With the number of people using the internet to find their desired products and services at an all-time high, it’s important to be cognizant of your digital marketing tactics. 

When was the last time you Googled something? 

In 2020, the practice of hosting a webinar became more popular and, in the right hands, effective. B2B companies have learned that webinars are great for generating new leads for every stage of the sales funnel.

Let’s get one thing clear right off the bat: We all wish we had an unlimited budget for everything. And in today’s world, anything that has to do with marketing has the potential to become expensive. In fact, it’s reported that a full site audit can cost anywhere between $5,000 and $25,000.

(Editor’s note: This is Part 2 in a two-part series about how a relationship with an inbound marketing consulting firm can fail. In Part 1 we covered five ways the client can be at fault in a failed partnership.)

Sales emails are a staple of any digital marketing campaign. They’re essential for maintaining connections with current customers while helping potential new ones progress down the sales funnel. And if you’ve ever had difficulty increasing your email open rate, then maybe you’ve even tried to personalize your email to help them stand out.

You plop down at your computer on a Monday morning for a quick look at your website’s traffic. 

Let’s say you’re using HubSpot’s analytics. You click the “sources” report for your business website and BAM! 

Hashtags: One of the most underrated marketing tools there is. While many may see these as a trendy joke to post with your highest-quality photo of a dessert, they actually play a massive role in your social media content creation and audience reach.

A B2B buyer persona is an extremely valuable resource for digital marketers in industries with long sales cycles. And once you have one fully developed, it can really begin to improve your content marketing, especially for niche industries such as healthcare technology.

When you’ve finally found that great lead -- or leads -- through your inbound marketing efforts, the relationship with that potential customer is just beginning. 

In fact, interactions between your company and that fresh lead should span every step of the buyer’s journey and their trip down the sales funnel. It'll require regular engagement and providing appropriate information at the right time, along with awesome sales follow-up emails and other outreach.