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Checking Your Site’s Rank with Personalized Search
One of my clients called last week and asked why, when she searched, her site was first in the rankings but another person had her down the page a bit. If you hadn’t heard the ruckus, Google has turned on personalized search results permanently. That means that based on your search history, your results will differ. If you’re checking your…
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Social Media Impact on Commerce
Yesterday, I installed a Belkin F9K1106 Dual Band Range Extender in my parent’s house to try and get a signal in their guest room. I read all the reviews online and discussed it with a couple folks I know. I couldn’t find anyone with a definitive opinion and reviews were mixed; so, I just had to test it for myself.…
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The 5 Deadly Mistakes of Product Management
1.webp” alt=”Deadly” />I’ve been working day and night for the last couple of weeks. It’s been gruelling, especially since I have a number of side projects that I had committed to working on. I’m exhausted… one night this week I came home and went to bed and woke up 12 hours later. I’m pretty sure I caught a cold and…
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The Rise of the Multidimensional Marketer
This afternoon, I had a great visit with the New Media Club at IU Kokomo. The club is made up of students, both new and graduating, as well as the professors that are leading the charge. The discussion was the business of new media. I remember when I first started DK New Media, a well-known colleague told me to forget…
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Unlocking the Power of Email Marketing: ROI Insights and Benchmarks for 2025
Email marketing remains a steadfast beacon of profitability. As of September 2025, with 4.48 billion people worldwide relying on email as their primary communication tool—a figure projected to increase to 4.59 billion by year’s end—it’s no wonder marketers continue to invest resources in this channel. Unlike the algorithmic whims of social media, email offers direct, owned access to audiences, fostering…
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Diversity and Marketing
1.webp” alt=”Diversity” />I got to read a post on Diversity with a new friend of mine, J.D. Walton. J.D. has launched a blog that markets to Blacks in Business. He’s an American success story and wants to share his experience with others. It got me stirred up so much that I had to write about my thoughts on diversity. What…
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ThriveCart: The Ultimate High-Converting Cart & Funnel Builder
Selling online can be frustrating when your checkout process isn’t optimized. Abandoned carts, clunky integrations, and high fees can quickly eat your profits. Whether selling digital products, courses, or physical goods, a seamless shopping cart experience can mean the difference between a lost sale and a lifelong customer. Thrivecart ThriveCart is a powerful, high-converting cart and funnel platform for online…
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How Purpose-Driven Design Helped a Nonprofit Turn Complex Data into a Powerful Advocacy Tool
When EdTrust-West set out to expose systemic inequalities in California’s education system, the data was clear—but the team needed to ensure that the message would land and be impactful. Here’s how a design-led strategy transformed their communication approach, leading to deeper engagement, wider reach, and real-world policy impact. Included in this article are key takeaways for marketers to ensure that…
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8 Guiding Principles to Hiring an Email Marketing Expert
In part one (You Might Need an Email Marketing Expert If...) we discussed when and why it might be a good idea to contract with experts who possess, dedicated, email marketing experience. Now we?ll outline the guiding principles to consider before hiring an email marketing agency, email marketing consultant or in-house email marketing manager.
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Who’s Holding Your Oil Can?
All day – every day – folks email me, text me, twitter me, visit me, call me and instant message me with questions regarding domains, capabilities, CSS, competition, keyword strategies, client issues, sales positioning, marketing strategies, blogging, social media, etc. I get invitations to speak, to write, to help, to meet… you name it. My days are busy and incredibly…
