Posts Tagged ‘internet’
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 Much Does Google Really Care About Content Freshness?
A couple of years ago, the blogosphere went crazy for updating old content. Optimizing your existing posts became the default for a lot of sites. It was even a higher priority than posting new content, because people realized that old content can age badly. So freshness is really important, right? Well the answer is a…
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 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 Use Semantic Mark-up to Improve Your Search Results
Search engines are focused on constantly improving their ranking algorithms. In the past seven years, search engines have shifted from a keyword-based matching algorithm to semantic search. This new way of ranking content gives priority to context and intent over simple text string / keyword matches. Keyword stuffing is a thing of the past. To…
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…
Read MoreA Comprehensive Guide for Linkedin Ads and Dimensions [INFOGRAPHIC]
When we look at LinkedIn advertising, the process may seem quite similar to other social media platforms. But, it is very different when we look at the end results. So, what makes LinkedIn stand out? There are many informal advertising channels at our disposal today. These platforms are tailored mostly for our profiles. It is…
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