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- Content Marketing
Yes, There Are Still Great Blogs Out There To Discover… Here’s How to Search for Them
Blogs? Am I really writing about blogging? Well, yes. While the official umbrella term we now apply in the industry is content marketing, blogging continues to be the most common format that companies are utilizing to reach their perspective and current clients. I never actually realized that the term blogging would grow to obselecense, but it’s used a lot less…
- Content Marketing
How Important Are Images To Your Digital Content?
Images are a key differentiator we leverage in every single piece of content strategy I craft for our clients. We spend as much, even more, on graphic design and photographers than we do on research and copywriting. And the return on investment always pays off. Specific to photos, it doesn’t make sense to me that a company would spend $5k…
- Email Marketing & Automation
How To Personalize Your Outreach Emails To Get More Positive Answers
Every marketer knows that today’s consumers want a personalized experience; that they’re no longer content with just being another number amongst thousands of invoicing records. In fact, the McKinsey research company estimates that creating a personalized shopping experience can boost revenue by up to 30%. However, while marketers may well be making the effort to customize their communications with their…
- Content Marketing
The Top Content Marketing Tips for Driving More Traffic and Engagement
This week I’m back in the office from speaking in Sioux Falls at the Concept ONE Expo. I did a keynote presentation on how companies could relaunch their digital marketing program to save time, save resources, improve the omni-channel digital experience, and – ultimately – drive more business results. Some of the advice was counter-intuitive to industry standards and best…
- Marketing Infographics
How Long Does It Take To Rank In Google Search Results?
Whenever I describe ranking to my customers, I use the analogy of a boat race where Google is the ocean and all of your competitors are other boats. Some boats are bigger and better, some old and barely staying afloat. Meanwhile, the ocean is moving as well… with storms (algorithm changes), waves (search popularity crests and troughs), and of course…
- Content Marketing
How to Make the Most of Your Desktop to Mobile Migration
In the rush to embrace mobile, it’s easy for businesses to neglect their desktop sites, but most conversions still happen via this method, so it is not advisable to disregard your desktop site completely. The best scenario is to have sites for multiple platforms; after that, it’s a matter of deciding whether you want a standalone mobile site, a responsive…
- Paid and Organic Search Marketing
5 Hints on How to Leverage Social Media Customer Reviews
The marketplace’s a tough experience, not just for the big brands but also for the average. Whether you own a huge business, a small local store, or an internet platform, your chances of climbing the niche ladder are slim unless you take good care of your customers. When you are preoccupied with your prospects’ and customers’ happiness, they’ll quickly answer…
- Content Marketing
What is Direct Response Copywriting? How to Write Copy that Converts
Direct response copywriting is a powerful marketing technique designed to elicit immediate action from the reader. Unlike general advertising, which aims to build brand awareness, direct response copy focuses on driving a specific, measurable response—whether purchasing, signing up for a newsletter, or requesting more information. This form of copywriting is essential for businesses looking to generate leads, increase sales, and…
- Social Media & Influencer Marketing
A Tiny Bit of Research Can Dramatically Impact Social Shares and Drive Sales
While many small businesses are abandoning Facebook, I’m always intrigued when I see something unexpected happen there for a client. Believe me, unless they’re paying to promote posts… I don’t set expectations too high. One of my clients is a family-run roofing company that serves central Indiana. They’ve been here for decades and have an incredible reputation. Recently, a hail…
- Advertising Technology
How Your Martech Stack Fails to Serve the Customer
In the older days of marketing, back in the early 2000s, a few brave CMOs invested in some rudimentary tools designed to help better manage their campaigns and audiences. These hardy pioneers sought to organize, analyze and improve performance, and thus created the first marketing technology stacks- integrated systems that brought order, unlocked targeted campaigns, and personalized messages for better…
