Brendan Hufford

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Exploring how SaaS companies *actually* get customers

Getting results via my 4-part SaaS growth framework is what I do.

Having led and scaled growth teams at two agencies, most of the clients I worked with didn’t want (or need) 6-12 month marketing engagements. I knew there was a better way, so I created this service.

My best clients could be incredibly successful if only they just had a little help guiding them along the path of making sure they had a strong website and were perfectly positioned to rank in Google.

It’s why so many of them double, or even triple leads and MQLs after working together:

📈  +2,750% MQLs for ETL Software company

📈  Launched content marketing campaign that brought in 100k site visitors, 1,000 new backlinks and  $130,000 in monthly traffic value for Cloud Operations software company

📈  Led strategy for a multi-pronged SEO and content marketing campaign for an established software company resulting in +100% website traffic in only 3 months.

Sam Altman just asked for enough money to buy Japan.
He wants...

$7 trillion (more than Japan's GDP).

The biggest financial ask in human history.

And we don't even know... why?

Here's what's breaking my brain:

Kennedy's moon money? Gotta beat the Soviets.

The Manhattan Project? End the war.

Bank bailouts in '08? Prevent collapse.

$7 trillion. For what enemy? What crisis? What future are we building?

"AGI will change everything."

Cool story, bro. Change it how? For who?

And when Altman gets pressed on it in interviews?

He defends it with the arrogance of a Gringotts goblin.

This is me handing my kid 13 bucks for allowance and him holding out his other hand for 7,000.

Stone-faced. Like it’s normal.

Also a 13X multiple (Google is only 6x).

But we're not united around... anything.

Not a mission. Not a villain. Not even a clear promise.

Apple said "1,000 songs in your pocket."

Google said "organize the world's information."

OpenAI says "give us $7 trillion or get left behind."

Venture capital fanfiction.

At this scale, real marketing HAS to do one thing: unite us.

⚡️

PS - What's the Content IP (named problem) for OpenAI?

I genuinely can't think of it without drifting into Theranos/WeWork/FTX territory.

For those of us bad at math (me), 7 trillions would end world hunger for the next 175 years.

So the problem's gotta be bigger than that?

SaaS Marketing - Content, AEO & SEO | Newsletter: How SaaS companies *actually* get customers

Middle school. Elementary. Preschool. 4 kids. 3 schools. 1 dad slowly losing his mind.

7:42am - Drop off oldest at middle school. He forgot his project. Again.

8:20am - Preschool drop-off. Different school. Different side of town. "Dad, you're going the wrong way."

8:46am - Elementary. Third school. Third parking lot. Third sign-in process. I've written the wrong kid's name twice this week.

9:23am - Finally at my desk. Call in 7 minutes. Would've loved more prep time.

Here's what you see on LinkedIn:

Me at conferences. Speaking on stages. "SaaS marketing" in my bio.

48K followers watching me share frameworks and hot takes.

What you don't see:

My wife, Liz, does the above routine 99.999% of the time.

Liz handling the 12:30pm classroom party I didn't even know existed.

Liz managing three different school calendars while I'm "building my brand."

The 47 text messages she sends daily coordinating our chaos while I worry about clients.

Last week at Adobe Max, someone said: "Must be nice having that flexibility."

I laughed.

Because at that exact moment, Liz was simultaneously:

- At a parent-teacher conference
- Coordinating tomorrow's early dismissal  
- Explaining to our 5-year-old why dad's in LA again

Behind every thought leader is someone actually leading the thoughts at home.

I talk about work-life balance.

While my partner actually creates it.

Perspective is a hell of a drug.

Bad news: I don't have a framework for this.

Just a partner who makes my "flexibility" possible.

Who never gets the credit she deserves.

Who somehow makes three schools, four boys, and one chaotic business look manageable.

While I get the LinkedIn likes for talking about it.

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PS - Liz doesn't have LinkedIn. Probably because she's too busy actually running things while I'm here talking about running things. If you see her, tell her she's the real MVP. She already knows, but still.

I turned down 3 clients last month. Not because I don't need the revenue (I do).

But because they failed my 3-question test.

(note: your entire marketing team should also know the answers to these - make sure they do)

Here's the framework that saves me (and clients) from checkbox marketing doom every single time:

1. Do you know your ICP?

What did they do at work yesterday?

If you can't picture their actual workday, you're guessing at their problems.

2. Do you know their pain?

Can you tell me what keeps them stuck at work at 5pm when they wish they were with their kids?

The problem they can't quite articulate but know is slowly ruining their work

Last week a founder told me their customers need "better ROI."

That's not a pain. That's a checkbox.

The pain? Their CFO just cut their budget by 40% and they're trying to hit the same targets.

See the difference?

3. Are you willing to own one problem?

This is where 90% bail.

"But we solve 17 different problems!"

Cool. So does everyone else.

Content IP isn't about being everything to everyone. It's about being THE solution to one specific problem.

Sendoso owns digital fatigue.

UserEvidence owns the evidence gap.

One problem. Deeply owned.

Honestly, these aren't just client qualification questions.

They're the difference between content that changes businesses and content that just... exists.

Between building actual authority and playing checkbox marketing games.

So before you hire anyone (including me), ask yourself these 3 questions.

Because if you can't answer them clearly, no amount of content strategy will save you.

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PS - Marketers: Bookmark this. 

Next time someone asks you to "just create more content," run them through these questions first. 

Watch what happens.

Boomers got pensions.
Gen X got stability.
Millennials got gaslit.
Gen Z went, “lol never again.”

We labeled an entire generation "entitled" without asking the one question that matters.

And that question is: Where did that come from?

I worked my butt off, then asked for a job - or a raise.

Their generation asks for the raise upfront.

And we're shocked.

But here's what the boomers missed:

Gen Z watched their parents get laid off from profitable companies.

Not for screwing up. 

Because they only grew +28% that quarter, missing projections by 2%.

Gen Z saw "shareholder value" become the only value.

Gen Z learned loyalty was a one-way street.

Company demands it. Offers none.

The gold watch became a pink slip.

Job security? Never heard of him.

So when they say "pay me first, then I'll show you what I can do"...

They're not entitled.

They're adapting.

To the world we built.

So do I love it?

No. But i can sure empathize with it and realize whose fault it is.

I get being cynical - thinking working hard guarantees nothing and Excel decides your fate.

Corporate execs burned the social contract and wonder why they won't sign the ashes.

So they're playing by the new rules.

And I gotta be honest...

I respect that.

⚡️

PS - I really hope this helps marketing leaders navigating hiring young talent right now.

They aren't entitled.

It's just my job, your job, OUR job... to make sure we attract and retain them better than anybody else.

The debate about SEO vs AEO is missing the point entirely.

For software buyers, Google search starts are UP from 42% to 79% year-over-year.

Meanwhile, AI tool usage sits at 58%.

You know what that math tells me?

People are using both.

Not either/or. Both.

Yet every week I see another "SEO is dead" post or "AI search will kill Google" prediction.

Here's what's actually happening:

Your buyers aren't choosing sides. They're doubling up.

They ask ChatGPT for recommendations.

Then verify on Google.

They Google for options.

Then ask AI for comparisons.

They find you through SEO.

Then ask AI about your competitors.

I use Ahrefs Brand Radar to measure AI discovery and visibility.

It shows you how your brand (and your competitors) appear in ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Copilot… right alongside the Google data you already track.

The smart play isn't picking a lane.

It's owning both highways.

YOU HAVE TO OWN BOTH, PEOPLE.

Because while everyone's debating which one wins, your buyers are already using both to make decisions.

And if you're only optimizing for one?

You're invisible to half your market.

The brands winning tomorrow aren't choosing between SEO or AEO.

They're dominating both.

Simple as that.

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PS - If you haven’t checked how AI already describes your brand, Brand Radar will probably surprise you.

SaaS Company? I’ll rewrite your vague landing page into a clear, conversion-focused page in 7 business days.

There’s only one reason your page is not converting as well as it should…

Visitors only get to the “aha moment” AFTER they sign up or book a demo

They DON’T understand how your product can make or save them $$$

They DON’T understand why is 10x better than what they are using right now

They DON’T understand it’s actually super easy to get started and set up

So if all of this is unclear, why would they convert?

They won’t.

All of this needs to be clearly explained on your landing pages.

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👉 WHAT I DO:

We will rewrite your ENTIRE page from scratch into a clear, conversion-focused page.

We will do the research for you.

We will advise you on the positioning problems you’re having.

We will provide clear suggestions for the layout and images to ensure the best result.

All of this within 7 business days.

The best part? You pay per page (no-commitment).

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👉 WHY ME?

✅ Worked with 140+ SaaS companies over the last 6-7 years

✅ Only work with B2B SaaS - never changed niche

✅ High capacity - I have a team to help me fulfill the work you need

✅ Pay per page - Unlike any other agency you can test things one page at a time.

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👉 NEXT STEPS:

DM me for examples, pricing, or any other detail you’d like to know.

Or email me: pedro@cortes.design

Pedro Cortés

This SaaS hero is SO CREATIVE

The entire page is near flawless 👇

The hero headline is already strong…
But the visual is what takes it to the next level.

It literally swaps the face in the hero to show what a “personalized sales room” looks like.

That makes it 10x easier to understand.

💡 Pro tip: Use visuals to support the promise in your headline. Not just stock graphics or abstract illustrations.

Here’s what else makes this page great:

✅ The demo GIF shows exactly how the tool works
✅ The problem section nails the pain points
✅ The CTA after the demo is insanely strong:

“You nailed the demo, now what?” → Boom, friction removed.

✅ Visual social proof (with actual faces!)
✅ Integrations are shown clearly — no fluff, just practical use cases

👉 What I'd tweak:

That problem section? I'd show an actual messy sales email vs the clean sales room page.

The integration section? I’d show the top 3-5 examples of what automations can be created with the main integrations.

It would make the visitor picture themselves using it instead of understanding it on a high level.

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Overall, Arrows is a textbook example of a landing page that sells every section.

Let us know what you think in the comments!

AI SaaS always make this copy mistake

This page could have been AMAZING 😭

👉 Examples, Examples, Examples

Robin AI is basically “ChatGPT for legal teams.”
But here’s the problem with the landing page:
It doesn’t answer the real objections lawyers have.

Let’s break it down 👇

✅ The headline is fine

❌ But there’s no clear visual showing a real legal question
 (Lawyers don’t ask basic stuff — they ask complex, high-stakes questions.)

❌ It doesn’t say where the data comes from (what jurisdiction it’s trained on for example)

❌ It doesn’t mention hallucination prevention

❌ It doesn’t show that answers are sourced + linked back to the law

❌ It doesn’t promise data security — like not training LLMs on your private documents

❌ It doesn’t explain how internal contracts are protected

And the examples?
Way too simple.

If you want to impress lawyers, don’t show “What laws govern this contract?”

Show the kind of question they’d normally ask a senior partner or post in a legal forum.

💡 This page could have been 3x longer — and lawyers would have read every word.

All it needed was more realism, more trust, and way more proof.

Best SaaS social proof I’ve ever seen. 😍

No fluff. Nothing I’d change.

And I never say that. 😎

Here’s why it’s PERFECT 👇

✅ Video testimonials — with faces, names, logos
Each one is super personal. The person is clearly the one using the product.

✅ Short & clickable
They’re not 30-minute monologues. Just 1–2 minutes each — and the thumbnails are actually clickable.

✅ Tabs you can scroll through
You’re not forced to watch just one testimonial. You get a scrollable library of stories, instantly visible.

✅ Specific metrics & concrete results
No vague “it helped us a lot” type quotes.

It’s all like:
“Increased qualified demos by 32%”
“Saved us 8 hours per rep every week”

✅ Big, known companies
The logos build instant trust — and the quotes make the results believable.

✅ Every single objection is answered
Setup time, internal buy-in, ramp-up speed, usage — all of it is covered in just one or two videos.

This is how social proof should be done.

Most SaaS pages just throw a bunch of random logos or a single quote below the fold and call it a day.

This section does the complete opposite.

It’s structured.

It’s high-converting.

It’s hard to ignore.

Example from Arrows

What do you think about this section?

I use AI to write like an industry insider.

SaaS copywriting isn’t just about writing well.
It’s about using their words, not yours.

Here’s how I make sure every page I write sounds like it came from inside the company 👇

Step 1:
On every onboarding call, I dig for real language, not just product info.

I want to hear how they talk about their product.

Not just the features, but the acronyms, phrases, nicknames, even the stuff they say by accident.

Step 2:
I drop the transcript into ChatGPT.

It pulls out every industry term, technical word, insider phrase, and weirdly specific jargon.

Step 3:
I run a custom GPT that takes my draft copy and replaces generic phrases with exact terms their users expect to hear.

It’s like layering on the voice of someone who’s been in the industry for 10 years.

✅ The result?
 – The copy feels 10x more credible
 – Every section sounds natural
 – And conversion rates go up because it feels real

POV: You hired me to rewrite your landing page.

Before vs After: Magai

Magai Before vs After

Awesome sign up page CRO 😍

(This something I haven’t seen before) 

Suggests a higher plan BEFORE you start the trial

It tells me what I’m missing out…

And it reminds me I can try it for free during the trial.

Why not try it? What a great offer!

If you’re confident people will get addicted to that feature, then this will work great for you.

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Have you seen any other company do something similar?

Let us know in the comments 👇

SaaS Landing Page Teardown: Granola

This page is so good that even a “vitamine” type product feels like a painkiller.

Checkout their “old way vs new way” comparisons…

They're on point!

This SaaS landing page is aggressive AF.

But it works. Mostly.

Let’s break down what Distribute did right (and what could make it 10x better) 👇

The page opens with a bold promise:

👉 “Your 3-hour follow-ups done in 30 seconds.”

It’s punchy. It’s direct-response style. It’s specific.

But… the visual explanation below doesn’t justify the claim well enough.

✅ A looping GIF that shows:

Call ending

AI creating the deck, email & page

The rep hitting “Send”

Would have been WAY more effective than a bunch of tabs.

There’s also a huge focus on the result:

➡ “Our deal velocity increased by 40%”
➡ “Used to take hours, now it takes minutes”

Love how tangible these are. Every testimonial is specific. No fluff.

But here’s where things fall apart…

❌ 3 sections repeat the same benefit
❌ Overly aggressive copy can backfire (“you’re sending boring decks”)
❌ The proof section feels like a ClickFunnels sales letter
❌ The problem section is at the END — why!?

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⚠ Reminder: What you say is more important than how you say it.

Distribute.so knows how to say it. But they miss on what to say and where to say it.

Somewhere between this style and a traditional SaaS page… is the sweet spot.

What do you think of this kind of copy?

This is a GOLD MINE for your SaaS landing pages

👉 Checking out competitor reviews

This is just as important (if not more) than analyzing your own reviews.

Usually, what’s bad about a competitor's product can help you find USPs…

And problems that people are complaining about.

Objections around searching for alternatives (like your product)...

Use this for all your landing pages!

What’s the biggest problem with writing a copy with AI?

I’m working on a way to fix it (launching early 2026)

I want to make sure I won’t miss a single issue.

What do you think sucks so much about copywriting with AI?

Founders + Marketers, let us know in the comments I’ll share a few tips too :)

This is the ultimate formula for writing copy for SaaS features.

Easier ➡️ Better ➡️ Less risk

I’ve used this formula for 100s of features so far.

Why does it work so well?

It tells you about the product, even if you skim through the page quickly.

(only 5% of your visitors actually read the page in detail so you need to present info in a way that’s super understandable)

Here’s an example 👇

Easier -> You get 11 pre-built campaigns

Better -> The email & SMS templates have been optimized for conversions

Less risk -> The templates have collected $1.2B in payments just last year

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P.S. only use it for the most important features so that every section doesn’t look the same!

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