As a marketer, you’re often stuck at a networking event, surrounded by a sea of business cards and forced small talk. You desperately want to connect with potential clients, but your sales pitches fall flat. Finally, content marketing is your secret weapon in the B2B engagement. The days of intrusive ads and impersonal brochures are … Read more
Over the years, search engines have encouraged businesses to improve mobile experience on their websites. More than 60% of web traffic comes from mobile, and in some cases based on the industry, mobile traffic can reach up to 90%. Since Google has completed its switch to mobile-first indexing, the question is no longer “if” your … Read more
The world we thrive in today is interconnected and rapid; there’s hardly any time to stop. Hence, in such a rapid environment, we need skilled experts in every field. The information systems sector is also no exception, as it actively seeks qualified candidates. Data security is an essential consideration for most sectors. This is exactly … Read more
Every email has a purpose. Whether it’s to inform users of a product update, an upcoming event, or the latest offers—every campaign should have a primary goal. In most cases, the goal is to get subscribers to do something. Enter: calls-to-action (CTAs). CTAs help guide your subscriber to the primary action you want them to … Read more
Over the years, search engines have encouraged businesses to improve the mobile experience on their websites. Today, all websites should be mobile-first. Google prioritizes the mobile versions of websites when indexing them for mobile and desktop. Mobile has gone from a good idea to a best practice to a default assumption. If your website isn’t … Read more
Think about how much of the world relies on the internet. The government, military, academia, health care industry, and private industry not only collect, process, and store unprecedented amounts of data in cyberspace — they also rely on critical infrastructure systems in cyberspace to perform operations and deliver services. An attack on this infrastructure could … Read more
Developing a consistent brand starts with creating a brand style guide. These branding rule books help graphic designers, marketers, web developers, community managers, and even product packaging departments all stay on the same page, and present a unified vision of the brand to the public. The best brands stick in our brains because their presence … Read more
The information in this article is not intended to and does not constitute legal advice. Only your attorney or your organization’s counsel can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Images are an essential component of online content – and … Read more
When I moved to Chicago two years ago, I knew very little about the city and my new neighborhood. As I got comfortable and established myself as a new Wrigleyville resident, I made a very important friend in Google. Google helped me find the businesses, vendors, and specialists I needed in a new city — … Read more
While Google keeps us on our toes with all the algorithm updates they keep rollin’ out, one thing has stayed pretty consistent for inbound marketers looking to optimize their websites for search: keyword research. In this post, we’ll define what keyword research is, why it’s important, how to conduct your research for your SEO strategy, … Read more
In my agency days, I once woke up at 5:00 am to meet a TV host at my client’s donut shop for a behind-the-scenes first look at their pumpkin-spiced lattes and donuts. (In Indiana, we love our donuts.) The TV coverage was great, but you know what made an even bigger impact? The Instagram stories … Read more
Marketers, can we be honest with each other for a second? On a scale of 1 to 10, how much do you really understand the world of paid advertising? Are you confident you can launch and maintain a successful PPC strategy? Although 55% of small businesses in the U.S. do some form of online advertising, … Read more
Facebook marketing has become a staple for social media marketers over the last few years, and the credit goes to its massive user base. With over 3.06 billion users worldwide, 89% of businesses run Facebook ads as their primary advertising method. But, running your Facebook ads is a tough nut to crack. With soaring competition … Read more
When it comes to selling products, trying to find the perfect platform is one of the trickiest aspects of setting up any new business. But ecommerce founders who put all their eggs in one basket run the risk of missing out on further selling opportunities, not to mention the impact of any issues occurring with … Read more
Every marketing team is challenged to do more with less — especially nonprofit organizations. Often, resources are tight, and teams are small. Sound like your organization? We want to help. That’s why we created this nonprofit marketing guide. Your organization might not operate for profit, but it can still get value from the traffic, funds, … Read more
2023 was a breakout year for artificial intelligence (AI), and 2024 does not show any sign of slowing down. Screenshot from Google Trends, December 2023 Generative AI features became a part of the user interfaces of top search engines, social media networks, advertising platforms, productivity software, and SEO tools. While AI has been a part … Read more
No matter how many emails you’ve sent, there’s still a mini-adrenaline spike right before a campaign goes out. There’s nothing worse than being head-down in the final QA of an email only to get the dreaded ping: Hey, can we just change xyz real quick? Email marketers know that there’s no such thing as “real … Read more
The elusive five-star review used to be something you could only flaunt in a rotating reviews section on your website. But today, Google has pulled these stars out of the shadows and features them front and center across branded SERPs and beyond. Star ratings can help businesses earn trust from potential customers, improve local search … Read more
