Going Deepear Into Dev Marketing

I go over all core elements on Polypane's homepage reviewing copy, design, information flow and more. This was community-requested teardown. If you'd like your homepage/ads/content reviewed -> send it over. Links:Polypane homepage https://polypane.app/Dev tool landing page examples https://www.markepear.dev/examples/landing-pageJakub Czakon https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakub-czakon/TakeawaysDevTools should be clearly defined for users.Ambitious language may not add value to messaging.Visuals must effectively communicate product features.Headlines should be re-evaluated for clarity.User experience is crucial in product design.Community engagement can enhance product credibility.Features should be presented in an easily digestible format.Testimonials should connect to a broader community narrative.Product differentiation is key to standing out.A clear call to action can improve user engagement.SummaryIn this conversation, Jakub Czakon provides a detailed teardown of Polyplane, focusing on its use of DevTools, product clarity, user experience, and marketing strategies. He emphasizes the importance of clear communication of features, the need for effective visual design, and the value of community engagement and testimonials. Jakub also discusses the significance of product differentiation and offers recommendations for improving the overall presentation and user understanding of Polyplane.Chapters00:00Introduction to Polyplane Teardown03:18Understanding DevTools and Its Importance06:12Evaluating Product Messaging and Clarity09:14Feature Presentation and User Engagement12:37Design and User Experience Considerations15:30Community and User Testimonials18:17Product Completeness and Feature Listing21:33Differentiation from Competitors24:31Final Thoughts and RecommendationsKeywordsPolyplane, DevTools, web development, user experience, product design, marketing strategy, responsive design, accessibility, features, testimonials

I this episode I review the homepage of BuildKite, focusing on how the design effectively showcases social proof through mini case studies and uses a platform diagram as an interactive visual in product sections lower down the page. Links⁠- Buildkite https://buildkite.com/- Jakub Czakon https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakub-czakon/- Justin Gage https://www.linkedin.com/in/gagejustin/Chapters00:00 Introduction to BuildKite and Social Proof02:32 Teardown of BuildKite's Homepage05:21 User Experience and Design Elements07:39 Communication of Features and Differentiation10:31 Quotes and Testimonials13:08 Final Thoughts and RecommendationsTakeawaysBuildKite effectively showcases their product despite its complexity.Social proof is front-loaded, enhancing credibility.The homepage connects product functionality with customer success stories.Visual communication is crucial for user engagement.The use of diagrams helps clarify product features.A strong differentiation strategy is evident in their messaging.User testimonials could be more prominent for impact.The homepage could benefit from a clearer 'how it works' section.Integrations with other tools should be highlighted.Overall, BuildKite's homepage is well-designed and effective.KeywordsBuildKite, homepage design, product value, social proof, user experience, differentiation, customer focus, visual communication, testimonials, integrations

Itamar Ben Yair is a tech startup LinkedIn ads consultant specializing in TikTok UGC style video ads to the cold audience. He shares his insights on why they work so well, how to do them, how to measure the impact and much more. Links⁠- Itamar Ben Yair https://www.linkedin.com/in/itamar-ben-yair-053271174/- Jakub Czakon https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakub-czakon/- MLOps Community⁠ https://mlops.community/Takeaways- Bring B2C aesthetics to B2D. Get inspired by people who actually do good ads that drive entire B2C businesses rather than vanilla B2B ads. - In dev tools, you need more than 5 seconds to explain what the product does. Sometimes way more. TikTok-style video ads with actors catch attention and keep it for long enough so that you can explain what your tool does. - Startups should focus on cold audiences (prospecting). People who never heard of you. This is where the impact comes from not remarketing. - If you do something inherently exciting, with a free tier, a good in-feed YouTube ads tactic is to get the influencer to create a piece of content, and distribute that video through in-feed ads. - Instagram (Meta) ads can be a great way to reach engineers. You find your audience by qualification through a creative. For example start with a generic interest based audience, see who watches 75% of your video ads, find lookalikes to those and serve ads to them. But it only works if your audience on Meta is in 100s of thousands. - “Every ad should show the product” was a rule at Monday that Itamar has used throughout his career. Even if it is difficult, show the product, talk about the capabilities of the product. - Optimize ads based on in-platform signals (view % etc), sanity check with sales that leads coming in are good (pipeline).- Take big bets and see obvious results (or not). Small incremental improvements are hard to see. Don’t scale the budget by 10%, scale it 2x. Make it easy to see that you succeeded or failed. -Early stage you shouldn’t need any complicated models to see the impact. If you don’t see spikes it is not workingChapters00:00 Introduction to Itamar Ben Yair03:08 The Importance of Creative Advertising in B2B06:24 Distinguishing Between Paid Search and Paid Social09:27 The Role of Influencer Marketing in DevTools12:28 Targeting Strategies for Engineers15:14 The Challenge of Reaching Senior Developers18:33 The Evolving Landscape of Advertising21:20 The Impact of Privacy Regulations on Advertising24:16 The Reality of Developer Engagement with Ads27:19 Creative Strategies for Effective Advertising30:09 The Future of Advertising in a Cookie-less World33:28 Conclusion and Key Takeaways56:58 The Creative Process Behind Ads01:03:31 Evaluating Ad Strategies for Startups01:10:15 Understanding Audience Engagement01:15:49 Campaign Structure and Measurement01:25:05 The Importance of Incrementality in MarketingKeywordsB2B marketing, growth consultant, creative ads, influencer marketing, paid search, paid social, DevTools, audience targeting, ad measurement, marketing strategies

I go over all core elements on Deepgram's homepage and playground and say what I like, what I don’t like, and what changes I’d test out. Spoiler alert: their site is awesome. Links:Deepgram homepage Dev tool landing page examples TakeawaysDeepgram's homepage effectively communicates its product through layered visuals.Clear and concise copy is essential for user understanding.CTAs should prioritize developer engagement over buyer-centric approaches.The playground feature is a valuable tool for user interaction.Community engagement is crucial for building trust among developers.Enterprise sections should focus on trust and security features.Testimonials can enhance credibility and user confidence.Highlighting integrations with popular SDKs can attract more developers.A well-structured website can significantly improve user experience.Continuous testing and iteration are key to optimizing website performance.Deepgram Website Teardown: Insights and RecommendationsUnpacking Deepgram's Voice AI Marketing StrategySummaryIn this conversation, Jakub Czakon provides a detailed teardown of Deepgram's website, focusing on its design, copy, and user experience. He highlights the effectiveness of the visual representation of the product, the clarity of the copy, and the importance of CTAs tailored for developers. Jakub emphasizes the need for community engagement and trust-building elements, especially for enterprise users. He concludes with overall impressions and actionable recommendations for improving the website.Chapters00:00Teardown of Deepgram's Homepage03:38Analyzing Copy and CTAs06:31Exploring the Playground Feature09:21Community and Enterprise Focus12:31Final Recommendations and Overall ImpressionsKeywordsDeepgram, website teardown, voice AI, developer marketing, API, user experience, community engagement, enterprise solutions, CTAs, product features

My thoughts and frameworks for thinking about attribution, incrementality, decision making in the context of developer marketing, optimizing channels, and allocating resources to programs. Links:How to prove ROI of developer marketing? Developer marketing metrics and attribution (practitioners guide) TakeawaysAttribution should always be connected to decision-making.Reporting is often a prelude to decision-making in attribution.Attribution can only be directional, not 100% accurate.Focus on optimizing activities within channels rather than exact attribution.Incrementality is about understanding the growth driven by activities.Self-reported attribution can provide valuable insights despite its flaws.Early-stage companies should prioritize clear impact from activities.Marketing mix modeling helps correlate impressions with outcomes.It's crucial to focus on fewer activities for greater impact.100% attribution can lead to risky marketing decisions.SummaryIn this conversation, Kuba discusses the complexities of attribution in marketing, emphasizing the importance of understanding its purpose and the distinction between attribution and incrementality. He argues that effective attribution should inform decision-making and drive meaningful business metrics rather than merely serve as a reporting tool. Kuba also explores various methods for attribution, including self-reported attribution and marketing mix modeling, advocating for a focus on directional insights that lead to incremental improvements in marketing efforts.Chapters00:00Understanding Attribution in Marketing12:26The Importance of Directional Insights18:36Methods for Effective Attribution27:18Driving Incremental ImprovementsKeywordsattribution, marketing, decision-making, incrementality, data analysis, ROI, marketing channels, self-reported attribution, marketing mix modeling, insights

Demetrios Brinkmann, the creator of the thriving MLOps Community, shares his insights on building developer communities. He emphasizes the importance of connecting personally with members and seeding engaging conversations. Demetrios discusses fostering a fun and inclusive culture while tackling the challenges of scaling engagement. He highlights the need for targeted resources, collaboration, and nurturing individual contributions to enhance community dynamics. Additionally, he addresses the vital role of networking and mentorship in boosting career prospects within tech.