Neil Patel
OCTOBER 29, 2020
According to Smart Insights , 45 percent of companies don’t have a clearly defined digital marketing strategy; 17 percent of companies have a digital marketing strategy in place, but it’s separate from their marketing plan. This means 62 percent of companies are unprepared. They don’t have the strategy, tactics, or tools they need to market their business well.
Content Marketing Institute
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Most content marketing teams are small. With few hands on the content marketing deck, everything you do should perform. Put these tips into practice to get results – no matter how many people you have on the team. Continue reading → The post How to Get Big Results From Small Content Marketing Teams appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
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Moz
OCTOBER 25, 2020
Posted by Dr-Pete Back in the spring of 2017, I wrote that HTTPS results made up half of page-one Google organic URLs. In over three years, I haven't posted an update, which might lead you to believe that nothing changed. The reality is that a whole lot changed, but it changed so gradually that there was never a single event or clear "a-ha!" moment to write about.
Fat Stacks
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Discover the different types of verbs and learn how to identify them in a sentence. We included examples and sentences to easily understand how each category of verbs are being used.
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.
Neil Patel
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Disclosure: This content is reader-supported, which means if you click on some of our links that we may earn a commission. WordPress is the world’s most popular CMS platform. According to a 2020 study, 455 million sites worldwide are powered by WordPress. It’s what I use to manage my blog here at NeilPatel.com, as well as my other sites and ventures.
Content Marketing Institute
OCTOBER 27, 2020
When the Sierra Club of Colorado needed to raise awareness and raise money to support its efforts, the grassroots organization used voice-of-customer research to get inside the heads of its members. (And it worked beyond expectations.) Continue reading → The post How to Get in Your Customers’ Heads for Invaluable Research appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
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ThemeIsle
OCTOBER 28, 2020
In our hands-on SEMrush review, we’ll help you decide whether or not this tool is right for you. We’ll discuss each feature and see which parts of SEMrush make it a viable solution for certain businesses. The post SEMrush Review 2022: Is It Really Worth the Money? appeared first on ThemeIsle Blog.
Neil Patel
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Climbing a mountain takes months or years of hard work from training to actually hiking the mountain. If you want to build a website for your business, it’s no different. Most of the articles that I write on my blogs are catered towards intermediate to experienced marketers and those with a business website. But that’s not fair. Some of my readers are just preparing to take their first steps up the marketing mountain , some who only have their first domain name registrar confirmation.
Content Marketing Institute
OCTOBER 26, 2020
What if you could break down department silos and cross geographic boundaries in the name of stronger content operations? It’s possible with a content council. Learn how Corteva Agriscience created one to advise, support, and advocate for content and content marketing. Continue reading → The post Charter a Content Council to Knock Down Silos appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
Words Matter by Wix
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Have you ever felt so hungry you could “eat a horse”? Complained that “it’s raining cats and dogs” out there? Or wisely observed that “all that glitters is not gold”? Then you’ve already used figurative language without knowing or noticing it. Figures of speech pop up everywhere in literature, , poetry books , pop culture, , marketing materials and even in our everyday speech.
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.
ProBlogger
OCTOBER 29, 2020
The post 13 Tips for Building Authority and Influence appeared first on ProBlogger. This blog post is based on episode 235 of the ProBlogger podcast. Starting a new blog can be a bit of an uphill battle. You need to create lots of content, and then use that content to bring traffic to your site. But what’s even tougher is building authority and influence in your niche.
Neil Patel
OCTOBER 25, 2020
If you are looking to scale up your marketing, you will need talented people that can take charge of and execute your strategy. But should you build your own in-house marketing team or hire an agency partner? There are compelling reasons for both, and it mostly depends on your situation. Read on to find out which decision is better for you. The Benefits of Working With a Digital Marketing Agency.
Content Marketing Institute
OCTOBER 30, 2020
This week, we look at benchmarks and outliers from Animalz research. We spot the end for someone’s LinkedIn Live (and perhaps a beginning for yours). And we share construction technology’s modern voice (and a podcast). Continue reading → The post Benchmarks and Outliers, Endings and Beginnings [The Weekly Wrap] appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
Neil Patel
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Disclosure: This content is reader-supported, which means if you click on some of our links that we may earn a commission. A decade ago, clouds were white puffy things we pointed at in the sky. Today, I suppose that’s still true. But “the cloud” means something completely different. It started as a buzzword, but now, it’s not uncommon to hear it in an afternoon conversation over coffee.
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!
Neil Patel
OCTOBER 27, 2020
You’ve started a business, brand, or website, and it’s time for you to start distributing content. Congratulations. What you might not be thinking about is how to find a font that represents your brand. Sure, you know you’ll need to learn certain skills like how to write a blog. But fonts might not be high on your to-do list — and they should be.
Neil Patel
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Warren Buffet once said, “Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.”. Having a solid value proposition is one way your company can illustrate and introduce its value upfront. In just a few sentences, your company’s value proposition should describe your main selling point and draw in customers. A good value proposition tells your customers what they can expect to gain by doing business with you.
Neil Patel
OCTOBER 30, 2020
The internet has become the go-to source for everything from trivia about celebrities to fixing our kitchen sinks. But AI SEO may be changing the way marketers help their sites rank high on search engine results pages (SERPs). Failure to rank may result in your business missing out on valuable search traffic. Which means far less revenue for your business.
Neil Patel
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Disclosure: This content is reader-supported, which means if you click on some of our links that we may earn a commission. Collaboration software has become a must-have tool for businesses today. With teams scattered across different locations working remotely, these tools ensure that everyone can communicate and collaborate effectively. From simple check-ins and real-time status updates to ongoing project management, collaboration software can accommodate businesses of all shapes and sizes.
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.
Neil Patel
OCTOBER 27, 2020
There are two kinds of people. The first group go out of their way in search of what they need. Did you find this article after doing some research? If so, you belong in the first group. The second group waits on others to suggest what they should want. Was this content piece forced on a feed you were scrolling via some form of paid advertising? Yes?
Neil Patel
OCTOBER 25, 2020
Do you need a creative agency or a marketing agency? Look at the most successful companies today, and you’ll see the magic of both agency types at play. Take Apple for example. Apple’s marketing believes that “ design and utility are just two of the reasons behind Apple’s success and certainly give it a competitive advantage.”. But drill down to Apple and its individual products’ success in the market spaces they compete in, and you’ll see that design alone doesn’t do the magic.
Neil Patel
OCTOBER 26, 2020
In 2019, ecommerce sales were $3.53 trillion worldwide. According to Statista, that number is projected to grow to $6.54 trillion by 2023. Online shopping was a popular past time before the pandemic, but ecommerce has grown by 20 percent in 2020 alone. Are you ready? With the right preparation, ecommerce retailers can achieve double-digit conversion rates and consistent, year-over-year growth.
Neil Patel
OCTOBER 24, 2020
While looking through your business objectives, you suddenly feel your organization needs to shake things up a bit. Unfortunately, your in-house team doesn’t have the required expertise to push through change. So what do you do? Hire a consultant, hands down. A consultant can provide your company with specialized knowledge to help solve specific problems, allowing you to gain a competitive advantage.
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
Neil Patel
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Disclosure: This content is reader-supported, which means if you click on some of our links that we may earn a commission. Business intelligence software has become a necessary tool in the era of big data. Your organization collects tons of data about your customers, website, and total health of the company. But without BI software, making sense of that information is nearly impossible.
Neil Patel
OCTOBER 26, 2020
In one 36-hour period, Amazon sold 100 million products. Chances are, Amazon ads spurred some of those sales. Amazon ads allow companies to pop to the top of search results. You reap a return on your investment in the form of enhanced sales and potential customer loyalty. Amazon, in return, makes a profit on ad sales (to the tune of $3 billion in some years).
Neil Patel
OCTOBER 24, 2020
Hiring and working with a digital agency comes with a lot of considerations. Not only will you need to think about how to appropriately vet a digital agency, but also what the working relationship will look like. In order to ensure that you are getting the most out of your digital agency – and that you aren’t driving them crazy – consider these factors. 1) Proposal and Strategy.
Neil Patel
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Knowing your domain authority may help you create or improve your marketing plan. But how do you know what your domain authority is? Let’s dive into what this metric is and some tips for picking the perfect domain authority checker for your business. What is Domain Authority? Domain authority (DA) refers to the number of relevant backlinks—links to your website from other reputable sites—your site has.
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.
Neil Patel
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Instagram is known mostly for engagement. But how do you track it? Let’s cover some Instagram analytic tools you need to be using. Here’s the deal: People love interacting with brands and other individuals. Without engagement, social media doesn’t exist, and engagement matters more on Instagram than most other platforms. In fact, Instagram’s engagement has been measured anywhere from four to twelve times that of other social channels.
Neil Patel
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Disclosure: This content is reader-supported, which means if you click on some of our links that we may earn a commission. It’s no secret that the ecommerce industry has been booming. As those trends continue to climb, the dropshipping market is following the same trajectory. Dropshipping makes it possible for anyone to run an ecommerce shop without having to purchase, store, or ship inventory.
Content Marketing Institute
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Surveys show audience research can bring bigger success. Learn how one brand used it to create impactful messaging, find the right channels, pick an effective distribution strategy, and create a campaign success confirmed in ink. Continue reading → The post Audience Research Led to Tattoo-Worthy Content Marketing appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
Neil Patel
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Disclosure: This content is reader-supported, which means if you click on some of our links that we may earn a commission. Every great online store starts from the same place—with an ecommerce website builder. These tools make it easy for anyone to launch an ecommerce business by building a website from scratch. So if you’re interested in selling products or services on the web, you’ll need to find an ecommerce builder to create your online store.
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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