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Startup Metrics

TechEmpower

Next, define what you need from a metrics and reporting standpoint. Just get your numbers into a Google sheet so you can work with them easily. The metrics, and how they relate, are captured in his slide: Note the relationship between retention/referral efforts and lifetime value. Don’t worry about scaling just yet.

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Top 29 Startup Posts May 2010

SoCal CTO

Facebook is about to try to dominate display ads the way Google dominates text ads - Chris Dixon , May 15, 2010 It is customary to divide online advertising into two categories: direct response and brand advertising. 8211; are mostly a loss leaders for Google. 8211; are mostly a loss leaders for Google. they released a new 2.0

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Where LinkedIn Works for Me

SoCal CTO

When I was looking for speakers for an event last fall on Web 2.0 , LinkedIn was a great way to reach out. Sometimes, Ill use LinkedIn to contact my network, but mostly I still just go to their profile and email them. Technology Advisor Technology Roles in Startups Pricing Customer Acquisition Sunk Costs and More -.

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