Marketing
How to Start a Successful Online Business During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Any budding entrepreneur is taking a leap of faith by launching a new business, regardless of whether or not the economy as a whole is strong at that time. And for good reason: 90% of new online businesses fail within their first four months of opening their operations. That’s a staggering statistic, and it almost…
Read MoreContent Marketing Playbook: Why It’s Important and How to Create One
Many organizations both small and large have their own Content Marketing Playbook. They may also have several different forms or names for the playbook, such as a Content Marketing Strategy, Style and Messaging Guide, or simply a Marketing and Communications Strategy. Regardless of what each individual organization calls their document, it is integral for their…
Read MoreHow to Create SEO-Friendly Content: 5 Practical Tips
Producing SEO-friendly content is a sure-fire way to grow your business without adding to your marketing budget. If your website is optimized properly on-page and has solid domain authority, it will rank higher in Google. And ranking higher literally means more customer engagement. No matter how great your content may be, it serves no purpose…
Read MoreHow and Why to Focus on Data When Marketing to Gen-Z
A few years ago, brands around the globe experienced a millennial marketing wave. It seemed as though the textbooks were thrown out the window. Everything about marketing changed. Just as the dust is settling, there’s another wave coming. And Gen-Z is riding it. If you’re a marketer, you’ve likely already heard industry chatter peppered with…
Read MoreHow to Determine If Your Marketing Strategy Is Built With the Customer in Mind
Sometimes, a company’s marketing strategy can stray a little bit from its mission. In an attempt to target as much of the market as possible, many companies end up forgetting about the customers that already make up their consumer base. In other situations, their marketing strategy may not have enough information about their customers. In…
Read More3 Strategies to a Successful Social Media Video Marketing Campaign
Over the past two years, video marketing has revolutionized the digital marketing world. This is especially true within social media marketing. Facebook Live has rejuvenated the historic platform. TikTok has become an overnight phenomenon. And of course, YouTube continues to be a fan-favorite. Let’s look at the right ways to use video in your social…
Read MoreWho Trusts Influencers? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Instagram has been growing for over a decade. In that time-frame, it has evolved into a new way to market to billions of people. Thus, the social media influencer was created. Who is an Influencer? An influencer is a person that has the trust of an audience. They can grow this audience in multiple ways,…
Read MoreBeginner’s Guide to Effective User-Focused Optimization
You’re a business owner who’s planning to build a foundation in the digital landscape. The only problem is that you don’t know where to begin. This is one of the most common problems that fledgling online marketers face when expanding their online reach. Fortunately, a lot of pioneers have shared some techniques on how you…
Read MoreHow to Start Using Agile Principles in Marketing
Back in 2001, a team of software developers gathered to discuss how they could streamline work processes. The result of this meeting was the Agile Manifesto. This document includes 12 principles for effective project management, discouraging the role of excessive meetings and documentation. Today, Agile is everywhere. While some consider it a buzzword, Agile is…
Read MoreHow to Ensure a Fast, User-Friendly Website
Any business owner who wants to establish a solid online presence realizes how important their website is. And if you want it to rank well, it must be fast and optimized for search. After all, your website can bring your business and branding closer to your target audience than any other marketing vehicle can. In…
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