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
Early SEO milestones might be easy, but scaling the results needs an upgraded approach. What could that look like? Like startups that come up with a solid niche idea and compete significantly with larger companies, we SEO pros and content strategists need to work harder to develop unique, fresh, niche strategies. However, whenever we think … Read more
Way back in late 2022, generative AI burst into the mainstream, with many people thinking it would quickly wipe out most jobs and we would all be quickly serving our robot overlords. And sure, that hasn’t quite happened (yet!), but there are several ways that generative AI can be used to help startup business owners … Read more
A search marketer named Lars Lofgren felt exasperated by the avalanche of spam hitting Reddit and decided to expose the tricks that spammers are using to exploit Google’s preference for ranking Reddit discussions. Reddit’s Spam Problem Lars wrote that the reason he decided to expose how spammers are exploiting Reddit was because he’s a Redditor … Read more
Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising remains a cornerstone of effective digital marketing strategies. Often, when we begin work on a PPC account or campaign, it comes with some history. Whether it’s because we inherited it or have been asked to conduct an audit, the goal is always the same: to look at it with fresh new eyes, … Read more
The first thing I do every weekday morning is tell my Amazon Alexa to turn off my alarm. In other words, the very first interaction of my day is with artificial intelligence (AI) — kind of surreal now that I write it. This is just one example of how AI can impact our everyday lives, … Read more
Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising remains a cornerstone of effective digital marketing strategies. Often, when we begin work on a PPC account or campaign, it comes with some history. Whether it’s because we inherited it or have been asked to conduct an audit, the goal is always the same: to look at it with fresh new eyes, … Read more
Staying relevant is crucial for a brand to succeed. It’s not just about being on top—it’s about keeping up with evolving market shifts. Brands need to keep tabs on audiences’ changing wants and needs, while creating memorable experiences through customer conversations and timely responses. According to The Sprout Social Index™, 51% of consumers think the … Read more
Google’s Gary Illyes and Lizzi Sassman discussed three factors that trigger increased Googlebot crawling. While they downplayed the need for constant crawling, they acknowledged there a ways to encourage Googlebot to revisit a website. 1. Impact of High-Quality Content on Crawling Frequency One of the things they talked about was the quality of a website. … Read more
Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. Back in 2015, I worked for a medium-sized British software company. My job was to increase the number of leads we generated from our Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn accounts. To help, I was handed … Read more
Everyone loves a good pizza party, but there are many more fun and creative ways to motivate your marketing team! Motivation is about creating an environment where people can do their best work, offering incentives that meet real needs, and building a healthy team culture. Giving incentives for hard work can significantly increase company loyalty, … Read more
Gone are the days when brands dismissed influencers as insignificant or “just a phase.” Now, one of the first marketing tactics early-stage founders pursue is finding an influencer partner that can elevate their brand. That’s actually why I started my agency, Hey Influencers, to help founders like you pair up with the right influencer for … Read more
Are you tired of pouring money into Google Ads campaigns with poor conversion rates? You’re not alone. Many businesses struggle to convert ad clicks into meaningful actions like purchases, sign-ups, or leads. But fear not, because in this article, we’re diving into real-life tips and tactics that can make a tangible difference to your conversion … Read more
Whether or not you believe that Facebook is still the leader of the social media pack, there’s no arguing that it remains an incredibly powerful tool for businesses aiming to enhance their online presence. However, creating a Facebook Page for your business is only the first step in your Facebook marketing journey. The real power … Read more
Are you tired of pouring money into Google Ads campaigns with poor conversion rates? You’re not alone. Many businesses struggle to convert ad clicks into meaningful actions like purchases, sign-ups, or leads. But fear not, because in this article, we’re diving into real-life tips and tactics that can make a tangible difference to your conversion … Read more
Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. Getting traffic to your website is a smart and valuable goal, but it can’t be the end of the line. When you’ve put in the work to get people through the digital door of … Read more
Whether or not you believe that Facebook is still the leader of the social media pack, there’s no arguing that it remains an incredibly powerful tool for businesses aiming to enhance their online presence. However, creating a Facebook Page for your business is only the first step in your Facebook marketing journey. The real power … Read more
Social media and email marketing are two of the most powerful channels at a marketer’s disposal. According to The State of Email Report, both email marketing and social media were ranked among the top three most effective channels for marketers. Source: The State of Email Report While email and social media are fundamentally different channels, … Read more
