The DevRel ROI Matrix
Moving Beyond Vanity Metrics to Measure the True Economic Impact of Developer Video
The AdVids DevRel Economic Impact Framework
Proving value is the single greatest challenge for the majority of Developer Relations (DevRel) leaders. Traditional marketing metrics are fundamentally inadequate for this task because they fail to account for the non-linear developer journey and downstream impacts. This report introduces a new framework to quantify value in terms executives understand: reduced costs, accelerated revenue, and mitigated risk.
What is the main problem with using traditional marketing metrics for DevRel?
A Suite of Proprietary Frameworks
This framework is built upon a suite of three proprietary intellectual properties designed to provide both strategic and tactical guidance for your organization's investment in developer-facing video content.
The DevRel ROI Attribution Matrix
This central model attributes tangible economic value to video assets across the developer journey, moving beyond simplistic last-click attribution.
The B2D Video Maturity Model
This strategic tool allows you to benchmark your current video efforts against industry best practices, identifying your current stage of maturity and outlining a clear path for advancement.
The DX (Developer Experience) Video Audit
This is a tactical framework for systematically identifying and prioritizing high-impact video investments. It provides a repeatable process for auditing existing video assets and discovering content gaps that represent the greatest opportunities for ROI.
Achieve Quantifiable Business Results
Organizations at the highest level of B2D video maturity can achieve significant, quantifiable business results. The models presented show it is possible to achieve the following through strategic investment in developer video.
Metric | Percentage Improvement |
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Reduction in Time to First Hello World (TTFHW) | 40% |
Lower Support Ticket Volume | 30% |
Decrease in Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) | 15% |
An Essential Guide for Executive Stakeholders
This report serves as an essential guide for Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs), Heads of Developer Relations, and other executive stakeholders. It provides the necessary tools and frameworks to transform your developer video strategy from a perceived cost center into a predictable, measurable, and indispensable engine for sustainable business growth.