Sat.Nov 07, 2020 - Fri.Nov 13, 2020

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How to Use Quizzes in Your Marketing Strategy

Neil Patel

Using quizzes in your marketing strategy is one of the most underrated marketing moves. Seriously. They are incredibly effective at generation leads, engaging your audience, and much more. But, it isn’t enough for me to just convince you to implement quizzes in your marketing strategy, so I’m going to show you exactly how to create an effective quiz, how to distribute it, and how to follow it up with marketing automation.

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53 Focus Group Questions for Any Purpose

Hubspot Marketing

Whether your focus group is there to give feedback on a product or service or help you assess how your brand stands out in your competitive landscape, thought-provoking, open-ended questions are essential to a productive discussion. However, it's easier said than done. What can you ask beyond " What do you think of our product?" that can provoke the most useful answers?

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2021 B2B Marketing Trends That Will Grow Your Business

Marketing Insider Group

Within the past 5-10 years, B2B marketing has undergone extensive amounts of change. Marketers have switched their focus from sales and cold calling to digital content marketing strategies and search engine optimization tactics to attract new customers to our business. Digital content is now the driving force of every B2B strategy and it is important for your business to stay ahead of the marketing curve in 2021.

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Whip Up a Tantalizing Blog Post With These 9 Ingredients

Content Marketing Institute

A winning meal on MasterChef must be so delicious, so tantalizing the judges would want to eat it every day. How can you do that to keep readers consuming your blog posts? Here’s a step-by-step recipe. Continue reading → The post Whip Up a Tantalizing Blog Post With These 9 Ingredients appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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What Are Meta Tags?

Neil Patel

Let’s talk about meta tags — what they are, why they matter, and how to do them better. First things first — what made you click on this article to read it? Maybe the title caught your eye , or perhaps it was the short blurb you saw. You might have clicked simply because this article comes from a source you trust. If you found this article via a search engine, though, there’s a good chance you found and clicked this article because of meta tags.

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17 of the Best Examples of Beautiful Blog Design

Hubspot Marketing

According to a recent U.K. survey , bloggers have ranked as the third most trustworthy source of information, following only friends and family. That's right -- bloggers are trusted more than celebrities, journalists, brands, and politicians. But how do you get people to fall in love with your blog in the first place? (Aside from remarkable content, of course.).

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Make Content Integral to Your Lead Generation

Content Marketing Institute

Can content marketing help or even drive your brand’s lead-generation and nurturing strategy? It sure can. Let’s see how. Continue reading → The post Make Content Integral to Your Lead Generation appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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How to Double Your YouTube Subscribers (Without Buying Them)

Neil Patel

Every minute, 500 hours of videos are uploaded to YouTube. With that much competition, you might have counted yourself out and accepted that getting enough Youtube subscribers isn’t worth the effort. But what if you’re making a social media mistake ? What if you could break through the noise and become popular on YouTube? One of the best ways of measuring popularity on YouTube is by looking at the number of subscribers.

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The Ultimate List of Email SPAM Trigger Words

Hubspot Marketing

Editor's Note: Spam filters have become much more sophisticated than the subject line triggers listed in this post. For a more up-to-date guide to email marketing, check out our free guide to creating email newsletters people actually read here. Writing the subject lines for your emails can be one of the most stressful steps of email marketing. Is it engaging?

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Video accessibility: How to add YouTube subtitles to your videos

Sprout Social

When creating and sharing videos, you want to make sure your content can be consumed by as many people as possible. Whether they’re hard of hearing or simply in a setting where they can’t have their volume turned on, viewers should be able to enjoy your videos. This is why adding subtitles to videos is such an important step when publishing your content on YouTube.

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Making the Moment: The Art of Creating Events That Drive Results

Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective

In a world where every brand is vying for attention, how do you make your events stand out? ✨ From creative swag strategies to immersive brand experiences, the key lies in fostering real connections that inspire action and leave a lasting impression. Whether you're planning a large-scale conference or an exclusive executive gathering, this session will explore how to elevate event engagement, strengthen brand perception, and maximize ROI.

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The Complete Guide to Audience Research, Segmentation, and Targeting

Marketing Insider Group

How well do you know your audience? Audience research is a critical part of developing any marketing strategy but it’s not always given the time and attention it really needs. According to a survey of 1,600 marketers , a shocking 65% never or rarely conduct audience research. Source: [link]. But why is audience research so important? The same study showed that those that do research their audience are over 3x more likely to achieve their marketing goals.

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How to Buy a Domain Name

Neil Patel

Disclosure: This content is reader-supported, which means if you click on some of our links that we may earn a commission. Buying a domain name is one of the first steps to launching a website. But finding the perfect domain for your site and registering that domain can feel like a tall task if you’ve never been through this process. Fortunately, domain registration isn’t that difficult—you just need to follow a few simple steps.

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8 On-Page Optimization Techniques That Google Hates via @kristen_vaughn

Search Engine Journal

On-page SEO best practices are constantly evolving. Here are eight old-school SEO techniques that you should avoid – or else risk getting penalized. The post 8 On-Page Optimization Techniques That Google Hates via @kristen_vaughn appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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What You Need to Know About the Data Party Game

Content Marketing Institute

What’s in a name? In the data game, it could be a lot or nothing at all. Robert Rose sets the record straight on audience data origins, why it matters, and what it means for your content marketing future. Continue reading → The post What You Need to Know About the Data Party Game appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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The Intersection of AI and Sales: Personalization Without Compromise

Speaker: Jesse Hunter and Brynn Chadwick

Today’s buyers expect more than generic outreach–they want relevant, personalized interactions that address their specific needs. For sales teams managing hundreds or thousands of prospects, however, delivering this level of personalization without automation is nearly impossible. The key is integrating AI in a way that enhances customer engagement rather than making it feel robotic.

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Executive Insights: Imperative Marketing Analytics for the Modern Marketer

Marketing Insider Group

As I discussed earlier this year in my BLOG “ Executive Insights: World-Class Demand Generation and Corporate Social Responsibility Converge at Televerde ”, I was very fortunate to work with some tremendous partners during my nearly 19 year tenure with SAP Global Marketing. One I enjoyed working with was Televerde , a company headquartered in Phoenix AZ that combines lead generation and corporate social responsibility with an outstanding business model with proven results.

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How to Create an Editorial Style Guide

Neil Patel

As a digital marketer, you know just how important the tone and message of your blog are to the overall success of your business. A cohesive approach to your digital content, especially the content on your blog, is critical to your brand. The best way to ensure your site is editorially cohesive is with an editorial style guide. This article will walk you through the basics of an editorial style guide.

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3 Steps to Better Content: Power up Your SEO with Audience Understanding via @marktraphagen

Search Engine Journal

Better content starts with knowing what your audience cares about. Understanding these three key concepts will help keep you on the right track. The post 3 Steps to Better Content: Power up Your SEO with Audience Understanding via @marktraphagen appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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How a Digital-First Content Strategy Can Help Print [Winning Example]

Content Marketing Institute

A digital-first content marketing strategy doesn't mean digital only. That lesson comes from TD Ameritrade Institutional and its content agency, Imagination. Learn how they incorporated print into their award-winning strategy. Continue reading → The post How a Digital-First Content Strategy Can Help Print [Winning Example] appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Relevance, Reach, Revenue: How to Turn Marketing Trends From Hype to High-Impact

Speaker: Alexa Acosta, Director of Growth Marketing & B2B Marketing Leader

Marketing is evolving at breakneck speed—new tools, AI-driven automation, and changing buyer behaviors are rewriting the playbook. With so many trends competing for attention, how do you cut through the noise and focus on what truly moves the needle? In this webinar, industry expert Alexa Acosta will break down the most impactful marketing trends shaping the industry today and how to turn them into real, revenue-generating strategies.

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Why This Amount Is All the Marketing Budget You Need

Marketing Insider Group

Are you feeling pressure on your marketing budget? If you think you can’t stretch your dollars to meet all your marketing needs, you may actually need better allocation, not more money. The objective of marketing is to attract, engage, convert, and retain customers. And we have found that most small to midsize organizations can do all that and more by focusing on content marketing.

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7 Marketing Lessons from Eye-Tracking Studies

Neil Patel

With the ability to take a lot of guesswork out of conversion rate optimization, eye-tracking software and heat maps can reveal some startling insights into increasing conversions (and avoiding sales killers) that can benefit every business. Here are 7 important eye-tracking studies that give a sneak peek into common browsing patterns and elements of human behavior that all marketers need to know. 1.

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5 Content No-Nos That Will Scare Off Your Readers (Avoid at All Costs) via @JuliaEMcCoy

Search Engine Journal

Is your content getting crickets? You may be committing these deadly no-nos of online writing. Learn what they are and how to avoid them. The post 5 Content No-Nos That Will Scare Off Your Readers (Avoid at All Costs) via @JuliaEMcCoy appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

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How many WordPress plugins should you install?

Rock Content

How many WordPress plugins should you install? Once WordPress is a robust software, no matter what you want for your site, you can do that with code extensions. So, if the feature is not available by default, there certainly is a plugin for that. Plugins add functionalities to WordPress. They are written in the PHP programming language just as the CMS (Content Management Software).

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Exploring Virtual Event Content Types & Best Practices

Marketing Insider Group

Content is the rallying point of every great event, and a top-notch assembly of great content and presenters is essential to delivering and amplifying the core message of your event. However, putting together great content for sessions at your event won’t come easily. It will require understanding the needs of the audience and curating a message that resonates with those needs.

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Micro Startup Acquisition: The Definitive Guide to Buying and Selling Small Startups

Neil Patel

The problem with selling your startup is the long exit time. Sometimes it can take as long as seven years before you can sell your business and hop on the next idea. And the investors? They feel the same way. Who wants to wait almost a decade to buy a startup when the face of tech is evolving at such a rapid pace? Plus, the price tag on those more established businesses often run into the billions.

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Personalized Palettes, a Content Exercise, and The Witches Lesson

Content Marketing Institute

Give your audience an interactive quiz for personalized content (a la Sherwin-Williams). Decide how to walk, run, jog, or sprint (thanks to Ubiquity Labs’ content marketing framework). Think through your content (unlike Warner Bros.). Continue reading → The post Personalized Palettes, a Content Exercise, and The Witches Lesson appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Newsletter Tips From Ann Handley… Validated!

Litmus

Newsletters are the cornerstone of our email marketing strategy here at Litmus. They’re key to helping us build trust among our subscribers and customers. And, we have a lot of fun with them! But earlier this year, one of our once top-performing newsletters— Litmus Weekly —hit a bit of a slump. Engagement rates were dropping—open rates dipped by 29% and click-to-open rates (CTOR) had sunk by 44%.

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How to Build a Winning B2B Video Strategy in 2025

Speaker: Speakers:

Think creating impactful B2B video is intimidating, boring, or requires a Hollywood-level budget? Think again. Join our "B2B Growth Show" to uncover the secrets of building video strategies that drive ROI, captivate your audience, and leave your competition in the dust. What you’ll learn: Why video is non-negotiable for B2B in 2025 Storytelling tips to engage your target audience and keep them coming back Case studies from printing companies to telecom giants with jaw-dropping results Practical

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Tired of Virtual Conferences? Check Out These 5 Professional Development Resources for Marketers

Marketing Insider Group

Marketers have spent most of the last year scrambling. No one had neat workshops or helpful guides prepared on how to rearrange a strategy to account for a global pandemic. Many development opportunities assumed participants could travel (or at least that they would not be forced to work from home indefinitely). Obviously, things turned out differently.

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The 4 Best Technical SEO Companies of 2020

Neil Patel

No matter how great the content on your website is, your hard work could amount to nothing without proper technical SEO. Technical SEO gives your site structure, makes it super easy for search engine bots to crawl and index, and helps Google understand what each page is about. URL structuring, robots.txt, redirect codes, canonical tags,htaccess files, load time, and many others.

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What is Event Marketing And Why Your Company Should Host an Event

Rock Content

Promoting brands or new products is part of the possibilities that Digital Marketing offers. Companies can go beyond social media posts and search engine optimization. For this, it is essential to consider Event Marketing as an option. In this strategy, events are the main focus. They will be the platform for attracting customers or connecting companies and business partners.

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The Trends Shaping the State of Email in 2021: Webinar Recap + Q&A

Litmus

2020 has been the catalyst for massive changes in the email marketing world. But what do the trends of 2020 mean for marketers moving forward? And how have those trends changed in response to a global pandemic, social and economic upheaval, and email’s changing role in people’s lives? We invited Helen Lillard and Cristal Foster, two of our friends from Oracle, to talk through just that in our Trends Shaping the State of Email in 2021 webinar.

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2025 Association Survey Results Report

GrowthZone’s 11th annual survey highlights trends, challenges, and strategies shaping the membership industry through insights from U.S. and Canadian association professionals. Get your copy of the 2025 Association Survey Results Report to see how your organization measures up: The biggest challenges associations are facing Membership retention trends and non-renewal insights Strategies for automatic renewals and reinstatements Shifts in member engagement tactics Why members are joining (and sta