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- Content Marketing
Chasing The Tail: Harry Potter and The Long Tail
Saturday begins with my regular stop at the local bookstore. I happened to see the book If Harry Potter Ran General Electric. This isn’t a review of the book (which I would recommend); it’s an article about the utilization of Harry Potter to accelerate this book’s reach and sales. I’m reading The Long Tail, which speaks to the intriguing concept…
- Paid and Organic Search Marketing
Three Reasons To Think About SEO In Terms of Topics, Not Keywords
In search engine optimization (SEO), it’s common knowledge that keywords are essential. However, topics can often be even more critical in driving traffic and achieving SEO goals. To understand this better, we must first define both keywords and topics. Keywords are the words that people use when searching for something online. They can be exact matches, broad matches, or phrases that match, and…
- E-commerce and Retail
Ticket Tailor: Empowering Event Organizers with Powerful, User-Friendly Ticketing Tools
Event organizers face numerous challenges when it comes to ticketing and event management. The logistics can quickly become overwhelming, from setting up an online box office to managing attendee lists and processing payments. Many struggle to find an affordable and feature-rich platform while also providing the flexibility and support needed to run events of any size or type. Additionally, organizers…
- Sales and Marketing Training
Winning Against Today’s Slower, Tougher B2B Sales Cycles
If closing new business feels like it has become more challenging, it has. Research supports what many sales and marketing teams are experiencing firsthand: 43% are seeing sales cycles increase compared to only 16% that experienced a decrease. The same study also points to an increase in sales cycles ending in no decision. Rain Group These trends can put a…
- Content Marketing
VaultPress: Offsite WordPress Backups & Restores, Malware Scanning & Removal, and Spam Blocking
Some of our clients choose to host their WordPress instances in the cloud on their own hosting platform. DK New Media had been recently hired to help a company whose site had been hacked and malware injected throughout their core WordPress files. The site was subsequently delisted by search engines and the owner was notified via a Google Search Console…
- Marketing Infographics
The Rise of the Modern Mobile Traveler
Usablenet has prepared a new series of infographics that illustrate the rapid evolution of mobile in the travel industry, with stats speaking to the rise of the modern mobile traveler, the surprising results a mobile loyalty program can have on booking frequency, how millennials are prioritizing mobile in their travel decisions, and more. The full series includes takeaways such as:…
- E-commerce and Retail
Could an Automated POS Improve The Checkout Process? 7 Features For Customer Satisfaction
As we enter a competitive retail world, the little changes often make the biggest difference. While many brands focus on capturing consumer attention as they enter the store, they often forget about the most important step of the buyer journey: the checkout process. Automating the checkout process is essential as your business grows. With the right POS system at hand,…
- Email Marketing & Automation
Integrating Email Marketing with CRM Systems: Best Practices and Tools
Integrating email marketing platforms with customer relationship management (CRM) systems is a game changer for businesses aiming to streamline customer communications and improve engagement. This powerful combination allows for a more strategic approach to customer management, where sales and marketing teams can collaborate effectively, share insights, and ultimately drive better customer experiences. Below, we explore the best practices, tools, and…
- Advertising Technology
How Social Marketing Stacks Up with Traditional Advertising
I’m not opposed at all to advertising and paying for promotion, but many business owners and even some marketers don’t distinguish the difference. Often, social marketing is seen as just another channel. While it is an additional strategy to add to your marketing, social offers a far different opportunity. Social media has been disrupting the advertising landscape ever since it…
- Sales Enablement, Automation, and Performance
Foleon: Unlock the Power of Interactive, Dynamic Whitepapers For Lead Generation
Capturing and nurturing leads has become increasingly challenging. Traditional whitepapers, once a cornerstone of B2B marketing, often fail to engage modern audiences. Marketers struggle to create compelling content that attracts potential customers and keeps them engaged long enough to convert. Despite these challenges, whitepapers remain a powerful tool for lead generation. They offer in-depth, authoritative content that addresses specific pain…
