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Subdomains, SEO and Business Results
Here’s a very touchy SEO subject (which I ran into again this week): Subdomains. Many SEO consultants despise subdomains. They want everything in one neat place so they can do off-site promotion easily and focus on getting that domain more authority. If your site has multiple domains, it multiplies the work it takes. In other words, if you’re going to…
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Engagement Is NOT A Marketing Key Performance Indicator (KPI) for Most Companies
Don’t believe me? How much money does your company make from comments? How much money does your company make from those people who comment? How much money does your company make from people that comment on your social media posts? Probably none. Engagement, as measured by comments or participation, is nonsense for the vast majority of businesses. Many experts will…
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Does Your Marketing Content Encourage or Discourage Your Ideal Customers?
Companies often walk a fine line between offering too little information and overwhelming prospective buyers with too much. The question is not simply whether your website or collateral is informative; it’s whether it helps buyers take the next step in their journey without disqualifying you prematurely. I’ve seen this challenge play out countless times in the SaaS industry. Founders are…
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Video: Blogs in Plain English
Another great video from Common Craft found via Ade’s blog: Some constructive criticism, though… this video really missed the boat on the technology behind blogging – things like pings, trackbacks and search engine optimization. Blogging is the High Octane Fuel for the Search Engine What the video does not speak to is the power of blogging in accelerating topics to…
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Are You Really in the 1% of LinkedIn?
Numbers. Sometimes they drive me nuts. Today is a great example. LinkedIn emailed congratulating their members in the top percent of profiles viewed. Here’s the key… profiles viewed. Here’s what the email looks like… compliments of friend Daren Tomey: Daren is a hard-charger in my 1% club of sales executives nationwide. I’m not going to take that away from him.…
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How to Leverage Facebook Conversion Tracking
Conversion tracking is a key component of any website’s analytics implementation. Off-the-shelf analytics can not identify whether or not a visitor actually converted. For some websites, a conversion is when a whitepaper is downloaded, for some it’s an email subscription, and for e-commerce sites it’s an actual purchase that’s made on the site. Some conversions happen offsite when a prospect…
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Press 1 If You Have Budget
A couple years ago, I remember when a blogger took Scoble on. The blogger invited Scoble to his event and then balked when Scoble requested travel and expenses be paid. Scoble responded online as well, and did a great job of it. This week has been a tough (but very fun) week. I have Chapters due for my book, I’m…
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Is Drone Delivery Going to Take Off Soon?
Testing the latest technologies is the fun part of my work. I often purchase technology just to give it a test and ensure that I’m keeping up. Months ago, I purchased a DJI Mavic Air, and tested it with a few clients. I’m not a gamer, so I’m pretty rusty behind a controller. After testing it on a few flights,…
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Should You Leverage Awards in Your Marketing Strategy?
Winning an industry award can be a significant victory for companies, products, or individual professionals. But beyond the trophy and press release, business owners often ask: Do awards really move the needle in marketing? Let’s examine whether pursuing awards is a viable marketing strategy, backed by data and expert insights, and how to navigate the world of accolades without falling…
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From Surge to Satisfaction: AI Chatbots Tackle Peak CX Challenges This BFCM Season
As Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) quickly approach, retailers face soaring consumer expectations during two of the year’s busiest shopping days. With this year’s forecast, there’s an ever-growing need for real-time, personalized customer support. A record $240.8 billion in U.S. online holiday sales is forecasted this year with mobile expected to account for over half of online shopping. Adobe…
