Start-up Metrics for Product Marketing & Product Management
![AARRR | Pirate Metrics | www.GetStandingOvation.com](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7de4_b43f89206f8245a39f478934d0759094~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_551,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/ec7de4_b43f89206f8245a39f478934d0759094~mv2.jpeg)
AARRR| Pirate Metrics | Start-up metrics for Product Marketing & Product Management
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AARRR
Originally presented by Dave McClure | Billionaire Investor | Founding Partner 500 Startups
AARRR is about how to develop (1) A model of your customer behaviour,and then (2) Use conversion metrics/web analytics to assist your (3) Internet marketing & product management efforts
![Customer Lifecycle | Acquisition | Activation | Retention | Referral | Revenue](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7de4_375ddfaa29e84361904b37ce70d70545~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_551,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/ec7de4_375ddfaa29e84361904b37ce70d70545~mv2.jpeg)
Customer Lifecycle | 5 steps to Success
Acquisition | Activation | Retention | Referral | Revenue
Offline shopping example
![Acquisition | Get users to come to the site/product through various channels](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7de4_c79b82366fa74b8d8178d4db3449f1b5~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_551,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/ec7de4_c79b82366fa74b8d8178d4db3449f1b5~mv2.jpeg)
Acquisition |Get users to come to the site/product through various channels
![Activation | Users enjoy 1st visit “happy” user experience](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7de4_052dc492e6a54e94a45ca3f79808099b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_551,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/ec7de4_052dc492e6a54e94a45ca3f79808099b~mv2.jpeg)
Activation | Users enjoy 1st visit “happy” user experience
Activation criteria: User completes some key actions on your site/product | 10-to-30+ seconds usage | 2-to-3+ page views | 3-to-5+ clicks | 1 key feature usage
![Retention | Users come back, use the site/productmultiple times. They get the value proposition](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7de4_145e511c2699482d92118d92158de51f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_551,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/ec7de4_145e511c2699482d92118d92158de51f~mv2.jpeg)
Retention |Userscome back, use the site/productmultiple times. They get the value proposition
![Referral | Users like your site/product enough to refer others](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7de4_fc69f84ccbe54010a2991f751331f028~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_551,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/ec7de4_fc69f84ccbe54010a2991f751331f028~mv2.jpeg)
Referral | Users like your site/product enough to refer others
Only encourage users to refer *after* they have had a “happy” user experience; avgscore >= 8 out of 10 |
Tactics: Campaigns, Contests, Emails & Widgets
![Revenue | Users conduct some monetization behavior](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7de4_1abb17802d7c4ed2869d87e575cd2374~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_551,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/ec7de4_1abb17802d7c4ed2869d87e575cd2374~mv2.jpeg)
Revenue| Users conduct somemonetization behavior
![AARRR | Dave McClure | Billionaire Investor | Founding Partner 500 Startups](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7de4_f43a260a1d264fec96eb99c782d5d32d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_551,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/ec7de4_f43a260a1d264fec96eb99c782d5d32d~mv2.jpeg)
AARRR
It’s about how to develop
(1) A model of your customer behaviour,and then
(2) Use conversion metrics/web analytics to assist your
(3) Internet marketing & product management efforts
![4 types of Metrics & Measurement | Qualitative | Quantitative | Comparative | Competitive](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7de4_98137fd30a8b4c80bf5c48c81bd7134e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_551,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/ec7de4_98137fd30a8b4c80bf5c48c81bd7134e~mv2.jpeg)
4 types of Metrics & Measurement |
Qualitative
Quantitative
Comparative
Competitive
![Qualitative | Watch what users do, figure out problems & solutions from small number of users](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7de4_014f302adc044e658c257fe8376ca97b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_551,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/ec7de4_014f302adc044e658c257fe8376ca97b~mv2.jpeg)
1) Qualitative | Watch what users do, figure out problems & solutions from small number of users
![Quantitative | Report what users do, track usage & conversion % for all or empirical sample number of users. Traffic analysis. User engagement](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7de4_48a30896555b4f71bc2800e1a8f28c64~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_551,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/ec7de4_48a30896555b4f71bc2800e1a8f28c64~mv2.jpeg)
2. Quantitative | Report what users do, track usage & conversion % for all or empirical sample number of users. Traffic analysis. User engagement
![Comparative | Compare what users do in one scenario vs another, see which copy/graphics/UI is most effective. A/B, Multivariate testing](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7de4_2394d22c035c41ecafdd9e66f3eea322~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_551,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/ec7de4_2394d22c035c41ecafdd9e66f3eea322~mv2.jpeg)
3. Comparative | Compare what users do in one scenario vs another, see which copy/graphics/UI is most effective. A/B, Multivariate testing
![Competitive | Track competitor activity & compare against yours; if possible compare channels, keyword traffic, demographic targeting, user satisfaction, etc.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7de4_04085957fb5b461baa58b979796831f9~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_551,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/ec7de4_04085957fb5b461baa58b979796831f9~mv2.jpeg)
Competitive | Track competitor activity & compare against yours; if possible compare channels, keyword traffic, demographic targeting, user satisfaction, etc.
![AARRR | Acquisition | Case Study](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7de4_88a03b892fd34fe086831686e37db109~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_551,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/ec7de4_88a03b892fd34fe086831686e37db109~mv2.jpeg)
![AARRR | Activation | Case Study](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7de4_0c23f1432cba461e910effba267f2fce~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_551,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/ec7de4_0c23f1432cba461e910effba267f2fce~mv2.jpeg)
![AARRR | Retention | Case Study](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7de4_e1c04e69702e428a8338e12f983f5416~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_551,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/ec7de4_e1c04e69702e428a8338e12f983f5416~mv2.jpeg)
![AARRR | Referral | Case Study](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7de4_bebbd49cbf1644668f62b3841097f920~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_551,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/ec7de4_bebbd49cbf1644668f62b3841097f920~mv2.jpeg)
![AARRR | Revenue | Case Study](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7de4_57d985b65930441893e2e13d13a1188d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_551,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/ec7de4_57d985b65930441893e2e13d13a1188d~mv2.jpeg)
![AARRR | Summary | Case Study](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7de4_1d0a5962528941cfbb0a3cbd80cfbdf7~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_551,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/ec7de4_1d0a5962528941cfbb0a3cbd80cfbdf7~mv2.jpeg)
![AARRR | Dave McClure | Billionaire Investor | Founding Partner 500 Startups](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7de4_6d1e7d554fef4db6accf9c07a16af2df~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_551,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/ec7de4_6d1e7d554fef4db6accf9c07a16af2df~mv2.jpeg)
AARRR
It’s about how to develop
(1) A model of your customer behaviour,and then
(2) Use conversion metrics/web analytics to assist your
(3) Internet marketing & product management efforts
![Marketing Question | What channels/who do you market to?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7de4_844fbf0a0c9449918bf4eebfd29a190a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_551,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/ec7de4_844fbf0a0c9449918bf4eebfd29a190a~mv2.jpeg)
Marketing question | What channels/who do you market to?
Measure channel effectiveness *deeper* down the conversion funnel, and not just to website/landing page. Conversion @ deepest possible level (ideally $$$)
![Product Question | How do you choose what feature to build?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7de4_fd6d2900c21944df815c5363f2a66049~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_551,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/ec7de4_fd6d2900c21944df815c5363f2a66049~mv2.jpeg)
Product question | How do you choose what feature to build?
Just guess, then A/B test a lot. Measure conversion improvement. Rinse & repeat
![Founder/CEO question | What metrics do you choose to watch?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7de4_71b0acf6df2d456aaf75dc826157036d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_551,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/ec7de4_71b0acf6df2d456aaf75dc826157036d~mv2.jpeg)
Founder/CEO question | What metrics do you choose to watch?
Hypothesize customer lifecycle & refine.Choose5–10 conversion steps. Less, not more is better. But measure & iterate. Focus on conversion improvement. Delegate each metric to someone to own
![Originally presented by Dave McClure | 500 Startups](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7de4_6d4ded88daa64da180ed916657911083~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_551,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/ec7de4_6d4ded88daa64da180ed916657911083~mv2.jpeg)
Credits | Originally presented by Dave McClure | 500 Startups
![How to implement AARRR for your product or startup? Few Reference Tools](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7de4_36cc9bc94d394cd288f456b9d9a36d4b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_551,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/ec7de4_36cc9bc94d394cd288f456b9d9a36d4b~mv2.jpeg)
How to implement AARRR for your product/ or startup? Few Reference Tools
Qualitative | UXCam | ethnio |Try my UI | UsabilityHub
Quantitative | Amplitude | Mixpanel | Localytics | Google Analytics
Comparative | Optimizely | VWO — Visual Website Optimizer
Competitive | Mention | Alexa | SimilarWeb | Google Alerts
Referral | Viral loops | Kickofflabs | Referral Candy
Lifecycle Emails | Rejoiner | CleverReach
![Credits & References](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec7de4_b8e00aece1874c749685b77c9be1a2e9~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_980,h_551,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/ec7de4_b8e00aece1874c749685b77c9be1a2e9~mv2.jpeg)
Credits & References
Thank you!
Cover photo byuna.knipsolina/ photocase.com | E-Commerce lifecycle emails www.rejoiner.com | Ecommerce Dashboard www.geckoboard.com | Funnels mixpanel.com/funnels/ | Heatmaps inapptics.com | Dropbox referrals http://ui-patterns.com/patterns/invite-friends/examples/17083 | RevenueOleg Andrianovhttp://anoff.ru | AshMauryawww.slideshare.net/ashmaurya/pirate-metrics-20-aarrr | YAROSLAVLEHENCHUK producttribe.com/revenue-amp-growth/aarrr-framework-best-guide
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