Douglas Karr's Articles on Martech Zone
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Claspo: Boost Your Online Sales or Lead Capture With Smart Popups
Capturing and retaining visitor attention is more challenging than ever. Website owners and marketers strive to convert fleeting visits into meaningful interactions, leads, and sales. However, achieving this without disrupting the user experience requires a delicate balance and tools. Claspo Enter Claspo, a versatile popup builder designed to enhance user engagement and maximize conversions on your website. With its intuitive…
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Service vs. Support: Crafting a Stronger Customer Experience
How a company interacts with customers determines future growth, profitability, and brand reputation. Sales, marketing, and business executives recognize that delivering quality experiences is no longer just a competitive edge but an absolute necessity. Yet, confusion often arises when distinguishing between customer service and customer support. While these terms are sometimes used interchangeably, they play distinct roles in fostering satisfaction,…
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Social Media Demographics by Platform (US in 2024)
Businesses often invest significant resources into social media marketing, hoping to reach the right audiences and improve sales outcomes. One of the key considerations is demographics: who’s using which platforms, at what frequency, and for what purpose. Understanding social media demographics can shape content creation, platform selection, advertising strategies, and ultimately your ability to drive conversions and achieve a positive…
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8 Steps to Generate Leads for B2B Companies
Generating leads doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right steps, B2B companies can find and connect with the right clients quickly and effectively. Table of ContentsKnow Exactly Who You’re TargetingUse Multiple ChannelsMake It PersonalDo Your HomeworkEnsure Emails Get DeliveredKeep ImprovingBook Meetings with Interested LeadsBuild Real Relationships Need a quick guide on the B2B lead generation (leadgen) essentials? Here’s what…
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CX vs. UX: Understanding the Difference That Drives Your Digital Growth
Customer Experience (CX) and User Experience (UX) often appear intertwined because both focus on understanding and optimizing how people interact with products, services, and brands. From a sales and marketing perspective, enhancing both CX and UX builds trust and can significantly impact conversion rates, brand loyalty, and long-term profitability. Yet, essential distinctions shape how a business should improve its digital…
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BigQuery: How To Use SQL To Create Demo PII Name, Address, Email, and Phone Number Data
Safeguarding the sensitive information of your customers is crucial. Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as names, addresses, and phone numbers, is heavily regulated under data privacy laws like GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA. However, developers, data analysts, and QA teams still need to work with realistic data for testing, development, or demonstrations. For example, I’ve been developing an OpenINSIGHTS demo account…
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Social Media Usage in 2024: How Gender Shapes Digital Behavior
The Digital 2024 October Global Statshot report highlights how male and female users engage with social media differently. Understanding these behaviors helps businesses, marketers, and sales professionals tailor their content, campaigns, and e-commerce strategies for maximum impact. Table of ContentsWhy Do Digital Behaviors Differ?General Digital BehaviorDaily Internet UsageSocial ConnectivitySocial Media Platform PreferencesE-Commerce and Social MediaMobile Usage and Social MediaKey Takeaways…
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How Technical SEO Impacts Your Website’s Rankings
When it comes to achieving higher rankings on search engines like Google, most people focus on keywords, backlinks, and content. While those elements are important, they won’t deliver results without a solid technical foundation. That’s where technical SEO comes in. It ensures your website is built so that search engines can crawl, index, and rank effectively. Technical SEO can feel…
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Mobile Marketing Statistics for 2024
Mobile marketing has transformed how businesses connect with consumers. Leveraging channels like mobile apps, web, ads, SMS/MMS, and mobile video, this strategy capitalizes on the growing dominance of mobile devices in daily life. Below, we explore the latest statistics and trends shaping mobile marketing 2024. Table of ContentsWhat is Mobile Marketing?Key Mobile Usage StatisticsMobile Advertising ImpactMobile App TrendsMobile Email TrendsMobile-Friendly…
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Social Media Engagement: A Controversial View of Investing In Your Brand on Social Media in 2025
Social media once promised a level playing field where any brand—big or small—could connect directly with its audience. Early adopters found these platforms a fruitful ground for building loyal communities, fostering trust, and establishing their brand identity. As a brand, posting consistently and authentically allowed you to nurture a dedicated following who truly cared about what you had to say.…
