployed some exciting improvements to Customer Success Playbooks and Tasks in Akita that will help your team create scalable, repeatable processes and provide better value to your customers.

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Sales to customer success handoff Sales-to-Customer Success Handoff: A Complete Guide

So, you’ve closed the deal. Well done! Although the feeling is always great, the job is merely done. What comes next is ensuring that your new customer gets the most from their recent purchase. This is where a customer success manager steps in to provide guidance through each stage of the customer journey and hopefully […]

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what is value realization What is Value Realization: A Complete Guide

Value realization is a concept in a SaaS industry that can determine whether the customer cancels their subscription or becomes a loyal customer and, eventually, brand advocate. Although value realization is about ensuring your customers derive the most value from your product in the shortest time, its success is reflected in your company’s ability to […]

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customer segmentation metrics Vital SaaS Customer Segmentation Metrics to Analyze

Every customer is different. Period. The sooner you realize that and adapt your strategies to fit each person’s preferences and needs, the sooner you can expect your business and revenue to grow. This is exactly what customer segmentation is all about. 

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Customer health scores Customer Health Score: A Complete Guide 2024

Having a healthy relationship is key if we want it to blossom and bring joy to all parties involved. In life, there aren’t metrics that we can track to see how the relationship is going, but luckily, the situation in business and customer relationships is much different.  By tracking several KPIs (key performance indicators), you […]

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customer retention challenges Top 10 Customer Retention Challenges You Need to Know in 2024

Customer retention is one of the most critical aspects of any business, especially in a SaaS environment where the competition is fierce and customer expectations are ever-growing. Businesses often face various customer retention challenges, which prevent them from maintaining long-term customer relationships and stable business growth. The key to creating and implementing effective retention strategies […]

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customer acquisition vs retention Customer Acquisition and Retention: What’s More Important?

The debate between prioritizing customer acquisition and retention has long been a topic of discussion in business, especially in the SaaS industry. Companies often shift from one business strategy to another as the market and their internal conditions change, but what is more important? Customer retention aims to retain existing customers, while customer acquisition aims […]

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