Freelance Magic

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Today, I’m handing over the blog to Erika Rykun who has written a great guide to choosing a freelance career. If you’re on the fence or aren’t sure what’s involved, this will definitely help… . Traditional forms of works are becoming less popular every year while the freelance economy is growing day by day. The increasing demand for freelance experts can be seen in the number of open positions and the success of global freelance platforms.

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Are you currently running an online business? Do you think you can sell more of your products applying the same actions? Because that’s exactly what Conversion Optimization does for you. You’re using the same ads, landing/sales pages, and funnels but they just convert more. That’s something you absolutely want to focus on if you’ve been running ads for a long time but you haven’t found the formula for healthy scaling.

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Content Marketing Institute

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Content creation is hard. But you don’t have to do all the heavy lifting on your own. Let your fans and followers put all their passion, knowledge, and artistic talent on display for others to see, learn from, and enjoy. Continue reading → The post User-Generated Content: Let Your Fans Do Content Creation Work for You appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Moz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Posted by liambbarnes As most SEO specialists have learned, you must create quality content to grow organically. The same thing can be said for businesses that are building a social media presence or a new newsletter following. But as people consume more and more content each day, they become less receptive to basic content that doesn't provide a new perspective.

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Speaker: Mike Rizzo, Founder & CEO, MarketingOps.com and Darrell Alfonso, Director of Marketing Strategy and Operations, Indeed.com

Though rarely in the spotlight, marketing operations are the backbone of the efficiency, scalability, and alignment that define top-performing marketing teams. In this exclusive webinar led by industry visionaries Mike Rizzo and Darrell Alfonso, we’re giving marketing operations the recognition they deserve! We will dive into the 7 P Model —a powerful framework designed to assess and optimize your marketing operations function.

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Neal Schaffer

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

One of the most important success factors of many popular blogs is their domain name. The reason is that we create blogs for humans not search engines. The more you make it easy for your readers to retain your domain name, the more they can easily find their way to your website. Your blog’s domain name can […] 10 Tips to Come Up with a Brandable Domain Name for Your Blog appeared first on NealSchaffer.

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

A lot of businesses still don’t take Pinterest seriously, which is a huge mistake. Pinterest is now the third-largest social network in the United States. Data shows that Pinterest users spend 50% more than competitor sites, such as Instagram or Facebook (who hold the top spots in the US). Not to mention, 90% or more of Pinterest buyers are brand-new to the merchant site, making their traffic very exciting.

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Moz

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Posted by DawnMacri Understanding search intent can be the secret ingredient that brings your content strategy from okay to outstanding. As an SEO Strategist at a digital marketing agency ( Brainlabs ), we often find clients on the brink of ranking success. They’re sitting on stellar content that simply isn’t ranking for their target keywords. Why? Oftentimes, the keywords and the intent simply don’t match.

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ThemeIsle

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Changing the energy demands of your blog is the most efficient way to bring down the carbon impact of the web. Better yet, these changes are going to make your site a lot faster too. Who can resist a little speed bump? I have collected four methods which will make you a sustainable blogger in no time at all. The post 4 Ways to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Your WordPress Blog appeared first on Themeisle Blog.

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Over the next few months, you are going to see a lot of updates in Ubersuggest , including new features. But before I dive into what I’m going to release soon, let’s first talk about the new Chrome extension. If you haven’t installed it, make sure you go and do so now …. No more Neil’s face. The biggest complaint we got about the extension was “my face” being in the search results.

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Content Marketing Institute

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

What makes a B2B content marketer great? It’s the ability to lead out of the status quo, show how things can be better, and act to make it so. Here’s how the three 2020 B2B Content Marketer of the Year finalists did it. Continue reading → The post Go Behind the Scenes With 3 Finalists for B2B Content Marketer of the Year appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

Join this brand new webinar with Tim Buteyn to learn how you can master the art of remote onboarding! By the end of this session, you'll understand how to: Craft a Tailored Onboarding Checklist 📝 Develop a comprehensive, customized checklist that ensures every new hire has a smooth transition into your company, no matter where they are in the world.

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Neal Schaffer

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

One of the most important success factors of many popular blogs is their domain name. The reason is that we create blogs for humans not search engines. The more you make it easy for your readers to retain your domain name, the more they can easily find their way to your website. Your blog’s domain name can be anything from A to Z and 0 to 9 but it’s important we be able to give our business a name that’s catchy and attractive.

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ThemeIsle

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

If you’re running a business, setting up a custom email address is key. A professional email can boost your credibility and make you look more legitimate. It can also strengthen your brand and improve efficiency among your team members, especially if you use tools such as Office 365. We’ll show you how to set up Office 365 with a custom email address in three steps.

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Disclosure: This content is reader-supported, which means if you click on some of our links that we may earn a commission. The best domain registrars are affordable, easy to use, and secure. But with thousands of options to choose from, analysis paralysis takes over. From privacy and security to configuration and DNS management, it’s understandable to feel confused or unsure.

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Content Marketing Institute

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

In an extraordinary year, extraordinary B2C content marketers rose to the occasion. Here are a group and two individuals who are at the top of their game – the 2020 B2C Content Marketer of the Year finalists. Continue reading → The post 2020 B2C Content Marketer of Year Finalists Empower Audiences appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Speaker: Michelle Garrett, PR Consultant, Author, Speaker

Yes - press releases are still relevant in the world of public relations! 🎯 Ever wondered how to write a compelling press release, or what are current best practices for pitching your news to earn media coverage? In this exclusive webinar with Michelle Garrett, PR Consultant, we’ll cover tips and advice to help you get the most out of each piece of news you pitch!

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Moz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Posted by BritneyMuller Machine learning — a branch of artificial intelligence that studies the automatic improvement of computer algorithms — might seem far outside the scope of your SEO work. MozCon speaker (and all-around SEO genius) Britney Muller is here with a special edition of Whiteboard Friday to tell you why that's not true, and to go through a few steps to get you started.

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ProBlogger

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The post How to Decide Where to Spend Your Blogging Time appeared first on ProBlogger. This post is based on episode 65 of the ProBlogger podcast. A lot of people ask me how I manage to fit everything in – blogging, social media, speaking appearances, product development, family life, and so on. Well, the truth is I don’t get to do everything I’d like to.

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

As a business owner, you know reviews and fresh content are essential to your success. Suppose you’re passionate about promoting your business. In that case, you likely spend a lot of time creating new blog articles, crafting social media posts, or developing video content to keep your audience engaged. But there’s another, more passive promotion method that can help grow your business and boost your local search results: Google Local Guides.

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Content Marketing Institute

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

This week, we talk about a famous drummer who thrilled a YouTube phenom (and us), a pharmacy that knows how to battle beautifully, and a cheeky clothing brand that tells stories of makers, from a pastry chef to a chainsaw artist. Continue reading → The post Drumming Up Fans, Battling Beautifully, and Voicing Makers [The Weekly Wrap] appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Speaker: Jesse Simms, VP at Giant Partners

This new, thought-provoking webinar will explore how even incremental efforts and investments in your data can have a tremendous impact on your direct mail and multi-channel marketing campaign results! Industry expert Jesse Simms, VP at Giant Partners, will share real-life case studies and best practices from client direct mail and digital campaigns where data modeling strategies pinpointed audience members, increasing their propensity to respond – and buy.

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

Disclosure: This content is reader-supported, which means if you click on some of our links that we may earn a commission. Whether you want to become a blogger for a big-time news publication, share your independent thoughts online, make millions as a blogger, or something in between, it all starts with a blogging platform. And choosing the right one sets precedence for everything else you do.

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Disclosure: This content is reader-supported, which means if you click on some of our links that we may earn a commission. A business credit card is much more than just a convenient payment method; it’s a way for you to earn rewards and benefits for your company. The best business credit cards offer features like purchase protection, membership rewards, travel insurance, and some even pay you cash.

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Imagine this…. Your website is ranked for every keyword you can think of. You are getting enormous levels of organic traffic … Full of enthusiasm, you rush to your sales manager to check the sales status. And your jaw drops seeing you’ve got little to none sales from all of that traffic. If that’s your current situation, then you need to focus on Conversion Rate Optimization [CRO].

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

A question: Do you know anyone who doesn’t have an email? Highly unlikely, right? After all, it’s mandatory to get an email address for all kinds of things – from opening a bank account to signing up for social media platforms to booking flights online. And that’s not it! Nearly 3.93 billion users have email addresses, out of which the clients you’re trying to target or retain already have active email addresses.

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Speaker: Corey Daugherty, Head of Business Development at Flowcode & Georgette Malitsis, Senior Customer Success Manager, Enterprise at Flowcode

Let's explore the transformative power of QR codes in bridging offline and online marketing worlds. 📲 This new webinar featuring Corey Daugherty and Georgette Malitsis of Flowcode will dive into how innovative QR technology not only enhances traditional marketing strategies, but also drives meaningful customer engagement and analytics. Register today to gain practical knowledge on using QR codes to increase conversion rates, optimize customer journeys, and ultimately unlock a new realm o

Marketing

Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Hiring a social media marketing consultant could be a game-changer for your business. You could use the help of an expert if: You’re struggling to acquire or retain customers You aren’t getting the ROI you’d like from social media Your social media strategy is all over the place You or your team don’t have much social media experience. Social media consultants have the knowledge and skills to turn your lagging social media campaigns around.

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020

As an industry, ecommerce is expected to grow at a minimum of 6.3 percent per year. According to Statista , user penetration will be 82.2 percent by 2024, up from 77.3 percent in 2020. The retail apocalypse and a worldwide pandemic have boosted ecommerce growth. This is good news for ecommerce companies; it’s great news for ecommerce companies with an agency that’s ready to take advantage of this growth.

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Local search has exploded. Research from Think with Google, says local searches with the qualifier “near me” have grown by 150 percent faster than other local search queries. There’s been a 500 percent increase in “near me” mobile searches and a 900 percent increase in “near me today/tonight” searches. When you think about it, this makes a lot of sense.

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

A chatbot for e-commerce gives you the power to engage with new, existing, and potential customers with real-time, text-style messaging, without actually providing (and paying for!) a live person. Through carefully scripted conversations, your brand can provide your customer base with support, information, and resources 24/7. Like any conversation, chatbots are a two-way street —- and there are benefits for both brands and users.

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Speaker: Neal Boornazian, President and Nancy Harhut, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer - HBT Marketing

Direct mail has consistently remained a powerful tool in the marketer's arsenal, but in an age of digital dominance, its effectiveness hinges on the strategic integration of behavioral science. 💡 When you incorporate powerful behavioral science principles into your direct mail marketing strategies, you can prompt the hardwired decision-making shortcuts your audience relies on — and that automatically unlocks new avenues for engagement, conversion, and brand loyalty.

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Social media dominates the present-day marketing landscape. More so, a platform like Facebook that gives you direct access to 2.6 billion people. But is it actually worthwhile to use Facebook? Facebook advertising has definitely increased in popularity, with an increasing number of businesses using the platform to gain new leads and stay connected to their existing customers.

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

When you type in a keyword into the search box, you know how you get a list of keyword predictions? This is called Google Autocomplete. Its purpose is to save users time. In fact, according to Google, it lowers typing time by 25%. There’s no doubt that this feature makes our lives easier, especially when using Google Search on mobile devices. Google Autocomplete is often overlooked by digital marketers, so taking the time to understand it can give you an edge over your competition.

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

2.6 billion. That’s the total number of people on Facebook today. This also means you get direct access to 2.6 billion people on a single platform. So why not make the most of this opportunity and use Facebook to market your products and services for generating leads and driving sales? Advertising on Facebook can be customized to suit your brand image and business goals.

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Research shows Google Ads produces 3.5 billion interactions each day, and a 700 percent return on investment for advertisers. If you’re an advertiser, Google AdWords still generates a lot of revenue. The downside is the fact that many companies aren’t able to give their accounts the attention it needs to perform. If you’re in this position, it’s probably best to outsource your AdWords management.

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Speaker: Jeff Tarran, COO, Gunderson Direct & Margaret Pepe, Executive Director of Product Management, U.S. Postal Service

Learn the secrets to direct mail success for growth marketers! Industry veterans Jeff Tarran and Margaret Pepe are here to delve into how direct mail has completely evolved in recent years, and has rightfully earned a seat at the table alongside the email and digital marketing plans of SMBs, enterprise companies, and agencies as they look into strategy for 2024 and beyond.

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