Search Engine Journal
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Looking for more privacy or an ad free search experience? In this post, we'll introduce 20 alternative search engines to use beyond Google. The post 20 Great Search Engines You Can Use Instead of Google appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Hootsuite
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Getting shadowbanned is every social media manager’s worst nightmare. Sure, most social platforms deny the shadowban is really a thing at all. We even tried for ourselves to get shadowbanned on Instagram , with no luck. But there are many, many, many people out there who are adamant that the shadow is real, and who fear its consequences. (Wait a minute… is this the “shadow” that Ashlee Simpson was singing about ?!).
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Content Marketing Institute
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Wasted, wimpy verbs drag down your writing. CMI’s resident editing expert shows you how to root out these energy vampires and recharge your content with power-packed alternatives. Continue reading → The post Punch Up Your Writing With These 4 Power-Packed Tips appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
Sprout Social
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
I’ve been seeing a lot written lately about growth hacks and people offering tips and tricks to quickly grow social media audiences. You’ve probably seen them too—posting a certain number of times a day, replying to your own Tweet or using a certain number of hashtags. I have to say, the headlines do grab my attention but upon further examination I’m always unimpressed.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
Search Engine Journal
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
Google is negotiating deals with Instagram and TikTok to index their content in search results, according to a new report. The post Google Working on Indexing Instagram & TikTok Videos appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Hootsuite
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
A good YouTube description can spike your audience’s interest and result in longer watch times, better view counts, and even new subscribers. Plus, it can help with YouTube SEO, allowing YouTube’s algorithm to understand your content and suggest it to new users, further boosting your YouTube stats. Writing these descriptions is an important part of your overall YouTube strategy.
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Marketing Insider Group
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
What does your ideal customer look like? This question prompts the creation of marketing personas, and the answers vary widely. In today’s hyper-connected world, people expect tailored, personalized experiences in their advertising, whether they realize it or not. For most B2B content creation , personas guide marketers in developing tailored pieces that resonate profoundly with a particular group.
Search Engine Journal
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Artificial intelligence can show you how, when, and where to optimize internal linking to achieve your highest ranking potential. Here's how. The post How to Build SEO-Friendly Internal Link Structures Using AI appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Martech
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Oracle today announced the launch of Oracle Fusion Marketing, part of Oracle Advertising and CX. The new product tracks account engagement with both email and advertising channels, uses AI to score leads and predict opportunity for sales engagement, then delivers the qualified opportunity to any CRM system. The offering seeks to automate the B2B lead generation and qualification process and push the outcomes directly into the systems used by sales representatives. “Salesforce automation ha
Content Marketing Institute
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
If your content is to be unique, it must be differentiated from your competitors’ content. Here’s how to assess what they’re doing so you can find gaps to fill, do it better, or avoid it altogether. Continue reading → The post How to Do a Competitive Content Marketing Analysis appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
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.
Neil Patel
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Looking for a new way to research or find content ideas for your marketing content ? You may have heard of Google Scholar but aren’t sure if it’s the right tool for what you need. Google Scholar is a search engine for scholarly literature at major academic publishers and university presses that lets you find articles or citations on the topic of your choice.
Search Engine Journal
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021
Facebook is rolling out new free and paid business tools designed to help businesses find new customers and connect with them in more ways. The post Facebook Has New Ways to Generate Leads & Connect With Customers appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Martech
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
Even in uncertain times, AI-driven predictive analytics can help marketers see what opportunities are coming down the pike. So why isn’t this technology being used by more CMOs? At his talk, showed some ways any marketing team can predictively leverage their data. And he also shared some head-scratching. “About two-thirds of CMOs said that they’re managing the present, they’re putting out fires right now, and only about a third are looking towards the future, even in a period of time
Content Marketing Institute
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
A documented content marketing strategy is a big differentiator between the most and least successful. Imagine what a documented workflow could do for your content marketing operations. Here’s how to do it in four stages. Continue reading → The post How to Document Your Content Marketing Workflow appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.
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.
Neil Patel
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
The key factor in the “great SEO game” is how well you optimize your site. No matter how brilliant a product or service you have, you’ll have a hard time making money if no one can find it. This guide will help you understand how to optimize your website—for free—without having to use paid tools, services, or products. Why Should You Optimize Your Website?
Search Engine Journal
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
When Google evaluates how much weight to assign to backlinks it doesn’t consider factors such as referral traffic or whether the link gets clicked on. The post Google: Referral Traffic Doesn’t Increase Link Equity appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Sprout Social
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Gen Z is embracing a new style icon: Bella Swan, the main protagonist from the Twilight film franchise. If you’re familiar with the movies, you may be rightfully confused. After all, Bella’s costume design is purposefully simple. She’s meant to go unnoticed. It’s what makes a 17-going-on-107-year-old vampire falling in love with her all the more interesting.
Martech
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
It’s here! The latest edition of MarTech’s Email Marketing Periodic Table. Email has long been one of the most reliable marketing channels for getting your messaging in front of your customers. But, because email is one of the most complex ways you can communicate with customers and prospects – through different mail clients, different ISPs, mobile and desktop, etc. – there are a lot of obstacles that can get between you and your intended recipients.
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.
Marketing Insider Group
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
With the global pandemic shifting the way groups of people meet, connect, and communicate, many association professionals feel as if they’re fighting an uphill battle just to keep their members engaged. After all, there’s no novelty left in hosting meet-ups on Zoom or Microsoft Teams, with many members already struggling with digital burnout in a year that feels as if it’s been entirely online.
Neil Patel
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Retargeting is one of the best ways to close sales that didn’t happen. On top of that, retargeting efforts are pretty cheap compared to most types of advertising. How do you do it? What retargeting efforts do you need to try? Here are three examples of retargeting that actually work, how to copy them, and what you need to know about the future of retargeting. 1.
Sprout Social
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Has your business been sleeping on Facebook Shops? The popularity of social commerce and selling via Facebook ads is well-documented. And with the introduction of Shops’ product platform, Facebook is giving brands big and small an opportunity to get products in their followers’ hands faster. But as the rollout of Facebook Shops happened early on during the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses still haven’t had an opportunity to take full advantage of its features.
Martech
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Last week, QSR chain Burger King launched an NFT-based sweepstakes around their BK Keep It Real Meals. The promotion is designed and supported by NFT marketplace Sweet with a focus on experience and easy adoption of the technology. The payoff could have implications for many brands looking to cash in on interest in collectible NFTs and to crack the code of how to use blockchain technology to encourage sustainable consumer attention and engagement.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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!
Search Engine Journal
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Google Ads has announced updates to the way that queries are matched to keywords. Here's what advertisers need to know! The post Google Updates Keyword Matching Processes for Phrase & Broad Match appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Neil Patel
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
If you’ve ever built a website, or you’re looking for a suitable website builder, you’ve no doubt heard of Wix. It’s renowned for its easy-to-use interface, its suitability for beginners, and it gets good reviews for its flexibility, professional-looking templates, and support. On the downside, Wix SEO limitations often come in for criticism, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enhance your site’s SEO considerably by applying a few best practices.
Sprout Social
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
If you’re considering social media outsourcing, we get it. After all, the expertise and time required to run social campaigns involves more than most companies can handle in-house. This is especially true for smaller marketing teams struggling with social growth. That’s why outsourcing social media is so common for brands big and small. Because putting your online presence in experts’s hands ensures you’re seeing actual returns for your investment in social.
Martech
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
The best news to come out of “Pixelgeddon” – also known as Apple’s Mail Privacy Protection feature, which went into effect on Monday, Sept. 20 – is that I will never have to listen to another conference speaker tell his audience, “ It’s all about the opens.” As of Monday, the thing many email marketers have dreaded – iOS 15 – has launched, which will nullify tracking on emails opened by Apple Mail users and makes the open rate even less reliable.
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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
Search Engine Journal
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
What's the difference between SEO factors and ranking factors, and which on-site factors are most important to optimize? The post 5 On-Site SEO Factors That Matter Most appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Marketing Insider Group
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Distributors have a unique position in the supply chain, managing and marketing to manufacturers and retailer partners at both ends. Content marketing for distributors is a way to engage these multiple audiences at once while growing your brand visibility. Sounds awesome, right? But what if you’ve never done content marketing before, or your current strategy just isn’t working?
Sprout Social
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
On February 16, 2021, Texas reached a 72-year record low temperature of -2° F. Pipes froze, food and water supplies were disrupted and widespread power outages left millions with no heat or internet connection. From initial alerts and warnings to disaster assistance and community responses, Twitter played an invaluable role in keeping the public connected during this time of uncertainty.
Martech
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
Marketers know accurate data is tablestakes. It helps organizations make better decisions for their customers and, in turn, increases ROI. Yet even the most meticulous brands more often than not find errors within their datasets. A study published by Zoominfo found that 94% of businesses suspect their customer data is inaccurate. “In 2017 we took a look at our data and found that it was good, but ultimately it wasn’t great and we really wanted it to be so,” said Dominic Freschi
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