Douglas Karr's Articles on Martech Zone
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Application Service Providers (ASPs) in the Era of Cloud Computing
Companies constantly seek ways to streamline operations, reduce costs, and stay competitive. One solution that has gained significant traction in recent years is using Application Service Providers (ASPs). ASPs are third-party entities that manage and distribute software-based services and solutions…
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AppPresser: Build Powerful Mobile Apps From Your WordPress Site
Creating a mobile app used to be a complex, expensive process. For WordPress site owners, it often meant starting from scratch—rebuilding their content, learning native code, and figuring out app store submission requirements. AppPresser enables you to transform any WordPress…
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Acquia: What is a Customer Data Platform?
As customers communicate and create transactions with your business today, it’s getting more and more challenging to maintain a central view of the customer in real-time. I recently met with a client who was having just these difficulties. Their email…
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I Bought A New Drone for Clients… and It’s Amazing
A few years ago, I advised a large roofing contractor on their online presence. We rebuilt and optimized their site, initiated an ongoing drip campaign to capture reviews, and began publishing their projects online. One thing that was missing, though,…
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The History of Advertising
Advertising, a cornerstone of sales and marketing, has a rich and intriguing history that dates back thousands of years. As we explore the evolution of advertising, we will uncover its earliest origins, its growth through different societies, its etymology, when…
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How to Enable and Optimize WordPress for Featured Images
When I set up WordPress for many of my clients, I am always sure to push them to incorporate featured images throughout their site. Here’s an example from a Salesforce Consultant site that’s launching… I designed a featured image that…
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Why You Should Ditch Your Elevator Pitch
As we ramp up for events this year, I’ve been thinking deeply about what works—and what doesn’t—when it comes to networking. One thing is abundantly clear: traditional networking tactics, like elevator pitches and forced small talk, are increasingly ineffective in…
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Everything You Needed to Know About Retargeting and Remarketing!
Did you know that only 2% of visitors make a purchase when they visit an online store for the first time? 92% of consumers don’t even plan to purchase when visiting an online store for the first time. And one-third…
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BlogVault: How to Transfer Your WordPress Site to a New Domain
When you operate your WordPress site on one host and need to move it to another, it’s not as simple as you might think. Every instance of WordPress has four elements: the infrastructure and IP address it’s hosted at, the…
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Writing Engaging Content that Converts for Business
I’m often surprised when I read an amazing article on someone’s business site or blog, but then I have no clue who they are, why I’d want to work with them, who they serve, or what they expect me to…
