Douglas Karr's Articles on Martech Zone
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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What are HTTP Response Codes? Here’s a List With An Explanation of Each
HTTP response codes, also known as HTTP status codes or header response codes, are a set of three-digit numeric codes returned by a web server in response to an HTTP request made by a client (usually a web browser or…
