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A Quick Intro to Growth-Driven Design: Tips, Tricks and Best Practices

Aspiration Marketing

Growth-Driven Design (GDD) has been sweeping the web development scene as a top-performing production strategy for companies of all sizes. The primary benefit of this web development methodology is that it gives you a platform to kickstart your web presence very quickly, allowing you to scale and improve your website over time.

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The Ultimate Guide to Google Ads [Examples]

Hubspot Marketing

If you’re considering spending any amount of money on ads to reach your target audience, you’d better spend it in the right place. That is, somewhere with over 2.9 billion unique monthly visitors and 5 billion daily interactions. Somewhere like Google. Google Ads was launched just two years after what has become the most popular website in the world: Google.com.

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Only 11% of US businesses fully comply with CCPA privacy law

Martech

Only 11% of US businesses fully meet California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requirements, according to a new study. This is actually higher than the 6% fully compliant with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Read next: Federal data privacy bill could make life easier for marketers. The rest of the companies are either non-compliant (44%) or partially compliant (45%) with these privacy protection laws, according to research from CYTRIO , a data privacy compliance company.

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Experiment: Instagram SEO vs hashtags

Hootsuite

Back in March 2022, Adam Moserri made a surprising announcement via Instagram Stories. The Instagram CEO announced that hashtags don’t really matter on the platform anymore. TBH, I’m still reeling over here. First, he says that you really only need 3 to 5 hashtags instead of 30, and now this? Is nothing in this world sacred?! Word around the social-media-manager water cooler is that he was implying that the algorithm might be placing more emphasis on identifying relevant keywords in captions tha

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How to Create a Community Your Members Can't Get Enough Of

Here’s Your Blueprint for Year-Round Member Engagement. Are you ready to transform your association into a thriving, 365-day community? Download GrowthZone’s ebook, How to Create a Community Your Members Can’t Get Enough Of , and learn strategies for leveling out the peaks and valleys of member engagement. This guide provides actionable strategies to create consistent networking opportunities, deliver value-packed content, and foster connections that your members won’t want to miss.

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Google Core Web Vitals No Longer Impacted Pages With Noindex

Search Engine Roundtable

In 2021, Google said that Core Web Vitals may also be graded based on pages on your site that are noindexed. Well, that is no longer the case according to an updated Google help document. A page that has noindex on it will no longer be factored into your Core Web Vitals and Google Page Experience scores.

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10 Great Examples of Welcome Emails for New Customers & Employees

Hubspot Marketing

We've all heard this maxim, “First impressions last”, so we are aware how important it is to strike a good impression. Showed up late for a job interview? That's a bad first impression. Eat a clove of garlic and forget to brush your teeth before a first date? Also a bad first impression. It turns out that the "make a good first impression" principle holds true not only in face-to-face encounters but in email interactions as well.

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What Do You Do When Inspiration for Your Content Marketing Wanes? [Rose-Colored Glasses]

Content Marketing Institute

While one author loses his inspiration for content marketing, Robert Rose uses his article to inspire this one. Take a breath and read on.

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July 2022 Google Product Reviews Update Rolling Out - Everything We See So Far

Search Engine Roundtable

The fourth version of the Google Product Reviews Update is now rolling out - this update is called - you guessed it - the July 2022 Google Product Reviews Update. This update, like previous updates, will take about two to three weeks to fully roll out.

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15 Excel Formulas, Keyboard Shortcuts & Tricks That'll Save You Lots of Time

Hubspot Marketing

For most marketers, trying to organize and analyze spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel can feel like walking into a brick wall repeatedly if you'e unfamiliar with Excel formulas. You're manually replicating columns and scribbling down long-form math on a scrap of paper, all while thinking to yourself, "There has to be a better way to do this.". Truth be told, there is — you just don't know it yet.

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What Is Puffery & How It Affects Your Brand Reputation via @sejournal, @brookeosmundson

Search Engine Journal

Let's take a closer look at puffery in advertising and the hows and whys it can harm your brand. The post What Is Puffery & How It Affects Your Brand Reputation appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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AI Strategies for Sales Managers: How to Cut Down on Tedious Admin Work

What if you could help your sellers stop wasting 72% of their day on non-selling activities and focus on bringing in revenue? Incorporating AI in your enablement workflows can help you cut down on busy work, get projects done faster, and let your team (and you!) focus on making a bigger impact. We put together this guide to show you how to use AI to cut time and costs for projects, including collateral creation, development of training videos, and automating tedious processes.

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4 Metrics Not To Be Missed in Your Next Content Audit

Content Marketing Institute

Think beyond traffic when evaluating your site’s content. Here are four metrics that you should consider adding to your content audits.

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Mobile leads growth in the expanding in-game advertising industry

Martech

This year, mobile gaming is set to surpass a 60% market share of global in-game advertising, according to a new study by marketing intelligence firm IDC and app analytics platform data.ai. Mobile gaming spend will climb from $120 billion in 2021 to $136 billion in 2022. This makes mobile gaming advertising 3.2 times bigger than console, and growing at 1.7 times the rate of the industry overall.

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Twitter Power Users: What They Are & How to Become One

Hubspot Marketing

Twitter has more than 192 million daily active users — a number that is projected to continue growing over the coming years. However, that the platform has millions of users doesn’t guarantee that you’ll become a Twitter power user or that you’ll get thousands of followers, even if you tweet regularly. Gaining followers and engagement on Twitter is easier said than done.

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TikTok Stories explained: How to make the most out of 24 hours

Sprout Social

Mastering emerging features is the best way to stay ahead of the curve with social media. By being an early adopter, you have an edge on your competition when the feature takes off. TikTok has been quietly rolling out and expanding TikTok Stories–short, segmented videos that serve as TikTok’s answer to popular story features on Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat.

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Evolving Beyond Intent: Create Customer Value with Signals

Speaker: Jam Khan, SVP, Product Marketing at ZoomInfo & guest speaker Amy Hawthorne, Principal Analyst from Forrester

Buying signals extend well beyond intent. They give go-to-market teams the chance to know everything about their customers. With buying signals, they can reach more customers and win more deals. Join Jam Khan, SVP, Product Marketing of ZoomInfo and guest speaker Amy Hawthorne, Principal Analyst from Forrester for this new webinar where you'll find out how marketing teams operate more efficiently and sales teams close more business when they act on buying signals, not just intent!

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Grow Your Traffic Organically: Introducing Google Business Profiles

Buffer Marketing

💡 We're hosting an exclusive webinar where we walk through 10 ways to gain customers with your Google Business Profile. Only 500 seats available. Save your seat here. 👈 There’s a way to organically grow your reach, your engagement, and your traffic—all without spending a cent. Yet, 79 percent of brands ignore it. What is it?

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How Social Commerce Is Reshaping Customer Experience

Hootsuite

The rise of social media and chat apps as sales and customer care channels is changing the way people buy from and interact with brands—and transforming the retail sector as we know it. In this tribune, Étienne Mérineau, Senior Director of Marketing at Heyday by Hootsuite, explains what social commerce is, why it matters, and where it’s going. One thing is for certain: social commerce is here to stay.

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4 Personalization Trends in Marketing [2022 Data]

Hubspot Marketing

A 2021 Mckinsey & Company report found that 78% of consumers are more likely to make repeat purchases from brands that personalize. Nearly 80% are also more likely to refer their family and friends to these companies. As we know, personalization is the name of the game in customer experience nowadays. In this post, we’ll dive into key personalization trends you should know in 2022.

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YouTube Shorts Algorithm Explained In Q&A Format via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Search Engine Journal

YouTube demystifies the Shorts algorithm in a Q&A video that addresses several of the most common questions creators have about gaining visibility with short-form content. The post YouTube Shorts Algorithm Explained In Q&A Format appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Marketing Operations in 2025: A New Framework for Success

Speaker: Mike Rizzo, Founder & CEO, MarketingOps.com and Darrell Alfonso, Director of Marketing Strategy and Operations, Indeed.com

Though rarely in the spotlight, marketing operations are the backbone of the efficiency, scalability, and alignment that define top-performing marketing teams. In this exclusive webinar led by industry visionaries Mike Rizzo and Darrell Alfonso, we’re giving marketing operations the recognition they deserve! We will dive into the 7 P Model —a powerful framework designed to assess and optimize your marketing operations function.

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Accessible Content Tips: 9 Ways to Make Your Content More Accessible

Orbit Media Studios

Accessibility goes well beyond the code and color scheme of your website. Accessibility applies to every aspect of your site, including one of the most important parts: your content. Using accessibility best practices can improve your site in many ways. For example, it will eliminate barriers for your visitors and can improve your SEO ranking. If you are new to accessibility, check out What is Web Accessibility?

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Google Local Service Ads Seeing A Lot Of Fake Reviews

Search Engine Roundtable

Google's Local Service Ads are supposed to be screened, guaranteed, and reviewed by someone contracted by Google. But supposedly, the reviews in many Local Service Ads are filled with fake reviews.

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6 Nonprofit Marketing Trends that All Marketers Should Know About [HubSpot Data]

Hubspot Marketing

Marketing your nonprofit can be challenging. Thankfully, learning from others that have already engaged with nonprofit marketing, leveraged trends, and found success can be helpful when it comes to developing your own strategy. In this post, discover expert insight and tips from HubSpot’s Nonprofit Marketing Trends Report for 2022 that will help you build the brand awareness you’re looking for.

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TikTok Pixel: How to Set it Up in 2 Easy Steps

Hootsuite

The TikTok pixel is a piece of code that you can install on your website to track conversions. But not just any conversions — we’re talking specific TikTok conversions. So, if you’re running a TikTok ad campaign and you want to see which of your ads are driving the most sales, you need to jump on the pixel train. Don’t worry, I’m here to walk you through the process step-by-step.

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The Power of Community: Why a Branded Community is a Must-Have for Every Association

Ever wonder why brands like Apple, LEGO, and Sephora are going all-in on branded communities? It’s because online community building is the secret sauce to connecting with audiences in ways that ads and emails simply can’t. But here's the best part—it’s not just for big corporations. Associations can create thriving online communities too. GrowthZone’s eBook, "The Power of Community," breaks down exactly why a branded online community can be a game-changer for your association.

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Google again delays third-party cookie deprecation

Martech

Google has pushed back its self-imposed deadline of the end of 2023 for the deprecation of third-party cookies. It will now “begin” to phase them out in the second half of 2024. “The most consistent feedback we’ve received is the need for more time to evaluate and test the new Privacy Sandbox technologies before deprecating third-party cookies in Chrome,” wrote Anthony Chavez, VP of Google’s Privacy Sandbox in a blog post.

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Google Updates Search Quality Raters Guidelines On July 28th

Search Engine Roundtable

Google has updated its Google Search Quality Raters Guidelines PDF just a bit over 9 months since the last update. The document keeps getting smaller, from 175 pages in 2020 to 172 pages in 2021 and now to 167 pages in 2022.

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How to Create a Link to Jump to a Specific Part of a Page [Quick Tip]

Hubspot Marketing

When most people think of hyperlinks, they think of connecting two different web pages — such as a blog and landing page — together. But that's not all hyperlinks can do, they can link to jump to a specific part of a page as well. So remember that really exhaustive glossary you put together on industry terms your audience should know ? Now, when you refer to something you said elsewhere in that article, you can actually link to it — making it much easier for your audience to figure out what the

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Google July 2022 Product Review Algorithm Update Rolling Out Now via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

Search Engine Journal

Google confirms the July 2022 product review update, the fourth in a series of updates targeting low quality reviews, is now rolling out. The post Google July 2022 Product Review Algorithm Update Rolling Out Now appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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How to Prove Marketing Value: Demonstrate Content ROI and Contribution to Sales

Every marketer knows how important it is to prove their efforts drive sales opportunities, but that’s easier said than done. When problems like sales and marketing misalignment, lack of data, and wasted efforts persist, marketers can’t measure, prove, or increase their impact on revenue at a time when demonstrating marketing value is critical. Using analyst and expert data, this guide to marketing impact and content attribution explains: How B2B buyers use content The most common types of conten

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24 questions to ask ABM vendors before signing the contract

Martech

Most B2B marketing organizations today practice some kind of account-based marketing (ABM) strategy. At its most basic, that means investing marketing and sales resources in guiding high value accounts through the journey to conversion. There are a range of ABM technology solutions available to support this strategy, but selecting and implementing one can be a fraught and expensive process.

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Google Pushing Business Profile Verification Over Video

Search Engine Roundtable

It appears that Google Business Profiles is pushing more and more to verify their businesses using video verification. We covered this before, as Google set this as the default option, but not as offering video as the only option.

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23 Stats We Gained from Surveying Marketing Leaders [New Data]

Hubspot Marketing

A recent HubSpot Blog survey asked 1,067 global marketing professionals working in B2B and B2C companies about the top marketing trends they leverage, the strategies they use, and the challenges they face. In this post, we’ll discuss the insight we gathered from director+ level marketers about their companies marketing strategies and what they will look like in 2022.

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Local SEO Strategies For Plumbers, Electricians & Other Trades

Search Engine Journal

How can plumbers, welders, heating and cooling businesses, and other tradespeople attract more local customers from search? These local SEO best practices can help. The post Local SEO Strategies For Plumbers, Electricians & Other Trades appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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Accelerate Your Marketing with Automation: A Quickstart Guide

Ready to streamline your marketing efforts and achieve more with less? Our guide provides a step-by-step roadmap to: Build a Strong Foundation: Set up your automation infrastructure for success. Execute Proven Tactics: Implement effective strategies to nurture leads and drive conversions. Measure and Optimize: Track your results and make data-driven adjustments.