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Paid and Organic Search Marketing
Douglas KarrJul 14, 2023
How To Optimize Your Blog Platform and Posts For Search Engines
Having a well-optimized blog is essential for gaining visibility and attracting a steady stream of organic traffic. Search engine optimization (SEO) plays a crucial role in driving your blog’s success by ensuring that it ranks higher in search engine results pages. Much has changed since I wrote Corporate Blogging for Dummies over a decade ago… and I still want to…
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Content MarketingDouglas KarrJul 14, 2023
Why Are Brands Still Blogging in 2023? Features, Platforms, and Benefits
It’s hard to believe it’s been over a decade since I wrote Corporate Blogging for Dummies! In that time, I’ve seen a transformation where blogs have become a feature of virtually every content or e-commerce platform. Blogging is still critical as companies require a simple process for quickly publishing articles, news, and building their content library. Blogging Continues To Dominate…
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Paid and Organic Search MarketingDouglas KarrJul 13, 2023
UpCity: A Trusted B2B Service Provider Directory
Building a strong online presence and establishing credibility is crucial for B2B service providers. One platform that stands out as a valuable resource for service providers is UpCity. With its mission to connect businesses with trusted service providers, UpCity offers a range of benefits that can help B2B service providers thrive in their respective industries. B2B service companies that should…
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Paid and Organic Search MarketingDouglas KarrJul 13, 2023
SEOReseller: Expand Your Agency’s Offerings With This White Label SEO Solution
I’ve been an outspoken opponent of pure SEO consulting for some time. While there are some amazing consultants out there, I’m stunned at the advice that I hear many SEO agencies providing their clients. We’ve been assisting an e-commerce platform this year and their niche platform is already dominating organically due to the performance and customer experience they’re providing. Not…
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Social Media & Influencer MarketingDanny RegensteinJul 13, 2023
From Vintage to Vibrant: How Influencer Collaborations Can Reinvigorate Traditional Marketing Channels
Social media has revolutionized how we connect, share, and consume content. Alongside this shift, a new breed of influential individuals has emerged — the social media influencer — and as a result, brands face an uphill battle of cutting through the noise of their competition and capturing the attention of their target audience. In an era dominated by digital media,…
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Advertising TechnologyMike SzczesnyJul 13, 2023
4 Strategies For Improving Programmatic Advertising Results
The introduction of programmatic advertising – automated purchasing and selling digital ad space – is one of the most significant breakthroughs in advertising. As most of us continually seek ways to increase our audience reach, every click, view, and interaction has become increasingly important. Programmatic ad spending soared to a staggering 418.4 billion U.S. dollars in 2021, and it’s expected…
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Paid and Organic Search MarketingDouglas KarrJul 12, 2023
Wordcount: How Many Words Per Post Is Better For Search Ranking and SEO?
One of the newest features of my site I’ve worked on over the last year is the collection of acronyms we now have. Not only is it driving a ton of cross-article engagement on our site, but the content is also ranking incredibly well. That would come as a great surprise to many of the gurus out there that would…
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Social Media & Influencer MarketingDouglas KarrJul 12, 2023
101 Questions You Can Ask Your Followers On Social Media To Engage Deeper With Your Brand
Asking questions is a great strategy for engagement on social media for brands. Here are ten reasons why asking your followers on social media can help you with your social media marketing: Encourages interaction: Questions prompt your followers to respond, which leads to increased interaction and engagement. It invites them to participate and share their opinions, experiences, and ideas, making…
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Mobile Marketing, Messaging, and AppsDouglas KarrJul 12, 2023
How To Craft Compelling Text Messages (SMS) That Drive Results
When used strategically and respectfully, text messaging (SMS) can be a powerful tool for businesses to engage their audience, drive conversions, and build customer loyalty. SMS Marketing Statistics These statistics from SMSComparison highlight the widespread use of smartphones, the high engagement and response rates of SMS messages compared to email, the preference for text message communication, and the significant market…
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Sales and Marketing TrainingDouglas KarrJul 11, 2023
Why Multichannel Strategies Are No Longer A Choice… And The Steps To Implement and Execute Them
Multichannel marketing refers to the practice of utilizing multiple marketing channels and touchpoints to reach and engage with your target audience. It involves integrating and coordinating various offline and online channels, such as print media, television, radio, websites, social media, email marketing, mobile apps, and more. Multichannel marketing aims to create a cohesive and consistent customer experience across these different…