Additional SaaS Cost Prices to Reduce Stagflation

May 27, 2023

     already presented previously already presented previously on SaaS price of fees as well as packaging to combat inflation in 2022. This article is based on the most recent presentation, which was presented in March 2023, given by David Vogelpohl. To find out more or see the previous presentation, take a look at the details in the second paragraph of this blog article.

Pricing your application as service (SaaS) isn't a simple task even in most ideal of circumstances However, finding out how to determine an appropriate price to generate more revenue in times of inflation can be a challenge.

This article provides tips for optimizing pricing and packaging of your SaaS products in a lower-quality market

What is the definition of Stagflation?

Easy to comprehend, stagflation is an economic phenomena that is affected by three major variables:

  • The economy is slowing.
  • Inflation rates are quite high.
  • A high rate of unemployment.

It means there's a greater tension than ever to:

  • The pockets of those you'd like to win.
  • Your wallets as a customer would you like to see improve.

That's why taking the time to think about the SaaS pricing structure is vital in order to make sure you keep growing your business in a tight market.

Using Your SaaS Pricing Model to Fight Stagflation

It's the most efficient way to go about raising your rates since you're not the only one to do so.

A third of SaaS software as well as digital products customers have seen increases in their use over the last year.

Graphs showing that over a third of  companies raised prices recently.

Amazingly, SaaS firms tend to increase rates above the rate of inflation.

This option -- although and it's not something that's completely unexpected -is usually used to increase revenue, although it's a difficult decision to make since a lot of people aren't able to afford money to spend in an economy that is stagnant.

Thinking about pricing and packages is just one of the options that have not been optimized in SaaS.

Why are you increasing costs? Do you really have to change your ways?

There's a variety options to make more cash during times of sluggish markets, in addition to raising prices.

The possibility of increasing the sales of your business, increase conversion rates, and reducing your churn rate all there.

These options take a lot of energy in terms of work and the amount of time needed in order to implement the strategies.

If you consider the amount of time and money that must be devoted into the process of increasing the volume of sales or decreasing churn by using strategies like Product-led growth (PLG) or enhancements to increase customers' satisfaction, it may turn into a hefty and daunting method as illustrated by large and mid-sized shirts.

Table with headers Strategy, Acquisition, and Churn, then rows labeled PLG, Customer Success, and Pricing and Packaging. Each cell includes a t-shirt of Small, Medium, or Large.

Large and medium sized t-shirts symbolize the effort and time, as well as the amount. It is essential to put into place PLG together with customer-focused strategies to increase customers' purchase, as well as reduce the number of customers who abandon.

Price changes on items can be made easily and are done quick and effortlessly like the small T-shirt over the the top.

According to Patrick McKenzie points out, it's as simple as swapping one particular number with an equivalent number.

A screenshot of a tweet quoting Patrick McKenzie.

In the end, altering your pricing may be the easiest, most easy option when you're in a position to increase your revenue fast.

Optimization of Your SaaS Pricing Strategy for the New MRR versus. net revenue retention. increasing Mustache

If you're thinking of implementing another pricing system Another thing you should think about is whether you would want to improve your performance for the an entirely brand new MRR in addition to net revenue retention or both.

Enter"the "growth mustache."

A graphic of a sideways bracket with Growth at the top and New MRR and NRR at the bottom.

The mustache that grows is a sideways bracket an ex-CFO who was a part of my history often using to describe. (I also added to the "mustache" description since it does resemble a mustache for me.)

The reason for this is the increase in the monthly recurring income (MRR) and new clients entering the market. There is also an NRR or net retention (NRR) that is the percentage of your current customers' MRR or ARR you're keeping or growing.

If your net income is higher than 100% and that's your base to calculate a multiplier on your earnings. This is an indication of your business's value.

There is usually an advantage to operations when you have diverse pricing and plans, but it's equally crucial to be aware that you're operating in a situation where customers could have lesser entry into the system and may leave. How you change pricing can affect your capacity to attract new customers, retain and increase the amount of customers you already have as well keep this in your brain whenever you adjust your pricing.

Consider a fresh pricing structure for SaaS which is a creative combinations to increase revenue

After you've determined that altering your pricing model is the best method to go, there are numerous ways to explore. Pricing per feature, plans that are pay-as-you go, and Freemium pricing models. Flat-rate pricing, usage-based pricing Per user plans Which are best for your SaaS company?

Below are some alternatives to think about for your consideration:

  • SKUs:
  • Platform tiered plans
  • Product(s) tiered plans
  • Persona tiered plans
  • One-time add-ons
  • Bundles of Add-Ons
  • Entitlements:
  • Features
  • Use
  • Do you need help?
  • Pricing:
  • Price
  • Recurrence
  • Geography
  • Method of payment
  • Discounts
  • Free trials for trial

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Certain companies may require a buyer's character as the basis for pricing which has an increase of a small amount in the mean income per customer (ARPU).

If you're not, it's adding a new feature which will let them increase their price higher.

If a company is currently in the process of reform might mean switching to a flat-rate or a user-based price to changing and a feature-based or use-based, pricing system.

Monitor the effects of any changes to your Pricing Strategies for SaaS.

In the event, for instance, the number of customers you serve decreases when there's an rise in price, yet those customers who are currently paying more and generate greater revenue some businesses may be able to benefit from the higher price.

You must also understand the implications of changes to the structure of your company. An established SaaS business could have different priorities than those of a startup.

Success is written using three letters

In most cases, when we consider packaging and pricing, we couple the potential to generate more revenue with our ability to create something totally innovative.

Consider, for instance, the the curve of innovation. This means that we develop something, and it increases in its popularity but it eventually stops. It's also easy to become trapped in thinking that the sole way of creating a new source of income is to develop an innovative product.

There is a way to separate the two concepts and think that the new revenue S curves can be created through a simple modification of packages additions, plans and add-ons in the simple way of giving customers the opportunity to purchase from you, and to take advantage of your services.

When we examine an use metric that is founded on a value metric which includes the overages, extensions and plans themselves can increase ARPU over time.

SaaS Pricing and Packaging Extras

Incorporating additional options is an excellent method to boost the amount of revenue per user, both for existing and new customers who are on a budget based on their income. They can pick what they want they want to buy from you instead of paying for, for example the flat-rate pricing option for a larger package that contains several things that they don't want or require.

In other words, do you know if there are currently any entitlements available that could be offered in an addition without creating additional engineering work? Do you know of any functions that can be dissociated to create an entirely brand new SKU however without the need the creation of a brand new product?

Add-ons are available with a wide variety of options, meaning it's possible to pick from a vast selection of diverse add-ons. You can also build multiple bundles.

There's a chance of risk associated of them, as they can lower the upgrade MRR because fewer customers will opt to upgrade to larger packages. Accessories could be a significant factor in determining NRR.

In order to reduce risk, carefully measure the speed of upgrade as well as downgrades before changing your package and add-on services.

In addition, you could hold off on introducing additional products until the time that customers are already enrolled in your main product. When the buyers have utilized the purchased product and have been enjoying their experience -as well as all purchases could be considered an upsell. This can improve your revenue retention. can offer additional features that improve the experience of users using your product.

Customers will then be able to access the SaaS product at a lower expensive price that can help build your MRR and also ARPU, through offering more sales.

A lower price point will also allow you to gain an edge in securing your desired market share especially if you're able to surpass those of competitors.

The creation of a new pricing structure that will drive the average price per user (ARPU)

It could be possible that the ARPU-boosting level you need is not included in the programs you've got set up?

In this case, for instance If you're working with an online store model that has tiered pricing options that offer the customers with $25, $150, and $300 alternatives, the ideal pricing to increase revenues is between $75 and $150.

Segmenting SaaS plans will allow you to understand the value of your product and increase ARPU

A different option is to segregate the packaging you use based on individual customer demands.

In this case, WP Engine is a managed WordPress platform, that runs a variety of diverse websites. But, they saw an opportunity to market WooCommerce customers, and therefore they developed an application specifically designed for the WooCommerce customers.

A screenshot of the WP Engine pricing page for a segmented pricing plan for WooCommerce users.

WP Engine was able to focus on the demands of clients within this particular segment in order to draw their attention and to gain more registrations. In time, WP Engine was able to give more value its users, which increased the revenues of WP Engine.

The payment frequency can boost the leverage

The annualized pricing model offers customers the advantage of discount in the form of having to pay for a full year's worth of products upfront. It also gives customers the advantage of reducing your churn rate and increasing the value over time of your customers (or LTV).

To maximize the benefit of this method it is also possible to offer more aggressive discounts on pricing to annual subscribers, or subscribers wishing to switch from monthly charges to annual fees.

Introduction of a price time frame can help in the process of acceptance for customers.

Guidelines If you're offering an Enterprise plan, and it gets a bit more costly when you pay for it each year be sure to keep the price below $5000. Many procurement departments have a policy of requiring staff members to be approved for purchases that exceed $5000. If you're able to keep the cost under the minimum threshold, it permits customers to make the purchase with their credit cards, without having to pass the internal hurdles in their companies. There are a variety of rules and aren't an absolute requirement, but it's an excellent option to consider.

You can't be in a straight line. Change Your Plan of Action

If you're thinking of altering the method you use for managing your SaaS business's pricing strategies and strategies, the desire to attract customers in purchasing your product isn't the sole thing you need to consider on your checklist. The rate of inflation can change dramatically over a short time. Inflation fluctuation may differ across the globe and throughout the world.

An inflation graph of the annual percent change in consumer price index in Brazil, US, India, Germany, and China from 2008 to 2022.

The impact of financial headwinds in performance in various areas can signal the significance of localization especially in the case that you're offering the Saas solution globally.

Eliminate Unnecessary Purchase Friction Using the Localization

Localization usually involves multiple components including but not restricted to:

  • Accepting preferred payment terms in the areas that you're selling to.
  • The cost is localized.
  • The currency is localized.

Each of them comes with an added benefit that is not only for the buyers as well as profit margins.

The conversion rate for cost of localization is 2x for B2C SaaS firms. Make sure that you provide an adequate explanation for the different pricing across multiple countries or regions, should a prospective customer has the option of viewing multiple prices.

Local currencies are much easier to obtain approval for and the customers who are in your area are much more likely to comprehend. If potential customers are able to see the SaaS costs in local currency, it allows buyers to purchase, and also eliminates the stress of converting process before making an investment.

What can You Be of Help?

The data included in the report was discussed by David Vogelpohl in a webinar which was held by Cumul.io. You can watch the webinar on the YouTube channel.

Further articles on SaaS pricing and costs may be useful to:

David Vogelpohl For more than 25 years, David Vogelpohl has led teams who have created elite engines of innovation and technology solutions for some of the most renowned brands like WP Engine, Genesis, AWS, Cloudflare, and several others. David is a powerful-insights speaker, who concentrates on the practical aspects that can be used to increase growth.

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