Sprout Social

JANUARY 6, 2022

By now, you’ve likely heard of influencer marketing and the strategy of working with influencers or digital creators to help market or promote your business. But did you know that influencers and content creators are not the same? Many people tend to use those terms interchangeably, and while they are similar, they aren’t identical. So which type should your business work with and what is the difference between the two?

Promotion

Content Marketing Institute

JANUARY 5, 2022

With its MUM algorithm, Google aims to give searchers what they want more often. That could be a win for content marketers who keep up. Here’s what you need to know about MUM and other SEO developments in 2022. Continue reading → The post How To Find SEO and Keyword Ranking Success on Google in 2022 appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

SEO

Search Engine Journal

JANUARY 4, 2022

Utilizing Google Search Console's international targeting feature, also known as "geotargeting," can hurt search rankings if you're trying to reach a wide audience. The post Google Search Console Geotargeting Can Hurt Search Rankings appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

SEO

Hootsuite

JANUARY 6, 2022

The hottest social media trend this fall? Complaining about lower-than-usual Instagram engagement (especially if you haven’t tried Reels yet ). Before we go all-in on the “ did I get shadowbanned ” conspiracy theories, it’s important to note that there are a lot of different reasons that social media managers might be experiencing a bit of a drop. One likely explanation?

Analytics

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Struggling to grow your B2B brand in an overcrowded market? Discover how partner marketing can transform your strategy, unlocking new opportunities for lead generation and ROI. What you'll gain: Craft collaborative campaigns that minimize conflicts and maximize ROI. Harness automation to streamline partner marketing efforts. Learn to gain and retain partner mind share with proven strategies.

Marketing Strategy

Sprout Social

JANUARY 3, 2022

The great content marketer Ann Handley advocates for making your customer, rather than your company, the hero of your brand story. It can be difficult to create a compelling heroic arc, though, if you don’t understand who your customers are. Getting that part right is as critical to a good brand story as it is to your favorite novel or TV show. To create an effective marketing, sales or social media strategy, you must first have a clear idea of who is consuming your content and why.

Millennials

Search Engine Journal

JANUARY 7, 2022

Where should SMBs focus their SEO efforts in 2022? Here's what our network of search experts had to say. The post 6 Expert Tips For Small Business SEO Strategy In 2022 appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

SEO

Neil Patel

JANUARY 7, 2022

SEO is one of the most-used (and most important) website optimization strategies. However, great content , backlinks, and meta descriptions won’t help much if you don’t optimize your website performance. If visitors land on your site and find it takes too long to load, or images don’t display correctly, they’re likely to choose a competitor. That’s why improving your website performance is crucial.

Customer loyalty

Sprout Social

JANUARY 4, 2022

It’s no secret that video is becoming a staple in innovative brands’ marketing strategies. The sheer number of available formats and venues for social media video illustrates the point well (think TikTok, Instagram Reels and Facebook Stories, just to name a few). Of those social media marketers who use video, 93% say it’s a vital component of their strategies.

Social Media Marketing

Martech

JANUARY 3, 2022

Data privacy is arguably the most pertinent topic in marketers’ minds these days. Whether it’s GDPR, CCPA, or upcoming U.S. federal privacy laws, brands know they may face legal jeopardy if any of these pieces are out of place. Yet it’s more than that — consumers are demanding privacy. “As consumers demand more transparency and new laws and regulations come into effect, brands must reconsider their data practices and think beyond legal compliance to stay in the game,” said Priscilla Debar, Acous

Law

Speaker: Karen Swim, APR

Relevance is the currency of modern media relations—and personalization is how you earn it. In this new webinar with industry leader Karen Swim, APR, we'll explore proven strategies for precision targeting and crafting personalized pitches that resonate with journalists and build stronger relationships over time. You’ll also learn how to ensure your media lists are accurate and up to date, craft outreach that gets responses, and streamline your workflow without sacrificing quality.

Search Engine Journal

JANUARY 4, 2022

How can you avoid cannibalization in search results when multiple departments in your company want to rank on the same keywords? The post How Can Different Departments Avoid Keyword Cannibalization? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

SEO

Neil Patel

JANUARY 3, 2022

The average email click-through rate is 2.6 percent. The rate of return on direct mail is around 1 percent. A good social media campaign will convert at less than 1 percent. Why are these numbers so low? Because many new marketing campaigns don’t have the right customer research, ideal client avatars, personalization, or segmentation. They dangle a worm out there to see if anyone bites.

Direct Mail

Sprout Social

JANUARY 5, 2022

When’s the last time you upgraded your Instagram tools? Because there’s no better time than now to level up. Sure, Instagram has rolled out a ton of business-friendly features recently (think: IG shopping updates, Reels analytics and fresh video editing options). That said, Instagram’s native tools leave a lot to be desired for brands.

Price

Content Marketing Institute

JANUARY 4, 2022

Treating creativity as the product of tools is like discussing the art of the novel by analyzing the brand of typewriter George Orwell used. Before investing in one, ask whether the tool will add distractions or remove them Continue reading → The post Why Typewriter-Like Linear Thinking Works Better Than Tools for Content Creation appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

Content Marketing

Speaker: Steve Worthy, MBA

The rapid rise of AI-powered displays, touchless technology, and sensory marketing is reshaping the future of in-store engagement. Yet for many retail executives, the real challenge is not identifying new tools - it is knowing which signals to trust, which inputs to prioritize, and how to architect decisions that elevate in-store leadership rather than dilute it.

Retail

Search Engine Journal

JANUARY 3, 2022

Are you having indexing problems? From glitches in Google Search Console to significant website technical issues, this guide will help you determine why. The post 14 Top Reasons Why Google Isn’t Indexing Your Site appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

SEO

Neil Patel

JANUARY 6, 2022

You’re likely already familiar with 404 errors that display a “page not found” message to visitors. While these pages serve a purpose, they can be harmful to your website if misused. An example of a “page not found” error used in the wrong context is a soft 404 error. These can wreak havoc on your search engine rankings, website traffic, and even credibility.

Communications

Martech

JANUARY 4, 2022

“When I came on board three and a half years ago, the ambition was to build a marketing organization and strategy to drive growth for the company. I think about growth as three ‘Rs.’ Growth for the brand, which is reputation; growth for our clients, which is relationships; and growth for our business, which is revenue.” Teresa Barreira was outlining her vision before meticulously describing the steps on the way to achieving it.

Transform

Content Marketing Institute

JANUARY 6, 2022

Don’t think of your editorial calendar as merely a publishing schedule. Treat it as the evolving implementation plan for your content marketing strategy. Here’s a seven-step guide to help. Continue reading → The post 7 Steps to a More Strategic Editorial Calendar appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

Marketing Strategy

Speaker: Hanan Polinovski, Events Manager and David Brown, Sr. Marketing & Events Lead

Are your events living up to expectations? Are you getting quality leads from your sponsorships? Have you ever wondered if that branded notebook actually makes an impact? Get ready to transform your event strategy! Join event marketing pros Hanan Polinovski from Printfection and David Brown from Bonusly for a fast-paced webinar about turning your event efforts into serious ROI.

Event Marketing

Search Engine Journal

JANUARY 6, 2022

Learn about the differences between Targeting and Observation audience settings and when to use each one for better-performing PPC ad campaigns. The post PPC Audience Strategy: Targeting vs. Observation (With Examples) appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Search Engine Land

JANUARY 6, 2022

Customer reviews aren’t just for show. At SMX Next, Kyra Sammis explains how marketers can use reviews to improve SEO. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.

SEO

Martech

JANUARY 7, 2022

If you’re looking for some actionable ways to live out the agile marketing values in your everyday work life, we’ve put together this handy guide for you to share and discuss with your team. Value #1: Focusing on customer value and business outcomes over activity and outputs. Do’s: Discuss desired outcomes before beginning any work. Measure success at early intervals.

Whitepaper

Neil Patel

JANUARY 5, 2022

Are marketing degrees worth it? There’s not a definitive answer for everyone, as too many factors go into deciding which marketing career path you want to take, which marketing programs interest you the most, and which school experience is the best for you. However, if this field entices you and you want to learn all you can, many opportunities exist to help you learn about the ins and outs of this industry—and how to pave a career path ahead.

Retail

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Brace yourself, B2B marketers. Your beloved SEO is getting a makeover, and its name is Language Model Optimization (LMO). What does that mean for your digital strategy? Join Jesse McFarland of SpearPoint Marketing on the next B2B Growth Show as we unravel the mystery and get you prepped for the next evolution in search. Here’s what you’ll walk away with: A clear breakdown of SEO vs.

SEO

Search Engine Journal

JANUARY 7, 2022

WordPress announced high threat level vulnerabilities including two SQL injection flaws that were introduced by the core development team itself The post WordPress Core Vulnerabilities Hits Millions of Sites appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Search Engine Land

JANUARY 5, 2022

Microsoft Bing has released a plugin for WordPress to let you easily integrate the IndexNow protocol on your WordPress site. Please visit Search Engine Land for the full article.

Martech

JANUARY 5, 2022

“No matter what your business objectives are, you need to understand your audience and leverage that data to fulfill your objectives,” said Pete Wootton, Chief Product & Data Officer for U.K. and U.S.-based Dennis Publishing, at our MarTech conference. To meet their business objectives, many marketers have found that first-party customer data collection intersects uniquely with their brand offerings as each informs the other.

Marketing

Calvyn Lee Blog

JANUARY 5, 2022

Serious marketers nowadays are familiar with Email List. To make a long story short, you can tell an email list is list containing emails of people who are willing to receive your updates. So why do you have to build an email list? Aren’t SEO and traffic everything that you need to make money online or play around with affiliate marketing? 1. Most people aren’t buyers.

Affiliate Marketing

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CRM

Search Engine Journal

JANUARY 4, 2022

SEO is never easy but having the right tools can streamline processes, save you time, and ensure better outcomes. Check these paid SEO tools out. The post 15 Awesome Paid SEO Tools That Are Worth the Money appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

SEO

Diggity Marketing

JANUARY 2, 2022

In reply to Maier Zaman. Affiliate, hands down.

SEO

Martech

JANUARY 6, 2022

McDonald’s has sold its personalization platform and decision engine Dynamic Yield to Mastercard, following an announcement by both companies late last month. Dynamic Yield, which was purchased by the fast food chain in 2019, continues to support over 400 brands in retail, finance, and other industries, as well as at other restaurants. McDonald’s purchased Dynamic Yield in 2019 , and created a division committed to using technology to advance employee and customer-facing experience called McD Te

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