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The term “account-based marketing” has gradually become more common in today’s b2b marketing landscape. It is defined as a focus on both sales and marketing resources for target accounts in a market, with an emphasis on personalization for each account. In other words, it’s an excellent way to hone in on customers and clients with a higher overall value, as opposed to making your reach too broad.

To get a better understanding of how it works, here are some fundamentals you should know for b2b account-based marketing.

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The significance of the SaaS industry in 2019 cannot be stated enough; and it only looks to continue into the following year. Most notably, b2b SaaS companies are finding that their solutions are an excellent way to nurture lasting customer relationships. This all stems from how companies market and sell their SaaS solutions in a way that puts customer needs first.

As we approach the halfway point of 2019, these are the SaaS companies and solutions that are standing out among the crowd—and how your company can follow in their footsteps!

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Growing your SaaS business takes more than just a quality service; you need to have a strong online presence. In an industry of endless competition, this means the way you promote you business and brand online has become more crucial than ever. We’ve previously shared several marketing strategies to grow your SaaS business, including content development and co-marketing campaigns. Here are two tactics your company can use to increase your online presence and build trust.

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Growing your SaaS business can be an overwhelming task at times, especially with the various types of marketing strategies that can be implemented. In terms of social media for b2b SaaS marketing, you need to think about utilizing different platforms to attract new audiences by broadcasting your company’s culture, rather than always focusing solely on posting about the software tools. 

While social media marketing plays a significant role in creating revenue for your business, another growth strategy to consider implementing is a SaaS partner program. Partner programs can be a beneficial tool for generating more sales and revenue for your business.

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Before taking an in depth look at b2b SaaS branding, consider this question: without consulting any documents, website pages, or a coworker sitting across from you, do you know what your company’s values are? If the idea of “company values” feels like an after thought to you, odds are your brand message isn’t too meaningful either. Without values, your SaaS brand will struggle to find a memorable identity and become an empty shell of unused potential. 

Here are some tips you can look for to determine whether or not your b2b SaaS brand is properly communicating your company values.

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Technology is an ever-changing aspect of the b2b business world. Whether your company keeps up (or fails to keep up) with the industry, changes can ultimately affect the success of your business. You will want to know the technology trends that your competitors are implementing, especially when it comes to marketing your brand to your audience. Here are three marketing technology trends you should be aware of.

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Some stories are told through text alone, without the need of imagery; but in the digital age, visual components can help play a key role in telling compelling stories. Last week, we discussed the importance of your website’s design and how it can influence your b2b branding. Here’s how you can take your website design strategy and apply it to your b2b brand story.

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Browsing websites is perhaps the most common task you may find yourself doing on a daily (or hourly) basis. What you may not always consider is the brand and company behind the websites you’re viewing. A company’s website says a lot about their brand messaging, and an inconsistent design can have a negative impact on your branding.

Inconsistent fonts, too many contrasting colors, and lack of whitespace are just some of many red flags a visitor may find when visiting a website. Here are some of the ways that your website’s design affects your b2b branding efforts.

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When it comes to promoting your company online, there are numerous steps that can easily overwhelm your marketing team. Publishing content on a scheduled basis and tracking analytics is time consuming, to say the least. Another challenge comes from promoting your content and offers to the right people, based on their stage of the buyer’s journey. This is where the inbound flywheel can be a vital component to attract, engage, and delight your leads and customers.

We’ve previously shared the significance of the inbound flywheel and how it can benefit b2b SaaS companies. To best prepare your company for the next quarter of 2019, here’s how the inbound flywheel is making an impact in b2b marketing and sales.

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It’s long been stated in the past few years that keyword ranking has become a fleeting strategy for SEO criteria. While it hasn’t disappeared entirely, it’s clear that you can’t just throw keywords into your content and expect Google to be satisfied. There is more to ranking in search engines than optimizing keywords; and with today’s search engine algorithms, you’ll need to seriously rethink your SEO strategy.