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Blogging Best Practices: Organization Can Cut Your Research Time by 50%

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I have a friend over while sitting down to write this. She’s trying to finish her degree in education. Strewn about the coffee table and couch are textbooks and piles of paper she printed at the library - a crazy, disorganized organization. This cluttered scene makes sense only to overly caffeinated college students and old-time movie detectives haphazardly connecting pictures and newspaper articles on the wall with thumbtacks and string. Oh, yeah, she’s doing some online research, too. And this got me thinking about blogging best practices and the role research plays in crafting a well-fed, credible, informative, well-performing blog.

Inbound 2017: Affordable SEO Tips (Heck, These Are Free)

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Inbound 2017: Be a Friend (and Seal the Deal) with Inbound Sales

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Like an old friend, Josh Curcio reached out to say “hey” to a lead. Josh knew 2 things: that the prospect, a sales director at a company he last spoke to 7 years prior, enjoys mountain biking and that the company was recently was in the news because of a video about the company that appeared on Facebook.

12 Questions to Ask a Potential Inbound Marketing Services Provider

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When searching for inbound marketing services, you should have one main question on your mind:

Choosing an Inbound Marketing Agency Is Like Adopting a Cat

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It's true. A cat and an inbound marketing agency have a surprising amount in common. Cats and inbound marketing agencies are both pretty independent creatures. You can leave them alone for a few days and not return to a disaster. Some enjoy hugs, while others only make contact when they need something. They are self-cleaning. They can lower stress and improve productivity in the workplace. They're pretty darned cute when they're not eating all your house plants. That said ...

3 Reasons Small Manufacturers Need an Inbound Marketing Agency

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Manufacturing and online marketing. Not oil and water. Not cats and dogs. More like gravy on biscuits. Cheese on a pizza. Sauce on wings. (Anyone else getting hungry?)

Speed Blogging Tips: Write 500 Valuable Words in Under 60 Minutes

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What does 500 words look like? It's approximately one single-spaced Word document with 12-pt font (or two double-spaced pages). Here's a visual example: Does it look like a lot? Don't worry - if you follow these simple blogging tips, it'll feel like nothing at all.

Internet Marketing News? Internet Marketing News! | May - June 2016

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Want to stay up to date on Internet marketing news and best practices, but don't have time to scour the web for info? Look no further! Here are some of the big stories in online marketing from around the web. Have a story you think others should know about? Suggestions are welcome in the comments!

The Subtle Art of Not Being Annoying | Inbound Marketing

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There are few things more difficult than not being a pain in the ass.

6 Ways Inbound Marketing Services Help You Further Your Career

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You probably knew that inbound marketing is great for your business, but did you know inbound marketing services can benefit you? Whether you're working on climbing the corporate ladder, switching roles, taking over the business, or simply securing your place in the company, inbound marketing can certainly help you achieve your goals.