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- Artificial Intelligence
Unlocking AI Visibility: How Bing IndexNow Helps Brands Boost ChatGPT Discoverability
In October 2021, Microsoft Bing introduced a new protocol called IndexNow, designed to modernize how search engines discover and index web content. Rather than waiting for traditional web crawlers to check for updates periodically, IndexNow allows site owners to instantly notify search engines whenever content is added, updated, or deleted. This real-time signaling dramatically shortens the lag between publishing and…
- Advertising Technology
Why Businesses Utilize Facebook Advertising: A Comprehensive Guide
Facebook advertising has become a cornerstone strategy for businesses looking to expand their reach and enhance their sales and marketing efforts. Here’s an in-depth look at why companies are gravitating towards Facebook for advertising, the advantages, options, targeting, media types, and disadvantages, along with practical tips to maximize your investment in Facebook advertising. Advantages Vast Audience Reach: With over 2.8…
- Marketing Infographics
Sales and Marketing: The Original Game of Thrones
This is a great infographic from the Pardot team on organizations where sales and marketing struggle to align themselves. As a marketing consultant, we’ve struggled with sales-driven organizations as well. One key issue is that sales-driven organizations often apply the same expectations they have for their sales team to the marketing team. We get hired by sales-driven organizations because they…
- Artificial Intelligence
Brands Eager for Engagement Should Do These Three Things
While the world was in lockdown in 2020, digital experiences rich with images and videos kept us connected. We relied more heavily than ever before on more traditional methods of digital communication and adopted new and innovative ways to share our lives and connect from a safe distance. From Zoom to TikTok and Snapchat, we relied on digital forms of connection for school, work, entertainment, shopping, and just keeping in…
- Email Marketing & Automation
Why Have People Stopped Following Your Brand?
One of our favorite infographics we designed and published was Why Do People Unfollow You on Twitter. Folks got a chuckle from it and hopefully it made them rethink their social media publishing strategy in the meantime. I’m going to state something here that might startle some folks: I don’t care if people unfollow me or unsubscribe from my email.…
- Marketing Infographics
How to Become a Mobile App Developer
I always thought that mobile browser applications would overtake mobile apps – much like SaaS applications have overtaken desktop software. However, with privacy issues, geolocation, swiping and other mobile capabilities… it looks like mobile applications are here to stay. This infographic from Schools.com spells out the demand and the process your team can take to become mobile app developers. Gartner…
- Sales and Marketing Training
The Anatomy Of Breaking Through A Pandemic Economy, And The Brands That Did It
COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the world of marketing. Amidst social distancing restrictions, the seasonal norms of consumer behavior were reconstructed instantly. As a result, over two-thirds of brands reported revenue reductions. Yet, even during the disruptions to the norm, the average American was still exposed to as many as 10,000 advertisements per day. In contrast, many brands evolved their offering…
- E-commerce and Retail
SellerSmile: Why Should You Outsource Your E-commerce Support Team
When the pandemic struck and retailers were shut down, it didn’t just impact the retail outlets. It impacted the entire supply chain that fed those retailers as well. My digital transformation consulting firm is working with a manufacturer right now to assist them in building out their E-commerce and Martech stack to support a direct-to-consumer dropshipping business. It’s a challenging…
- Email Marketing & Automation
Making a Case for Outsourcing Email Marketing
For marketers who want to mine more gold from their email programs; outsourced email marketing is quickly gaining popularity. They're seeking managed email marketing services because they’re frustrated and frugal. Does outsourcing your email marketing makes dollars and sense to you?
- Content Marketing
Blogging for Feet? How Charities Can Leverage Blogs to Showcase Their Impact
Blogging and social media have become powerful tools for businesses to connect with their audience personally. However, many NPOs often overlook the potential of leveraging their philanthropic efforts to further engage with their followers. By promoting the charities they support, businesses can showcase their caring side and help these non-profit organizations gain much-needed exposure. Life’s most persistent and urgent question…
