Software companies have various promotional opportunities available to fill the sales pipeline and move prospects through it. The particular techniques used and their priority depend upon many factors, including, but not limited to, market segment, product complexity, price points, and length of the sales cycle. One of my favorite techniques for companies with more complex […]
Pros and Cons of the Freemium Software Business Model
One of the trends in the software business over the last decade or so has been the use of the “Freemium” business model. For those unfamiliar with the term, a Freemium software business model is characterized by an entry-level version of your software that is free to users forever. This business model has been used […]
Is Your Tech Business Marketing or Sales Driven?
Software and hardware businesses are often segmented by the vertical or horizontal market they’re targeting, their technology platform, small vs. large companies, and so on. However, one of the more important ways to segment tech businesses isn’t often discussed. That is by tech business marketing and sales. Is the company sales-driven or marketing-driven in its […]
Social Media Marketing for B2B Tech Companies
By now, every company has grasped the importance of having a social media presence on the web. However, in discussions with potential clients and others, I am amazed at how many folks still have done little in social media marketing. Most have at least dipped their toe in the water, but their activity level fits […]
High Tech Article Marketing on the Internet
Many companies these days have focused their marketing efforts online, for pretty obvious reasons. The Internet has a dominant role in most markets from a marketing perspective. It is now the main source of information in most industries. In many, it has also become the actual center of revenue, via e-commerce activities on company websites […]