Douglas Karr's Articles on Martech Zone
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Shell Script: Append And Minify Your Code Into Files for AI to Analyze
If you’re a developer, you’re likely getting a lot of assistance from generative AI (GenAI). However, all AI platforms have maximum file size and limit the number of files you can upload. This can be frustrating if you’re working with a directory that may have dozens of small files that are organized well. I have encountered this issue repeatedly when…
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IoT Applications: Ideas and Examples That Drive Customer Loyalty, Experience, and Build Value
The Internet of Things (IoT) rapidly transforms how businesses interact with customers and deliver value. By connecting everyday objects to the internet, companies can gather valuable data, personalize experiences, and build stronger customer relationships. With the rapid evolution of all digital technology, communications, hardware, software, and IoT mobile app development services are now becoming affordable to many businesses. Just in…
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Local SEO: Mistakes To Avoid With Your Organic Search in 2024
This week, I visited the grand opening of a new restaurant in our town after seeing some of the business’s carefully placed signage up and down the main intersections around them. However, they left out the best-performing signage today: having an online presence on maps and local organic search results… for free. After my wife and I had a delicious…
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Facebook: Understanding the News Feed Ranking Algorithm
Facebook’s News Feed algorithm has long been a source of curiosity, speculation, and, at times, controversy. With over 2 billion active users, Facebook’s challenge is to present each person with the most relevant and engaging content in their feed. Achieving this requires a sophisticated ranking system powered by machine learning (ML), continuously evolving to meet new challenges such as misinformation,…
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Lights, Camera, Close: Mastering the Art of Sales Videos from Your Home Office
In today’s digital world, sales professionals need to master communication across various mediums, and video is increasingly vital. Whether you’re connecting with prospects, presenting to clients, or engaging in team meetings, the ability to deliver impactful sales videos from your home office can set you apart. Setting the Stage for Success When creating sales videos, your home office transforms into…
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VisualVisitor: Identify Anonymous Website Consumer and Business Website Visitors
Are you missing out on valuable leads hiding within your website traffic? Many businesses struggle to identify their anonymous website visitors, hindering their ability to nurture and convert them into customers effectively. Visual Visitor offers a solution to this challenge, providing a powerful platform that unveils the identity of those anonymous visitors and empowers businesses to turn them into qualified…
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Cyberchimps Responsive Theme: A Fast and User-Friendly Mobile-First WordPress Theme
Having a WordPress website that looks great on all devices is more critical than ever. A poorly designed website can lead to a frustrating user experience, causing visitors to leave and potentially harming your brand’s reputation. Creating a beautiful and functional website can be a daunting task, especially for those without extensive technical expertise. CyberChimps Responsive Theme CyberChimps Responsive Theme…
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Outplay: Level Up Your Sales Outreach with AI and Outplay’s Powerful Features
Businesses constantly seek ways to enhance their sales outreach and drive revenue growth. Traditional methods often fall short, leading to missed opportunities and inefficient processes. What if there was a solution that empowered sales teams to connect with prospects across multiple channels, automate repetitive tasks, and gain valuable insights to optimize their strategies? Outplay Outplay, the preferred AI-powered sales engagement…
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Dominate Your Local Market: A Salon’s Guide to Online and Offline Success in 2024
A strong online presence is crucial for any salon looking to thrive. But don’t underestimate the power of good old-fashioned community engagement! This guide combines the best of both worlds, offering a comprehensive approach to attract new clients and boost your salon’s visibility. 1. Maximize Your Online Presence Claim Your Google Business Profile: Your Google Business Profile (GBP) is your…
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App: Convert Time (hh:mm:ss) to Seconds or Vice Versa
We recently produced a video for our investors in Q&A format. Interestingly, my video editing software provided the format in hh:mm:ss format, but when I went to build the direct YouTube URLs to advance them to the section in the video, it required the number of seconds appended to the URL. It was quite the pain to convert the format…
