Updates are Ready to Download Working in marketing is now intrinsically linked with technology and while that’s great for lots of things like proving ROI and efficiency, it does come at a cost. That cost is continuous learning. If you want to work in marketing, you can’t afford to rest on your laurels anymore. So, …
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Google, Censorship and China
Opinions Censorship and media influence has been a big issue in the US since the last election. We’ve written about the concept of fake news in the past and the need for someone to take responsibility for attempting to report the news impartially, and how, at the moment, that role is being filled by companies …
It’s All About Us
Telling Your Story If you’re doing digital marketing correctly a number of visitors to your website will have never been there before. There doesn’t seem to be an ideal ratio between new and returning website visitors as it will depend on what particular service you are selling, but on average around 30% of your website …
Questions for Persona Research
Buyer personas have many uses. Writing content that resonates is an easy one that comes to mind. Reallocating your AdWords budget is another. If you’re interviewing actual customers, then you want a concise list of questions for your persona research.
Creating A Compelling Call to Action
Every page on your website, or post on your blog, should have a call to action. Ideally, it’s a compelling invitation to do something that piques your visitor’s interests and feeds your business’ sales funnel. It could be signing up for a newsletter, downloading a whitepaper or simply visiting another page. If you want to improve the number of clicks your CTAs get, it’s important to keep them fresh. So let’s look at 5 ways to improve your call to actions and get more action on your website.
Gated Content
Digital marketing is based upon information. In the sales process, the power has shifted from the seller to the buyer (caveat venditor versus caveat emptor). Content (in the form of blog articles or new web pages) is written as a way to attract and educate potential buyers via organic search. Most content on the Web is open, meaning it’s readily searchable (as long as it’s well organized, optimized and relevant). But should all content be free? Let’s explore the idea of gated content as a way to urge searchers further into our sales funnel.
Working with a Google Partner
Recently we had a discussion with a colleague who didn’t understand what it means to be a certified Google Partner. Since it’s a relatively new designation, I thought it would be helpful to explain what it is and why working with a Google Partner has many advantages.
GDPR is Here. Are You Ready?
European Legislation in America? After four years of deliberation, the European Union officially adopted the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in 2016. GDPR gives citizens who live in the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland more control over how their personal data is collected and used online. As a result, businesses collecting any user information …
Networking for Lead Generation: 12 Best Practices
Finding More Customers We intuitively know that one of the best lead generation activities is to do face-to-face networking, especially opportunities to connect with referral sources and potential customers. Yet many of us aren’t comfortable mingling or find it difficult to turn small talk into business conversations. If you don’t master the art of networking—a …
Call to Action Tips
Motivating Your Reader This post was updated on 11/2/19. Whether you place it at the end of your content and string it in lights or embed it more subtlety on your page, everything you do online should include a call to action. That means you strategically lead your visitors to do anything from continue reading …