Hubspot Marketing

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

With more than 500 million monthly active users , TikTok is taking app stores by storm and serving as a worthy competitor to apps like Snapchat and Instagram. While Gen-Z has flocked to the app , brands like Chipotle and The Washington Post are also starting to experiment with TikTok's video marketing opportunities. The best way to learn more about the app, its user base, and the type of content that engages audiences is to start producing your own posts on a personal or business account.

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

When I started doing SEO on NeilPatel.com I used this advanced formula. to rank for 477,000 keywords. Over time, my traffic started to flatline and I wasn’t ranking for many more keywords, even though I was continually creating more content. But then I figured out a simple hack that took me from 477,000 keywords to 636,363 keywords as you can see in the image above.

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Content Marketing Institute

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Do you know what Google sees in your content? How would that knowledge help you boost traffic? Read on for a seven-step process that uses the free Google Search Console to make those discoveries and explore the opportunities. Continue reading → The post How to Use Google Search Console to Increase Traffic to Your Site appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

If you want to know how to get verified on Instagram, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide we’ll tell you how to apply for Instagram verification (that’s the easy part) and provide some tips to help you qualify (that’s the hard part). First, the easy part… Bonus: Download a free checklist that reveals the exact steps a lifestyle photographer used to grow from 0 to 600,000 followers on Instagram with no budget and no expensive gear.

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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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Search Engine Journal

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

What is SEO copywriting? Is there a difference between content writing and copywriting? Find out here. The post SEO Content Writing vs. SEO Copywriting: Is There a Difference? via @seocopychick appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

If you’ve just begun working with a marketing agency , you’re probably excited…and a bit nervous. You’re eagerly anticipating the return on this new investment. You probably feel like the sooner your agency acts with marketing tactics like emails , blogs, and content offers, the sooner the marketing ROI will roll in. Even though you’re keen to see your agency put a strategy in place and begin implementing it with tactics, we want to encourage you to take a step back.

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

In case you missed it, Google has just changed up the rules for link building. It used to be that when people link to you, the link would either be a dofollow link or a nofollow link. Well, that’s now changed. They are now introducing 2 more link types that will affect SEOs. Now before we get into the 2 new link types, make sure you read the whole post.

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Content Marketing Institute

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Your content marketing success often lives or dies by your distribution and promotion choices. Set the stage for optimal content discovery, engagement, and performance with this handy tutorial on the essentials and resources to help. Continue reading → The post How to Create a Better Distribution Plan to Get Your Content Seen appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Ever consider running a social media takeover? A social media takeover is when you grant posting privileges to a person of interest, like an influencer, expert, or professional. While takeovers are most popular on Instagram and Snapchat , they can be hosted on any social platform. This guide will cover how your brand can benefit from a social media takeover.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Creating social media content is much more than simply writing clever captions to accompany your photos and blog posts. While that’s still important to up your social media engagement , there’s more to it than that when it comes to getting your potential customers to take action. What’s equally important is getting people to click on your links, submit inquiries and ultimately become customers.

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Speaker: Carlos Hidalgo, Co-Founder & CEO of Digital Exhaust, Author, International Keynote & TEDx Speaker

Recent research shows that only 50% of B2B organizations state that they have good alignment between their marketing and sales teams. This lack of alignment tremendously impacts the ability to meet business goals, and is a limiting factor for building and maintaining customer relationships. While many B2B organizations continue to struggle with aligning their marketing and sales teams, they can take practical steps to unify both teams and simplify their overall approach.

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Search Engine Journal

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Here are five powerful tips to use psychology to improve your content marketing. The post 5 Ways to Use Psychology to Improve Your Content Marketing via @ronlieback appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Hubspot Marketing

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Remember the “ Tide Pod Challenge ?” That horrendous time at the beginning of 2018 when adolescents filmed themselves ingesting laundry detergent? While it was a funny (albeit dangerous) start to the new year, this small boost of infamy was a PR mess for the detergent brand in question, Tide , whose crisis communication team had to figure out how to respond to America’s teens swallowing their toxic product.

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Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Google makes over 3,200 algorithm changes per year. That’s a lot of changes. Just think about that for a minute… and let that sink in. It’s roughly 9 changes per day. So how can you beat this gigantic company at their own game and rank high? Especially when you consider that they generate over $100 billion+ per year in ad revenue? You could follow their advice on how to rank well but that won’t do much for you.

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Content Marketing Institute

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

If your content doesn’t connect with an audience, success isn’t an option. But to get the audience, you first must answer these three essential questions. And use these resources to create an effective content marketing strategy. Continue reading → The post How to Develop a Content Strategy: Start With These 3 Questions appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

As a content marketer you want people to click on your headlines. So they’ll read your posts. And buy your stuff. I get it. Wouldn’t want it any other way. That’s what I, you, and your boss expect. But resorting to clickbait to get those clicks? Not an option. Why? I’ll explain shortly, but first… Bonus: Download a free guide that reveals how to increase social media engagement with better audience research, sharper customer targeting, and Hootsuite’s easy-to-use social media software.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

When Instagram first began in 2010, smartphone cameras were still lacking in features and quality. Instagram photos were taken with the in-app camera and on today’s screens, those old posts look blurry and pixelated. Now, the feed is a mix of smartphone photos and professionally processed photos. The smartphone camera is good enough now that it’s possible to use it on the fly and some won’t even know the difference.

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Search Engine Journal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

These are the most significant factors for improving on-page SEO for ecommerce websites and winning valuable organic traffic. The post A Guide to On-Page SEO for Ecommerce Websites via @grybniak appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Hubspot Marketing

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

I don’t own a car in Chicago, but I do take the train (referred to as the “L” here). On the L, most of my commuting companions pass the time by looking at their phones. But, my motion sickness prevents that, so I typically find myself watching the world — and many, many billboards — go by. And I must say: Some billboards can be very, very entertaining.

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Learn how to optimize email deliverability and drive greater email ROI. What lands your email in the customer’s inbox? Understanding those factors, otherwise known as email deliverability, is critical to getting the most return on your campaign investments. But the “rules” around which factors land you in the spam folder aren’t always easy to keep up with.

Neil Patel

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

I’ve been an SEO for roughly 17 years now. And one thing that has remained constant, no matter how much you know about SEO, there is just too much to do. So much so, that most SEOs don’t even optimize their own websites anymore. And if they do, you’ll find that their site doesn’t rank for many competitive terms. Why? Because it is a lot of work! That’s why I’m excited to announce Ubersuggest 6.0.

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Content Marketing Institute

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

How do you get traffic from Instagram, which seems designed to keep users inside the platform forever? Follow the VALUE framework. And do it with your existing blog content. Here’s how to make the translation and grow your followers. Continue reading → The post Get More Traffic From Instagram With This Easy Content Plan appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Want to gain subscribers, win leads, and drive sales? A YouTube giveaway can help with all of those goals (and more). Marketing on YouTube is all about building community, and YouTube contests are a great way to do that. Not only do they help viewers interact and feel connected to your brand. They also encourage likes, comments, and shares—all of which influence your rankings in YouTube search.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

It’s common knowledge that keywords help you find a place in search engine results. But improving search engine visibility isn’t their only purpose. Keywords can also help you brainstorm intriguing content ideas, understand what your audience needs, optimize your social posts and more. With that said, not every keyword is going to make sense for your business, and not every query related to your niche is actually going to turn out to be a highly searched keyword.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

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Search Engine Journal

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Learn EXACTLY how to legally use images online, how to interpret licenses and find copyright-free images. The post The Essential Guide to Using Images Legally Online via @KristiKellogg appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Brick-and-mortar retail is dead, right? The proof is in the rise of dozens of digitally native brands like mattress seller Casper and shoe designer Allbirds — except that these brands are now opening retail stores to augment their digital presence. Casper is set to open an ambitious 200 stores in North America over a three-year […]. The post What Marketers Can Learn From Digitally Native Brands appeared first on Marketing Insider Group.

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Litmus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

For every email you send, the subject line is one of the first points of contact with your subscribers. If it doesn’t catch your subscribers’ attention, then the chances of them opening your campaign are slim. With subject lines playing such a crucial role for the success of each email, it’s no surprise that email marketers put significant time and effort into crafting the perfect subject line.

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Content Marketing Institute

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

The motivation for Content Marketing World’s headliner keynotes – Henry Rollins and Mindy Kaling – are vastly different. But these two high-profile, highly successful creatives possess the same essential ingredient for success. Continue reading → The post The Most Important Lesson Learned at Content Marketing World appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

Promotion

Hootsuite

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Your YouTube channel art is one of the most important parts of your YouTube channel —aside from your actual video content, of course. It’s basically a giant billboard for your brand at the top of your YouTube profile. It’s the first thing people see when they visit your channel, and it links potential followers to your other social channels. But you don’t need to be a professional designer to make your YouTube channel art look professional.

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Sprout Social

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

For years, social media has been a popular marketing channel for consumer brands. You see companies like Wendy’s, Airbnb and MoonPie dominating the landscape with their exceptional social media marketing strategies. With the immense popularity of these consumer brands, it may sometimes seem like certain industries like the legal industry are ignoring social media as a marketing channel.

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Search Engine Journal

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Here are ways to save money, become more efficient, and see better performance from your content investment. The post Stop Wasting Money: 8 Tips to Maximize Your Content Marketing Budget via @coreydmorris appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Marketing Insider Group

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Brick-and-mortar retail is dead, right? The proof is in the rise of dozens of digitally native brands like mattress seller Casper and shoe designer Allbirds — except that these brands are now opening retail stores to augment their digital presence. Casper is set to open an ambitious 200 stores in North America over a three-year span, while Allbirds’ six retail locations include New York, San Francisco, and London.

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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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