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- Content Marketing
The Case for Branding in Distributed Media: Strengthening Your Content’s Impact
Content is king, but how can businesses ensure their valuable content reigns supreme? The answer lies in strategic branding. Whether it’s an eye-catching infographic, a compelling blog post, or a captivating video, branding your shared media can elevate its impact and deliver many benefits. Pros of Branding Establish Ownership: In a world where content is easily shared and repurposed, branding…
- Email Marketing & Automation
Fastmail: The Alternative for Reliable and Secure Office Email Hosting
Businesses face numerous challenges when it comes to managing their digital communication. Ensuring emails are delivered securely, efficiently, and reliably is at the forefront of these concerns. Moreover, businesses look for solutions that provide robust spam protection, user-friendly interfaces, and calendaring features that help streamline their operations without the downtime associated with more giant, less agile services. While email is…
- Social Media & Influencer Marketing
Best Days and Times to Post on Social Media for Maximum Visibility in 2024
Timing can be a crucial factor in determining the success of your content. While creating high-quality, engaging posts is paramount, understanding when your audience is most active can significantly boost your visibility and interaction rates. Based on extensive data analysis and current trends from Buffer, this guide delves into the best days and times to post across major social media…
- Paid and Organic Search Marketing
The Truth About SEO: Debunking Myths and Embracing Optimization in 2024
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a critical component of digital marketing, yet it’s often misunderstood. Many businesses fail to achieve their SEO goals due to misconceptions and inaction. Let’s explore the realities of SEO and why optimization is crucial for success. The Pitfall of “I Read Something Somewhere” The most common barrier to effective SEO is the I read something…
- Social Media & Influencer Marketing
The Role of Social Proof in Legal Marketing
The legal industry is one of the most competitive in online marketing. With over one million lawyers practicing in the United States, standing out in such a saturated market can be challenging. Law firms typically have large budgets to spend on marketing due to generally high margins on their casework. However, no amount of money can replace the value of…
- Content Marketing
WordPress: How To Redirect All RSS Feeds To One Destination
While reviewing Google Search Console, one issue that I kept encountering was URLs ending in /feed/ causing issues. While it’s pretty ingenious of the WordPress CMS to add RSS feeds to every bit of content – posts, tags, categories, comments, etc. – the feature is unnecessary. It produces a ton of internal paths for Google to crawl that have no…
- Content Marketing
WordPress: How To Build a Custom Feed In Your Site For Your Externally Hosted Podcast
How to publish an externally hosted podcast feed as a custom feed within your WordPress instance.
- E-commerce and Retail
Ticket Tailor: Empowering Event Organizers with Powerful, User-Friendly Ticketing Tools
Event organizers face numerous challenges when it comes to ticketing and event management. The logistics can quickly become overwhelming, from setting up an online box office to managing attendee lists and processing payments. Many struggle to find an affordable and feature-rich platform while also providing the flexibility and support needed to run events of any size or type. Additionally, organizers…
- Content Marketing
Top 5 Reasons Why I Don’t Use Lists in Every Post
Readers often scan content rather than read it word-for-word. Virtually every site promotes the list methodology of titles, and I’m not excluding Martech Zone. I try to incorporate lists in virtually every article for easy scanning. There are times, though, when a simple bulleted list isn’t the best methodology. Let’s discuss! Table of ContentsUnderstanding Visual Reading PatternsKey Elements of Scannable…
- Content Marketing
The Intangible Value of Brand: Beyond Data-Driven Attribution
The allure of data-driven attribution models and performance marketing metrics is undeniable. However, as the recent Nike case study illustrates, an overreliance on these approaches can potentially undermine a brand’s long-term value and market position. This article explores the challenges of quantifying brand value and the importance of balancing data-driven marketing with strategic brand-building efforts. The Challenge of Quantifying Brand…
