How to leverage the 5 stages of the customer buying cycle for more sales

customer buying cycle represented by a rep on a call and a funnel

Optimizing the customer buying cycle is primarily about being at the right place, at the right time. This is something I’ve learned over the last 6+ years of running my own business. Recently, I reached out to one of the leading AI companies that secured VC funding. I really wanted to cooperate with them, so … Read more

Customer Experience & Marketing: Why CX Matters More Than Any Other Marketing KPI Right Now

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I’m fortunate to work on exciting marketing campaigns for fantastic Nickelodeon and Paramount+ titles. But I never forget that customer experience and marketing go hand-in-hand — everything I plan and execute is to fulfill customer wants and needs. After all, Fluent Support stated that 89% of companies will compete primarily on customer experience by 2025. … Read more

How Customer Journey SEO Turns Clicks Into Conversions

woman learns about customer journey seo for her website

Before you decide what to buy, you probably decide where to shop — which means turning to your favorite search engine. With online searches dominating as the starting point of most purchases, customer journey SEO is now mission-critical for every business. I honestly can’t remember the last time I made a purchase without some online … Read more

AI with Agency: How Autonomous Agents Solve Business Problems & Improve Customer Experience

woman uses autonomous agents for her marketing work

When you hear the word agent, what do you think of? A real estate agent, an insurance agent, or even an FBI agent? Far beyond an assistant following rote instructions, an agent has the power and ability to make things happen on your behalf. Wouldn’t it be great if we had technology that could carry … Read more

How Conversion Funnels Create a Better Customer Journey [+ Tips to Optimize Yours]

Marketer optimizing a conversion funnel

Conversion funnels are a fundamental concept in sales and marketing. Personally, I like to visualize the funnel as that big scary slide you wanted to try as a kid. You saw your friends whizzing down, which sparked your interest. You watched how much fun they were having, doing your research. And then the benefits of … Read more

8 Ways You Can Implement AI to Improve Customer Service

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Implementing AI in customer service can transform how businesses interact with their customers by enhancing efficiency, personalization, and scalability.  There are a multitude of different AI strategies you can use, from chatbots for instant responses, sentiment analysis for emotional insight, data analytics for actionable insights, predictive support, and personalization engines – AI offers practical ways … Read more

Social media security best practices to keep your company and customer data safe

Social media security best practices to keep your company and customer data safe

From social engineering to profile hijacking, social media accounts face many potential attack vectors. Social media security isn’t something companies can take lightly, especially in regulated industries like healthcare and finance. A brand’s online presence—including that of its senior leadership—is deeply connected to its reputation. A breach can damage customers’ confidence and put company information … Read more

Google Is Updating Its Customer Match Policy

Google Is Updating Its Customer Match Policy

Google sent out an update to its Customer Match policy to advertisers yesterday, going into effect in January 2025. Customer Match allows advertisers to use their first-party data to reach people across many different campaign types, making it one of the most valuable features available for brands. The new policy change introduces new standards designed … Read more

5 B2B Customer Retention Strategies To Drive Repeat Business [Webinar]

5 B2B Customer Retention Strategies To Drive Repeat Business [Webinar]

For many B2B businesses, balancing customer retention with new client acquisition can feel overwhelming—especially when the competition is growing faster than ever.  Retaining clients is not only critical, but often easier than securing new ones, yet it comes with its own set of challenges. In an environment where customer expectations continue to rise, maintaining long-term … Read more

You're Not The Hero — Your Customer Is

You're Not The Hero — Your Customer Is

April Sunshine Hawkins is a StoryBrand workshop facilitator, keynote speaker, and co-host of the Marketing Made Simple podcast (which has 2M downloads).  She helps businesses streamline their messaging, and loves teaching business leaders to leverage the StoryBrand framework to simplify what they’re trying to say.  Keep reading to learn her three tips when it comes … Read more

New Study Finds That Review Requests Should Be Treated Like Customer Service

New Study Finds That Review Requests Should Be Treated Like Customer Service

Want to get rid of that sinking feeling of looking with envy at the high review volumes and star ratings of your top local competitors? You already know that both review count and ratings are contributing to these brands’ dominance in Google’s Packs and Maps. Today, I’ll share some good news that could help the … Read more

What is digital customer service?: A complete guide

What is digital customer service?: A complete guide

Strong digital customer service is an expectation, not an exception to the rule. Because the days of customers sitting on hold or reps saying “I don’t know” are long gone. Modern buyers expect customer care that’s swift, comprehensive and seamless. They likewise expect brands to deliver all of the above through digital customer service. This … Read more

5 Ways Personalization in eCommerce Can Enhance Customer Experience

5 Ways Personalization in eCommerce can Enhance Customer Experience

Personalizing your customer journey is one of the most important aspects of both short and long-term success. Yet many founders don’t put the necessary time and effort into it, instead opting for a blanket approach in the hopes that their generic messaging will attract a wide enough audience. But thanks to continued advancements in eCommerce-based … Read more

Inclusion as a Customer Acquisition Strategy (+ Examples)

Inclusion as a Customer Acquisition Strategy (+ Examples)

Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. I’m the founder of an inclusive marketing strategy consultancy. As I’ve worked with clients of various sizes across industries over the years, I’ve observed that many marketers and business leaders still don’t fully understand … Read more

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