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Squarespace raises $300M at a staggering $10B valuation

TechCrunch LA

At that time, TechCrunch reported that Squarespace was a profitable company, with revenues increasing 50% in the prior year, to about $300 million. Declining ad rates may signal a reset for startup SEM strategies. But it is perhaps best known for its epic 2017-era $200 million secondary round that General Atlantic financed.

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The Search Agency Highlights Growth In Revenues, Jobs

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Santa Monica-based The Search Agency joins a number of privately held, Southern California firms this week reporting strong growth in 2009.

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Search Engine Marketing - No Panacea for Startups

Startup Professionals Musings

Probably every one of you who has a business and a website have been approached through email or personal contact, and asked to spend money on Search Engine Marketing (SEM). SEM is sometimes called “buying your way into search results.” Tracking and performance reporting. Keyword research and budget forecasting.

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This Week in VC Episode 6 with @Jason Calacanis: Best One Yet

Both Sides of the Table

WordStream – Provides software and services that help businesses manage SEM and SEO campaigns. Ad.ly – (disclosure: I led the funding on Ad.ly) Provides an in-stream advertising platform for any content creator (individual or organization) with an online social presence. .

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5 Startup Marketing Actions to Impress Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

Use social media and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) to start. Pitch your story to newspaper journalists, radio, and television news reporters who cover your local area or industry. Create meaningful content and engage others online (free downloads, white papers, webinars, regular blogging).

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How To Size Your Marketing Budget For Funding

Startup Professionals Musings

Use social media and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) to start. Pitch your story to newspaper journalists, radio, and television news reporters who cover your local area or industry. Create meaningful content and engage others online (free downloads, white papers, webinars, regular blogging).

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Five Elements of a Credible Startup Marketing Plan

Startup Professionals Musings

Use social media and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) to start. Pitch your story to newspaper journalists, radio, and television news reporters who cover your local area or industry. Create meaningful content and engage others online (free downloads, white papers, webinars, regular blogging).