Douglas Karr's Articles on Martech Zone
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The Heartbeat of Community Building: Why Passion, Not Brand, Creates Movements
Community is more than a buzzword —it’s a battleground for relevance, loyalty, and long-term brand health. Yet, many corporations still misread the core ingredient that fuels thriving communities: passion. It’s a critical yet often misunderstood distinction. Passion does not originate…
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Understanding the Psychology of Advertising
Great advertisers understand exactly how their audience thinks and what they respond to. While advertising strategies have evolved over the centuries, from shouting in marketplaces to personalized digital banners, the principles that make these messages persuasive have always been grounded…
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How to Set Up Content Grouping in Google Analytics 4 for WordPress via Google Tag Manager
Content Groups is a powerful feature in Google Analytics 4 ( GA4 ) that allows you to categorize your content or e-commerce traffic into logical groups, such as blog categories, page sections, products, or article types, for better performance analysis…
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Unlocking AI Visibility: How Bing IndexNow Helps Brands Boost ChatGPT Discoverability
In October 2021, Microsoft Bing introduced a new protocol called IndexNow , designed to modernize how search engines discover and index web content. Rather than waiting for traditional web crawlers to check for updates periodically, IndexNow allows site owners to…
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IMQRScan: A QR Code Generator Combining Custom Designs with Built-In Lead Generation
QR codes have become more than a convenience—they’re a direct line between brands and their audiences. But not all QR code tools are created equal. While most offer basic generation and styling options, IMQRScan goes a step further by integrating…
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Local Falcon: Visualize Your Map Pack Performance with AI-Powered Heatmaps and Share of Local Voice
If your business relies on local traffic, visibility is everything. Yet, many companies have no idea where they stand in Google’s all-important Map Pack — or worse, they’re flying blind with vague or outdated ranking tools. Knowing where your business…
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Safely Integrating Autonomous AI Into the Enterprise: Why MCPs, HITL, and Data Access Gateways Are Non-Negotiable
As enterprises race to harness the productivity and automation potential of artificial intelligence ( AI) and machine learning ( ML ), a new architectural problem has emerged—how do you safely allow autonomous systems to interact with sensitive data and core…
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Algolia: Supercharge Your Conversions with Lightning-Fast Internal Site Search
Finding what you need online should be instant. However, slow, irrelevant, or outdated site search results derail many users' journeys, and; as a result, businesses lose customers. Whether you're running an e-commerce site, media platform, or SaaS solution, the search…
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WPCode: Simplify, Speed Up, and Secure Your WordPress Customizations
Customizing a WordPress website to meet unique needs can be challenging, especially for those without extensive coding experience. Traditionally, this process involves editing theme files directly—a risky approach that can introduce errors or get wiped out during updates, or installing…
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The Top Online Marketing Activities for Solopreneurs, Small, and Medium-Sized Businesses in 2025
Running a small or medium-sized business ( SMB ) comes with unique challenges—limited budgets, small teams, and the constant pressure to stand out in a crowded digital landscape. Online marketing offers a cost-effective way to reach customers, build brand awareness,…
