Douglas Karr's Articles on Martech Zone
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Marketing Tools
Business Process Automation Solutions: The Comprehensive Guide
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, organizations continuously seek ways to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and stay competitive. Business process automation solutions have emerged as a game-changer, enabling companies to streamline workflows and optimize operations. This guide delves into the key aspects of business process automation, including the steps to implement it, the services available, and the tangible benefits it brings.…
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Customer Data Platforms
CRM Software for Schools: A Comprehensive Guide to Transform Education Management
We often discuss the transformative impact of CRM systems on businesses and sales, revolutionizing how companies engage customers, drive revenue, and build relationships. But what about education? Can CRM software achieve similar outcomes in schools and other educational institutions? This article delves into how Discover how schools can harness this powerful technology to meet the unique challenges of modern education.…
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Marketing Tools
SEO Checklist: Your Step-by-Step, Accurate, and Up-To-Date Checklist for Ranking Success
Navigating the complexities of SEO can be overwhelming, especially when juggling multiple tasks, updates, and performance metrics. Whether you’re an entrepreneur building your first website or a seasoned marketer managing several, staying organized and focused on best practices is key to reaching the top of search results. Someone recently asked me if I’d published a checklist for SEO on Martech…
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Sales and Marketing Training
Designing for SaaS Success: Why UI/UX Is Critical
Think about the last time you used a confusing or clunky platform. Did you want to return? Perhaps not. Here, we will explore why UI/UX design is vital for SaaS platforms. SaaS, or software as a service, is a delivery model for software that enables customers and users to access apps through the Internet. While UI deals with the look, UX…
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Marketing Tools
Credible: The Speech Coach App To Help You Stop Saying “Um… Like… You Know…”
The less public speaking and podcasting I do, the more I find filler words entering each conversation that I’m having. Being a public speaker makes you highly aware of this terrible habit in others, and it’s downright embarrassing as I find myself doing it. When speaking in public or engaging in professional conversations, using filler words like um, like, and…
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Social Media & Influencer Marketing
WordPress: A Shortcode to Add a Share on X Link With Your Content in WordPress
Capturing and directing relevant traffic to your website is more crucial than ever. Social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) have evolved from simple microblogging tools to dynamic hubs for real-time conversations, breaking news, and vibrant community engagement. With over 450 million monthly active users, X represents a goldmine of potential traffic for your brand. Leveraging this platform effectively can…
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E-commerce and Retail
BuddyBoss: The Best WordPress Platform For Building An E-Learning Experience and Online Community
Creating vibrant, engaged communities or seamless learning platforms can be challenging. Whether it’s a business looking to foster deeper client relationships, an educator developing online courses, or a hobbyist building a space for like-minded individuals, you need tools that bring your vision to life—quickly and effectively. That’s where BuddyBoss steps in to bridge the gap. BuddyBoss BuddyBoss is a robust…
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Event Marketing
Elgato Prompter: A Home Office Teleprompter For Making Eye Contact With Your Audience
Eye contact is the invisible thread that connects you to your audience. It creates a sense of personal engagement, whether streaming on Twitch, delivering a webinar, or hosting an online meeting. When you look into the camera, your audience feels like you’re speaking directly to them, increasing retention and emotional connection. Conversely, breaking eye contact—even unintentionally—can make your presentation feel…
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Customer Data Platforms
Jotform: Capture and Integrate Your Event Registrations with a Customizable App In Minutes
Capturing event registrations has never been easier or more efficient. Traditional registration methods can be cumbersome, requiring multiple tools to manage forms, payments, and attendee communication. Event planners need a streamlined, professional solution that simplifies these processes while providing a seamless experience for attendees. JotForm Jotform simplifies event management by offering user-friendly tools to create and manage registration forms. Whether…
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Content Marketing
10 Challenges Working With WordPress As A Content Management Platform in 2025
I’ve been working and developing with WordPress since its inception. The content management system’s (CMS) simplicity is phenomenal, and its mass adoption is no surprise. There are haters out there, but I often remind people that most of the issues with WordPress are usually centered around the themes and plugins implemented, not the core platform. The analogy I often use…