Ray Tomlinson sent the first networked email in 1971. Back then, an email was a way to copy a file to another user’s file directory. Email has evolved a lot since 1971, and email marketing has evolved right along with it. Because of smartphones and tablets, we have access to emails 24/7. And with more than 300 billion emails sent daily, you don’t want yours to get lost in the shuffle.
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Every business wants to increase website traffic. More traffic means more customers. While there are several options for increasing your traffic, not all of them are created equal or provide equal results. Having a system to constantly improve and increase website traffic is the best approach to drive new customers.
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One of the most common questions we get asked is, how long does successful inbound marketing take to produce results. On the surface, it seems like a straight forward question that should elicit a straight forward answer. One thing is for certain, successful inbound marketing is a marathon, not a sprint. You reap tremendous, compounding rewards with inbound marketing, but it doesn't happen overnight. The truth is, the timing of inbound results is dependent on a few factors.
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As an executive, you work hard to put the pieces in place to achieve your goals. Sales and profitability are always items on your list of goals. That means successful inbound marketing should be one of the pieces on your radar. Let's take a look at the skill sets needed for inbound marketing success.
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So you want to be a professional content writer. (Or maybe not, but your boss is making you do it anyway.) The only true way to become a decent writer is to practice, practice, practice. But you can't ask your boss, or team, or entire company to wait around while you do grammar exercises. What can you do, starting now, to ensure your copy is up to snuff?
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If you work in marketing, you understand the challenge of keeping up with keyword and Google algorithm updates that exist in the ever-changing world of search engine optimization (SEO). As a result, it’s important to keep track of all things SEO, including your meta descriptions, keywords, page performances, and so on.
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Content marketing creates and distributes valuable, relevant, and consistent content that your customers will enjoy and learn from. It reaches potential customers and builds awareness of your current offerings. How do you know if you’re reaching potential customers and building awareness of your current offers? By setting and analyzing goals.
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In simple terms, an A/B test compares two versions of a web page to see which one performs better. (Let’s call them version A and version B.) The tester shows the experiment to users at random. The tester then uses statistical analysis to determine which version performed better. A/B testing can be incredibly helpful when improving your inbound marketing strategy.
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Did you attend Manufacturing Marketing World 2020? The 2020 version of this manufacturing and B2B marketing conference was held remotely due to COVID-19. But hey, there’s a silver lining -- each webinar is now available on demand! (See below.) We’ve recapped MMW 2020 for those who missed all the actionable tips and insights for modernizing your marketing:
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One of the best ways to increase your company’s website traffic is to keep an updated and relevant blog. Your blog posts are an important part of educating your current and potential customers, and position your brand as a leading authority in your industry.
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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.
