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- Marketing Tools
Understanding and Using Cron: A Comprehensive Guide to Schedule Jobs
Cron, short for command run online, is a powerful time-based job scheduler in Unix-like operating systems. The term cron is a play on the word kronos or chronos, which in Greek mythology represents time. The name cron for the time-based job scheduler reflects its function of scheduling and executing tasks at specific times or intervals, making it a fitting reference…
- Social Media & Influencer Marketing
A List of the Most Popular Social Video Sites (Growth, Features, and Strategies)
Social video refers to creating and sharing video content on social media platforms. It encompasses a wide range of video content, including but not limited to: User-Generated Content (UGC): Videos created and shared by regular users rather than professional creators or companies. UGC can include personal vlogs, product reviews, tutorials, and more. Branded Content: Videos businesses or organizations produce to…
- E-commerce and Retail
How Are Smartphones Impacting In-Store Retail Experience?
Smartphones continue to have a significant impact on the retail industry, enhancing in-store experiences and reshaping customer behavior. Here are some ways in which smartphones have transformed retail: Mobile In-Store Research Showrooming: customers visit physical stores to see products in person and then use their smartphones to find better deals online. Retailers have had to adapt their pricing strategies to…
- Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft Designer: How To Design Graphics Using AI Prompts And DALL-E
DALL·E 2 is an advanced generative AI system developed by OpenAI that can outputs realistic images and art from textual descriptions. It can input a natural language description and produce corresponding images as output. This technology allows for creative expression and can be a valuable tool for various applications, from generating artwork to illustrating ideas and concepts. It’s a testament…
- Sales and Marketing Training
What Is A Fractional CMO? Why Every Company Should Consider Hiring Them (And How To)
My most gratifying work has been providing fractional CMO services to multiple companies. As a consultant, my expertise and experience were underestimated. My ability to drive the innovation and execution of a company’s marketing strategies was hampered since I wasn’t (technically) a leader within the organization. A fractional Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) is a marketing executive who works part-time or…
- Content Marketing
WordPress: Why I Removed Comments (And How I Removed Them)
I deleted all comments on Martech Zone today and disabled all comments in my child theme. Let’s discuss why it’s a smart move to remove and disable comments on your WordPress website: Spam Prevention: Comments on WordPress sites are notorious for attracting spam. These spam comments can clutter your website and harm your online reputation. Managing and filtering through these…
- Social Media & Influencer Marketing
How To Write Your Company’s Social Media Guidelines for Employees [Sample]
Here are the social media guidelines for working at [Company], along with an additional section for companies that are public or governed by regulations. Set the Tone Of Your Organization Setting the tone for employees’ use of social media is paramount in today’s digital landscape. Social media has evolved beyond personal communication into a powerful tool that shapes public perception,…
- Marketing Tools
Excel Formulas For Common Data Cleanup
For years, I’ve used the publication as a resource to describe how to do things and keep a record for myself to look up later! A client handed us a customer data file that was a disaster. Virtually every field was misformatted, and as a result, we could not import the data. While there are some great add-ons for Excel…
- Analytics & Testing
What Is Conversion Rate Optimization? LIFT Model and CRO Statistics for 2023
Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) is a practice centered around improving a website’s or digital platform’s performance. Its primary goal is to increase the percentage of visitors who take a desired action, such as purchasing, signing up for a service, or any other valuable interaction. What is a Conversion Rate? A conversion rate is a key metric in online marketing and…
