Douglas Karr's Articles on Martech Zone
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20+ Ways to Get Your Content Ranking Better than Your Competitor
It surprises me how much effort companies put into writing and promoting their content without looking at competing sites and pages. I don’t mean business competitors, I mean organic search competitors. Utilizing a tool like Semrush, a company can easily do a competitive analysis between their site and a competing site to identify what terms are driving traffic to a…
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How To Build Your Own Site Search with Google’s Programmable Search Engine
Internal search engines on content management systems (CMS) are nowhere as robust as Google’s engine when it comes to providing great results. Instead of using the internal search on sites that I’m trying to find information on, I often utilize Google’s ability to just search a single domain. Just type site: and the domain you wish to search along with…
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WhatConverts: Lead Tracking and Attribution for Marketing Agencies and Their Clients
Marketing agencies operate in a dynamic landscape where success hinges on data-driven decision-making. One of the critical challenges agencies face is accurately tracking and reporting on leads generated from their diverse marketing campaigns. If you’re in the leadgen business, you’d better have solutions in a place where both you and your clients can monitor the impact of your strategies. WhatConverts…
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Instapage: Your All-In-One PPC and Ad Campaign Landing Page Solution
As a marketer, a core of our efforts is attempting to attribute the sales, marketing, and advertising initiatives we’ve taken to moving our prospects along the customer journey. Prospective customers rarely follow a clean path through conversion, though, no matter how amazing the experience. When it comes to advertising, though, acquisition costs can be quite expensive… so we do hope…
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Ruby: How To Build And Scaling Your Inbound 24/7 Sales Call and Customer Service Team
Providing round-the-clock sales calls and customer support isn’t just an option… it’s become an expectation in virtually every industry. Having a proficient staff that can manage your inbound calls from prospects or customers is essential to the success of many organizations and a differentiator from your competitors. Embarking on the journey to build the necessary infrastructure and assemble a proficient…
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How To Back-Up And Report On Universal Analytics Historical Data With GA4?
As a product manager who has worked with several enterprise companies, I personally believe Google’s shift from Universal Analytics (UA) to Google Analytics 4 (GA4) has been one of the worst I’ve ever seen. There are several reasons why…but here are the biggest gaffs: Historical Data – Google Analytics Universal was retired in July 2023, and you can only access…
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URL2PNG: Implement a Screenshot Thumbnail Service
We’ve written a detailed article on how you can capture a website screenshot using Chrome developer tools… but what if you need them automated? You might find great value in using a screenshot API service to take automated screenshots of web pages. URL2PNG is a service that allows online companies to capture screenshots of web pages and convert them into…
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YouTube Marketing in 2023: Why Your Business MUST Incorporate Video Marketing
YouTube has emerged as an indispensable platform that consumers (B2C) and business (B2B) marketers cannot overlook. With its extensive user base, unparalleled engagement potential, and unique features, YouTube presents a dynamic and influential channel for connecting with audiences and driving business growth. Educational content is a hallmark of effective marketing, offering value to both B2C consumers and B2B decision-makers. YouTube…
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Mailerfind: Extract Email Addresses From Instagram Influencer Followers And Execute Cold Outreach Campaigns To Them
Instagram has emerged as a powerhouse in influencer marketing, offering brands a treasure trove of opportunities to connect with their target audience authentically and engagingly. Here’s why Instagram stands out as a fantastic resource for influencer marketing: Visual Storytelling at Its Best: Instagram is a visual platform that thrives on eye-catching content. This makes it a perfect canvas for influencers…
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The ROI of User Experience (UX) Online
User experience (UX) refers to the overall quality of a user’s interactions with a product, service, or brand. In the digital realm, UX encompasses everything from a website’s design and ease of navigation to its loading speed and how it makes users feel. A positive UX keeps users engaged, satisfied, and more likely to convert into customers, whereas a negative…
