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Martech Zone provides daily articles for business, sales, and marketing professionals to research technology, discover new sales and marketing tools, and learn how to leverage platforms to drive greater business results.
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Social Media & Influencer Marketing
10 Tips for a Winning Gamification Strategy
People fascinate me. Give them a fantastic marketing message with a discount, and they’ll walk away, but allow them the opportunity to win a badge on their profile page, and they’ll fight for it. Years ago, I remember being distraught at losing a mayorship at my business location on a popular social media site—a valueless prize, but I was still bothered. What…
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Martech Zone Apps
App: Convert Rows To CSV or CSV to Rows
It never fails that every time I’m working to move data from one system to another using a text area field, my data is formatted incorrectly. Some systems want all of the values in a comma-separated value (CSV) like this: value1, value2, value3 value4, value5, value6 And other applications want a list with each item on its row like this:…
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E-commerce and Retail
The Future of Retail: Key Consumer Trends Reshaping Shopping
The latest insights from The Future Shopper 2024 Report, based on a global survey of 31,500 consumers across 20 countries, reveal a retail landscape in flux. Online shopping has matured, physical stores are regaining relevance, and consumer expectations continue to evolve in surprising ways. From the growing demand for seamless omnichannel experiences to a heightened focus on health, wellness, and…
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Analytics & Testing
App: How to Run a Multivariate Test (MVT Sample Size Calculator)
Two digital marketing and user experience optimization testing methodologies are A/B testing and multivariate testing (MVT). Both approaches aim to improve website performance but differ in complexity and scope. This article will define each method, compare strengths and weaknesses, and guide the implementation of multivariate testing. If you’re looking for how to run an A/B test, we’ve published that article…
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Marketing Infographics
How Much Content is Produced Online in 60 Seconds?
The internet has become an integral part of our daily lives in our increasingly connected world. But have you ever wondered how much activity occurs online in a single minute? The sheer volume of digital interactions happening every second is staggering, painting a vivid picture of our hyper-connected society. Table of ContentsSocial Media: A Hive of ActivityFacebookInstagramLinkedInPinterestTikTokX (formerly Twitter)Streaming and…
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Sales Enablement, Automation, and Performance
PipelinePRO: Build Your Ultimate Sales Machine
Staying on top of your sales pipeline can be the difference between thriving and merely surviving. Many entrepreneurs find themselves juggling multiple tools, struggling to keep track of leads, and wasting valuable time on administrative tasks instead of closing deals. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. PipelinePRO PipelinePRO is an all-in-one sales and marketing platform designed to streamline your…
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Analytics & Testing
App: How to Run an A/B Test on Your Landing Page (Sample Size and Winner Calculators)
A/B testing, also known as split testing, is a powerful method used by businesses to compare two versions of a digital element to determine which one performs better. This can include any interactive touchpoint where users engage with a product or service, such as web pages, mobile app screens, email campaigns, digital advertisements, user interface components, or specific software application…
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Analytics & Testing
How to Map the Customer Journey for Better Marketing Insights
Understanding your customers’ journey is critical for creating successful marketing strategies. Mapping techniques provide valuable insights into how businesses interact with their clients at every stage of the purchasing process. This handbook will lead you through brainstorming a customer journey map, elucidating its benefits, and equipping you with practical tactics to enhance your marketing plan adeptly. Table of ContentsThe Importance…
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E-commerce and Retail
Is Social Commerce a Leading Payment Trend? 5 Ways To Adapt Your Strategy
Thanks to the rapidly increasing popularity of smartphones and platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, social commerce has quickly become part of our everyday lives. Social commerce is a subset of e-commerce that integrates social media and online social interactions into buying and selling. Unlike traditional e-commerce, which typically occurs in dedicated online stores and focuses on product listings…
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Social Media & Influencer Marketing
The Power of Social Networking: Investing in Connections in the Digital Age
If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. African Proverb Social networking has become an integral part of our personal and professional lives. It goes far beyond simply staying in touch with friends and family; it’s a powerful tool that can shape careers, foster innovation, and create opportunities. It’s disappointing that our…
