CSM Practice

AUGUST 3, 2020

In whatever situation, the question “Who should own the renewals and upsells?” is considered to be a crucial topic among the Customer Success community. That said, many experts in this field are taking time to brainstorm to come up with a specific answer to the question, “is it sales or customer success’ responsibility?”.

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Totango

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The contract renewal stage of the customer lifecycle is a critical component of driving retention for SaaS products. Knowing how to use technology to optimize your contract renewal process can increase your retention rates and your revenue. Automate Your Contract Renewal to Retain More Customers. In-App Promotions.

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Totango

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Your SaaS customer journey map lays out optimized outcomes that lead to customer renewals, upsells, and referrals. Here, we’ll show you how to create your path to customer success. First, we’ll define what a SaaS customer journey is, break it down into stages, and explain why mapping it out is important.

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Nicereply

JUNE 18, 2020

Customer retention is the act of keeping customers engaged, creating customer advocates, and reducing churn before it happens. Imagine you never acquired another customer. Your sales team went home, and all you had left was your current group of customers. That’s where customer retention comes in.

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Totango

MARCH 5, 2021

Customer retention is the lifeblood of any savvy enterprise. It’s the only way to be successful in this customer-centered economy and ensure scalable long-term revenue. To retain customers, companies must make the customer experience better and ensure customers never stop seeing value from their product or service.

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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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ChurnZero

JANUARY 10, 2022

SaaS customer onboarding makes or breaks your customer retention. It has a long-lasting impact on your customer and deep ties to their likelihood to churn. For this reason, unlocking the optimal SaaS customer onboarding experience is invaluable. Work Cross-Functionally During SaaS Customer Onboarding.

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ChurnZero

AUGUST 11, 2020

Did you know that 60% of SaaS companies reported a negative impact on customer retention and upsell deals due to the pandemic? Customer retention, along with new customer acquisition, has been challenging for most companies when the pandemic hit. This is shocking. Train to Listen.

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CSM Practice

MAY 13, 2020

CSM Practice conducted a weekly survey to observe potential improvements with how the crisis impacted SaaS companies and customer success management teams. We generated an overall analysis of the pandemic effects on Customer Success from around the globe. Renewals and Upsell Deals. Renewals and Upsell Deals.

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ChurnZero

JULY 29, 2022

But keeping the customers you have is better. With the rise of the SaaS model, retention has dethroned acquisition as the primary means to achieve long-term growth and high valuation. In fact, according to one source, increasing your customer retention by just 5% can increase your revenue by up to 95%.

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ChurnZero

JULY 8, 2022

Oh, by the way, what’s your customer retention?” It was clear that, barring any wildly outlandish figures, customer retention wasn’t a dealbreaker in their decision to invest. Net revenue retention (NRR) is taking center stage as the qualifying metric for determining the health of a SaaS business.

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Totango

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Customer Enablement Essentials: What B2B and SaaS Brands Need to Know. Customer enablement empowers customers by giving them the resources they need to use your product successfully. Here we’ll walk you through the essentials you need to know to harness customer enablement to increase B2B and SaaS sales.

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CustomerSuccessBox

MARCH 25, 2021

No matter what era we live in, customer retention is something that will never fade away. Let’s see the process of acquiring new customers. You’ve spent considerable time creating various marketing and sales funnels to convince your customer how your product can solve their problems. Upsell, Expand, and Grow.

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ChurnZero

JUNE 23, 2023

Not too long ago, SaaS companies were focused on growth at all costs. In turn, the swing has rightfully put an increased focus on customer retention. That conjures the question: how do you know if your customer retention rate is good or not? That sentiment has shifted as the economy has changed.

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Totango

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

It’s about proactive customer success , not reactive customer service. ROI-focused SaaS strategies should be based on comprehensive data gathered from every customer engagement. That information is then turned into customer solutions that create an ongoing revenue source across the entire customer journey.

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ChurnZero

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

9 Customer Retention Strategies for SaaS. Higher retention rates can mean higher customer loyalty for your business, something that’s crucial for success, especially for SaaS. Metrics you could track include: Customer usage behaviors — when do your customers log on, and for how long?

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Totango

AUGUST 12, 2020

Your customer signed on in search of value, and the quicker you can deliver that value, the more likely you are to build lasting relationships with customers. 5 Tips to Maximize the Customer Onboarding Experience. Look at multiple types of customer data to get a true understanding of the customer experience.

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Totango

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

A customer success strategy is a proactive plan for guiding your clients to outcomes that satisfy their needs. When your customers enjoy more value, your product adoption rates rise and customer retention rates go up. This promotes success for your company as well as your customers.

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CustomerSuccessBox

APRIL 19, 2021

It’s unlike most SaaS B2B businesses not addressing customer retention. There is a treasure trove of data on how customers interact with your organization yet most organizations are unable to act on these data points. Drive Customer Retention With Three Kinds Of Early Warning System.

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CSM Practice

JULY 6, 2020

To many, SaaS has always been tricky, and the current global economic downturn caused by the Coronavirus pandemic has only exacerbated it. At the moment, SaaS companies appear to be under immense financial pressure, resulting in a dramatic increase in vendors seeking guidance on how to adapt, survive, and even thrive during this downturn.

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ChurnZero

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

That’s according to a landmark webinar we hosted last fall titled, “A Crash Course in Customer Success and SaaS Metrics” with Dave Kellogg and You Mon Tsang. Understanding the nuance behind Customer Success metrics will help you build consensus around which numbers are the best numbers to track for your SaaS company.

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CSM Practice

JULY 6, 2020

To many, SaaS has always been tricky, and the current global economic downturn caused by the Coronavirus pandemic has only exacerbated it. At the moment, SaaS companies appear to be under immense financial pressure, resulting in a dramatic increase in vendors seeking guidance on how to adapt, survive, and even thrive during this downturn.

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ChurnZero

MARCH 7, 2025

An active digital customer community is a competitive advantage for any B2B SaaS company. Well-managed communities are proven to increase customer retention, provide valuable product insights, expand brand awareness, and improve overall customer satisfaction.

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Totango

JANUARY 4, 2019

‘Customer-centric’ no longer just refers to a marketing strategy—it’s a whole economy. Customer expectations and demands on enterprises have never been so high, or so personal—especially for SaaS companies who are at the forefront of both the modern wave of technology and the new customer-centricity business model.

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ClientSuccess

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

But customer satisfaction is another side to the CSM role that has become increasingly important over the last few years. SaaS organizations are focusing more on maintaining and cultivating long-term customer relationships than ever before, and CSMs are at the forefront of these efforts. Toolkit: Churn Management Toolkit.

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aircall

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Among subscription-based businesses, customers reporting the best experiences remain members nearly five years longer than customers reporting the worst experiences. 10% to 30% of eCommerce revenues come from upsell and cross-sell recommendations. Profits Come From Customer Retention. Medallia ). Forrester ).

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ChurnZero

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

To get a CEO’s perspective on the matter, ChurnZero’s You Mon Tsang joined ESG for a special CEO panel on “ The economy and Customer Success: The impact and what to do about it ,” with ‘nuffsaid’s Chris Hicken and Kapta’s Alex Raymond. Difficult conversations lead to deeper customer connections. Learn from three SaaS CEOs.

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ProProfs Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

The importance of SaaS Customer Service is visible in these two data-proven statistics: AmericanExpress reports that 70% of consumers will go with the company that offers excellent customer support. As you can see, delivering the perfect saas customer support experiences is directly correlated with your churn and retention.

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ClientSuccess

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Research Vectors by Vecteezy Many customer success leaders in the SaaS space are faced with the same question: who should own customer renewals? It’s an important question to answer, as it can make all the difference in customer retention and long-term success.

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ChurnZero

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This is a guest article by Swati Garg , founder and CEO, Melo Associates , and Lindsay Lynch , senior recruitment consultant, Melo Associates , a recruitment firm focused on customer success hiring for SaaS and tech companies nationwide. For instance, owning customer retention signifies direct responsibility for renewal rates.

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ChurnZero

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Customer acquisition and customer retention are cornerstones of building and maintaining revenue, but customer expansion — and a robust customer expansion strategy — can also be pillars of success. Resulting higher revenues are just that: a byproduct of increased customer satisfaction. Timing is essential.

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Totango

JANUARY 17, 2019

Customer retention is vital to the health of your business. In order to run a successful enterprise, you have to think in terms of customer growth and expansion. The digital transformation of business has given customers more choices and greater freedom from long-term arrangements.

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ChurnZero

MARCH 22, 2019

Did you know: For every 1% increase in revenue retention, a SaaS company’s valuation increases by 12% after five years? This was just one of the takeaways from our well-attended webinar this week on- Understanding the Real Impact of Improving Retention and Customer Success Best Practices. Q&A Recap.

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Totango

MARCH 19, 2021

It is only when we look at this as one interconnected journey, from the customer’s perspective, that we can really drive customer success and business growth.

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Totango

APRIL 30, 2021

Comparing the cost of customer retention versus customer acquisition underscores why retaining clients is so important. Here’s how to calculate both kinds of costs and why retention should form part of a profitable business strategy. Calculating the Cost of Customer Acquisition. Price comparison engines.

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CustomerSuccessBox

MARCH 7, 2022

Customer retention is the lifeblood of a SaaS company. Where the foundation of SaaS customer retention is renewals. According to a research study, a mere 5% increase in customer retention can lead to a 25% increase in company profits. What is the Renewal process in customer success?

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ChurnZero

JULY 2, 2021

Choosing between Net Revenue Retention (NRR) and Gross Revenue Retention (GRR) as your north-star growth metric isn’t an either-or question. SaaS companies must be cognizant of and weigh the implications brought about by a sole focus on these metrics when assessing the performance of and building strategies for Customer Success.

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