{"id":2998,"date":"2025-07-03T14:37:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T14:37:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fanso.io\/blog\/?p=2998"},"modified":"2025-07-03T14:37:59","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T14:37:59","slug":"how-to-measure-ltv-lifetime-value-of-your-subscribers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fanso.io\/blog\/how-to-measure-ltv-lifetime-value-of-your-subscribers\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Measure LTV (Lifetime Value) of Your Subscribers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you identify your ideal audience? <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps, looking into the value of your subscribers could lead you to the most profitable segment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s what subscriber LTV is! It paints the complete picture of your business&#8217;s financial situation. By measuring the net profit, you can estimate the money to acquire new audiences. This way, you can strategize your marketing spend and maximize your ROI.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;re stepping into Saas, E-commerce, or subscription box business, knowing how to calculate the LTV of your subscribers will drive you towards success.<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready? So, let&#8217;s dive in!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"protip\">\n<p class=\"mb-0\"><strong>In a nutshell:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"mb-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Subscriber LTV is the average expected money from a single subscriber over their lifetime.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To calculate LTV, divide the per subscriber revenue with churn rate. You can also multiply it with gross profit margin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Factors like average revenue per subscriber, churn rate, customer satisfaction, and engagement affect LTV.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Lifetime Value \/ Customer Acquisition Cost ratio indicates your subscription business performance . So, the recommended ratio is 3:1.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"mb-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To increase the subscription LTV, segment your customer base, optimize subscription prices and offers, and improve your customer success.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#What_is_Subscriber_Lifetime_Value\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> What is Subscriber Lifetime Value?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Why_Subscriber_Lifetime_Value_Matters\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Why Subscriber Lifetime Value Matters?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_Calculate_LTV_for_Your_Subscribers\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> How to Calculate LTV for Your Subscribers?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Subscription_Lifetime_Value_Example\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Subscription Lifetime Value Example<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What_are_the_Factors_Affecting_Subscriber_Lifetime_Value\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> What are the Factors Affecting Subscriber Lifetime Value?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Tips_to_Increase_LTV_for_Your_Subscribers\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Tips to Increase LTV for Your Subscribers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Few_Words\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">7<\/span> Final Few Words<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#FAQ-Related_to_How_to_Measure_LTV_Lifetime_Value_of_Your_Subscribers\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">8<\/span> FAQ-Related to How to Measure LTV (Lifetime Value) of Your Subscribers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"What_is_Subscriber_Lifetime_Value\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>What is Subscriber Lifetime Value?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To understand Subscriber Lifetime Value, let&#8217;s first understand Customer Lifetime Value (CLTV).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Customer Lifetime Value is the average money expected from a customer over their entire lifecycle.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> CLV or LTV help businesses understand how well their product resonates with their customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coming back to subscriber lifetime value, it&#8217;s applicable in the subscription context. It focuses on the value of individual subscribers.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, let&#8217;s define it. <\/span><b>Subscriber Lifetime Value (LTV) is the estimated revenue per subscriber during their entire business cycle.\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a key metric to estimate the profit on marketing spend or customer acquisition cost.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Especially, subscription businesses where the churn rate is higher. So, it&#8217;s important to fine-tune your marketing spend based on customer value.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Why_Subscriber_Lifetime_Value_Matters\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Why Subscriber Lifetime Value Matters?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LTV helps to build a smarter business \u2014 by refining your marketing and client targeting strategy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Here&#8217;s <\/span><b>how your business <\/b><b><i>benefits <\/i><\/b><b>from subscriber lifetime value<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (LTV):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Optimize Your Marketing Spend<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does a specific customer segment show a high LTV?<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> That\u2019s your pot of gold! Thus, you can <\/span><b>focus on the specific segment and direct your marketing efforts towards them.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Decrease Your LTV\/ CAC ratio<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The LTV to CAC ratio indicates<\/span><b> your marketing efficiency and practically 3:1 is the ideal ratio<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Moreover, you can even tweak this golden ratio for better profit margins.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Business Viability\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LTV captures the big picture! A deeper insight into the <\/span><b>long-term business viability.<\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For example, it shows the time of year or events that actually favour your business.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This way, you can make better-informed decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Loyalty and Customer Satisfaction<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subscribers with a higher lifetime value are more <\/span><b>likely to be engaged.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When they stick long, they are more likely to opt for upsells and additional purchases. Thus, they join your loyal customer base.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Indicates Repeat Sales and Customer Retention<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-value customers often end up spending more. This way, you can find <\/span><b>prospects for repeat sales.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> LTV also helps to drive your customer satisfaction and retention rates.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_Calculate_LTV_for_Your_Subscribers\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">How to Calculate LTV for Your Subscribers?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given that, let&#8217;s understand the actual calculation!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is calculated by multiplying <\/span><b>the Average Revenue Per Subscriber<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (ARPS) by <\/span><b>the Subscriber Churn Rate.<\/b><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subscriber Lifetime Value(LTV)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">=<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average Revenue Per Subscriber (ARPS) x\u00a0 Gross Profit Margin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Churn Rate<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, let&#8217;s look at the primary inputs!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Average Revenue Per Subscriber (ARPS): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average revenue per subscriber for your customer base for a given period. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you earned $60,000 from 1,000 subscribers, then average revenue is $60.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Gross Profit Margin: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is the difference between sales revenue and cost of revenue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Subscriber Churn or Attrition Rate:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The percentage of subscribers who cancel your subscription.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer lifetime = 1\/ Churn Rate<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, you can expect a high customer lifetime value from a loyal customer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Subscription_Lifetime_Value_Example\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Subscription Lifetime Value Example<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">First Method:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s say you run a <\/span><b>subscription box for pet supplies<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> treats, toys, and accessories.\u00a0 Your monthly subscription price is $50. The average spend per box is $30. And the churn rate is around 5%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the monthly subscription per user is $50.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><b> Average Revenue Per Subscriber = $50<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Gross Profit Margin = (Net Sales &#8211; Cost of Goods Sold) =\u00a0 (50 &#8211; 30) = 20\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>% Gross Profit Margin = 0.4<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And,<\/span><b> Churn Rate = 5 % <\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subscriber Lifetime Value(LTV)=<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average Revenue Per Subscriber (ARPS) x\u00a0 Gross Profit Margin<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Churn Rate<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After adding the values,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subscriber LTV=<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 x 0.4<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.05<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> =\u00a0 $400<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Finally, Subscriber LTV =\u00a0 $400<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Alternative Method:<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subscriber LTV =\u00a0 Average Revenue Per Subscriber\u00a0 x\u00a0 Customer Lifespan\u00a0 x\u00a0 Profit Margin<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, the Customer Lifespan = 1\/Churn Rate\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">= 1\/ 0.05 = 20 months<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average Revenue Per Subscriber <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">= Monthly Subscription Price x Customer Lifespan<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">= $50 x 20\u00a0 \u00a0 = $1000<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Subscriber LTV\u00a0 <\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">= \u00a0 ARPS x Profit Margin<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">= $1000 x 0.4<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>LTV\u00a0 =\u00a0 $400<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_are_the_Factors_Affecting_Subscriber_Lifetime_Value\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>What are the Factors Affecting Subscriber Lifetime Value?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are struggling with a low LTV, here are several factors that come into play.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer loyalty, spending and satisfaction are closely related to LTV.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, here are a<\/span><b> few factors worth focusing on for higher LTV<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The obvious:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Churn Rate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average Order Value<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchase Frequency of your existing customer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gross Profit Margin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discount rate<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The unseen:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer behaviour<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engagement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer retention<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer Satisfaction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-quality subscription content &amp; user experience<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These parameters are highly variable and affect LTV over time.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, businesses can adjust these variables for a high customer lifetime value. It&#8217;s crucial to understand how they are inter-related and boost your customer LTV.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Tips_to_Increase_LTV_for_Your_Subscribers\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Tips to Increase LTV for Your Subscribers<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow these tips to<\/span><b> maximize your subscriber lifetime value<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Improve Lifetime Value (LTV) of Subscribers\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Segment Your Subscribers<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Break down your customer base into different segments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> based on similar characteristics. Thus, you can easily compare the LTV for subscription customers compared to one-time customers. Also, you get more insights on individual subsets of customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Combine Subscriptions with One-time Purchases<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a two-pronged approach, <\/span><b>offering both subscriptions and one-time purchases. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While subscriptions offer long-term customer relationships, one-time purchases help with quick revenue and reduce the churn.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Optimize Product Prices and Offers<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you know the LTV, you can estimate the product&#8217;s perceived value and fine-tune the marketing campaign. Instead of simply raising your prices, <\/span><b>restructure your subscription tiers.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if your monthly food subscription box costs $60. You could reward the subscribers who commit longer with lower prices. Now, this is a fail-proof technique for increasing your LTV.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<div class=\"protip\">\n<p class=\"mb-0\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u26a1<strong>Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/fanso.io\/blog\/membership-pricing\/\">How to set your membership pricing?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Set Budget for Ad Campaigns<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimize your marketing ad budget with LTV.<\/span><b> Strategize your maximum ad bid based on conversions and LTV.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Thus, you don&#8217;t end up overspending or underspending.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Identify cross-selling and Upselling Opportunities<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boost your LTV further by<\/span><b> cross-selling or up-selling your services.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> First, identify high-value customers, then nudge them into suitable cross-sells or up-sells. Use purchase data, wishlists, bookmarks, or customer behaviour for the right recommendations.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">Improve Your Customer Experience<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent customer service could be a game-changer! Yes, it&#8217;s your way to repeat purchases. Offer <\/span><b>omni-channel customer support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; chats, phone, email, and social media. Besides, a transparent return and refund policy also matters. Collect feedback through surveys or other feedback systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Final_Few_Words\"><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Final Few Words<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subscriber Lifetime Value is a crucial metric offering insight into your subscription business.<\/span><b> A high LTV means your subscription business aligns with customer expectations. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer retention, satisfaction, and loyalty are interrelated to LTV.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By calculating the value of a customer, you can devise a smart and sustainable business plan. Thus you find your ideal audience and also boost your overall revenue. Be your customer&#8217;s advocate; offer a service or product that&#8217;s worth their time and money!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"protip\">\n<p class=\"mb-0\"><strong>\ud83d\udcd5 Important Reads:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fanso.io\/blog\/how-to-start-a-subscription-based-website\/\" rel=\"follow\">How to start a subscription website with top-notch features?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fanso.io\/blog\/top-subscription-based-content-platforms\/\" rel=\"follow\">Top 10 subscription-based platforms<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"FAQ-Related_to_How_to_Measure_LTV_Lifetime_Value_of_Your_Subscribers\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">FAQ-Related to How to Measure LTV (Lifetime Value) of Your Subscribers<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">1. How to calculate Subscriber Lifetime Value?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The subscriber lifetime value is the average money expected from an individual subscriber. It is calculated by dividing the average revenue per subscriber by the churn rate. Subscriber LTV formula: (Average revenue per subscriber\/ Churn Rate)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #333399;\">2. Is \u201cSubscriber Lifetime Value\u201d and \u201cCustomer Lifetime Value\u201d the same?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer Lifetime Value is a broader term that applies to all businesses. It&#8217;s the estimated revenue from a single customer over time. But, subscriber lifetime value is a specific metric for understanding total revenue from an individual subscriber. This way, SLTV is applicable for subscription businesses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>3. What drives customer lifetime value?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer lifetime value is influenced by several factors:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average customer spend<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchase frequency<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Churn rate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer retention<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer satisfaction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engagement<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How do you identify your ideal audience? Perhaps, looking into the value of your subscribers could lead you to the most profitable segment.\u00a0 That\u2019s what subscriber LTV is! It paints the complete picture of your business&#8217;s financial situation. By measuring the net profit, you can estimate the money to acquire new audiences. 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