2016年2月1日 星期一

A Roadmap for Success at Twitter: Copy Fb

Many eons in the past, I used to be in a spotlight group for Google’s largest promoting competitor (an organization referred to as Overture, which was acquired by Yahoo). The moderator confirmed us quite a few product concepts for the corporate – all very artistic and novel – after which requested for our suggestions. My response to every one was largely the identical: I stared into the one-approach mirror and stated “copy Google.” Do not attempt to reinvent the wheel, simply comply with the lead of an organization that was clearly kicking your butt.

Over the previous few years, Twitter has struggled. They’ve changed CEOs. They’ve employed and fired senior executives. They’ve launched new options and made giant acquisitions. The outcomes haven’t been nice. Twitter inventory – as soon as as excessive as $sixty nine in early 2014 – is now at $17; month-to-month lively customers (MAUs) within the US have flat-lined over the last six quarters. To show Twitter round, I’ve obtained a merely reply: copy Fb.

Fb has carried out two issues higher than Twitter: create a compelling consumer expertise, and create efficient promoting merchandise. In fact, it’s straightforward to say “make your website higher and make your advertisements work!” Truly undertaking this stuff is far more durable, however let me try to provide Twitter a couple of hints.

Create a Compelling Consumer Expertise

Consider all of the options Fb has rolled out over the previous few years designed to extend consumer engagement:

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