12 OKR examples for SaaS

How you write your OKRs can make a huge difference on the impact that your team will have at the end of the quarter. But, it's not always easy to write a quarterly plan that focuses on outcomes instead of projects.

That's why we have created a list of OKRs examples for SaaS to help. You can use any of the templates below as a starting point to write your own goals.

If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read more about the OKR meaning online.

Best practices for OKR

Your objectives should be ambitious, but achievable. Your key results should be measurable and time-bound. It can also be helfpul to list strategic initiatives under your key results, as it'll help you avoid the common mistake of listing projects in your KRs.

Building your own OKRs with AI

While we have some examples below, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. There are 2 options available to you.

- Use our free OKRs generator
- Use Tability, a complete platform to set and track OKRs and initiatives – including a GPT-4 powered goal generator

How to track OKRs

OKRs without regular progress updates are just KPIs. You'll need to update progress on your OKRs every week to get the full benefits from the framework.

Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use a proper OKRs-tracking platform to make things easier.

We recommend Tability for an easy way to set and track OKRs with your team.

Check out the 5 best OKR tracking templates to find the best way to monitor progress during the quarter.

SaaS OKRs templates

You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results for SaaS.

OKRs to enhance knowledge on marketing and branding for B2B SaaS product optimization

Enhance knowledge on marketing and branding for B2B SaaS product optimization
Improve trial-to-subscription conversion rate by 20% through marketing strategies
Implement personalized email marketing campaigns
Run targeted social media promotions
Enhance product sign-up and onboarding process
Increase brand awareness, achieving 15% growth in organic website traffic
Develop engaging social media campaigns
Collaborate with influencers for product promotion
Implement SEO strategies to improve search engine rankings
Complete three practical marketing and branding courses focused on B2B SaaS
Consistently participate and complete the chosen courses
Enroll in three selected marketing and branding courses
Research reputable online platforms offering B2B SaaS marketing courses

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OKRs to increase adoption of our SaaS platform in the mid-tier market segment

Increase adoption of our SaaS platform in the mid-tier market segment
Generate $200,000 in revenue from mid-tier company subscriptions
Conduct market research to identify potential mid-tier companies interested in subscriptions
Provide exceptional customer service and support to ensure retention and satisfaction of mid-tier company subscribers
Implement targeted marketing campaigns to attract mid-tier companies and promote the subscription package
Develop a compelling subscription package tailored for mid-tier companies' needs
Acquire 4 new mid-tier company clients by the end of the quarter
Create a compelling pitch highlighting our services' benefits for mid-tier companies
Reach out to identified companies through email or phone call to schedule meetings
Provide tailored solutions and negotiate contracts with interested mid-tier companies
Identify potential mid-tier companies in target industry
Increase the average number of platform users per mid-tier company to 25
Collaborate with marketing team to create targeted advertising campaigns for mid-tier companies
Offer tailored onboarding sessions to guide new mid-tier company users through platform features
Analyze and optimize user experience to make platform more attractive and user-friendly for mid-tier companies
Implement referral system that rewards existing mid-tier company users for inviting others
Achieve a 60% conversion rate from initial demos to signed contracts

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OKRs to increase revenue for the SaaS premium subscription

Increase revenue for the SaaS premium subscription
Reduce customer churn rate for premium plan by 15%
Increase upsell conversion rate by 10%
Implement personalized product recommendations on the checkout page
Optimize website layout and design to highlight upsell opportunities throughout the customer journey
Train sales team on effective upselling techniques and product knowledge
Offer limited-time promotions for related products during the purchase process
Achieve 20% increase in average revenue per user (ARPU)
Acquire 50 new premium plan customers through targeted marketing campaigns