Aspiration Marketing

OCTOBER 11, 2022

If you’re a small business owner or if you work for a startup or if you simply haven’t been living under a rock for the past few years, you’ve likely heard the buzz words “inbound marketing”. It’s hard to believe that inbound marketing is a relatively new marketing strategy because its popularity has grown exponentially since it was introduced. Almost everyone implements inbound marketing as part of their marketing strategy.

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Slick Text

OCTOBER 10, 2022

With open rates as high as 98%, texting is one of the most effective marketing methods you can use. Still, around ? of marketers aren’t using SMS marketing as part of their strategy. Broadcast messaging refers to sending one […]. The post What Is Broadcast Messaging in SMS Marketing? appeared first on SlickText.

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Martech

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The CEO and CMO are talking about investing in the marketing team to develop their skills. The CEO asks, “What if we invest in our people, and they leave?” The CMO replies, “What if we don’t and they stay?” Legend has it that this conversation is real and may have even happened at your company. Marketing is about people.

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Zumvu

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Do you feel overwhelmed with creating a marketing plan outline? Or maybe you just don't know where to begin with your mission statement?

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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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Aspiration Marketing

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Contrary to what seems to be a commonly held belief, content marketing is not a one-and-done operation. Just as content marketing is itself a long game, you have to be in it for the long haul to see the kinds of amazing results you’ve read about. But then, we hope most of you already know this part.

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Unbounce

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Operating a small business is nothin’ small. It’s not just the huge risk you take starting a business—it’s also the blood, sweat, and tears that go into keeping things running smoothly and attracting more of your target customers. And with things like the looming economic downturn , the Great Resignation, and post-pandemic pressures , it’s no wonder that small businesses have been feeling the heat.

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Search Engine Roundtable

OCTOBER 13, 2022

It has been a while since I reported on an unconfirmed Google search ranking algorithm update but it seems over the past 24 hours or so, we are seeing one. It probably started yesterday and is now continuing throughout today. There is some SEO chatter and the tools are now starting to light up.

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Aspiration Marketing

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Business, marketing, SEO. What do they have in common? Goals. Review how to set smart goals and examples of smart objectives to achieve your business objectives.

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Search Engine Journal

OCTOBER 14, 2022

WordPress 6.1, scheduled for Novemember 2022, is packed with performance improvements some of which are said to be massive. This is what to expect. The post WordPress 6.1 Is Jam-Packed With Performance Upgrades appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Businesses Grow

OCTOBER 12, 2022

I am endlessly fascinated by Gen Z. Of course they are different. Every generation is different. But what astonishes me most is their oversized impact on culture and business. Like digital campfires. In the latest episode of The Marketing Companion, Sara Wilson and I discuss one aspect of the Gen Z impact — Young people are folding up their social media tents and barricading themselves in online sites (digital campfires) where we might not be able to find them.

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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 Roundtable

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Google has replaced the Google Webmaster Guidelines with the Google Search Essentials. The name change is Google's ongoing efforts to remove the term "webmaster" so that these tools and documentation do not narrow the focus to just "webmasters," but expands it to publishers, site owners, developers, creators, and so on.

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Practical eCommerce - Marketing

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Here is a list of tools for editorial flow, multimedia content, social media distribution, and more. The post 20 WordPress Plugins for Content Marketing appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Search Engine Journal

OCTOBER 12, 2022

In this piece, we’ll dig deeper into CRO, discuss why you should care about it, and provide some best practices for maximizing your conversion rate. . The post Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO): How To Get Started appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Nobody wants to sit there pinching, poking, and squinting at their phone just to view your website. So it should come as no shock that 50% of people will use a business less often if their site isn’t mobile friendly , according to Google. But how can you be sure that your website is mobile friendly? Sure, you could check it on your own smartphone. But what about the hundreds of other kinds of phones and tablets that your visitors are using?

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Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.

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Search Engine Roundtable

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Google's John Mueller said that pinging Google that your sitemap file has been updated can help Google index your new content quickly. He said it is simply Google practice to ping Google with when your sitemap file is updated.

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Sprout Social

OCTOBER 11, 2022

In the face of limited resources, changing algorithms and congested feeds, an employee advocacy program is a social team’s greatest asset. Advocacy programs help social marketers extend their brand’s reach beyond their bandwidth—without additional paid spend. This year, Sprout Social expects to reach 10 million impressions from our Employee Advocacy platform alone.

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Search Engine Journal

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Steer clear of the common link-building pitfalls. Our newest ebook outlines steps you can take to build your links safely without risking your site’s rankings. The post Link Building: Reduce The Risk, Maximize The Reward appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Search Engine Land

OCTOBER 13, 2022

20 years is a long time, especially in internet days and that is how old the original Google Webmaster Guidelines are. Google has done a major refresh of those Webmaster Guidelines today, and with that, also renamed it to Google Search Essentials. Why the change. Outside of it being two decades old, Google said “a lot has changed since 2002” with the internet and Google Search in general.

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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.

Search Engine Roundtable

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Google's John Mueller recently confirmed again that Google Search does not use the HTML lang attribute. He said many screen readers do and Microsoft Bing might use it as well, but Google Search still does not.

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Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Research has shown that it takes around eight touchpoints to make a sale. This can be daunting for any salesperson as follow-ups take time and effort. This is one of the many reasons that email marketing is such an efficient strategy. Having the ability to contact your prospects or your current customers in a relatively unintrusive way (especially compared to phone calls), is essential to increasing your sales, customer engagement, and retention.

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Search Engine Journal

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Use anchor text to help your content rank in the search engines result pages. Learn why it's important plus the best practices from Google. The post Anchor Text: What Is It & How To Optimize It? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Content Marketing Institute

OCTOBER 12, 2022

To be a great marketer, you must know the people you’re trying to sell it to. Clear, robust marketing personas are an effective and time-tested approach to reach that goal.

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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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Search Engine Roundtable

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Google is testing a clock/timer type of icon on the sitelinks within Google Search. That icon apparently is designed to communicate that you previously visited that page from Google Search.

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Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Are you feeling anxious about your job search ? You're not alone. The competition for jobs is fierce and the search can be grueling. In this article, we’ll cover the warning signs that you may be experiencing job search anxiety and the ways to reduce it. What is job search anxiety? Job Search Anxiety Warning Signs. How to Deal with Job Search Anxiety.

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CopyBlogger

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Content marketing mistakes are easy to spot on the web these days, because the concept of content marketing is under. Continue Reading. The post Top 5 Content Marketing Mistakes You’ll Wish You Fixed Sooner appeared first on Copyblogger.

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Search Engine Journal

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Google announced the return of their live in-person conferences, rebranded to Google Search Central Live. First one scheduled for November 2022. The post Google Announces Search Central Live Conference appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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Search Engine Roundtable

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Google has added some new features around attraction and tour operators including the ability to edit your ticket prices directly in Google Business Profiles.

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Hubspot Marketing

OCTOBER 12, 2022

It's almost here. Thanks for your interest in our upcoming Executive Leadership Report and its corresponding pillar, " Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader: Data from 300+ Marketing Directors on How to Take Your Team to the Next Level ". If you've arrived on this page, we know our content so far has made you eager to see the full report. Check back on this same page on November 1, 2022 , for our full report and corresponding blog posts.

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Content Marketing Institute

OCTOBER 14, 2022

New tools and tech seem like reasonable investments to set your content program for success next year. If that’s the extent of your plan, though, you might be creating the roadblock that delays (or, worse, derails) your vision.

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Search Engine Journal

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Microsoft Bing is getting an AI image generator in the coming weeks, which allows users to turn text into digital art. The post Microsoft Bing Is Getting An AI Image Generator appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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