Douglas Karr's Articles on Martech Zone
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Analytics & Testing
How Call to Action (CTA) Buttons Improve Website Conversions
A call to action (CTA) prompts the user to take a specific action that leads to a conversion—a purchase, a newsletter subscription, or the completion of a contact form. The effectiveness of a CTA depends not only on the wording but also on its layout, colors, and the emotions it evokes. Why User Experience (UX) Matters for CTA Effectiveness The…
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Analytics & Testing
Does Video Really Boost Landing Page Conversions? Not Always—and Here’s Why
Marketers have long treated video as a silver bullet for landing page performance. For years, a widely quoted statistic claimed that adding video to your landing page could increase conversions by a staggering 86%. The origin of this figure? An old study focused on a single case involving a learning management system—a highly specific context where video may have played…
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Analytics & Testing
Bedrock: Leveraging AI and ML To Turn CPG Data Into Retail Wins
Springing into retail season with a million datapoints and no clear narrative? That’s the challenge many consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies face daily. With fragmented datasets, time-consuming analyses, and mounting pressure to win shelf space, sales and insights teams often struggle to surface the opportunities buried in their own information. That’s where Bedrock Analytics steps in. Bedrock Analytics Bedrock Analytics…
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Advertising Technology
Bike Advertising: Pedaling the Future of Outdoor Marketing
As spring arrives and people step out to enjoy warmer weather, city streets, parks, and neighborhoods come alive with activity. It’s the perfect time for brands to take their message outdoors (OOH) — directly where their audiences are. Among the most engaging and eco-friendly strategies is bike advertising, a mobile, eye-level approach that moves with the crowd. Whether launching a…
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Paid and Organic Search Marketing
Why Web Security Is Now Essential for SEO, Trust, and Online Success
Every day, billions of users begin their digital journey the same way: by typing a query into a search engine. Google alone processes over 8.5 billion searches daily, and what users find on that first results page can shape opinions, build trust—or erode it completely. Whether locating a nearby restaurant, researching a product, or vetting a service provider, users demand…
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Content Marketing
WordPress Maintenance Beyond Updates: The 10 Checks That Experts Should Do Monthly
A decade ago, over 90% of my site traffic came from organic search. My engagement was terrible, though, as most visitors came and left within a second. Years ago, I made a concerted effort to work every day on the site’s user experience and correct many of the issues that had plagued it, including outdated content, poor performance, and a…
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Advertising Technology
5 Deliverables Your Next Agency Must Provide for Google Ad Management
Choosing the right agency to manage your Google Ads can make or break your digital marketing investment. While flashy dashboards and lofty promises are easy to come by, a performance-driven Google Ads agency like Copify distinguishes itself by a set of tangible, strategic deliverables that translate into real results. Whether you’re running search, shopping, display, or video campaigns, these five…
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E-commerce and Retail
The Impact of Product Reviews: Fueling Consumer E‑Commerce Success
Product reviews are no longer a nice-to-have in e-commerce—they’re a fundamental part of consumer decision-making. As traditional in-store experiences are replaced with digital ones, shoppers increasingly rely on peer validation to bridge the gap between what a product claims and how it performs. 98% of shoppers say reviews are an essential resource when making purchase decisions. PowerReviews This reliance isn’t…
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Email Marketing & Automation
The Ongoing Value of Email Newsletters—And How to Keep Them Engaging in 2025
Email newsletters remain one of a marketer’s toolkit’s most resilient and profitable channels. They offer a direct, permission-based line to your audience that’s not subject to the shifting sands of search engine algorithms or social media trends. Yet, with consumers overwhelmed by the volume of content hitting their inboxes daily, maintaining engagement requires more than pressing send. It demands thoughtful…
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Advertising Technology
How Tech Affiliate Networks Power B2B MarTech Campaigns in 2025
B2B marketers are under pressure. Customer acquisition costs are rising, conversion cycles are longer, and even the best campaigns struggle to hit meaningful ROI. That’s why more SaaS and B2B tech companies are turning to performance-driven alternatives — and tech-focused networks like CIPIAI are leading the shift. These platforms offer exclusive in-house campaigns across 40+ geographic markets, including high-performing SaaS and…