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How smarter measurement can fix marketing’s performance trap

Martech

Our over-reliance on short-term performance marketing has led us into the doom loop a cycle in which brands keep investing in whats immediately measurable while starving brand-building marketing activity. Its how we go to market with better strategies to begin with. The result?

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What Is a Marketing Funnel? Complete Beginner’s Guide

Backlinko

A marketing funnel is a way to think about your customer journey. It starts when they discover your brand and tracks through as they become a loyal customer. It identifies drop-off points and guides customers to purchase. The better your marketing funnel, the more sales you can capture.

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Free trial vs. demo: What’s more effective in B2B SaaS ads?

Martech

The customer journey for B2B software is long and complex for everything but the most basic, inexpensive products. Regardless of the complexity of the product or process, it’s safe to say most B2B SaaS buyers want to see the product in action before they invest. Free trials: Users try the software for a limited number of days.

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How to transform your website into a continuous marketing powerhouse

Martech

An optimized website is key for customer engagement and retention, impacting every phase of the customer journey. Here’s why a strong digital presence is indispensable: Strategic engagement : A website that strategically engages visitors with personalized experiences enhances customer loyalty and drives conversions.

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How search analytics can tailor messaging and maximize performance

Martech

Within any brand’s marketing mix, you’ll likely find a focus on ranking in Google. Organic search remains a key touchpoint in many customer journeys. Google’s commanding market share of mobile (82%) and desktop search (95%), speaks to its influence. However, the digital landscape and consumer behavior are evolving.

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5 suggestions for moving beyond MQL

Martech

Scoring customer interactions to determine engagement fitness is a classic practice. From the 1980’s Miller-Heiman sales methodology to today’s causal AI, companies have monitored signals to learn about customer journey progress. Performance marketing is like coffee. The same is true for marketing.

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7 reasons your conversion metrics look great — but your sales don’t

Martech

I prefer applying this metric to all marketing channels and individual campaigns. This allows for a better understanding of marketing efforts in sales, mainly when using the web framework for your customer journey. Dig deeper: KPIs that connect 5 metrics for marketing, sales and product alignment 4.