Douglas Karr's Articles on Martech Zone
- Artificial Intelligence
Steppit: Engage Your Customers with AI-Driven Instructional Videos
The impact of well-executed onboarding and how-to videos on customer retention cannot be overstated, especially in the context of platforms designed to enhance user experience and engagement. In fact: More than half (55%) of people say they’ve returned a product because they didn’t fully understand how to use it. Wyzowl Investing in impactful onboarding and how-to videos enhances customer understanding…
- Content Marketing
What is Content Authority?
Content authority in the context of content marketing refers to the act of consistently creating and distributing valuable, relevant, and trustworthy information and stories. This is done to gain attention, engage, and influence a clearly defined audience to identify who would benefit from your products and services. The concept hinges on establishing oneself as a reliable and knowledgeable source in…
- Content Marketing
GravityKit: Display and Visualize Gravity Forms Data in WordPress (Tables, Maps, PDFs, Charts, or HTML)
Gravity Forms is a user-friendly, robust WordPress plugin that allows businesses to create custom forms to collect and process data on their websites. It’s highly versatile, catering to various needs such as contact forms, surveys, and user submissions. We designed an online assessment for a client utilizing Gravity Forms to collect the data. However, we were surprised when we couldn’t…
- Artificial Intelligence
AI Suggests: Generate Fresh, Unique Content With This Pay-As-You-Go AI Assistant
The need for consistent, creative, and compelling content is paramount. I utilize several Generative AI (GenAI) platforms throughout my workday to research the content that I produce for Martech Zone and my clients. I’m not a copy-and-paste AI junkie, though. I believe these platforms do a great job at research and validation, but I ultimately want my voice in the…
- Advertising Technology
What Does $100,000 in Advertising Buy By Medium?
The infographic from WebFX presents a comprehensive overview of the costs associated with different national advertising media. It succinctly breaks down the financial investment required for the setup and ongoing maintenance of various advertising mediums, including National TV, Magazine, and Newspaper Advertising, as well as Direct Mail, Telemarketing, Search Engine Optimization, Pay Per Click Marketing, Email Marketing, and Web Content…
- Marketing Tools
Update Google Maps With GeoJSON or KML Files Using the JavaScript API
KML (Keyhole Markup Language) and GeoJSON (Geographic JSON) are two file formats used for storing geographic data in a structured manner. Each format is suitable for different types of applications and can be used in various mapping services, including Google Maps. Let’s delve into the details of each format and provide examples: KML File KML is an XML-based format for…
- Content Marketing
20 Questions That Your Home Page Should Answer For Visitors
Designing a great home page is critical for dozens of reasons, but core to an effective home page design is the fulfillment of two types of visitors. New Visitors – These prospective partners or prospective customers arrive at your home page seeking information about your company. They typically came directly, clicked a link on a social media profile, searched for…
- Marketing & Sales Videos
Why Your Marketing Videos Should Be Hosted on Vimeo
Like the rest of the world, I’m constantly pushing my clients to utilize video and incorporate YouTube into their overall content marketing strategies. While it’s largely viewed as a free platform, companies are paying a price for only hosting their video content on YouTube. I’ll explain: Site Speed: We embed many YouTube videos on Martech Zone that aren’t available on…
- Customer Data Platforms
Zinklar: Global Market Research for Data-Driven Marketing Excellence
Staying ahead of the curve is not just an advantage; it’s a necessity. Marketers who do not utilize market research data may encounter several disadvantages, impacting their ability to make informed decisions and succeed in a competitive marketplace. Here are some key disadvantages: Lack of Customer Insight: Without market research, marketers miss out on understanding their target audience’s needs, preferences,…
- Advertising Technology
All You Need To Know About Ad Blocking, Ad Filtering, and Ad Recovery
A recent visitor to my site contacted me and chuckled that he had to turn off his ad blocker to get to my content. The feature is built into my site, and I can disable it… but I won’t for a few reasons. My publication is both a passion and a hobby. I enjoy assisting others with the information or…
