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Refine and Scale: Double Down on Your Winning SaaS Marketing Channels

Building a high-performing marketing funnel is crucial for SaaS businesses. Once you’ve identified your most effective acquisition channels, the next step is to strategically scale your investment in these proven winners. Here’s how to effectively refine, test and expand your marketing efforts to ensure maximum Return On Marketing Investment (ROMI).

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Clarify Your Product Positioning: Stand Out and Resonate

In crowded markets, the clearest message wins. Not necessarily the loudest, or even the most technically advanced. Just the one that makes the most sense to the right people. If you can clearly articulate why your product is uniquely valuable and who it’s for, everything else gets easier: attracting leads,

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How to Rank Higher in the WordPress Plugin Repository

Ranking well in the WordPress.org Plugin Repository is crucial for visibility and downloads. The repository’s search algorithm considers relevance and plugin quality signals. Similar to SEO, but with its own set of factors. This guide breaks down the key ranking factors and provides step-by-step strategies to optimize your plugin listing

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How to Build a Marketing Funnel That Works for Your Plugin or App

Building a successful marketing funnel is critical for plugin and app developers who want to drive consistent growth without relying solely on marketplace traffic. Unlike traditional SaaS models, plugins and apps often have unique buyer journeys, and optimizing each stage of the funnel can significantly improve conversions. Here’s a step-by-step

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Ongoing Research and Calibration in SaaS Pricing

Pricing is never a one-time decision. In SaaS, ongoing research and calibration are essential to maintaining revenue growth while keeping customer satisfaction high. The challenge lies in knowing when and how to adjust pricing without causing unnecessary churn. Here’s how companies can refine their pricing strategy through continuous research and

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Price Testing and Iteration: Optimizing for Profitability and Growth

Pricing is both an art and a science. While competitive research and market demand play a crucial role, businesses that actively test and iterate on their pricing strategies gain an advantage. Whether through A/B testing, longitudinal studies, or psychological pricing tactics, refining your pricing approach can maximize revenue while keeping

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