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- Paid and Organic Search Marketing
Google Search Shortcuts and Parameters
Today, I was searching for an infographic on Adobe’s website and the results weren’t what I was looking for. Rather than going to a site and then searching internally, I almost always utilize Google shortcuts to search sites. This comes in extremely handy – whether I’m searching for a quote, a code snippet, or a specific filetype. In this case,…
- Advertising Technology
Design Is the Silent Ambassador of Your Brand
An impactful design can help you outperform your competitors. According to the Design Management Institute, companies that opted for a compelling design were seen defeating other companies with weak designs on the S&P index by 219%. On the other hand, Tyton Media’s survey also concluded that 48% of individuals determine a business’s credibility through its website design. These stats align…
- Advertising Technology
The History of Digital Advertising
Digital advertising has undergone a remarkable transformation since its inception, mirroring the rapid evolution of the internet and digital technology. This journey, beginning in 1969 with the public introduction to the internet, marks a series of innovative milestones that have reshaped how brands interact with their audiences. From the first banner ads to the sophisticated targeted campaigns of today, digital…
- Analytics & Testing
How Successful Loyalty Programs Drive Insights and Behavioral Economics
Note: This article was written by Douglas Karr from a Q&A interview with Suzi via email. Loyalty programs provide brands with an opportunity to retain their existing customers and turn them into raving fans. By definition, loyalty members are familiar with your brand, are spending money with you, and are providing you with valuable data in the process. For organizations,…
- Analytics & Testing
Calls to Action: More Than Just Buttons On Your Web Page
You’ve heard the mantras, slogans, and mottos of inbound marketers everywhere: Content is king! In the age of consumer-driven, mobile-friendly, content-centric digital marketing, content is almost everything. Almost as popular as HubSpot’s Inbound Marketing philosophy is another of their champion causes: the call-to-action (CTA). But in your hurry to make things simple and get it up on the website! don’t…
- Content Marketing
RANT: Who Owns Your Domain?
Yesterday, I was with the board of a regional company and we were discussing some migrations. Some of the steps needed were going to require some domain records to be updated, so I asked who had access to the company’s DNS. There were some blank stares, so I quickly did a Whois lookup on GoDaddy to identify where the domains…
- Social Media & Influencer Marketing
HypeAuditor: Your Influencer Marketing Stack For Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, or Twitch
Over the last few years, I’ve really ramped up my affiliate and influencer marketing initiatives. I’m quite selective in working with brands – ensuring that the reputation that I’ve built doesn’t get tarnished while setting expectations with the brands on how I may be able to assist. Influencers are only influential because they have an audience that trusts, listens, and…
- Advertising Technology
How Can Contextual Advertising Help Us Prepare for a Cookieless Future?
Google recently announced that it is delaying its plans to phase out third-party cookies in the Chrome browser until 2023, a year later than it originally planned. However, while the announcement may feel like a backward step in the battle for consumer privacy, the wider industry continues to press on with plans to deprecate the use of third-party cookies. Apple…
- Email Marketing & Automation
The Return on Investment (ROI) of Marketing Automation Platforms
Next year, Marketing Automation turns 30! Yep, you read that right. And while it seems like this now ubiquitous technology is young enough to still have pimples, the reality is that the marketing automation platform (MAP) is now married, has a puppy, and is likely to start a family soon. In Demand Spring’s latest research report, we explored the state of…
- Advertising Technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI) And The Revolution Of Digital Marketing
Digital marketing is the core of every ecommerce business. It’s used to bring in sales, increase brand awareness, and reach new customers. However, today’s market is saturated, and e-commerce businesses must work hard to beat the competition. Not only that—they should also keep track of the latest technology trends and implement marketing techniques accordingly. One of the latest technological innovations that…
