October 6, 2011

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Although Google will still offer its base platform, Google Analytics, at no charge to anyone, the industry leader has just announced a stronger, more accurate, and better-supported version with a price that might surprise you. If you're interested... Read More »
TweetIt’s finally here – the enterprise version of Google’s free tool. Today’s official announcement of Google Analytics Premium puts the rumors to rest and opens up a whole new set of questions. Leading the list: Will there be enough value added to make it worth the price?...
Posted in Best of Online Marketing, Web Analytics | Tags: a/b, conversion rate, google analytics, mvt, technology news, | No Comments »
October 6, 2011

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The content marketing discipline is evolving, offering new and more profitable opportunities to companies enterprising enough to realize them. This post, devoted to several key ways to make content work harder for you, is the kind of easy,... Read More »
Companies are jumping on the content marketing bandwagon in increasing numbers, investing in new content for articles, newsletters, whitepapers, blogs, and video to better attract and engage customers. Social media and networking offer an ideal channel for promotion but many...
Posted in Best of Online Marketing, Website & Content Strategy | Tags: b2b, blogging, contextual advertising, copywriting, digital technology, Email Marketing, interactive marketing, ppc, public relations, seo, viral marketing, Web Analytics, | No Comments »
October 6, 2011

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As integrated strategies become de facto marketing campaigns, there's never been a better time to consider unifying your marketing efforts, and starting with your social and email ones is exactly how you want to begin. Here are 7 of the top ways... Read More »
Great inbound marketing is integrated marketing. Social media can’t be an isolated tactic and succeed. Instead it has to be part of an overall inbound marketing strategy that includes search engine optimization, blogging, email marketing, marketing automation, and...
Posted in Best of Online Marketing, Integrated Strategy | Tags: b2b, B2B marketing, B2B Social Media Marketing, business-to-business, online marketing, Social Media, social media marketing, | No Comments »
October 6, 2011

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Though cost-efficient and often lucrative, social marketing has been plagued with tracking problems - both real and imagined - that have discouraged many companies from investing in a Facebook, Twitter, or other campaign. However, these problems... Read More »
With all the good press it’s been getting lately, you’d think that social media was a gift from the internet marketing gods. Want to expand your brand’s reach online? Social media’s got you covered. Want to connect with thousands of potential customers for free? Social media,...
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October 4, 2011

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The latest Facebook updates are particularly significant to businesses of every industry, and it's not hard to see why: the introduction of Timeline, the radical expansion of the Facebook "Like," and the EdgeRank fixes will all impact how you market... Read More »
A couple of years ago I wrote a post about how consumers and brands are friends on Facebook. The new Facebook changes reinforce this frame. It’s now more important then ever for brands to cultivate meaningful relationships with consumers. The new Facebook user Profile, Timeline,...
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October 4, 2011

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Social marketing results can't always be expressed in leads, conversions, and other tangible returns, but that doesn't mean they don't benefit the company. Increasingly, the digital marketing landscape is subject to the public perception of a... Read More »
Thanks to the continuing evolution of social media, there’s a lot of talk at the moment around influence, identifying and understanding it in action, as well as how this can be used commercially.
Just last week my colleague, Matt, wrote an …
Posted in Best of Social Media, Social Media | Tags: b2b, best practices, branding strategy, ppc, Search Marketing, seo, Social Media, | No Comments »
October 4, 2011

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Whether your market is B2B or B2C, investing in a LinkedIn Group is one of the most effective ways to nurture business relationships and bring more value to your brand. However, your group must be managed correctly in order to produce the results... Read More »
In B2B marketing, creating and managing your own LinkedIn group for your brand is a great lead generation strategy. LinkedIn groups draw prospects to you in several ways:
1. Establish yourself as a thought leader in your industry. By engaging in the discussions your group members...
Posted in Best of Social Media, Social Media | Tags: best practices, customer experience, Email Marketing, inbound marketing, landing pages, lead generation, Online Advertising, ppc, sem, seo, web design, | 70 Comments »
September 29, 2011

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As business professionals, we're very accustomed to using industry terms and using them often, but marketing parlance isn't for your customers - or subscribers - to see. Most email programs today use jargon that subscribers aren't always able to... Read More »
“Whitelist us for better deliverability.” “Choose a delivery format.” “Update your subscriber preferences to opt out of future mailings.” You understand what all these phrases mean, but are they clear to your subscribers? Chances are your subscribers aren’t in the email...
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September 29, 2011

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A major determinant of search marketing success is picking the right keywords, and it's only becoming more complex with the rising popularity of search engines and the web. However, there are also new research opportunities, and this post centers... Read More »
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Before I even start saying anything about keyword research I want to take my hat off to Richard Baxter because the tools and methodologies he shared at MozCon make me feel silly for even thinking about bringing something to the Keyword Research table. Now with...
Posted in Best of Online Marketing, Integrated Strategy | Tags: blogging, brand marketing, contextual ads, inbound marketing, keyword research, link building, ppc, reputation management, seo, seo tools, viral marketing, web 2.0, web development, | 6 Comments »
September 29, 2011

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Just unveiled at the f8 conference last week, Facebook's latest - and most revolutionary - addition is called Timeline, and it'll dramatically change your profile's aesthetic, function, and marketing opportunities. For marketers intent on... Read More »
When Facebook unveiled Timeline last week, many users were struck by the idea of humanizing your profile by summarizing your life and connectio…
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