Douglas Karr's Articles on Martech Zone
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Trebble: Effortless AI-Powered Audio & Video Editing for Creators
Creating high-quality spoken-word audio and video content has traditionally been a complex and time-consuming. From dealing with intricate waveforms to manually fine-tuning sound quality, content creators often spend more time editing than producing content. Trebble changes this by offering an intuitive, fast, and seamless audio and video editing approach. Trebble Trebble is an online editor designed to simplify audio and…
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Social Media Calendar: Your One-Stop Shop for Social Media Templates
Running a successful social media presence takes more than creativity— planning, consistency, and high-quality content. But creating engaging posts from scratch can be time-consuming and overwhelming. That’s where Social Media Calendar comes in. Think of it as your go-to online store stocked with ready-made templates, content plans, and marketing resources to help you effortlessly level up your social media game. What is Social Media…
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From Leads to Sales: The Minimal Martech Stack for Small Business Marketing and Growth
Inbound marketing is a powerful way for small businesses to attract and convert customers without relying on expensive advertising. However, executing a successful strategy requires the proper marketing and sales platforms to create content, capture leads, nurture prospects, and measure results. For small businesses, balancing affordability and functionality is key. Below is a minimal MarTech stack, categorized into free and…
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Nobody Knows Who You Are… Craft Your Personal Brand Accordingly
Your personal branding dictates your professional opportunities. Many feel constrained by their past experiences, existing networks, or the lack of a recognizable reputation. The truth is, nobody knows who you are—at least, not yet. This is excellent news because it means you can craft your personal brand in a way that aligns with where you want to go, not just…
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10 Essential Tips to Prevent Brute Force Attack on VPS
VPS is an ideal choice for all types of businesses because it balances performance and cost. However, like any other server, it must be protected against Brute-Force attacks. A brute force attack involves repeated attempts to guess a user’s password and gain unauthorized access to their account. This attack can compromise server data and take complete control of the server.…
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A List of MarTech Companies Shuttered, Acquired, or Rebranded (Updated 2025)
This article is a work in progress, evolving as we track the ever-changing MarTech landscape. I realize there are hundreds of shuttered platforms, so I will try to update the list every month. I think it’s important to understand what’s happened to some of the companies we’ve grown to appreciate and how they may have been shut down, absorbed into…
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The De-Evolution of Social Media: From Utopian Promise to Digital Dystopia
In the early days of social media, I was captivated by its potential—a direct channel where brands, governments, experts, and individuals could communicate and educate without traditional media filters. It promised a democratized flow of information, unprecedentedly connecting creators and audiences. While social media remains a valuable tool for networking and information discovery, the landscape has become increasingly challenging due…
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Sitejet Studio: The Ultimate Website Builder and Creative Management Platform Agencies and Freelancers
Creating and managing websites can be time-consuming, especially when juggling multiple clients and projects. Agencies and freelancers need a solution that streamlines workflows, simplifies design, and enhances collaboration without compromising creativity or performance. Sitejet Studio Sitejet Studio is an all-in-one website design and project management platform tailored for agencies and freelancers. It combines a powerful website builder, project management tools,…
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How Social Signals Boost Your Online Presence in 2025: A Dual-Engine Approach
Social signals—interactions like likes, shares, retweets, and comments—act as a real-time pulse of your brand’s popularity and engagement on platforms like X, TikTok, and Instagram. These signals don’t just shine on social media; they ripple into your search engine visibility, driving traffic and credibility. But here’s the catch: while social media thrives on instant feedback, climbing search engine rankings (on…
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Do Longer Posts Get More Views? A Data-Driven Analysis
Years ago, I analyzed Martech Zone and tried to identify whether my word count impacted the number of post views. The result was a minimal correlation, which encouraged me that the correct word count is the number of words necessary to explain your topic to your audience… and no more. Of course, this contradicts the advice of many SEO experts…
