Totango

MAY 6, 2021

What is customer retention ? We’ll discuss what customer retention means as a concept, as a strategy and as a metric. And we’ll offer an eight-step path to increasing customer retention by following best practices and leveraging the power of automation. What Is Customer Retention?

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ChurnZero

JULY 9, 2020

These SaaS companies offer comprehensive training programs, resources, and events to their customers and even the larger professional community. They have loyal followings and student-customers who proudly display their certifications on LinkedIn to not only show off their product proficiency, but also their brand affiliation. .

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Amity

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Aside from new delivery methods and pricing structures, SaaS companies are also expecting their technology investments to provide metrics that help them manage the customer lifecycle – from conversion through to retention, renewals and growth. The health of a SaaS business heavily depends on recurring revenue.

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PeopleMetrics

JANUARY 13, 2017

When you are selling a SaaS product, you really need to think about what you’re actually selling. It seems like an obvious truth (after all, they are called Software-as-a-Service products), but many SaaS companies lose sight of the service side of things - they strive toward the goal of a no-touch sales organization. Trust the Metrics.

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CustomerSuccessBox

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

A major shift in the distribution model of software meant that SaaS metrics needed to evolve. We will be discussing all Net Revenue Retention in this blog. What is Net Revenue Retention? If you are a SaaS business, churn is your devil with the pitchfork. NRR is the most widely used customer success metric.

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CustomerSuccessBox

JULY 14, 2021

Adoption is the phase where customers get acquainted with your product, integrate it into their workflow and learn ways to use it that maximizes their benefit. Customers only adopt a product if it helps them achieve their goal. Why the Adoption Phase Matters in SaaS. Calculating Customer Adoption Rates for Usage.

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SmartKarrot

AUGUST 2, 2023

Customer Success (CS) that focuses on boosting customer retention, loyalty, and overall business growth is a very important function for any customer-centric business. In this write-up, we are sharing a few valuable insights as to how a Customer Success leader should enable and empower their team.

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SmartKarrot

MAY 28, 2020

In general, SaaS customer retention rates define the percentage of customers your company has retained for a given period. The rate of retention is the reverse or opposite side of the rate of churn, which designates the percentage of clients your company has lost for a specified time. .

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Totango

AUGUST 18, 2022

A Customer Onboarding Checklist for Successful CS Teams. A lot goes into crafting the ideal onboarding process for SaaS products. You need to clearly demonstrate the ins and outs of your software to ensure your customers know how to use it and how to employ it effectively in the pursuit of their enterprise’s unique needs and goals.

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ChurnZero

JUNE 17, 2022

It requires a genuine understanding of your customer cohorts and their goals, perceptions, and needs. To share how to choose, track, and act on effective onboarding metrics, ChurnZero Customer Success Enablement Team Lead Bree Pecci joined CSM Practice for a drill-down into customer-centric onboarding. Irit: Hi everyone.

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Solvvy

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Calculating Customer Satisfaction Index. A customer satisfaction index uses survey data to calculate a metric that gives you an idea of how well your business performs. Researchers have found that CSAT scores and customer satisfaction indices will vary by industry. . Refer to Industry Benchmarks. Technology, 94%.

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SmartKarrot

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Have you ever heard a C-Suite executive say that he/she is okay with losing out on a few customers every month? The reason for that is customer retention is highly crucial for SaaS companies because – . Retaining a customer is a better thing to do than acquiring new ones. What is customer retention?

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Amity

OCTOBER 26, 2016

SaaS Tattler Issue 96 - Going Beyond Net Promoter Scores. Net Promoter Score results can tell you a lot about your customers, your organization, and the relationship between the two. Self-reported data is notoriously inaccurate, which means just because your customers say they’d recommend you, that doesn’t mean they will.

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CustomerSuccessBox

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

We hear a lot in Customer Success about Voice of the Customer (VOC) but Debbi Stanley, CFRE , Vice-President of Sales & Customer Success, Rallybound feels there is a more important term – VOD or Valley of Death. The faster the customer achieves desired outcome, the higher the chances of customer retention.

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ChurnZero

MAY 14, 2021

Have you ever wondered: What’s the difference between Customer Success Management and Operations? When should I add Customer Success Operations and how do I advocate for the role? What goals, metrics, and tools does Customer Success Operations use? How to Identify Goals, Metrics, and Tools for Customer Success Operations.

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Quiq

JULY 7, 2022

Share This Story Customer churn rate is a scary metric. Repeat customers are important to any business—which is why understanding churn is critical. What is customer churn? Customer churn rate (or customer attrition rate) measures how many customers you lose over a given period of time.

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Amity

JULY 13, 2016

The misconception with SaaS is that there is no longer a need for a team of this nature in today’s organization. Still, expectation gaps remain, Customer Success by definition is still in its infancy, processes are immature and confusion reigns. Jason Lemkin - Jason is a 2x founder, 1x VC, and dedicated SaaS enthusiast.

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JustCall

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Well, there are sales metrics and sales analytics software to take you closer to goals. Read on to know how to track and improve your sales performance by using the right metrics and analytical tools. It involves forecasting revenue, adjusting sales targets and realigning internal processes by analyzing sales metrics.

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CSM Practice

APRIL 13, 2021

The job is crucial for the company since they have to value customer concerns about the product or services and communicate them to the company. A customer success manager is responsible for various core functions such as customer retention and expansion selling ; hence, they should be vigorous in customer handling skills.

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ClientSuccess

JULY 16, 2021

Well, now that we can all agree that a Health Score is necessary for proper proactive customer management, what exactly is a Health Score? Simply put, a Customer Health Score is a metric-based scoring mechanism used to predict customer sentiment and behaviors. Determining Your Perfect Metrics. Engagement.

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ChurnZero

JUNE 17, 2022

It requires a genuine understanding of your customer cohorts and their goals, perceptions, and needs. To share how to choose, track, and act on effective onboarding metrics, ChurnZero Customer Success Enablement Team Lead Bree Pecci joined CSM Practice for a drill-down into customer-centric onboarding. Irit: Hi everyone.

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Amity

APRIL 25, 2016

Dan is a recognized domain expert in Customer Success especially in a startup environment and in SaaS. Dave is an industry veteran and early leader for Customer Success Management. Dave’s posts infuse his experience and thought leadership to enable SaaS companies to deliver world-class retention and growth.

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Solvvy

AUGUST 31, 2022

Analysts that have studied NPS across industries have found that benchmarks vary. You can use those benchmarks to see how you compare to competitors — and to set goals for your business. Like NPS, CSAT allows you to quantify customer sentiment about your brand. Improve Customer Experience. CSAT Industry Benchmarks.

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Amity

JULY 13, 2016

The misconception with SaaS is that there is no longer a need for a team of this nature in today’s organization. Still, expectation gaps remain, Customer Success by definition is still in its infancy, processes are immature and confusion reigns. Jason Lemkin - Jason is a 2x founder, 1x VC, and dedicated SaaS enthusiast.

SaaS 48

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Amity

JULY 13, 2016

The misconception with SaaS is that there is no longer a need for a team of this nature in today’s organization. Still, expectation gaps remain, Customer Success by definition is still in its infancy, processes are immature and confusion reigns. Jason Lemkin - Jason is a 2x founder, 1x VC, and dedicated SaaS enthusiast.

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SaaS Best practices industry standards Consulting 48

Amity

JULY 13, 2016

The misconception with SaaS is that there is no longer a need for a team of this nature in today’s organization. Still, expectation gaps remain, Customer Success by definition is still in its infancy, processes are immature and confusion reigns. Jason Lemkin - Jason is a 2x founder, 1x VC, and dedicated SaaS enthusiast.

SaaS 48

SaaS Best practices industry standards Consulting 48

Amity

JULY 13, 2016

The misconception with SaaS is that there is no longer a need for a team of this nature in today’s organization. Still, expectation gaps remain, Customer Success by definition is still in its infancy, processes are immature and confusion reigns. Jason Lemkin - Jason is a 2x founder, 1x VC, and dedicated SaaS enthusiast.

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SaaS Best practices industry standards Consulting 48

Totango

JUNE 24, 2022

Customer success in SaaS differs from CS in other industries. The software service industry presents unique challenges for customer success management while also creating unique opportunities that call for specific strategies. Read on to learn the keys to effective customer success for SaaS clients.

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Amity

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Exploring the Top 5 Benefits of Customer Success. The nature of the SaaS model means that there is a very direct relationship between your company’s ability to achieve its corporate goals and your customers’ ability to achieve their goals. Why the Customer Success Manager is the Product Manager’s New BFF.

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JustCall

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Identification of the market – Analyzes industry trends and keeps you informed Provides statistics to demonstrate the particular performance of your reps and establishes benchmarks for others. Contact centers may improve critical business metrics across all client touchpoints by utilizing Observe.AI No commitment is necessary.

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Kapta Customer Success

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

It doesn’t matter what type of business you run; customer retention is an important part of sustainable growth. The rate at which customers leave is referred to as your customer churn. Every customer lost takes measurable value away from your company, which is why your churn rate is a vital metric to keep your eyes on.

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ClientSuccess

JULY 23, 2019

If I were asked to implement a CS program today, the first thing I’d do is define what success looks like (both internally for our company and externally for our customers). Internally – define customer retention rates, understand who your reference-able clients are, map out customer lifecycles and journeys within your organization.

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aircall

MARCH 27, 2017

These milestones might look like a variation of the following: The x-axis of the customer journey map represents the benchmarks the customer successively reaches. This journey begins right before a prospective customer becomes aware of your brand and goes beyond the point of purchase. Identify customer touchpoints.

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Talkdesk

JUNE 1, 2016

JASON : I’ve invested in 21 SaaS companies. JOHN : Customer retention is important in itself, but it is also valuable because your customer base can lead to almost a second wave of acquisition. They should set a benchmark and a timeline to achieve it. JOSH : There are some worrying macro things going on.

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Netomi

JANUARY 5, 2022

His coverage topics include the ROI of CX, CX strategy and governance, how CX leaders secure and retain sponsorship, the buy/own/advocate customer journey, voice of customer (VoC) and survey strategies, customer journey mapping, CX analytics and measurement, the role of social media and word of mouth (WOM) in CX, and persona development.

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CustomerSuccessBox

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The main difference between traditional businesses and SaaS businesses: the cost of growth. Customers pay for the licenses before using them. The SaaS Business Model. SaaS vendors do not play on the same court. Their customers don’t buy a license once and for all. Why SaaS Business Model works?

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SmartKarrot

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Customers stick-on or retain with the company when they realize the value. Customers choose products that deliver the value they sign up for. Value realization, especially for SaaS companies, is a huge metric to understand how long-term success looks for the customer. Measuring metrics.

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