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Freemium Accounts Primed to Convert

Accounts showing strong activation and engagement

Julie Zehntner avatar
Written by Julie Zehntner
Updated over a week ago

Summary

These aren’t just free users, they’re free users getting value. This play surfaces accounts showing strong activation and engagement, signalling they’re ready to pay. You just need to ask.

Why this works

  • Zeroes in on accounts already using the product regularly

  • Activation + engagement combo = proven interest

  • Tailors outreach to readiness, not guesswork

Goal

(1) For the reader

Spot high-intent free users and guide them into paid plans.

(2) For the company

Boosts conversion from Freemium with minimal spend or waste.


Accoil Signal

(1) Primary signal

  • Account status = Freemium

  • High Engagement Score

  • High Activation Score

(2) Additional insights

  • Key workflow or milestone completed

  • Multiple active users

  • Usage nearing Freemium limits


Action steps

  1. Build the List

  2. Conversion Campaign

    • Use connections to send insights to the tools your team uses

    • Email or in-app messaging that:

      • Recaps value already unlocked

      • Promotes benefits of paid tiers

      • Highlights usage limits they’re approaching

  3. Optional Sales Follow-Up

    • Prioritize high-potential accounts for direct rep outreach

    • Pitch aligned to their behavior (e.g., “You’ve already done X—Premium unlocks Y”)

  4. Use Light Incentives

    • Limited-time offers

    • Feature previews

    • Referral bonuses


Supporting metrics

Metrics

How to measure in Accoil

Freemium-to-Paid Rate

% of flagged accounts that convert

Activation Completion

% of Freemium users with high activation

Capacity Limit Triggers

# of Freemium users nearing plan caps

Feature Exploration Gaps

Premium features unused by high-engagement accounts


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