Douglas Karr's Articles on Martech Zone
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Happy Veteran’s Day
President Eisenhower signed the proclamation to rename Armistice Day to Veteran’s Day in 1954, years ago. Each year, Veteran’s Day is celebrated on November 11th. Veteran’s Day is observed on November 11th to mark the anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I. The armistice between the Allies and Germany was signed on the eleventh hour of the eleventh…
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Understanding MVC Frameworks: Building Flexible and Scalable Platforms in PHP
The term MVC framework can seem technical and daunting for a business owner or decision-maker new to web development. However, understanding what an MVC framework is and why it’s advantageous to build platforms using this architecture can help you make informed decisions about investing in your business’s digital infrastructure. Table of ContentsWhat is an MVC Framework?Why Invest in MVC Frameworks?Popular…
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Google Sheets: Collaborative Sales and Marketing Spreadsheets With Integrated Real-Time Data
We’re still using spreadsheets! This is something I often hear from companies who are embarrassed by their company’s lack of technological sophistication. If sales and marketing truly leveraged the full power of Google Sheets, though, they’d likely be quite proud of their sophistication. Google Sheets is a highly versatile tool for sales and marketing departments, offering various ways to enhance…
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Zopto: B2B Lead Generation With AI-Powered Precision Using LinkedIn Sales Navigator
The challenge with lead generation has always been about efficiency and relevance—connecting with the right prospects at the right time. Finding a B2B lead generation (leadgen) tool that works seamlessly with LinkedIn Sales Navigator is like striking gold. Zopto Zopto tackles lead generation by employing advanced AI algorithms that personalize outreach. This tool stands out by automating the initial stages…
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Utilizing the Art of Perspective in Storytelling to Better Engage With Your Audience
Narrative perspective is the lens through which readers experience a story, and choosing the right one can be a powerful tool in both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) communications. Each version of the story uses a different narrative perspective to evoke distinct emotions and levels of engagement from the reader, demonstrating the power of perspective in storytelling. First-Person First-person narratives…
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What Search Engine Optimization Tasks Can You Automate?
The digital marketing arena is witnessing an unprecedented complexity in search engine optimization (SEO) driven by the emergence of diverse search features like local search, map packs, intricate schema markup, ranking factor changes, the expansive knowledge graph, and the dynamic nature of search algorithms. These advancements represent a double-edged sword: they provide sophisticated ways to enhance visibility and user engagement…
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WooCommerce: Admin Filter To Find Products Without A Product Image Set
We are helping a client that has a WordPress WooCommerce site that was losing search engine visibility for years due to hundreds of code, configuration, and content issues from years of neglect, installed and uninstalled plugins, and dozens of themes. With the new site launched, we’ve been observing the performance of the site and recently received the following Google Search…
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How To Tether Your MacBook Pro to Your iPad or iPhone Wireless to Connect to the Internet via USB
I’ve got a great home office with fiber, and my home is both wired and has an Eero mesh network. It’s a beautiful setup, but today I found myself in trouble. For the first time ever, my fiber provider was having an outage. After confirming with the company that they were down, I had to get some work done but…
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Unleashing Creativity: 25 Essential Marketing Inspiration Resources and the Role of AI
Inspiration is a fascinating and complex psychological phenomenon integral to the creative process. It often strikes us as a sudden flash of insight, but in reality, it results from a rich interplay between our experiences, knowledge, and the way we process information. Understanding how inspiration works involves delving into various psychological principles and cognitive processes. The Psychology of Inspiration At…
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Anova.ai: Marketing Analytics Powered by Generative AI Using Google Analytics
Staying ahead of the game is essential for businesses, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMBs). Anova.ai emerges as the game-changer, offering a pioneering platform powered by generative AI (GenAI), purposefully designed to empower marketers with unprecedented insights and data-driven decision-making abilities. The Anova Way vs. The Current Way Anova.ai follows an accelerated, intuitive, and frictionless approach, starkly contrasting with…
