{"id":3902,"date":"2024-06-19T09:31:02","date_gmt":"2024-06-19T09:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/retention-marketing-strategy\/"},"modified":"2026-03-08T17:04:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T17:04:55","slug":"retention-marketing-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/retention-marketing-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"Retention Marketing Strategy: Definition and Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A retention marketing strategy not only helps you keep your customers. It sustains your business by allowing it to grow long-term revenue.<\/p>\n<p>But what strategies are best in SaaS?<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s explore some <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/solutions\/customer-retention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">customer retention<\/a> strategies, best practices, and examples that you can follow in order to grow your business:<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"b09gr\"><strong>What is retention marketing?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Retention marketing is a strategy focused on engaging existing customers to increase their <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/ltv-optimization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lifetime value<\/a> and encourage repeat business. This involves personalized communication, loyalty programs, and targeted campaigns to nurture relationships, <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/reduce-customer-churn-rate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reduce churn<\/a>, and boost customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike acquisition marketing, retention marketing prioritizes keeping current customers happy and engaged, leading to a more sustainable business model.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"5ee2h\"><strong>Benefits of customer retention marketing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Retention marketing is about driving repeat business and creating brand advocates who can attract new customers through positive word-of-mouth.<\/p>\n<p>That said, the benefits for businesses aiming to build lasting relationships with their customers are many:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/how-to-build-customer-loyalty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Increased customer loyalty<\/a> and repeat purchases.<\/li>\n<li>Higher customer lifetime value (<a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/ltv-optimization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LTV<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Reduced marketing costs compared to <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/customer-acquisition-strategies\/\">customer acquisition strategies<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Improved customer satisfaction and engagement.<\/li>\n<li>Enhanced brand reputation and<a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/word-of-mouth-wom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> word-of-mouth referrals<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--ARCADE EMBED START--><\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: calc(56.8027% + 41px); height: 0px; width: 100%;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; color-scheme: light;\" title=\"Churn Prevention\" src=\"https:\/\/sw11.userpilot.com\/WkWUNQj7WT4QoqhLSQbE?embed&amp;embed_mobile=tab&amp;embed_desktop=inline&amp;show_copy_link=true\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><!--ARCADE EMBED END--><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"57h2a\"><strong>10 Customer retention strategies for in-app marketing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Want to work on increasing customer retention? The following strategies can help you optimize the product experience and incentivize your users to stay with you:<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"6geq4\"><strong>Offer personalized customer experiences across their journeys<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Providing a <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/personalized-customer-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">personalized customer experience<\/a> opens the door to driving more <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/saas-customer-success-guide\/\">customer success and<\/a> increasing customer retention.<\/p>\n<p>The best way to do it is by <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/user-segmentation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">segmenting your user base<\/a> and creating a relevant onboarding sequence for each.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, you can use a <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/welcome-survey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">welcome survey<\/a> to gather information such as the user\u2019s industry, their role within their organization, or their main motivation for using your product. Then craft an onboarding path that addresses their specific <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/jtbd-product-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">jobs-to-be-done (JTBD)<\/a> and responsibilities.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/welcome-survey_7a877289e4ed681da909006f5c9c9ada_800.png 1x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/welcome-survey_7a877289e4ed681da909006f5c9c9ada_800.png 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/welcome-survey_7a877289e4ed681da909006f5c9c9ada_800.png\" alt=\"Userpilot welcome survey\" \/><\/picture><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/userpilot-demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Userpilot<\/a> welcome survey.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"cmhek\"><strong>Leverage in-app messages to provide contextual guidance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In-app guidance is another way to onboard users effectively. It helps users navigate and understand your product better\u2014enhancing their experience by encouraging exploration.<\/p>\n<p>That said, instead of showing a <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/interactive-walkthrough-vs-product-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">generic product tour<\/a> that users are likely to skip, you can set <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/contextual-help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contextual guidance<\/a> to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Guide users step-by-step with <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/progressive-onboarding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">progressive onboarding<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Respond to in-app customer behavior in <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/real-time-personalization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">real time<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid overwhelming users with information they won\u2019t retain.<\/li>\n<li>Enhance the user\u2019s learning experience, as they can grasp how to use core features while interacting with the product.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>An example is how <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/attention-insight-userpilot-case-study\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Attention Insight <\/a>used Userpilot to trigger an <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/interactive-walkthroughs-improve-onboarding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">interactive walkthrough<\/a> that handholds users throughout their core features with hotspots (so there\u2019s no way to miss them).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/attention-insights-flow-example_254e808c6d40e17678d6674c445918e1.gif 1x, https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/attention-insights-flow-example_254e808c6d40e17678d6674c445918e1.gif 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/attention-insights-flow-example_254e808c6d40e17678d6674c445918e1.gif 1x, https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/attention-insights-flow-example_254e808c6d40e17678d6674c445918e1.gif 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/attention-insights-flow-example_254e808c6d40e17678d6674c445918e1.gif\" alt=\"Attention Insights interactive walkthrough\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Attention Insights interactive walkthrough.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"4hvtd\"><strong>Segment existing customers to deliver proactive support<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/user-segmentation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Segmentation<\/a> is not only a great way to provide a personalized customer experience. It\u2019s also a useful way to provide <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/proactive-customer-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">proactive customer service<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This is because you can segment users who are disengaging with your product, address it, and prevent users from having to search online or reach out to your customer service team.<\/p>\n<p>You can offer proactive help depending on how you segment these users. For instance:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Targeting in-app help to users who didn\u2019t engage during the onboarding process.<\/li>\n<li>Sending <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/customer-effort-score\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CES surveys<\/a> to segment users who find your product challenging to use. Then, trigger in-app guidance so they won\u2019t feel the need to look for help.<\/li>\n<li>Segmenting users with low <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/product-usage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">core feature usage<\/a>. Then work on incentivizing them to engage more through hotspots, <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/user-onboarding-checklist-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">checklists<\/a>, or an enhanced UI.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As a result, you can solve problems before they happen\u2014building the foundations for a higher customer retention rate.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/user-segmentation_6301f4802598f230a658a8cf325cde2f_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/user-segmentation_6301f4802598f230a658a8cf325cde2f_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/user-segmentation_6301f4802598f230a658a8cf325cde2f_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/user-segmentation_6301f4802598f230a658a8cf325cde2f_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/user-segmentation_6301f4802598f230a658a8cf325cde2f_800.png\" alt=\"Segmenting users with Userpilot\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Segmenting users with <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/userpilot-demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Userpilot<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"2t2gr\"><strong>Use gamification to boost engagement and retain customers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/engagement-gamification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gamification<\/a>, you can provide a more entertaining experience and create positive reinforcement to keep users engaged and retain them (i.e., an <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/engagement-loops\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">engagement loop<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>For this, you can add elements such as badges, daily quests, <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/progress-bar-psychology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">progress bars<\/a>, and levels for a more exciting onboarding experience. And as a result, create a positive loop in the user that makes their path to success more enjoyable.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/asana-gamification-example-user-onboarding-best-practices_f5613e4d87790771cf4bb38d2747a20d.gif 1x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/asana-gamification-example-user-onboarding-best-practices_f5613e4d87790771cf4bb38d2747a20d.gif 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/asana-gamification-example-user-onboarding-best-practices_f5613e4d87790771cf4bb38d2747a20d.gif\" alt=\"Asana gamification\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Asana gamification.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"1nq5h\"><strong>Send upgrade messages contextually to increase repeat customers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When done well, adding more <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/upsell-opportunities-saas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">upgrade prompts<\/a> can drive more sales and increase your customer lifetime value.<\/p>\n<p>But. instead of bombarding users with upselling messages. Monitor <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/product-usage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">product usage<\/a> and prompt users to <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/account-expansion-saas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">upgrade<\/a> their plan only when it adds value.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if a user reaches the limit of invoices they can create in a month, you can trigger an upgrade prompt that offers unlimited invoices:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/upgrade-tooltip_7e0e009a1655354fc4172de36058a8ca_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/upgrade-tooltip_7e0e009a1655354fc4172de36058a8ca_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/upgrade-tooltip_7e0e009a1655354fc4172de36058a8ca_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/upgrade-tooltip_7e0e009a1655354fc4172de36058a8ca_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/upgrade-tooltip_7e0e009a1655354fc4172de36058a8ca_800.png\" alt=\"Creating upgrade messages with Userpilot\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Creating upgrade messages with Userpilot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"f3sl8\"><strong>Offer trials for premium features to drive upsells<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Offering trials for premium features can serve as a crutch to boost <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/customer-retention-metrics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">retention rates<\/a>. It can become an opportunity to demonstrate the value of your product. And at the same time, deal with customer objections during the process.<\/p>\n<p>For this:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify high-value features that are exclusive to your premium plans. This could include those features that your power users engage with the most.<\/li>\n<li>Offer your free users a free trial for these premium features so they\u2019re compelled to try it out.<\/li>\n<li>Prompt users to upgrade at the end of their free trial to retain access to the advanced features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This way, the free trial becomes an <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/upsell-opportunities-saas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">upsell opportunity<\/a> as trial users experience the value of the premium features and realize that it\u2019s worth upgrading their plan to keep using them.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/in-app-modal_a08e6d42d785ae16829ef52562c67d58_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/in-app-modal_a08e6d42d785ae16829ef52562c67d58_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/in-app-modal_a08e6d42d785ae16829ef52562c67d58_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/in-app-modal_a08e6d42d785ae16829ef52562c67d58_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/in-app-modal_a08e6d42d785ae16829ef52562c67d58_800.png\" alt=\"Creating a trial prompt with Userpilot\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Creating a trial prompt with <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/userpilot-demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Userpilot<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"bhic5\"><strong>A\/B test upsell prompts to optimize conversion rates<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>One effective way to optimize retention is by <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/ab-testing-product-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A\/B testing<\/a> the product experience.<\/p>\n<p>This involves creating two different versions of in-app content (<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.userpilot.com\/article\/19-introduce-a-new-feature-or-general-annoucment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">announcement<\/a>, onboarding tutorial, etc.) and then testing them with your user base to see which one resonates better.<\/p>\n<p>For example, let\u2019s say you need to optimize feature usage in your <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/user-onboarding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">onboarding process<\/a>. In version A, you can have a series of <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/video-tutorials\/?ref=tomba_author_finder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">video tutorials<\/a>, while version B includes interactive walkthroughs.<\/p>\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/ab-testing-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A\/B testing tools<\/a>, you\u2019ll be able to analyze the time spent on each version, completion rates, and feature usage\u2014and determine which version performs better.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/multi-vatiate-ab-test-product-engagement_6dde86b8f5847aabe976c09194b252c2_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/multi-vatiate-ab-test-product-engagement_6dde86b8f5847aabe976c09194b252c2_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/multi-vatiate-ab-test-product-engagement_6dde86b8f5847aabe976c09194b252c2_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/multi-vatiate-ab-test-product-engagement_6dde86b8f5847aabe976c09194b252c2_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/multi-vatiate-ab-test-product-engagement_6dde86b8f5847aabe976c09194b252c2_800.png\" alt=\"Performing A\/B tests with Userpilot\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Performing A\/B tests with Userpilot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"d8nm2\"><strong>Collect and act on customer feedback<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The best way to retain users is to improve customer success from their feedback.<\/p>\n<p>For this, <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/user-segmentation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">segment your users<\/a> and target <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/build-in-app-surveys-saas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">in-app surveys <\/a>such as CES (<a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/customer-effort-score\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">customer effort score<\/a>), CSAT, and <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/nps-saas-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NPS surveys<\/a> to understand their points of view.<\/p>\n<p>This lets you collect feedback that\u2019s relevant to their specific needs, iterate your retention marketing strategy, and close the <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/customer-feedback-loop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">feedback loop<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you can ask free trial users what\u2019s preventing them from upgrading and learn what you can do better.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/trial-end-survey_eacb47b404ec87b82261e11d16b16d60_800.png 1x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/trial-end-survey_eacb47b404ec87b82261e11d16b16d60_800.png 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/trial-end-survey_eacb47b404ec87b82261e11d16b16d60_800.png\" alt=\"Collecting feedback with Userpilot\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Collecting feedback with <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/userpilot-demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Userpilot<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"a80uq\"><strong>Build a resource center to offer instant help<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A great opportunity to offer a top-notch user experience and retain satisfied customers is through an <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/in-app-resource-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">in-app resource center<\/a>. It prevents users from leaving your app to solve their issues and experiencing friction.<\/p>\n<p>That said, the process to create an effective <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/how-to-build-a-knowledge-base\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">knowledge base<\/a> is simple:<\/p>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>Identify common issues that make customers drop off and disengage.<\/li>\n<li>Survey your users, review your support tickets, and <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/product-analytics-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">examine your usage data<\/a> to see what\u2019s causing friction and pushing customers away.<\/li>\n<li>Create help resources in different formats to directly tackle these challenges. It can include FAQs, tutorial videos, step-by-step guides, or <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/user-documentation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">help articles<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Organize your resources in content modules so users can find resources that are relevant to them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/resource-center-editor_9cf88c1639146cc354869d01e2aebca2_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/resource-center-editor_9cf88c1639146cc354869d01e2aebca2_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/resource-center-editor_9cf88c1639146cc354869d01e2aebca2_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/resource-center-editor_9cf88c1639146cc354869d01e2aebca2_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/resource-center-editor_9cf88c1639146cc354869d01e2aebca2_800.png\" alt=\"Building a resource center with Userpilot\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Building a resource center with Userpilot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"dgro7\"><strong>Incentivize loyal customers to leave reviews<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>One way to retain customers is to reward your existing users for writing reviews or bringing in referrals through <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/word-of-mouth-wom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">word-of-mouth<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This could involve setting up a <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/how-to-build-customer-loyalty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">loyalty program<\/a> where the most loyal customers are rewarded each time they take a desired action. Those points can be exchanged for credits, free months, etc.<\/p>\n<p>For example, you might create an <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/in-app-guidance-saas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">in-app flow<\/a> where customers with an <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/nps-saas-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NPS score<\/a> of 9-10 are rewarded with a $100 Amazon gift card for leaving a G2 review.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/create-conditional-nps-follow-up-with-userpilot_d9f9cbef47f7d271b45d8ab5453026e2_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/create-conditional-nps-follow-up-with-userpilot_d9f9cbef47f7d271b45d8ab5453026e2_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/create-conditional-nps-follow-up-with-userpilot_d9f9cbef47f7d271b45d8ab5453026e2_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/create-conditional-nps-follow-up-with-userpilot_d9f9cbef47f7d271b45d8ab5453026e2_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/create-conditional-nps-follow-up-with-userpilot_d9f9cbef47f7d271b45d8ab5453026e2_800.png\" alt=\"Adding a follow-up prompt to NPS promoters with Userpilot\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Adding a follow-up prompt to NPS promoters with Userpilot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"34crp\"><strong>Customer retention strategy best practices<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Now, before following the retention marketing strategies we covered, it\u2019s essential to follow the best practices to implement an effective retention marketing strategy. They include:<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"7ohsh\"><strong>Respect opt-ins and opt-outs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In SaaS, dark patterns are not worth it. A bitter tweet or negative review from an angry user is all that\u2019s needed to tarnish your reputation and discourage other customers from staying with your brand.<\/p>\n<p>That said, it\u2019s really important to show users that you respect their intentions, whether it is to opt in or unsubscribe from your product.<\/p>\n<p>For this:<\/p>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>Make the signup and <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/cancellation-flow-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cancellation process<\/a> clear and easy to follow.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t keep cancellations behind a phone call.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid hiding specific fees to make your product look cheaper than it is.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t shame churning users with button messages like \u201cI no longer want to get customers\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Never force opt-out free trial users to keep their subscription. Always notify them about their trial and make it easy to cancel.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 id=\"frd2k\"><strong>Invest in the customer onboarding process<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Although you want new users to learn your product properly during <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/user-onboarding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">onboarding<\/a>, it can be very easy to overwhelm users if you\u2019re not careful.<\/p>\n<p>This can happen due to both the amount of information needed before getting value from it, the format in which you\u2019re presenting it, and the pacing of it.<\/p>\n<p>That said, to create a more effective <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/customer-onboarding-best-practices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">onboarding process<\/a>, you need to break down the information into digestible chunks, trigger onboarding resources when it\u2019s relevant, and diversify the format of your onboarding resources.<\/p>\n<p>This process involves:<\/p>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>Triggering a welcome message and asking users what they intend to do.<\/li>\n<li>Showing an <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/user-onboarding-checklist-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">onboarding checklist<\/a> to incentivize users to try out the most relevant feature to them (and at their own pace).<\/li>\n<li>Guiding users through your features with an <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/interactive-walkthroughs-saas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">interactive walkthrough<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Adding <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/gamification-strategies-a-guide-to-getting-gamification-right-for-saas-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gamification<\/a> elements to keep users motivated and engaged.<\/li>\n<li>Setting up an email sequence to keep disengaged users in check.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/add-checklist-step_90feedad95afe1475674b1f4a37b5c29_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/add-checklist-step_90feedad95afe1475674b1f4a37b5c29_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/add-checklist-step_90feedad95afe1475674b1f4a37b5c29_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/add-checklist-step_90feedad95afe1475674b1f4a37b5c29_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/add-checklist-step_90feedad95afe1475674b1f4a37b5c29_800.png\" alt=\"Creating an onboarding checklist with Userpilot\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Creating an onboarding checklist with <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/userpilot-demo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Userpilot<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"flr7b\"><strong>Utilize product data to optimize your strategy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Measuring your results is the base of an effective retention marketing strategy.<\/p>\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/product-analytics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">product analytics<\/a>, you can identify more friction points in the user journey and improve them. This process can involve tracking <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/user-behavior-tracking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">user behavior<\/a>, mapping out the <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/conversion-funnel-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">customer journey<\/a>, and paying attention to key engagement metrics like churn rate, session length, and user activity.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, if your <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/user-path-analysis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">path analysis<\/a> indicates a substantial drop in engagement during the onboarding process, you can immediately know that you need to streamline it to make it more user-friendly or interactive.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/conversion-path-event-analytics_ba8cb84d0a3e8cebbe6a1b05490405e5_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/conversion-path-event-analytics_ba8cb84d0a3e8cebbe6a1b05490405e5_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/conversion-path-event-analytics_ba8cb84d0a3e8cebbe6a1b05490405e5_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/conversion-path-event-analytics_ba8cb84d0a3e8cebbe6a1b05490405e5_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/conversion-path-event-analytics_ba8cb84d0a3e8cebbe6a1b05490405e5_800.png\" alt=\"Performing path analysis with Userpilot\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Performing path analysis with Userpilot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"el4e\"><strong>Leverage feedback for product enhancements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>As we mentioned, <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/in-app-surveys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">in-app surveys<\/a> serve as a channel to collect user feedback, spot issues in your app, and improve your product experience.<\/p>\n<p>But to collect feedback through in-app surveys and close the<a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/customer-feedback-loop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> feedback loop<\/a>, it\u2019s important to trigger these <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/post-event-survey-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">surveys post-engagement<\/a> as a way to obtain immediate and honest responses.<\/p>\n<p>For example, if you were to ask users about what needs to be improved in one of your features, it\u2019d make it way more insightful and actionable if you target it to users who are disengaged (e.g. <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/customer-segmentation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">user segments<\/a> with low NPS, dismissed guidance, low activity, etc.).<\/p>\n<p>This way, as you implement product enhancements, you can communicate with your customers to show the impact of their response and build trust.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/follow-up-support-flow-settings_e4f5c55f65909d70df64c1826679e6b7_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/follow-up-support-flow-settings_e4f5c55f65909d70df64c1826679e6b7_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/follow-up-support-flow-settings_e4f5c55f65909d70df64c1826679e6b7_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/follow-up-support-flow-settings_e4f5c55f65909d70df64c1826679e6b7_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/follow-up-support-flow-settings_e4f5c55f65909d70df64c1826679e6b7_800.png\" alt=\"Segmenting disengaged users with Userpilot\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Segmenting disengaged users for targeted retention efforts with Userpilot.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"1ifg8\"><strong>Retention marketing strategy examples<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Once you understand retention strategy in product marketing, you can start iterating your way into a real-life scenario.<\/p>\n<p>However, let\u2019s go over some examples of other SaaS companies implementing retention strategies and learn from them:<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"a33mh\"><strong>Premium feature trial offer from Miro<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>As we covered earlier, <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/upsell-opportunities-saas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">upselling opportunities<\/a> can come in the form of offering trials for premium features.<\/p>\n<p>For example, Miro has a well-structured freemium product with all kinds of tools, such as whiteboards, video talk tracks, and a lot of product management templates. But instead of pushing upsells, they offer you a taste of how it is to have unlimited shared boards.<\/p>\n<p>This way, trial users can experience the value of their premium features and have a better idea of whether they need it or not.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/contextual-upgrade-miro_08c4eed88dbafde22a36173192108213_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/contextual-upgrade-miro_08c4eed88dbafde22a36173192108213_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/contextual-upgrade-miro_08c4eed88dbafde22a36173192108213_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/contextual-upgrade-miro_08c4eed88dbafde22a36173192108213_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/contextual-upgrade-miro_08c4eed88dbafde22a36173192108213_800.png\" alt=\"Miro\u2019s trial\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Miro\u2019s trial.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"dqol6\"><strong>Gamification example from Duolingo<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Depending on your audience, <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/gamification-strategies-a-guide-to-getting-gamification-right-for-saas-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gamification techniques<\/a> can be leveraged to tap into different types of emotions.<\/p>\n<p>For example, Duolingo&#8217;s gamified experience taps into multiple emotions\u2014such as pride, achievement, and especially competition\u2014to keep users engaged and motivated.<\/p>\n<p>Duolingo not only frames the learning experience as a journey and gives you points. It has a streak challenge that rewards you for staying consistent, a leaderboard where users can compete by obtaining more XP, and also includes challenges where you test your dominion of the language to your limit.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, Duolingo\u2019s gamification experience is more diverse, entertaining, and thus more engaging for users than most other apps.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/duolingo-gamification_ea02211eeaf35f3c9a4954ef58cf754b_800.png 1x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/duolingo-gamification_ea02211eeaf35f3c9a4954ef58cf754b_800.png 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/duolingo-gamification_ea02211eeaf35f3c9a4954ef58cf754b_800.png\" alt=\"Duolingo gamified experience\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Duolingo gamified experience.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"2t8j2\"><strong>Contextual upgrade messages from Grammarly<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Grammarly offers a smarter way to help you experience its premium features. It triggers different UI patterns that show up to three premium suggestions per day\u2014you don\u2019t even have to ask for it.<\/p>\n<p>Once you run out of free pro suggestions, the app triggers a contextual upgrade message to get unlimited suggestions. This way, you can know if you need their premium plan, and Grammarly has many opportunities to attract long-lasting customers.<\/p>\n<p>This works because there are many people who use the Grammarly freemium plan and never even think about upgrading. Now, everyone can have that consideration in their minds.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/grammarly-upgrade-messages_f2aec5fb3c9ddb89c511515b831c25a1_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/grammarly-upgrade-messages_f2aec5fb3c9ddb89c511515b831c25a1_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/grammarly-upgrade-messages_f2aec5fb3c9ddb89c511515b831c25a1_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/grammarly-upgrade-messages_f2aec5fb3c9ddb89c511515b831c25a1_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/grammarly-upgrade-messages_f2aec5fb3c9ddb89c511515b831c25a1_800.png\" alt=\"Grammarly upgrade prompt\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Grammarly upgrade prompt.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 id=\"905le\"><strong>Customer loyalty reward from Userpilot<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>As we mentioned earlier, one way to retain customers is to reward your loyal users for writing reviews or bringing in referrals through <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/word-of-mouth-wom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">word-of-mouth<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Userpilot triggers an in-app message to <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/net-promoter-score-definition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">promoters<\/a> (i.e., users who responded to NPS surveys with a score of 9 or more), asking them to write a G2 review in exchange for an Amazon gift card.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, Userpilot can gather more reviews and expand brand awareness automatically.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/userpilot-loyalty-programs_b038ee0f3762e9b878c29ee61a1c55eb_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/userpilot-loyalty-programs_b038ee0f3762e9b878c29ee61a1c55eb_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/userpilot-loyalty-programs_b038ee0f3762e9b878c29ee61a1c55eb_800.png 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/userpilot-loyalty-programs_b038ee0f3762e9b878c29ee61a1c55eb_1600.png 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/userpilot-loyalty-programs_b038ee0f3762e9b878c29ee61a1c55eb_800.png\" alt=\"Userpilot review invitation prompt\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Userpilot review invitation prompt.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"3uj1a\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Remember, the best retention marketing strategy is not a one-size-fits-all approach, and you may need to adjust your strategy based on your product and target audience.<\/p>\n<p>The customer strategies we&#8217;ve discussed\u2014such as listening to user feedback, providing excellent support, rewarding loyal customers, and using customer data to optimize your strategy\u2014serve as tools you can follow as you see fit.<\/p>\n<p>So, if you need to improve customer retention without coding, <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/solutions\/customer-retention\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">book a Userpilot demo<\/a> to see how you can deliver top-notch customer experiences that keep users around.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Retention marketing is where your SaaS is going to make its money. 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