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The sales funnel is a necessary part of any business venture – online or off. You have to know the path you’re going to take customers on from start to finish, so you can build the steps and process to get them there; and so you can know where any customer or lead is at … Read more
Breaking news happens all the time – just not always in your industry. But, when it happens in your industry, you don’t have to be the first to break it to get benefit from it. Anything that happens in an industry remotely related to your business can be used to your advantage – either through … Read more
When it comes to pay per click (PPC) advertising, the first thing most marketers think of is Google AdWords. And that’s okay, because it works. And it works well, if you know how to optimize the campaign to get the best possible result. (See my post about keyword tiering if you’re looking for a new … Read more
Every piece of content you write is aimed at getting readers… but having people read your content isn’t enough to sustain your business. To get that content earning revenue means your content must entice readers to take action. You no doubt know how important the call to action (CTA) is, but not all CTAs are … Read more
YouTube is no doubt one of the largest search engines – just right behind Google, which makes sense because Google owns it. With more than a billion users on the platform, there’s a wealth of marketing opportunity out there. And, since it blends seamlessly with Google AdWords, it’s easy to manage from within the platform. … Read more
Do you know how many websites your company is advertising on every month? Do you know how much you’re spending on those display ads? What if I told you that you could dramatically decrease the number of websites displaying your ads, without seeing a decrease in results? That’s exactly what JP Morgan Chase has recently … Read more
9 SEO Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Content Marketing Strategy: Common SEO mistakes detrimental to content marketing include neglecting keyword research, ignoring mobile optimization, and overlooking meta tags and descriptions. Duplicate content, slow website speed, and not optimizing for user experience harm rankings. Neglecting local SEO, backlink quality, and disregarding analytics insights can also significantly … Read more
Digital marketing statistics guide your strategy, offering insights into consumer behavior and market trends. They help tailor your efforts for maximum engagement, ensuring resources are efficiently allocated. By understanding these metrics, businesses can create targeted campaigns, optimize their online presence, and stay ahead of the competition. Essentially, they empower decision-making with data-driven clarity, enhancing the … Read more
YouTube, the Google-owned video network, is about more than funny videos and attempting to improve SEO signals. The network is a great way to connect to and engage with people in your audience, since it has more than a billion users. That’s more than 33% of everyone on the entire internet. Every day, people are … Read more
Google’s acquisition timeline since 2001 features key purchases like Android in 2005, pivotal in mobile OS; YouTube in 2006, expanding into video sharing; and DoubleClick in 2007, enhancing online advertising. The acquisitions demonstrate Google’s strategy to expand its services, invest in new technologies, and strengthen its position as a tech giant. Google got its start … Read more
Podcasting is a type of online audio broadcasting. You record an audio file, usually MP3, then upload it online for people to stream and listen to. Alternatively, people can download the file and listen at their own convenience. The term “podcast” is a hybrid of iPod and broadcasting, since most people listened to the files … Read more
User generated content, or UGC, refers to any kind of content created by users of a product or service. Most people think of reviews when it comes to UGC, but it encompasses everything from photos, blogs, videos, audio, tweets, forum posts, and more. You can use this content on your social media channels to promote … Read more
Growth hacking is a different approach to marketing. It focuses on scalability. As your marketing efforts are designed to bring in more customers to grow your business, you can continue to put more into marketing while serving the growing customer base. Instead of traditional marketing, it focuses on using a series of shortcuts to drive … Read more
Native advertising is paid content that’s made to match the look and feel of the website it’s presented on, so it looks more like organic content. It encompasses many content formats, ranging from articles to infographics and videos. This type of content appears to provide value to the audience, but the end goal to sell … Read more
Creating a cohesive brand identity is deceptively complex. On the surface, it may appear to be as simple as hiring someone to create an eye-catching logo and engaging content that can then be distributed to consumers. In reality, the process of creating effective branding begins with deep introspection about the core values the brand represents … Read more
CRM refers to customer relationship management. It’s a type of software that allows you to develop a database of all your customers or clients, and keep track of information about how and when they interact with your company. While many companies operate without a CRM in place, actively avoiding using one can be harmful in … Read more
This guide assumes you’ve done all your homework in terms of market research. You’ve developed and tested the idea, built the prototype, gone through beta testing, and now you’re ready to launch your new baby into the world. Your strategy can make or break your success, so it’s critical to go into everything with a … Read more
By 2020, 85% of the customer relationship will be managed without ever speaking to a person. Why is that? Well, it’s at least in part due to the fact that businesses are recognizing how much their customers hate dealing with customer service. In fact, 1/3 of people would rather scrub a toilet than talk on … Read more
If you’ve got an idea you think would make you rich – you could be right. Or, you could be wrong. It’s important to test the validity of your idea before pouring tons of time, energy, and money into something. Yeah, you can be excited about it, but just because you are doesn’t mean the … Read more
Eric Sachs joined Greg and Gene on the Challenge Assumptions Podcast to talk about the world of SEO. In the 50-minute episode, Eric, Greg and Gene discuss: How Eric got started in SEO and digital marketing. The future of SEO and mobile marketing. Keeping transparency in the forefront of your company. Why Sachs Marketing Group … Read more
Across different industries, email marketing has proven to be an effective strategy in online marketing. Smart marketers have embraced it already: A survey report by an online technology reviews firm revealed that out of 200 marketers surveyed 97% of them are using email marketing software. If you’re already using email marketing, you need to take it a … Read more
If you’re constantly feeling overwhelmed and like there aren’t enough hours in the day to get through everything you possibly need to do, it’s time to evaluate your time management skills. It’s time to take a look at what’s really taking up your time during the day, and become more aware of the things that … Read more
Did you know, YouTube on mobile alone reaches more 18 to 49 year olds than any cable network in the United States? That’s pretty impressive, and incredibly telling about our media consumption habits. If you’re marketing to anyone in that age group and you’re not engaging in YouTube marketing, you’re missing out. Just as with anything … Read more
If you’re cold pitching – you’re pitching your story (or your product) to someone you don’t already have a connection with, with the hope that they’ll run your story, or buy your product. Maybe you don’t want them to buy your product right this second, but you want them to attend a webinar or schedule … Read more
Brand marketing is an absolutely essential part of your online marketing strategy. You need to monitor your brand – and your competition, too. You may have SEO locked down so people can easily find the relevant content your company produces, but if they are not satisfied with the product, service, or customer service experience, they may … Read more