Diggity Marketing

DECEMBER 10, 2020

In reply to Jaume. The email address used to sign up for premium hosting accounts is never published anywhere and is only known to the hosting service. With my PBNs, we haven’t had any problem with us creating multiple accounts with the same email address. The only email accounts I know that can be looked up is the one specified to the registrar as the contact email for the domain – that will need to be unique.

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Content Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 10, 2020

We sent more than 100 virtual crystal balls to content marketing thought leaders and subject matter experts. Find out what themes emerged in their predictions for content marketing in 2021. Continue reading → The post 100+ Content Marketing Predictions for 2021 appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Neil Patel

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Optimizing mobile ads is a tactic in almost every business owner’s toolbox. More often than not, the CTA on those ads is asking for a conversion of some sort. Maybe it’s a purchase, a subscription, or just free trial signup. But is that all mobile ads are good for? Is that even what mobile ads are best for ? If you’re using your mobile ads to sell, sell, sell, you may be wasting a lot of your ad spend, to be honest.

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Hubspot Marketing

DECEMBER 9, 2020

As of March 2020, over 804,390 businesses in the U.S. were less than one year old. Combine that with the 31.7 million small businesses vying for customers, and the competition seems even more fierce. So how can you possibly create a marketing strategy that stands out? Diving into a specific niche is the way to set your business apart. Let's look at how a handful of businesses use niche marketing to their advantage, before walking through the steps to create your own growth-generating strategy. 5

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Speaker: Neal Boornazian, President and Nancy Harhut, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer - HBT Marketing

Direct mail has consistently remained a powerful tool in the marketer's arsenal, but in an age of digital dominance, its effectiveness hinges on the strategic integration of behavioral science. 💡 When you incorporate powerful behavioral science principles into your direct mail marketing strategies, you can prompt the hardwired decision-making shortcuts your audience relies on — and that automatically unlocks new avenues for engagement, conversion, and brand loyalty.

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Diggity Marketing

DECEMBER 7, 2020

In reply to Amanda. The image may be shared or used by other people – it’s often the nature of the internet. However, if an image of yours proves to be popular, you can do monthly checks using Google images and reach out to new websites using your image. It can be an effective link building strategy if done right.

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Content Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Can screen readers seamlessly give voice to your words and images? It’s a smart move to make sure – not only to be inclusive of people with visual impairments but also to reach people who use voice-assisted tech. Continue reading → The post Tips to Improve Website Content for Screen Readers appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Search Engine Journal

DECEMBER 10, 2020

These 10 videos made it to the top this 2020. Get insights on video length and strategies to help you make better content. The post Top-Trending 2020 YouTube Videos Demonstrate Longer Is Stronger via @gregjarboe appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Diggity Marketing

DECEMBER 7, 2020

In reply to William Green. Generally, I take the Average Monthly Profit from the last 6 months of the site, and multiple it by 25x – 40x (depending on the quality of the site). I actually go into a lot more detail on how I value a site in my latest case study: [link].

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 8, 2020

It’s impossible to open up a major social platform now and not see a video post. Videos range from short promotional videos on Instagram to quick trailers on Twitter to longer livestreams on Facebook. Videos encompass a wide range of topics and are consumed by many people around the world. Between 2013 and 2018, video consumption online has increased at an average of 32% per year.

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Neil Patel

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Machine learning is on the verge of transforming the marketing sector. In many ways, it’s already started. According to Gartner , 30% of companies will use machine learning in one part of their sales process by 2020. What’s more, these companies are using machine learning to get ahead of competitors by tackling some of marketing’s toughest challenges, such as personalization, instant customer support, and big data.

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Speaker: Carlos Hidalgo, Co-Founder & CEO of Digital Exhaust, Author, International Keynote & TEDx Speaker

Recent research shows that only 50% of B2B organizations state that they have good alignment between their marketing and sales teams. This lack of alignment tremendously impacts the ability to meet business goals, and is a limiting factor for building and maintaining customer relationships. While many B2B organizations continue to struggle with aligning their marketing and sales teams, they can take practical steps to unify both teams and simplify their overall approach.

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Rock Content

DECEMBER 11, 2020

So, you’re a marketer. You work a lot every day to achieve the best results with Content Marketing. You want to improve lead generation, drive more sales, increase brand awareness , increase lead quality. You want your business to grow and your customer to feel engaged. Since there are a lot of goals to aim for, it’s essential to seek some help.

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Content Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 8, 2020

In his Unsolicited Advice column, Andrew Davis serves up a suggestion to Google’s head of analytics on adding the one metric that content marketers have long craved. Continue reading → The post Hey Google Analytics, Can You Add This Sweet Metric? [Video Extras] appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 9, 2020

When COVID-19 hit, citywide lockdowns forced many people indoors. But even amid the panic and the uncertainty, people found new ways to connect with each other through social media trends. In particular, food trends like dalgona coffee and homemade sourdough bread brought people all over the world together. Soon, brands joined in on these trends too.

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Neil Patel

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Every great site has a powerful customer testimonial page. It’s formed by compelling quotes from current customers that make a product or service seem like such an obviously good idea, anyone would sign up. Great testimonials tell people that your business is not only legitimate but that it actually works. And testimonials are powerful. In fact, 92% of customers report they read online reviews before making a purchase decision.

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 9, 2020

It’s more important than ever before to build a positive and inspiring company culture. The culture of your organization affects the talent you attract, how engaged your employees are at work, and also the customers who choose your brand over others. Your company culture is a reflection of your core brand values and mission. And those values can be an important factor in the decision-making process when someone chooses to spend their money or do business with you.

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Content Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Though you can’t copy a brand’s content measurement strategy, you can take inspiration from their philosophies and practices. Learn more about how Marriott, NerdWallet, and Adobe approach content marketing metrics. Continue reading → The post How Marriott, NerdWallet, and Adobe Measure Content Marketing appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Once you’ve started a social content strategy, you need to know how well your content performs and what’s working best. The only way to do that is to keep track of your social media analytics, and equip yourself with the right tools and reports to do so. Read on for tips that can help take your reporting to the next level. And, if you haven’t tried Sprout’s robust reporting options yet, start a 30-day free trial to see these features hands-on: Start your Free Trial.

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Neil Patel

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Disclosure: This content is reader-supported, which means if you click on some of our links that we may earn a commission. Why is time tracking still a source of stress for employees, supervisors, and management? There are only two reasons, really. They’re not using time tracking software. Or, they’re using a solution that doesn’t fit with their business.

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Learn how to optimize email deliverability and drive greater email ROI. What lands your email in the customer’s inbox? Understanding those factors, otherwise known as email deliverability, is critical to getting the most return on your campaign investments. But the “rules” around which factors land you in the spam folder aren’t always easy to keep up with.

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Is digital transformation just a buzzword? Does it seem unattainable for your small business? SMB business owners are wrestling with these questions and seeking clarity. B2B SMBs can achieve digital transformation; it takes work, commitment, and the right strategy. To help you get started or keep progressing, we’ve designed a roadmap for B2B SMB digital transformation.

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Bannerflow

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Online advertising trends for 2021 promise to be very interesting. Indeed, while 2020 has been a strange time for marketers, the advertising trends highlighted in last year’s blog are proving extremely relevant. Online shopping and browsing were more prevalent than before – 87% of households made online purchases this year compared to 82% in 2019 – simply because we couldn’t leave our homes.

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Sprout Social

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Agency owners and professionals have been pushed to their limits in 2020. In the past nine months alone, agencies have had to lean into remote work, shifting client priorities and current events that were far from predictable. . But agencies also learned plenty about themselves and their clients, and are taking those lessons with them into 2021. From doubling down on client satisfaction to creating flexible packages to championing social as a service, agencies that embrace change are poised for

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Neil Patel

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Does the word “pivot table” make you want to scream? You aren’t alone. But, if you aren’t using pivot tables, you could be missing out on valuable insights about the effectiveness of your SEO, social media, or content marketing campaigns. Data is the most powerful resource on the planet right now — some are even calling it the “new oil.” But, are you making the most of your marketing data?

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Speaker: Jeff Tarran, COO, Gunderson Direct & Margaret Pepe, Executive Director of Product Management, U.S. Postal Service

Learn the secrets to direct mail success for growth marketers! Industry veterans Jeff Tarran and Margaret Pepe are here to delve into how direct mail has completely evolved in recent years, and has rightfully earned a seat at the table alongside the email and digital marketing plans of SMBs, enterprise companies, and agencies as they look into strategy for 2024 and beyond.

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Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Whether virtual or in-person, event planning is a painstaking process. Planners oversee countless details and put in place many event aspects to ensure that events turn out great. Oftentimes, however, they encounter challenges. These challenges are not because the team lacks requisite skills and experience but because many planners still use traditional methods which can be quite out-of-date, which can lead to missing important details that might have significant implications for event success.

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Diggity Marketing

DECEMBER 7, 2020

In reply to Pankaj. I avoid those kinds of links.

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Bannerflow

DECEMBER 7, 2020

While 2020 didn’t pan out the way most digital marketers envisioned, social media advertising has experienced an unprecedented increase. Shifts in digital behaviour were to be expected as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. However, there have been some hard-to-ignore, enduring upward shifts that may have changed online habits heading into 2021.

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Neil Patel

DECEMBER 8, 2020

In 2017, Facebook launched its answer to the burgeoning streaming video market: Facebook Watch. Through Watch, users could view both scripted and live video from professional networks, brands, influencers, and everyday people. Facebook released Watch to a limited group of users, and for that first year, it flew pretty much under the radar. In 2018, they launched it globally, and the service took off like a rocket.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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Content Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 11, 2020

As December debuts with colder and snowier weather, we’re wishing for snow days, warming up with a print magazine, and answering questions about writing. These are the three things we noticed this week. Continue reading → The post We Want a Snow Day, a Mailbox Delivery and More [The Weekly Wrap] appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Duct Tape Marketing

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Build a Game Changing Marketing Action Plan in Just 9 Steps written by Kyndall Ramirez read more at Duct Tape Marketing. In order to do anything meaningful, you have to know where you’re going and how you’re going to get there. The saying ”failing to plan is planning to fail” couldn’t be more true. If you want your business to be successful, you have to have a game plan.

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Litmus

DECEMBER 11, 2020

We had a few major updates to the Litmus platform this year to continue helping you send on-brand, error-free emails faster—especially as brands have leaned more heavily into email marketing. In one of our last webinars of the year, Principal Product Manager Scott Epple and Technical Program Manager Chris Tucker Mear walked marketers through our platform updates (did someone say Visual Editor?!).

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Rock Content

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Working with Digital Marketing is a never-ending effort to better understand an audience and get closer to it. In this search, marketers are always finding new technologies and insights on how to use them so they can keep up with ever-changing expectations. Artificial Intelligence in Marketing is one of the most prominent examples of that right now.

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