Content Calendar Walkthrough: 30-Day B2B SaaS Product Launch

You’ve read the framework guide. You understand the 3-phase structure. You’ve reviewed the templates.

Now you’re thinking: “What does this actually look like in practice?”

In this walkthrough, I’ll show you exactly how to apply the 3-phase content framework to a B2B SaaS product launch—day by day, post by post.

The Hypothetical Product

Phase 1: Problem Awareness (Days 1-10)

Goal: Make the audience aware of the problem and establish expertise

Content Mix: 60% educational, 30% pain point stories, 10% solution teases

Day 1 - LinkedIn

Phase: Problem Awareness Content Type: Educational Format: Long-form post (1,200 characters)

Post:

The average data analyst spends 12 hours per week building dashboards.

Not analyzing data. Not finding insights. Not making strategic decisions.

Just... building dashboards.

Here's what that looks like:

→ Monday: Export data from 5 different tools
→ Tuesday: Clean and format in Excel
→ Wednesday: Build charts in BI tool
→ Thursday: Realize stakeholders need different metrics
→ Friday: Start over

This isn't a productivity problem. It's an infrastructure problem.

When your dashboards are static snapshots instead of real-time systems, you're forced to rebuild them constantly.

The cost isn't just 12 hours. It's:

• Missed trends that could have saved the quarter
• Delayed decisions waiting for "updated numbers"
• Analyst burnout from repetitive work
• Leadership making decisions on outdated data

Next week, I'll share what modern data teams are doing differently.

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What's the biggest bottleneck in your analytics workflow?

Why this works:

• Leads with specific, relatable pain point (12 hours per week)
• Uses day-by-day breakdown to amplify the problem
• No product mention—pure value content
• Ends with engagement question

Day 3 - Twitter Thread

Phase: Problem Awareness Content Type: Pain Point Story Format: 8-tweet thread

Thread:

🧵 Why your dashboards are always out of date (and what it's costing you)

A thread on the hidden costs of static dashboards 👇

1/8

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Most BI tools treat dashboards like reports.

You build them once. They show a snapshot. When data changes, you rebuild.

This made sense in 2010. It's broken in 2025.

2/8

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Here's the real cost breakdown:

Time spent rebuilding dashboards: 12 hrs/week
Average analyst salary: $90k/year
Annual cost per analyst: $56,000

For a team of 5 analysts: $280,000/year

Just on dashboard maintenance.

3/8

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But the real cost isn't the hours.

It's the decisions you're making on yesterday's data.

Example: Your churn dashboard shows 3.2% for Q3.
But it was built 2 weeks ago.
Actual churn today? 4.1%.

You don't know until it's too late.

4/8

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[Continue through 8 tweets covering:
- Real-time data importance
- Competitive disadvantage
- Analyst burnout
- What modern teams do differently (tease)
- CTA for next post]

Why this works:

• Thread format drives engagement
• Quantifies the problem ($280k/year)
• Shares specific example (3.2% vs 4.1% churn)
• Builds toward solution without revealing it yet

Day 5 - Email

Phase: Problem Awareness Content Type: Educational Format: Newsletter-style email

Subject: The dashboard rebuild trap (and how to escape it)

Email:

Hi [First Name],

Quick question: How many times have you rebuilt the same dashboard this month?

If you're like most data analysts, the answer is "too many to count."

Here's why this keeps happening:

THE DASHBOARD REBUILD CYCLE

Week 1: Build dashboard for leadership team
Week 2: Leadership asks for different date range
Week 3: Marketing wants to add campaign metrics
Week 4: Finance needs cost data integrated
Week 5: Start over with new requirements

Sound familiar?

The problem isn't your stakeholders. The problem isn't even the tool.

The problem is treating dashboards like static documents instead of dynamic systems.

WHAT THIS COSTS YOU

I ran the numbers:

→ 12 hours per week rebuilding dashboards
→ 48 hours per month on repetitive work
→ 576 hours per year

That's 14 full work weeks. Nearly a quarter of your year.

Spent rebuilding things you've already built.

WHAT MODERN DATA TEAMS DO DIFFERENTLY

Next week, I'll share how leading data teams are breaking this cycle.

(Spoiler: It involves real-time dashboards that update themselves.)

See you next week,
The DataFlow Team

P.S. What's the most frustrating part of your current dashboard workflow? Hit reply and let me know. I read every response.

Why this works:

• Personalized opening question
• Clear problem structure with visual breakdown
• Quantifies the cost (14 work weeks per year)
• Teases solution without selling yet
• Encourages reply for engagement

Day 7 - LinkedIn

Phase: Problem Awareness (shifting toward solution tease) Content Type: Solution Tease Format: Long-form post

Post:

I interviewed 50 data analysts about their biggest workflow bottleneck.

47 of them said the same thing: "Rebuilding dashboards."

But 3 of them said: "I don't rebuild dashboards anymore."

Here's what the 3 are doing differently:

1. REAL-TIME DATA CONNECTIONS
Instead of exporting → cleaning → uploading, they connect dashboards directly to data sources.

When the data updates, the dashboard updates. Automatically.

2. TEMPLATE-BASED BUILDING
Instead of starting from scratch, they use templates for common dashboard types.

Revenue dashboard? Template.
Customer health? Template.
Campaign performance? Template.

Customize once. Reuse forever.

3. STAKEHOLDER SELF-SERVICE
Instead of rebuilding dashboards for every new request, they give stakeholders filter controls.

Need different date range? Filter.
Want to see specific campaigns? Filter.
Segment by customer type? Filter.

One dashboard. Infinite views.

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The result?

→ Dashboard creation time: 10 hours → 45 minutes
→ Time spent on analysis: 2 hours/week → 12 hours/week
→ Stakeholder satisfaction: "It's always out of date" → "Finally, real-time insights"

This isn't theory. This is how modern data teams work.

Next week, I'll show you exactly how to set this up.

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What would you do with 12 extra hours per week?

Why this works:

• Social proof from “50 analyst interviews”
• Contrasts majority (47) with high-performers (3)
• Reveals solution principles without product pitch
• Shows specific results (10 hours → 45 minutes)
• Creates anticipation for next week’s content

Day 10 - Twitter

Phase: Problem Awareness → Solution Transition Content Type: Quick Tip Format: Single tweet

Tweet:

The fastest way to save 10 hours per week on dashboard work:

Stop building custom dashboards for every stakeholder request.

Build one real-time dashboard with filters instead.

One build. Infinite variations.

(Detailed guide dropping next week 👀)

Why this works:

• Actionable tip (filters vs custom builds)
• Creates urgency with “next week” tease
• Short format for easy consumption and sharing

Phase 2: Solution Introduction (Days 11-22)

Goal: Introduce the solution and build credibility

Content Mix: 40% product content, 40% social proof, 20% comparison content

Day 11 - LinkedIn

Phase: Solution Introduction Content Type: Product Introduction Format: Long-form post with visual

Post:

Last week, I promised to show you how modern data teams are breaking the dashboard rebuild cycle.

Today, I'm revealing exactly how we do it.

Meet DataFlow: The real-time dashboard builder for data analysts who are tired of rebuilding the same dashboards every week.

Here's how it works:

STEP 1: CONNECT YOUR DATA (2 minutes)
Link your data sources with one click:
→ PostgreSQL
→ Snowflake
→ BigQuery
→ MongoDB
→ Google Sheets

No CSV exports. No manual uploads. Direct connection.

STEP 2: CHOOSE A TEMPLATE (1 minute)
Select from 50+ pre-built dashboard templates:
→ Revenue Performance
→ Customer Health
→ Marketing Attribution
→ Product Usage
→ Support Metrics

Or build custom from scratch.

STEP 3: CUSTOMIZE YOUR VIEW (5 minutes)
Drag and drop to add:
→ Metrics
→ Charts
→ Filters
→ Date controls
→ Segment breakdowns

STEP 4: SHARE WITH STAKEHOLDERS (30 seconds)
Send link. Set permissions. Done.

Your dashboard updates in real-time. Stakeholders always see current data.

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WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU:

Before DataFlow:
• 10+ hours building dashboards per week
• Constant rebuild requests
• Always working with yesterday's data

After DataFlow:
• 45 minutes to build once
• Stakeholders self-serve with filters
• Real-time data, always current

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We're opening early access next week.

Comment "EARLY ACCESS" if you want to be first in line.

Or visit [link] to learn more.

Why this works:

• Delivers on previous week’s promise
• Step-by-step walkthrough shows simplicity
• Before/after comparison demonstrates value
• Clear CTA for early access

Day 13 - Email

Phase: Solution Introduction Content Type: Beta User Results Format: Case study email

Subject: How one analyst saved 12 hours per week (beta results)

Email:

Hi [First Name],

Last week I introduced DataFlow—our real-time dashboard builder.

Today, I want to share results from our beta users.

Meet Alex (name changed), a data analyst at a Series B SaaS company.

BEFORE DATAFLOW

Alex's typical week:
→ Monday-Tuesday: Rebuild executive dashboard with updated Q4 data
→ Wednesday: Create custom dashboard for marketing team's campaign review
→ Thursday: Update customer health dashboard for CS team
→ Friday: Field requests for "one more chart" and "different date range"

Total dashboard work: 14 hours per week
Time for actual analysis: 6 hours per week

AFTER DATAFLOW (4 WEEKS IN)

Alex's new workflow:
→ Built 5 template-based dashboards in Week 1 (4 hours total)
→ Dashboards update in real-time (0 maintenance hours)
→ Stakeholders use filters for custom views (0 custom build hours)

Total dashboard work: 2 hours per week (only new dashboard requests)
Time for actual analysis: 18 hours per week

THE RESULTS:

→ 12 hours saved per week
→ 3x more time for analysis
→ Stakeholder satisfaction increased (always current data)
→ Alex got promoted to Senior Analyst (more strategic work, less dashboard maintenance)

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WHAT ALEX SAYS:

"I thought I was bad at time management. Turns out I just had bad tools. DataFlow gave me my time back."

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Want similar results?

We're opening early access spots this week.

Reply to this email with "EARLY ACCESS" and I'll send you a personal invite link.

Talk soon,
The DataFlow Team

P.S. Alex's story is real, but we changed identifying details for privacy. If you're curious about specific results or want to talk to beta users directly, just reply and let me know.

Why this works:

• Specific before/after with named person (privacy-conscious)
• Quantified results (14 hours → 2 hours per week)
• Emotional benefit (promotion, satisfaction)
• Clear disclaimer about privacy
• Simple CTA (reply for early access)

Day 15 - LinkedIn

Phase: Solution Introduction Content Type: Product Deep-Dive Format: Feature showcase

Post:

The #1 question I'm getting about DataFlow:

"How is this different from [other BI tool]?"

Fair question. Here's the honest answer:

TRADITIONAL BI TOOLS

Built for: Business executives reviewing monthly reports
Workflow: Export → Clean → Upload → Build → Share
Update frequency: Manual (weekly/monthly)
Rebuild requirement: Every time data or requirements change
Learning curve: Steep (weeks of training)

DATAFLOW

Built for: Data analysts who need real-time insights
Workflow: Connect → Template → Customize → Share
Update frequency: Real-time (automatic)
Rebuild requirement: Never (filters handle variations)
Learning curve: Gentle (productive in 30 minutes)

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SPECIFIC DIFFERENCES:

1. TEMPLATE LIBRARY
Other tools: Start from blank canvas every time
DataFlow: 50+ analyst-designed templates

2. REAL-TIME UPDATES
Other tools: Scheduled refreshes (daily/hourly)
DataFlow: Live connection (updates as data changes)

3. STAKEHOLDER SELF-SERVICE
Other tools: Analyst rebuilds for each request
DataFlow: Stakeholders use filters to create their own views

4. BUILD TIME
Other tools: 8-10 hours for complex dashboard
DataFlow: 30-45 minutes with templates

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THE BOTTOM LINE:

If you're building monthly board decks → Use traditional BI
If you're building dashboards for daily decisions → Use DataFlow

Different tools for different jobs.

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Questions about how DataFlow works? Drop them below 👇

Why this works:

• Directly addresses “how is this different” objection
• Honest positioning (not for everyone)
• Comparison table format is clear and scannable
• Shows specific use case fit
• Invites questions for engagement

Day 18 - Twitter Thread

Phase: Solution Introduction Content Type: Social Proof Format: Beta user testimonials

Thread:

🧵 We asked our beta users: "What changed after you started using DataFlow?"

Here's what they said 👇

1/6

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"I stopped dreading Monday mornings. Used to spend all day rebuilding the weekend's dashboard requests. Now they're already done—dashboards update themselves."

— Data Analyst, Series C SaaS

2/6

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"My stakeholders used to complain that dashboards were 'always out of date.' Now they check them daily because they trust the data is current."

— BI Manager, E-commerce

3/6

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[Continue through 6 tweets with different testimonials covering:
- Time savings
- Career impact (promotion/recognition)
- Reduced stress
- Better decision-making
- Team collaboration
- CTA for early access]

Why this works:

• Social proof from real beta users
• Variety of benefits (time, career, stress, decisions)
• Anonymous but specific (titles + industries)
• Thread format encourages reading through entire series

Day 22 - Email

Phase: Solution Introduction → Conversion Transition Content Type: Objection Handling Format: FAQ email

Subject: “What if I’m already using [BI Tool]?” (Your questions answered)

Email:

Hi [First Name],

I've been getting a lot of great questions about DataFlow this week.

The most common: "I'm already using [Tableau/Looker/Power BI]. Should I switch?"

Short answer: You don't have to switch. Many of our users use both.

Long answer: Let me address the top 5 questions I'm hearing.

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Q1: "SHOULD I REPLACE MY CURRENT BI TOOL?"

Not necessarily. DataFlow complements most BI tools.

Use your current tool for: Complex ad-hoc analysis, executive presentations, compliance reporting
Use DataFlow for: Daily operational dashboards, stakeholder self-service, real-time monitoring

Most users keep both.

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Q2: "HOW LONG DOES SETUP TAKE?"

First dashboard: 30-45 minutes
Team onboarding: 1-2 hours
Full migration (if you want): 1-2 weeks

You can start small—migrate your most painful dashboard first.

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Q3: "WHAT IF MY DATA IS IN MULTIPLE PLACES?"

DataFlow connects to multiple sources in one dashboard.

Example: Combine PostgreSQL (product data) + Salesforce (CRM data) + Google Sheets (manual tracking) in one view.

No data warehouse required (though we support those too).

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Q4: "IS THIS SECURE FOR ENTERPRISE DATA?"

Yes. We're SOC 2 Type II certified with:
→ End-to-end encryption
→ Role-based access controls
→ Audit logs
→ SSO integration (Google, Okta, Azure AD)

Your data never leaves your environment without permission.

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Q5: "WHAT'S THE PRICING?"

Early access users get:
→ 50% off first year
→ Free migration support
→ Priority support access

Standard pricing starts at $49/user/month after early access period.

Full pricing details: [link]

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Still have questions?

Reply to this email. I personally read and respond to every message.

Or book a 15-minute demo: [calendar link]

Talk soon,
The DataFlow Team

P.S. Early access spots are filling up fast. If you're interested, now's the time to claim your spot.

Why this works:

• Directly addresses top objections
• Doesn’t force “switch or nothing” narrative
• Specific answers with details (setup time, security, pricing)
• Multiple CTAs (reply, demo, early access)
• Personal touch (founder reads every email)

Phase 3: Conversion Push (Days 23-30)

Goal: Drive action with demos, trials, and urgency

Content Mix: 50% demos & trials, 30% objection handling, 20% urgency & FOMO

Day 23 - LinkedIn

Phase: Conversion Push Content Type: Demo Invitation Format: Long-form post with CTA

Post:

We're launching DataFlow publicly in 7 days.

But early access users get 50% off for life.

Here's what you get with early access:

✓ 50% off forever (not just first year)
✓ Free 1-on-1 onboarding call
✓ Priority feature requests
✓ Direct access to our product team
✓ Migration support from your current tool

WHAT EARLY ACCESS LOOKS LIKE:

Week 1: Onboarding call + connect your data
Week 2: Build your first 3 dashboards with our team
Week 3: Train your stakeholders (we help)
Week 4: Fully autonomous + priority support

You'll be productive in Week 1. Not Week 12.

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HOW TO GET EARLY ACCESS:

Option 1: Book a 15-minute demo → [calendar link]
Option 2: Start free trial → [trial link]
Option 3: Comment "DEMO" and I'll DM you

Only 50 early access spots left.

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"Is this for me?"

✓ You spend 8+ hours per week on dashboard work
✓ Your stakeholders ask for "updated numbers" constantly
✓ You're tired of rebuilding the same dashboards
✓ You want real-time dashboards without engineering help

If you checked 2+ boxes, yes—this is for you.

See you in the demo,
[Founder Name]

Why this works:

• Clear urgency (7 days until public launch)
• Valuable early access perks (50% off forever)
• Step-by-step onboarding preview
• Multiple conversion paths (demo, trial, comment)
• Self-qualification checklist

Day 25 - Email

Phase: Conversion Push Content Type: Trial Activation Format: Free trial invitation

Subject: Your free 14-day trial is ready (no credit card required)

Email:

Hi [First Name],

You've been reading about DataFlow for the past few weeks.

You've seen the framework. You've read the beta results. You've reviewed the FAQ.

Now it's time to try it yourself.

YOUR 14-DAY FREE TRIAL INCLUDES:

✓ Full access to all features (no limitations)
✓ Connect unlimited data sources
✓ Build unlimited dashboards
✓ Invite your team (up to 5 users)
✓ 1-on-1 onboarding call with our team

No credit card required. No setup fees. Just try it.

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HERE'S WHAT TO DO FIRST:

Day 1: Connect your most painful data source
Day 2: Build one dashboard from template
Day 3: Share with one stakeholder
Day 4-14: Watch them stop asking you for updates

Seriously. That's the workflow.

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START YOUR TRIAL: [trial link]

The 14 days start when you're ready—not when you click the link.

Take your time with onboarding. We're here to help.

Questions? Reply to this email. I'm standing by.

Talk soon,
The DataFlow Team

P.S. Early access users (trial started before public launch) get 50% off forever. Public launch is in 5 days. Now's the time.

Why this works:

• No friction (no credit card required)
• Clear trial plan (what to do Days 1-14)
• Emphasizes support (onboarding call included)
• Urgency (5 days until public launch)
• Simple CTA (start trial)

Day 27 - Twitter

Phase: Conversion Push Content Type: Urgency Format: Single tweet

Tweet:

3 days until DataFlow public launch.

Early access = 50% off forever.

After launch = full price.

Book demo: [link]
Start trial: [link]

(Only 23 early access spots left.)

Why this works:

• Maximum urgency (3 days)
• Clear cost difference (50% off vs full price)
• Scarcity (23 spots left)
• Two CTAs (demo and trial)
• No fluff—just deadline and action

Day 28 - LinkedIn

Phase: Conversion Push Content Type: Final Objection Handling Format: Long-form post

Post:

"I want to try DataFlow, but I'm worried about migration from our current tool."

I get it. Migration is scary.

You've spent months (or years) building dashboards in your current BI tool.

The thought of starting over is exhausting.

Here's the good news: You don't have to migrate everything. Or anything.

LET ME SHOW YOU THE LOW-RISK APPROACH:

WEEK 1: Parallel Testing
→ Keep using your current tool
→ Rebuild ONE painful dashboard in DataFlow
→ Compare the experience

WEEK 2: Stakeholder Feedback
→ Share DataFlow dashboard with 2-3 stakeholders
→ Ask: "Is this better than the old dashboard?"
→ Collect feedback

WEEK 3: Decision Point
→ If stakeholders love it: Build 2-3 more dashboards
→ If they don't: Cancel trial, no harm done

WEEK 4+: Gradual Migration
→ Migrate dashboards one at a time
→ Or keep both tools (many users do)
→ No pressure to go all-in

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YOU'RE NOT LOCKED IN:

→ 14-day free trial
→ No credit card required
→ Cancel anytime
→ Export your dashboards if you leave

We're confident you'll love it. But if you don't, there's no commitment.

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2 DAYS UNTIL PUBLIC LAUNCH.

Early access ends when we launch.

Start your trial: [link]
Book a demo: [link]

Questions? Drop them below 👇

Why this works:

• Addresses fear of migration directly
• Provides low-risk testing framework
• Shows gradual adoption path (not all-or-nothing)
• Emphasizes no commitment (trial, cancel anytime)
• Final urgency push (2 days)

Day 30 - Email + LinkedIn + Twitter (Launch Day)

Phase: Conversion Push - LAUNCH Content Type: Launch Announcement Format: Multi-platform coordinated launch

Email Subject: We’re live. (DataFlow is officially launched.)

Email:

Hi [First Name],

Today's the day.

DataFlow is officially live.

After 6 months of beta testing with 200+ analysts, we're ready to help you break the dashboard rebuild cycle.

HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN DO TODAY:

→ Start your free 14-day trial: [link]
→ Book a demo with our team: [link]
→ View pricing and features: [link]

LAUNCH WEEK BONUS:

Sign up this week and get:

✓ 30% off your first year (normally reserved for early access)
✓ Free migration support (worth $500)
✓ Priority onboarding (skip the waitlist)

This is the best deal we'll ever offer publicly.

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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT:

1. Start your trial today
2. We'll send onboarding instructions within 1 hour
3. Book your onboarding call (we'll build your first dashboard together)
4. Invite your team and start saving 10+ hours per week

It's that simple.

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See you inside,
The DataFlow Team

P.S. This launch week bonus ends Friday at midnight. After that, back to standard pricing.

LinkedIn Post:

🚀 We're live.

After 6 months of beta testing with 200+ data analysts, DataFlow is officially launched.

The real-time dashboard builder for analysts who are tired of rebuilding the same dashboards every week.

WHAT IT DOES:

→ Connect your data sources in 2 minutes
→ Build real-time dashboards in 30 minutes
→ Give stakeholders self-service with filters
→ Never rebuild a dashboard again

LAUNCH WEEK OFFER:

✓ 30% off first year
✓ Free migration support ($500 value)
✓ Priority onboarding

Ends Friday.

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Start free trial: [link]
Book demo: [link]
View pricing: [link]

To every analyst who's ever spent their Sunday rebuilding a dashboard for Monday's meeting:

This is for you.

Let's go. 🚀

Twitter:

We're live. 🚀

DataFlow: Real-time dashboard builder for data analysts.

30% off launch week only.

→ Free trial: [link]
→ Demo: [link]

Stop rebuilding dashboards. Start analyzing data.

Why this works:

• Multi-platform coordinated launch creates momentum
• Launch week bonus creates urgency without gimmicks
• Clear CTAs across all platforms (trial, demo, pricing)
• Emotional connection (“To every analyst who’s ever spent their Sunday…”)
• Simple, confident tone (we’re ready, join us)

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