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How publishers should respond to declining Google traffic

Simon Owens's Media Newsletter • 1097 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
💼 Business Media industry Content Strategy Revenue Generation Subscription Models Digital Publishing
  1. Google traffic may not be as valuable as perceived, as it often results in low engagement and conversion rates.
  2. High-quality publishers can leverage brand recognition as a powerful tool to compete in search results dominated by AI-generated content.
  3. Building a strong personal brand in the Creator Economy can lead to burnout and lack of exit options, prompting some creators to launch companies separate from their personal brands.

The evolution of user onboarding at Databox

Kyle Poyar’s Growth Unhinged • 339 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
💼 Business Data Analytics Subscription Models
  1. Databox focused on improving activation, which led to a 10% increase from 30% to over 40%.
  2. Experimenting with the onboarding process, like allowing users to explore the product before connecting data, can significantly impact user engagement and activation rates.
  3. Implementing strategies like a reverse trial and a guided onboarding process can help not only improve activation rates but also showcase more value to users upfront.

Abstraction, Gentleman's Agreement, Buying Software Once

Austin's Analects • 59 implied HN points • 04 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Software Podcasts Subscription Models Abstraction AI
  1. Abstraction makes complex tasks appear simple for users, like starting a car with a key despite the intricate workings behind the scenes.
  2. Utilizing a 'Gentleman's Agreement' can boost subscriptions, as seen in podcast strategies like MFM's approach.
  3. Exploring the concept of buying software once as a contrast to subscription-based models, promoting simplicity and cost-consciousness.
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Consumption Pricing Models Are Here to Stay

Condensing the Cloud • 255 implied HN points • 16 Jun 23
💼 Business Finance Technology Startups Subscription Models Economic Trends
  1. Consumption pricing models are becoming more prevalent and are beneficial for software companies
  2. Consumption-based pricing aligns cost with value, promotes customer flexibility, and aids in quick scalability
  3. Monitoring key metrics like revenue, RPO, and gross margin is crucial for companies implementing consumption-based pricing models

How much would you pay not to use Twitter? Or vice-versa?

Social Warming by Charles Arthur • 78 implied HN points • 19 May 23
🕹 Technology Social media AI Apps Subscription Models Data Privacy
  1. Consider how much you would pay or what special features you would require to access social networks like Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, or Snapchat.
  2. Offering the right features for paid subscriptions is crucial for social networks to succeed, as seen in the example of Twitter Blue.
  3. Understanding what users are willing to pay for on social networks is important, especially as the industry shifts towards freemium models.