Douglas Karr's Articles on Martech Zone
- Artificial Intelligence
ChatBot: Automate Website Interactions and Boost Sales with an Intelligent Chatbot Platform
Businesses are challenged to provide prompt, personalized, and efficient customer service across multiple channels. Few affordable options exist to scale a customer service team to meet today’s prospect and customer expectations. Companies must find innovative solutions to meet these demands while optimizing their resources and driving growth. This was the promise of AI-powered chatbots. However, many original chatbot providers offered…
- Social Media & Influencer Marketing
Disqus: Build an Empowered Community For Your Premium Subscribers With On-Site Engagement
Publishers face the ongoing challenge of building and retaining an engaged audience. With social media platforms’ ever-changing algorithms and policies, it has become increasingly difficult for publishers to control audience interactions, build a community, and monetize their content. Because the conversation around topics and articles moved to social media, I removed commenting here on Martech Zone. In hindsight, I’m not…
- Sales Enablement, Automation, and Performance
OpenPhone: Streamline Your Sales Team Communications with a Unified Text and Voice Platform
Effective communication is crucial for closing deals and building strong customer relationships. However, managing personal mobile devices, text messaging (SMS), multiple communication channels, staying organized, and collaborating with team members can be challenging. Sales teams need a reliable and efficient solution to streamline their communications and work together seamlessly. OpenPhone OpenPhone is a comprehensive business phone system that empowers sales…
- Marketing Tools
Add Shortcuts To Google Chrome To Use Site Search On Your Favorite Sites
If you manage a large website, chances are that you search it all the time. You may also have a selection of favorite sites where you’re always searching internally for information. You may not realize that Google Chrome has an expanded search engine option that allows you to add shortcodes to search different sites, not just your primary site! Google…
- Social Media & Influencer Marketing
Leveraging Social Media Trends for Business Innovation in Asia Pacific
In the vibrant tapestry of the Asia Pacific’s business landscape, the interplay between social media trends and business innovation has become increasingly pronounced. As businesses strive to navigate this dynamic terrain, understanding and leveraging these trends is not just an advantage but a necessity for sustainable growth and competitiveness. The Evolution of Social Media in Business Social media’s journey from…
- Marketing Tools
Add Shortcuts To Firefox To Use Site Search On Your Favorite Sites
If you manage a large website, you probably search it all the time. You may also have a selection of favorite sites where you always search internally for information. You may not realize that Mozilla Firefox has an expanded search engine option that allows you to add shortcodes to search different sites, not just your primary site! Firefox Search Shortcuts…
- Marketing Tools
Fantastical: The Ultimate Calendar and Task Manager for All Your Apple Devices
Managing our schedules and staying on top of our tasks can be overwhelming. With countless meetings, deadlines, and personal commitments, it’s easy to feel like we’re constantly playing catch-up. Fortunately, there’s a solution that can help you take control of your time and stay organized across all your devices. Flexibits Fantastical Fantastical is an award-winning calendar and task management app…
- Content Marketing
WordPress: 10 User Experience Features That Add Flare to Your Site
I’m currently building out a new WordPress site for my company. In the twenty years I’ve been developing sites, the CMS has expanded with incredible themes, plugins, and features. While I have my favorite WordPress plugins that I incorporate, I do think it’s wise to view site development quite differently than we used to. One glaring metric central to today’s visitors continues to…
- Advertising Technology
What Is Performance Marketing? A Guide to Driving Measurable Results in 2024
Performance marketing has emerged as a powerful strategy for businesses to drive measurable results and maximize their return on investment (ROI). Table of ContentsWhat is Performance Marketing?How is Performance Marketing Different?Performance Marketing Channels and FormatsPerformance Marketing BenefitsMeasuring Performance Marketing SuccessCommon Performance Marketing KPIsHow Performance Advertising WorksPerformance Marketing: Agency vs. In-HouseAgencyIn-HousePerformance Marketing Trends in 2024 What is Performance Marketing? Performance marketing…
- Email Marketing & Automation
MailTimers: Create Urgency and Boost Conversions with Email Countdown Timers
Capturing your audience’s attention and driving them to take action can be a challenge. Email marketers constantly seek innovative ways to stand out in crowded inboxes and encourage recipients to engage with their messages. One effective strategy is a countdown timer to drive visitors to click on your CTA to create a sense of urgency and scarcity, motivating readers to…
