InfoChachkie

MAY 27, 2013

Last week, Divshot turned a simple April Fool''s Day joke into a marketing coup, generating nearly 6,000 Tweets and over a thousand Beta customers. The team''s ability to drive significant customer interest without spending a dime on marketing was one of the reasons Jim Andelman and I invested in the company. Share and Enjoy.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Woodland Hills-based ReachLocal has launched a new suite of products this morning, saying that it is looking to help small and medium sized businesses attract, capture, and convert more customers. reachlocal marketing software leads management launch advertising saas' Pricing on the new tool was not announced. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

APRIL 4, 2013

In a shift from current crowdfunding sites, the new service does not charge a portion of funds raised--other sites usually charge 4-9 percent in commission--and the service is instead planning on offering up future, premium features to help with fundraising efforts. READ MORE>>.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Based on traditional research, getting new customers is five to ten times harder than getting additional revenue from existing customers. Here the key is to convince customers that you have something really rare, and maybe even entice them into a long-term but affordable relationship. Front-of-the-line model. Network model.

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Tech.Co

DECEMBER 29, 2023

However, its unique-for-the-industry monthly subscription model has helped it maintain healthy profits from its loyal customer base in 2023. million site visits in October alone. Brightwheel is a SaaS childcare management solution that provides technology to preschools. Organic milk formula product Bobbie. Gumroad homepage.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 27, 2020

Based on traditional research, getting new customers is five to ten times harder than getting additional revenue from existing customers. Here the key is to convince customers that you have something really rare, and maybe even entice them into a long-term but affordable relationship. Front-of-the-line model. Network model.

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InfoChachkie

MARCH 3, 2011

In the spirit of the “land grab” mentality of the day, we emphasized usage of our screen sharing technology with no thought applied to how we would convert such users into paying customers. After some healthy wrangling with the “The BuddyHelp Should Be Free” folks, we eventually made a slight modification to the site, as shown below.

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socalTECH

OCTOBER 1, 2010

Santa Barbara-based Mindflash.com , an online training platform site headed by former Mint.com Chief Marketing Officer Donna Wells, said this week that it has officially launched its online trianing platform. Tags: mindflash online training small business saas software employee. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 25, 2010

According to Central Desktop, ActiveWord Systems will provide a free custom version of its ActiveWords productivity tool for Microsoft Windows for Central Desktop users. ActiveWord's product automates desktop tasks such as launching programs, navigating to certain Internet sites, or automatically inserting text into software.

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TechEmpower

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Recipe Suggestions for Culinary Sites For culinary platforms or recipe websites, user searches can be incredibly varied, given the diverse range of ingredients and dietary preferences. cto , infotech , innovation , product , project , saas We love to talk to people who are considering adopting these approaches.

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socalTECH

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

They typically have specific budgets lined up, and they're looking for ways to diversity, and also access new customers. That product right now is on 2,000 publisher websites, it's sold under the SaaS model, and a lot of people on the free, ad-supported version. We're able to do that by the traffic we tap into.

Advertising 203

Advertising Startup Google Commerce 203

socalTECH

MAY 13, 2010

Santa Barbara-based RightSignature , the electronic signature site run by Daryl Bernstein, announced today that it is powering a new electronic signature solution for Farmers Insurance Claims. According to Farmers Insurance, its eZsign initiative allows customers to settle claims using electronic signatures. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

APRIL 19, 2010

The firm said it has added support for WebDAV, a technology used to map online services to desktop file folders, so that its users can access the site's workspaces, files, and folders as if they are local hard drives. Tags: central desktop folder support webdav webfolder project saas software. READ MORE>>.

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InfoChachkie

AUGUST 20, 2012

Although this is a core competency that must be honed over time, there is a cadre of SaaS hiring tools that the world’s leading tech companies deploy to their advantage. Enter The Resumator , a SaaS applicant recruitment and tracking solution geared to the SMB marketplace. Job Syndication And Customized Job Boards.

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InfoChachkie

DECEMBER 16, 2013

If there''s a big market opportunity and something that customers really want, you''re probably not the only person who''s going to think of it.". This allowed us to create a suite of SaaS solutions under their radar (GoToMyPC, GoToMeeting, GoToAssist, etc.). Falling Giants. but the more you can avoid that, the better.".

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Competition SaaS Santa Barbara Entrepreneur 254

socalTECH

JANUARY 31, 2017

That service puts storage on-site with its customers, but allows those customers to pay on a subscription basis only for storage used. The privately held firm did not disclose any financial figures, but said it saw 2.5X Zadara is led by storage veteran Nelson Nahum. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

JANUARY 31, 2017

That service puts storage on-site with its customers, but allows those customers to pay on a subscription basis only for storage used. The privately held firm did not disclose any financial figures, but said it saw 2.5X Zadara is led by storage veteran Nelson Nahum. READ MORE>>.

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

If you're a web publisher, or even a brand developing your own outreach to customers through a newsletter or microsite, how do you efficiently gather and curate all of the news and information out there? Prior to starting PublishThis, I was the General Manager for Edmunds.com, the automotive site here in Santa Monica.

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Web Newsletter Content Startup 237

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2015

According to many experts , getting new customers is five to ten times harder than getting additional revenue from existing customers. Here the key is to convince customers that you have something really rare, and maybe even entice them into a long-term but affordable relationship. Front-of-the-line model. Network model.

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Startup Customer Custom Netflix 106

InfoChachkie

APRIL 28, 2011

The more a customer utilized WebEx’s services, the more they had to pay. Even though such enduring strategies are often difficult and expensive to execute, they generally result in greater value creation for the company’s customers, founders, employees and investors. WebEx was the early leader in web meetings. Exploring The Campus.

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Entrepreneur SaaS Pricing Cloud Computing 225

socalTECH

JULY 27, 2009

We have software which allows you to select which web sites you want to do this for, prioritizing them above others, and dedicates space on your hard drive which provides a faster, always-on capability for specific web sites. It's completely transparent to the web sites we are supporting. A large site will run faster.

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SaaS Web Google Sites 127

socalTECH

AUGUST 22, 2018

Access control, as a whole, hasn't evolved over forty years, and we're bringing technology like the mobile cloud and software in the cloud, to create really disruptive innovation to how businesses respond to customers. Cloudification was really important to us, as cloud guys, who had build SaaS in the past. All that work has paid off.

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socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

It connects companies with investors, allows investors to forward on referrals to other investors, and once an investment has been made, allows a company to post updates to the site. At one point, we had to turn around our model, when our number one customer--eBay--became our biggest competitor. Who would find this most useful?

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socalTECH

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

The challenge a lot of those businesses have, is likely have built their sites and are using a lot of different software-as-a-service platforms. That makes it difficult to figure out what it costs to acquire a customer, and what a customer is worth. Dan LeBlanc: I used to run customer analytics for a brand called ProFlowers.

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InfoChachkie

MARCH 9, 2015

In the spirit of the “land grab” mentality of the day, we encouraged usage of our screen sharing technology with no thought applied to how we would convert such users into paying customers. A worthless / worth-little free product will make it more difficult, not easier, to generate paying customers.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 22, 2011

Marketing to Reach Your Customers First ,” here are the five key components to watch: Micro-blogging. They are starting to expect their name to appear at the top of Web sites, personalized e-mails, and even advanced checkout options that suit their habits. Marketers need an effective presence on these sites for credibility and trust.

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Web Entrepreneur Doc Examples 95

socalTECH

MARCH 14, 2011

For this morning's interview, we spoke with Scot Richardson , CEO of Los Angeles-based LaughStub (www.laughstub.com), which develops software which helps comedy clubs and others manage ticket sales, online marketing, and customer relationship management. We are launching a music vertical, which is very similar to our comedy site.

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Ticketmaster CTO Hire Tech Coast Angels Social Media 140

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2016

According to many experts , getting new customers is five to ten times harder than getting additional revenue from existing customers. Here the key is to convince customers that you have something really rare, and maybe even entice them into a long-term but affordable relationship. Front-of-the-line model. Network model.

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Startup Customer Custom Netflix 56

socalTECH

DECEMBER 13, 2011

San Luis Obispo-based MINDBODY , the provider of online software for health and wellness companies, reported today that it has launched a new, custom daily deal feature to its software.

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Tech Coast Angels Pasadena Angels Pasadena Software 140

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

Our marquis customers are companies like Citibank and Lowe's Corporation, along with many others. We also cross into the GUI level of automation, so that a customer can interact with an application and websites as if there was someone at a keyboard. About 30 to 45 percent of our business is international.

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socalTECH

AUGUST 17, 2011

The apps, which run on Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, iPod, Android, and BlackBerry devices, allow Central Desktop's customers to access the site's various features directly from their mobile phone. The firm said the access comes via apps on the iPhone and Android, and via mobile browser support on the BlackBerry and other mobile phones.

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Mobile Pasadena Tool Sites 140

Tech Zulu Event

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Topics of discussion will be Saas, Cloud, Mobile, Gaming, Social Markets, what surprises are coming for 2013, creating value with your company, hiring problem solvers, and building sensible businesses. Custom ad deals and partnerships. 24 7pm at The ROC in Santa Monica. There will be plenty of FREE food and drinks!

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Startup Activision Santa Monica SaaS 110

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 6, 2010

Marketing to Reach Your Customers First ,” here are the five key components to watch: Micro-blogging. They are starting to expect their name to appear at the top of Web sites, personalized e-mails, and even advanced checkout options that suit their habits. Marketers need an effective presence on these sites for credibility and trust.

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Web Web 2.0 Doc Examples 88

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

NationBuilder--along with a number of other politics-and-campaign heavy sites--has been looking to reshape itself towards a broader customer base, with the recent launch of an expanded base of services targeted not just at campaigns and candidates, but also nonprofits, businesses, and government agencies. The firm has raised $6.3M

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Software Development Los Angeles Organization Sites 153

socalTECH

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

The new, subscription service offers up such enhancements as allowing users to message users outside their network, get real time notifications when people view their deal rooms, special reports and analytics on people interested in their profiles, as well as upgraded customer support.

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Software Review Startup Venture Capital Los Angeles 140

socalTECH

JANUARY 17, 2013

You'll see restaurants on our platform pushing out promotions, and without leaving Facebook their customers are placing orders and inviting friends. Those are the three products, mobile apps, Facebook ordering, and site widgets. Every order that comes through the system, all that customer information is tracked through that dashboard.

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Mobile Startup Platform GRP Partners 197

socalTECH

OCTOBER 29, 2008

Pasadena-based Central Desktop, a provider of on-demand project management and collaboration software, has rolled out new social networking features on its site. Central Desktop said the idea is to "deepen customer-to-customer" engagement within its platform.

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