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.
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The 2016 NFL season kicks off tonight with a rematch of last year’s Super Bowl between the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos. The one thing those two teams had in common? They had a great quarterback. The Panther’s Cam Newton is a young up-and-coming quarterback who is making a name for himself in the NFL. Meanwhile, Peyton Manning won the Super Bowl. He retired as arguably one of the best quarterbacks of all time. “Alright, Josh, what in the world does this have to do with buyer personas and inbound marketing?” It’s a fair question, and one I’m poised to answer.
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What if you could lose weight by eating more? What if you could make more money by working less? What if you could make more sales by increasing your prices rather than decreasing them?
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We talk about inbound marketing a lot. One thing you may be wondering is "How the heck do I actually do this stuff you're telling me to do?"
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If you're alive in the 21st century, you've seen the impact social media can have on businesses. Dollar Shave Club made their name on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
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We've compared dating and marketing in some previous posts. Why do we keep coming back to it? Because it's a pretty accurate analogy for the B2B buying process. Asking for a prospect's contact information is a lot like asking for a stranger's digits. There are ways to increase your chances of success, and there are ways to look like a creepy asshole who doesn't understand boundaries. Doing it inbound marketing-style will increase your chances exponentially.
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Trying to stay on top internet marketing trends can seem like a daunting task. No need to worry, though. We're your eyes in the sky. We'll keep an eye out and provide biweekly updates on what's new in the world of marketing! So, without further ado...
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Pay per click advertising: Advertising where you pay to have your ads shown to buyers (usually on Google). You only pay when the ad is clicked. Thus, "pay per click." PPC ads appear at the top and bottom of search results. Here's an example: PPC ads are the first thing a searcher will see. This is an incredibly powerful sales and marketing tool, if used correctly. Don't know how to do PPC correctly? Here's a checklist on PPC best practices. Manufacturers are in the perfect position to profit from PPC advertising for three big reasons. Let's take a look. 1. Lifetime Value vs. Customer Acquisition Cost Related: How to Increase ROI with Inbound Marketing
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If you are executing digital marketing, congratulations! You are most likely already one step ahead of your competition, and making strides to meaningfully connect with prospects online. But, how do you know if you’re seeing continual success year over year, and improving your metrics?
Without the tools in place to analyze and benchmark your efforts, it is impossible to scale your online marketing and ensure continuous success.
