Douglas Karr's Articles on Martech Zone
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What Is A Fractional CMO? Why Every Company Should Consider Hiring Them (And How To)
My most gratifying work has been providing fractional CMO services to multiple companies. As a consultant, my expertise and experience were underestimated. My ability to drive the innovation and execution of a company’s marketing strategies was hampered since I wasn’t (technically) a leader within the organization. A fractional Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) is a marketing executive who works part-time or…
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WordPress: Why I Removed Comments (And How I Removed Them)
I deleted all comments on Martech Zone today and disabled all comments in my child theme. Let’s discuss why it’s a smart move to remove and disable comments on your WordPress website: Spam Prevention: Comments on WordPress sites are notorious for attracting spam. These spam comments can clutter your website and harm your online reputation. Managing and filtering through these…
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How To Write Your Company’s Social Media Guidelines for Employees [Sample]
Here are the social media guidelines for working at [Company], along with an additional section for companies that are public or governed by regulations. Set the Tone Of Your Organization Setting the tone for employees’ use of social media is paramount in today’s digital landscape. Social media has evolved beyond personal communication into a powerful tool that shapes public perception,…
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Excel Formulas For Common Data Cleanup
For years, I’ve used the publication as a resource to describe how to do things and keep a record for myself to look up later! A client handed us a customer data file that was a disaster. Virtually every field was misformatted, and as a result, we could not import the data. While there are some great add-ons for Excel…
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What Is Conversion Rate Optimization? LIFT Model and CRO Statistics for 2023
Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) is a practice centered around improving a website’s or digital platform’s performance. Its primary goal is to increase the percentage of visitors who take a desired action, such as purchasing, signing up for a service, or any other valuable interaction. What is a Conversion Rate? A conversion rate is a key metric in online marketing and…
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Are Your Emails Making It To The Inbox?
You may not realize this, but an email that is delivered to the inbox or the junk folder is technically delivered. So, paying attention to deliverability rates doesn’t mean that your email actually made it to the inbox! An email is a formidable tool – often resulting in the highest returns than any other online medium… but investing in the…
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iContact: The Easiest Email Marketing Platform for Small Businesses
Email marketing is vital for small businesses looking to connect with their audience effectively. iContact is a go-to solution email service provider (ESP) for small businesses, offering many features to simplify their email marketing efforts and drive results. Let’s explore why over 35,000 businesses love iContact and why you should consider it for your marketing needs. iContact is all about…
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Beefree: Build, Collaborate, Download, or Import Your Mobile Responsive HTML Email For Free
47% of all people across demographics use a mobile application for checking their email. Meanwhile, 26.9% still prefer desktop. When it comes to mobile devices, a whopping 81% prefer to open emails on their smartphones while 21% open emails on their tablets. Campaign Monitor I open most of my email on my mobile device to peruse, delete, and reply quickly.…
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Dark Mode For Email Is Gaining Adoption… Here’s How To Support It
Dark mode reduces screen energy usage and increases focus. Some users also state they feel a reduced eye strain, but that’s been questioned. Dark mode adoption continues to grow. Dark mode is now available across macOS, iOS, Android, and a host of apps, including Microsoft Outlook, Safari, Reddit, Twitter, YouTube, Gmail, and Reddit. There isn’t always full support across each,…
