Douglas Karr's Articles on Martech Zone
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Paid and Organic Search Marketing
The True Value of SEO: Beyond Rankings and Traffic
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) remains a critical component of online success. However, there’s a growing divide between SEO practitioners who focus solely on rankings and traffic and those who understand the true impact of SEO on business outcomes. This article explores why the latter approach is not just preferable but essential for achieving meaningful results. The Problem with Traditional SEO…
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Content Marketing
Plone: The Enterprise-Grade CMS Platform for Secure and Scalable Web
Enterprise organizations face numerous challenges in managing their online presence effectively. The demands placed on content management systems are ever-increasing, from security concerns to scalability issues, from user experience (UX) to integration capabilities. Businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies alike require robust solutions that can adapt to their evolving needs while providing a secure and user-friendly content creation and distribution…
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Sales and Marketing Training
The Hidden Value of Marketing: Navigating Challenges and Proving Worth in a Complex Landscape
Marketing departments are finding themselves in a precarious position. Despite their critical role in driving sales and brand awareness, marketing teams are frequently undervalued and misunderstood. This misconception can lead to budget cuts, unrealistic expectations, and unfair judgments about the effort and expertise required to execute effective marketing strategies. The Evolving Marketing Landscape The marketing landscape has undergone a seismic…
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Analytics & Testing
What is Analytics? A List of Marketing Analytics Technologies
Analytics platforms have become indispensable tools for businesses seeking to understand their customers, optimize their marketing efforts, and drive growth. While you may be familiar with some common analytics tools, the field has expanded significantly in recent years, offering a wide array of specialized platforms designed to provide deep insights into every aspect of your marketing strategy. Definition of Marketing…
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Content Marketing
The Psychology Behind Irresistible Content: Harness These Two Triggers for Maximum Impact
Did you notice what just happened? You’re here because the title of this piece was crafted in a specific way. This isn’t just about blog posts or articles; it’s a key strategy employed across various content types, from social media posts to video titles, podcast episodes, and even email subject lines. Popular platforms like Upworthy and Buzzfeed have attracted millions…
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Paid and Organic Search Marketing
Moz Pro: Powering Data-Driven SEO Strategies for Measurable Results
Businesses face the constant challenge of standing out in crowded online markets. With ever-changing search engine algorithms and fierce competition for organic visibility, many marketers and business owners struggle to optimize their websites and content for search. The complexity of SEO can be overwhelming, especially for those without dedicated technical resources or expertise. Additionally, measuring the impact of SEO efforts…
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Artificial Intelligence
Narrato: Empowering Teams to Produce High-Quality Content at Scale with Generative AI
Content marketers and business owners face numerous challenges. The demands of content marketing can be overwhelming, from generating fresh ideas and creating engaging content to managing teams and optimizing for search engines. As competition for audience attention intensifies, marketers must find ways to produce high-quality content efficiently while maintaining consistency across channels. Narrato Narrato is an all-in-one AI-powered content platform…
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Analytics & Testing
Unlocking Keyword-Level Call Tracking in WordPress: A Rank Math & GA4 Solution
If your business relies on phone calls for sales, understanding which keywords drive phone calls is crucial for optimizing campaigns and maximizing ROI. We have had multiple service organizations that relied on organic searches for acquisition and phone calls for sales. However, neither their internal call system nor their phone bank offered a means to track phone calls back to…
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Paid and Organic Search Marketing
Mastering Google Search: Advanced Options and Querystring Variables
Google Search is a powerful tool that becomes even more versatile when you understand its advanced options. While many users rely on the basic search bar, Google’s advanced search capabilities allow for more precise and targeted results. This article will explore these advanced options, focusing on the querystring variables that power them. Understanding Querystring Variables Querystring variables are parameters added…
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Social Media & Influencer Marketing
Corporate Arrogance: When Companies Forget Who They Serve
Corporate arrogance can be more damaging than ever in this hyper-connected world. As soon as an organization begins to think it knows better than its customers, it risks losing traction in the market. Interestingly, many companies only recognize this as a problem when faced with intense competition, often blaming their customers’ exodus on external factors rather than their missteps. Corporate…
