Neil Patel

APRIL 1, 2021

Social media for e-commerce has become a critical element in sales growth for many businesses. Using social media to boost your marketing offers many benefits to help build your business, so don’t wait to explore these valuable channels. Sprout Social reports that after following a brand on social media, consumers continue to engage in other ways. Ninety-one percent check out the brand’s website or app, 89 percent make a purchase, and 85 percent recommend the brand to someone they know.

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Content Marketing Institute

APRIL 1, 2021

Your content marketing program will be judged by the impact it makes on your business’s bottom line. Try the tips, templates, and techniques in this post to make sure you’re measuring (and acting on) things that make a difference. Continue reading → The post How to Measure Content Marketing: The (Updated) Essential Guide appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Positive Writer

MARCH 28, 2021

Have you ever watched a magician make his assistant levitate just by waving his hands? Here’s what happens. Two dancers come onto the stage to set the exotic atmosphere. Once… The post Why it’s So Much Better to Write to Express, Not to Impress first appeared on Positive Writer.

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Moz

MARCH 28, 2021

Posted by Nadya_Khoja The events of 2020 have shown us just how important empathetic marketing is for businesses both large and small. The world has changed and businesses need to adapt to the new needs of their customers if they want to grow. The best way to do that is through empathy. What is empathetic marketing? Empathy is the ability to see events and situations from another’s perspective — to put yourself in their shoes.

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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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Neil Patel

MARCH 30, 2021

I was reading an article from my buddy the other day and he had an interesting trend. 14.1% of all searches on Google are in the form of a question. Here’s the breakdown within the United States: How – 8.07% What – 3.4% Where – 88% Why – 82% Who – 6% Which – 33%. Because we have over a billion keywords globally in Ubersuggest and we already have a questions section, I thought it would be fun to see what it would look like worldwide.

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Content Marketing Institute

MARCH 30, 2021

Email consistently ranks as one of the top channels for B2B and B2C marketers. But that doesn’t mean you don’t have to revisit the what, why, and how of email. Here are 10 thoughts from email experts. Continue reading → The post 10 Things to Think About Using Email Marketing appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Moz

MARCH 30, 2021

Posted by Cyrus-Shepard Link building isn't always easy, but if you want to rank with SEO, links are often the cost of admission. While Google says SEOs sometimes focus too much on links, links remain one of the few confirmed ranking factors. Indeed, every study over the past decade shows a high correlation between links and ranking. And while links alone can't guarantee a #1 spot at the top of Google, previous research has shown that it's nearly impossible to rank without any links at all.

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Neil Patel

MARCH 29, 2021

Tired of hearing “content is king?” It’s a phrase that makes most marketers roll their eyes. Does it still ring true? If so, why is content still so important? Where Did the Phrase ‘Content is King’ Come From? In 1996, Bill Gates wrote an essay that changed the course of digital marketing. Titled “Content is King,” he suggested most of the money generated on the internet would come from content, much like broadcasting.

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Content Marketing Institute

MARCH 29, 2021

April Fools’ Day is a tempting conundrum. Does it provide a good enough reason to break the rules and betray your audience’s trust with fake content, absurd headlines, or fictional products? Let’s give it some serious thought. Continue reading → The post Is April Fools’ Day Worth the Risk for Brands? appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Grammar Underground

MARCH 29, 2021

There are a million ways to write badly, from corny dialogue to illogical juxtapositions of facts. But at the sentence level, some problems crop up again and again. And a lot of them are easy to fix, or at least improve. Here are seven tips for fixing some of the most common writing problems I encounter. 1. Make sure the main clause of your sentence contains the information you most want to highlight.

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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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Moz

MARCH 31, 2021

As Women’s History Month draws to a close, Moz CEO Sarah Bird reflects on the contributions women have made to the SEO industry, and highlights the work we still have to do.

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Neil Patel

MARCH 29, 2021

We’ve discussed how you can build authority in your industry through blogging. Today, we are going to look at exactly how you can get guest blogging opportunities and make the most out of them. Determine Your Guest Blogging Goals. Before we begin, your first task is to decide what your goal for guest blogging is. Knowing this goal ahead of time is key in determining the right kind of blogs to submit guest posts to.

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Content Marketing Institute

MARCH 31, 2021

A developer shares the unexpected lessons he learned migrating a Fortune 500 company’s digital marketing stack. They can help content leaders communicate better with developers before their content models are set in stone. Continue reading → The post The Only Way to Guarantee a Perfect Content Model appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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ProBlogger

APRIL 1, 2021

The post How to Overcome Procrastination appeared first on ProBlogger. This post is based on episode 167 of the ProBlogger podcast. This week I want to talk about procrastination, and how to overcome it. We all have the potential to achieve amazing things – not only with our blogging, but also with other aspects of our lives. Unfortunately, we often put off doing the things we should be doing until the last minute.

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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

APRIL 2, 2021

Join guest host Britney Muller in the third and final installment of her link building series, as she walks through the do's and don’ts of link building outreach in 2021.

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Neil Patel

MARCH 30, 2021

One of the biggest challenges that bloggers and content marketers face is writing content that’s optimized for search engines, yet will also appeal to people. If you want to build your blog audience , you’re going to have to get smarter with your content. The principal way to accomplish this is SEO copywriting. Though SEO may sound complicated, it’s easier than you think; especially if you understand that writing for people, and not search engines , is a best practice.

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Content Marketing Institute

APRIL 2, 2021

A popular brand-funded magazine gets cut. An email error creates an accidental community. And marketers fear they’ve maxed out their audience’s digital attention spans. But the lessons to take from these examples might surprise you. Continue reading → The post Traffic Soared but Funding Disappeared (Plus Other Content Marketing Surprises of the Week) appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Neil Patel

MARCH 29, 2021

If you run an e-Commerce brand, there’s a good chance you have an Instagram account. How much time do you spend on your Instagram bio, though? You probably spend far more time crafting great-looking posts and engaging stories. How long should E-commcerce companies spend writing their best Instagram bios? It’s important to have an excellent bio since it’s one of the first things a user sees when they visit your Instagram profile.

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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

APRIL 1, 2021

Your users expect your site to load fast. If it doesn’t, you could lose a ton of traffic. How fast, you ask? Some research suggests that if a page doesn’t load in the literal blink of an eye , people could lose interest. That’s about 400 milliseconds. Just a one-second delay can reduce customer satisfaction by 16 percent and one in four visitors will abandon a site if it takes more than four seconds to load.

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Neil Patel

APRIL 1, 2021

Instagram is extremely popular. The image-heavy platform is the fifth most-used social media network in the world, with over 1.2 billion users. If you don’t have a presence on Instagram, you’re missing out on building an audience and increasing your sales. To get the most out of Instagram, you should create a solid Instagram bio so users can get a clear, concise idea of who you are, what you’re about, and, most importantly, what you can offer them.

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Neil Patel

APRIL 2, 2021

Evergreen content engages and educates readers for longer without a huge amount of effort. Once you master the art of writing “timeless” content, you can ensure your articles, e-books, and tutorials stay relevant for years to come. Below, I’m going to show you exactly why evergreen content should be part of every marketer’s content strategy, and I’ll explain how to craft your own timeless pieces.

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Neil Patel

MARCH 31, 2021

In our digital world, it might feel like all marketing is done online. But, that would mean ignoring an incredibly effective strategy—out-of-home advertising. Out-of-home advertising (OOH) refers to the process of reaching consumers while they are, you guessed it, out of their homes. While this may conjure images of NYC Times Square billboards, there are many mediums that qualify as out-of-home advertising.

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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

APRIL 2, 2021

Marketing your business can feel like an uphill battle, but it all comes down to making your target audience care about what you’re selling. What’s the best way to do that? Shifting their perspective so they understand not just what you do, but what problem you solve. Help them recognize they need what you offer to create a demand for your products or services.

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Neil Patel

MARCH 30, 2021

One of the tricky parts about this is the fact parents are such a varied group. Forty percent of US households have at least one child under the age of 18, and that large group includes people from all walks of life. The USDA estimates that it costs $284,570 (with inflation factored in) to raise a child through age 17. To successfully target parents through paid ads, you have to deeply understand your target audience and use this knowledge to inform your marketing strategy. 7 Ways to Target Pare

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Neil Patel

APRIL 2, 2021

You created an app. Now you just need to drive traffic to it. As a marketer or app creator, you might not know where to start to drive app downloads. It might not be as hard as you think. You can start gaining traffic through a sponsored app ad campaign. Wondering what a sponsored ad campaign is and how to run one effectively? Let’s cover what you need to do to get started and optimize your chances of success.

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Neil Patel

MARCH 30, 2021

If you produce video content, you need to do everything in your power to stand out. Understanding how to edit videos can help you look more professional and increase the efficacy of your video content. In this guide, I’ll break down the steps you need to take to produce the best video content and get your message across to your viewers. How to Edit Videos: 10 Essential Steps.

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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

APRIL 1, 2021

Are you in a crowded industry and can’t seem to stand out? Does your brand operate in a niche with a small audience? If you answered yes to one of those questions, then you know reaching your target audience is no walk in the park. That’s exactly why you must leverage niche marketing. What Is Niche Marketing? Niche marketing refers to any marketing tactic aiming to attract and convert a specific market segment with unique preferences and demands.

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Neil Patel

MARCH 31, 2021

While Twitter was once exclusively a thought-sharing platform, the channel has evolved, becoming a source of limitless audience reach for the savvy marketer. With 166 million daily active users, it’s no wonder that marketers flock to the social platform. It may have once been enough for companies to share funny tweets or content on the platform to be successful on Twitter.

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Neil Patel

APRIL 1, 2021

Technology has been advancing at warp speed in the past few years. One area that has been enjoying some of the most rapid advancements is blockchain. That doesn’t mean solely cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the slew of other cryptos being peddled on the crypto market. Let’s look at non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and how brands can use NFTs in their marketing campaigns.

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Neil Patel

MARCH 31, 2021

Data is a godsend for marketers, helping us serve our audience with better, more relevant ads. However, regardless of what we might think, consumers aren’t always fans of data-targeted advertising. According to the Pew Research Center , four in five Americans say the benefits they see from data collection are outweighed by the potential risks, while the same proportion admits they’re concerned about how brands are using their data.

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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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