Douglas Karr's Articles on Martech Zone
- Social Media & Influencer Marketing
Embracing Web 2.0 in Business: A Personal Journey into the Digital Revolution
As a professional deeply invested in the dynamic world of sales and marketing, I recently had the opportunity to present on a topic revolutionizing our industry: Web 2.0. Though familiar to many, this concept still holds untapped potential for businesses. Here’s a glimpse into my presentation, highlighting the transformative power of Web 2.0 in the business landscape. My journey with…
- Content Marketing
Is Education The Answer?
I asked a question on Ask 500 People that received an interesting response. My question was: Are colleges just an organized means of passing ignorance from one generation to the next? First, let me explain that I worded the question to really spark a response – it’s called link-baiting and it worked. Some of the immediate responses I received were…
- E-commerce and Retail
Where’s the Next Button?
Usability is a science, but some of it is instinctual. I remember having many an argument with people about usability when I worked as a Product Manager. There are some things that are a given – such as how eyes track across a screen (left to right), how they skim downward, and how they expect an action on the bottom…
- Email Marketing & Automation
How to Guarantee Your Site is Blacklisted for Email
We were reviewing one of our clients’ sites today. They’re going to be moving to our email integration soon – which is a good thing. I’m guessing their websites are probably already blacklisted… here’s why… They have a contact form on their website. It’s nice enough, a bunch of fields to send all your personal info to them to sign…
- Marketing & Sales Videos
Video >= Images + Stories
People don’t read. Isn’t that a terrible thing to say? As a blogger, it’s especially disturbing but I have to admit that people simply don’t read. Emails, websites, blogs, whitepapers, press releases, functional requirements, acceptance agreements, terms of service, creative commons…. no one reads them. We’re busy – we just want to get to the answer and don’t want to…
