Douglas Karr's Articles on Martech Zone
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The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media Connectivity and Caution (and Why I’m Done with Facebook)
When social media emerged, it felt like a revolution for connectivity, culture, and knowledge sharing. It was a virtual melting pot, bringing people from across the globe together in once unimaginable ways. With the tap of a screen, we could experience life in distant cultures, join conversations that transcended language barriers, and access insights that once lay behind institutional walls.…
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Designer Terminology: Fonts, Files, Acronyms, and Layout Definitions
Common terminology utilized by designers of graphics and layouts for the web and print.
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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Social Media Logins For Business Registration
A social media login, also known as social login or social sign-in, is a feature on websites and applications that allows users to log in or create an account using their existing credentials from social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, Google, or LinkedIn, instead of creating a separate username and password for the specific website or app. Here’s how…
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Email Marketing: Simple Subscriber List Retention Analysis using Excel or Google Sheets
People underestimate the value of a subscriber. Here's a breakdown of how to not only measure the value, but how to analyze list retention to identify where to acquire new customers and how many with list retention analysis. Sample worksheet included!
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The 8 Characteristics of a “V”ery Good Brand
For years I used to poo-poo the idea of branding. A bunch of touchy-feely people arguing about the hue of green in a logo seemed preposterous to me. As did the price tag of branding agencies that charged tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. My background is in engineering. The only color code I cared about was to…
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iPhone and iPad: Elevate Your Mobile Web Experiences with Webkit CSS Capabilities
Delivering exceptional web experiences across various devices is paramount for engaging users and driving conversions. However, the fragmented nature of browser capabilities and device-specific nuances pose significant challenges for developers and designers striving to create pixel-perfect, high-performance websites. Enter the world of iPhone and iPad-specific CSS—a powerful toolkit that empowers creators to harness the full potential of Apple’s industry-leading mobile…
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The Ultimate Content Marketing Guide: Strategies, Best Practices, and Insights
Content marketing has become indispensable for businesses looking to connect with their audience, build brand awareness, and drive profitable customer action. This comprehensive guide will explore the ins and outs of content marketing, providing you with the knowledge and strategies needed to create a successful content marketing campaign this year and beyond. Table of ContentsWhat is Content Marketing?The Benefits of…
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Promote Your iTunes Podcast with a Smart App Banner
If you’ve read my publication for any length of time, you know that I’m an Apple fanboy. Simple features like the ones I’m going to describe here make me appreciate Apple’s products and features. How to Display iOS App Banners You’ve probably noticed that when you open a site in Safari on iOS, businesses often promote their mobile application with…
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Shoutem: Build, Publish, And Manage Mobile Apps with a No-Code App Maker
This is one of those topics I have some really tough love on regarding my clients. Mobile apps may be one of those strategies that continue to have the highest costs and the lowest returns on investment (ROI) when done poorly. But when done well, it has insanely high adoption and engagement. Daily about 100 apps are uploaded to the…
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How to Write A Title That Makes Visitors Engage
Publications always have the benefit of wrapping their headlines and titles with powerful imagery or explanations. In the digital realm, those luxuries often do not exist. Everyone’s content looks very similar in a Tweet or Search Engine Result. We must grab busy readers’ attention better than our competitors so that they click-through and get the content they are seeking. On…
