April 2, 2024 • 27 mins
Most ecommerce brands take the same approach for subscriptions as they do one-time purchases, but that doesn't work. In this week's dose, Matt explains how subscriptions are different and what you need to know to be successful in them. This starts with looking at the end of subscriptions to better understand how to acquire subscribers.
00:00 How you can do better at subscriptions
01:20 The typical e-commerce tactic: facebook ads and email
02:35 Why the typical approach doesn't work for subscriptions
04:09 An example of how CAC and LTV work together
05:30 Why subscription CAC is typically higher
07:17 How the end of subscriptions will change how you acquire subscribers
08:42 The most common reasons for churn on subscriptions
11:35 Understanding what people value will improve conversions
13:40 What too much product can really mean
16:30 Can you develop an offer that is better for you and the customer?
18:25 How subscriptions add both complexity and insight into the purchase experience
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00:00 How you can do better at subscriptions
01:20 The typical e-commerce tactic: facebook ads and email
02:35 Why the typical approach doesn't work for subscriptions
04:09 An example of how CAC and LTV work together
05:30 Why subscription CAC is typically higher
07:17 How the end of subscriptions will change how you acquire subscribers
08:42 The most common reasons for churn on subscriptions
11:35 Understanding what people value will improve conversions
13:40 What too much product can really mean
16:30 Can you develop an offer that is better for you and the customer?
18:25 How subscriptions add both complexity and insight into the purchase experience
https://www.linkedin.com/in/holman-matthew
https://twitter.com/subscriptiondoc
Subscribe to my newsletter: https://thesubscriptiondoc.com
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