Harp Interactive
MARCH 7, 2016
Hold the confetti. Just because you directed traffic to a landing page doesn’t mean visitors will convert into leads for your business. Follow these 10 landing page best practices to turn your website into.
Navolutions
MARCH 9, 2016
Another day, another weird experiment from Google. Google’s latest oddball comes in the form of a “Google Home Services Concierge.” For a few brief searches, this ad replaced the map pack and Home Service Ads entirely, inviting searchers to literally call Google for a plumber instead of going through their search results: When you click through, a bare bones landing page presents you with a phone number, number to text, and not a lot else.
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Convince & Convert
MARCH 7, 2016
Image via Unsplash. In many modern organizations, the right hand doesn’t always know what the left hand is doing. Marketing is… crafting messages? Sales… is building relationships? HR is… handling benefits? With each department so fervently focused on its own objectives, we often have a rather limited view of what our coworkers are actually tasked with.
Waxing UnLyrical
MARCH 7, 2016
Big day tomorrow: International Women’s Day. So of course, this post is by women, about women, and for women everywhere. Ladies, take it away (just like we did at this ColorComm/Johns Hopkins event last year – see photo). 1. Closing The Gender Gap Is Everyone’s Business. Why: “Own your value and insist on being paid for it,” writes Margie Warrell in this post (still a great read). 2.
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SocMed Sean
MARCH 7, 2016
Light bulb moments are what I call those brief flashes of inspiration that occur when we find a unique solution to a problem or “wrap our brain” around a complex concept in a way that it’s applicable and meaningful to us. I enjoyed taking some time to talk with Silver Arrow Tech Talk host, Matt Trent, about those light bulb moments in marketing that bring ideas to life.
Firebelly
MARCH 8, 2016
You don’t have to be a graphic designer or a Photoshop pro to create stunning graphics for your social media channels. These three tools make it easy! Canva. Of the three tools I’m sharing, Canva is the most robust. It provides a ton of pre-existing images and templates you can use. Or you can create your own. Available templates: • Facebook cover photos. • Facebook posts. • Facebook apps. • Facebook event covers. • Facebook ads. • Google+ posts. • Instagram posts. • Tumblr banner. •
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Waxing UnLyrical
MARCH 11, 2016
From Women’s History Month to International Women’s Day, March is all about women. Amirite ladies? This month’s #measurePR’s edition was no exception. I was absolutely delighted to welcome back three of the most notable women in measurement as guests: Jen Zingsheim , Sally Falkow , and the redoutable Katie Delahaye Paine. Here’s some of what we talked about.
Jon Loomer
MARCH 10, 2016
[NOTE: Another recent update not mentioned below is that lead ads can now be shown on desktops. When they were first released, they were only available on mobile. I did not include this update because it was not among the most recent updates Facebook announced. But it’s a big one!]. Launched in June of 2015 , Facebook lead ads make the process of collecting an email address significantly easier.
Jenn's Trends
MARCH 9, 2016
For those of you who have kids or who have been around a child for more than 5 minutes, you know that kids bring forth a plethora of lessons. They teach us about ourselves. We learn what we’re good at and where we struggle. We learn new strengths and weaknesses. We learn to multi-task, live… The post 6 Things My 6-Month Old Taught Me About Social Media appeared first on Jenn's Trends.
Convince & Convert
MARCH 10, 2016
You’ve been creating consistent blog posts for a while, but you aren’t getting as much traffic as you’d like. It’s time to get to the root of the problem. Google Analytics may tell you that even though you’re bringing in new readers, they don’t visit your site a second time. While you may be producing blog posts regularly, incorporating SEO-friendly keywords, and paying for advertisements, your work won’t pay off until you attract regular readers that actually convert or make purchases.
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Waxing UnLyrical
MARCH 7, 2016
Big day tomorrow: International Women’s Day. So of course, this post is by women, about women, and for women everywhere. Ladies, take it away (just like we did at this ColorComm/Johns Hopkins event last year – see photo). 1. Closing The Gender Gap Is Everyone’s Business. Why: “Own your value and insist on being paid for it,” writes Margie Warrell in this post (still a great read). 2.
Bill Hartzer
MARCH 7, 2016
Adding Google AdSense to your website hurts the mobile user experience on your website and violates Google’s own suggested guidelines. I have been working on my own site, this site, to optimize it for page load speed. Using Google’s own Pagespeed Insights tool , I found that there is one particular section of the results, under User Experience, that gave me a score of 99 out of 100.
Kikolani
MARCH 8, 2016
When live-streaming first entered our Internet world back in the early-to-mid 2000’s, it was really a tool for individuals’ personal use. Today, live-streaming is a very different tool – one that can be used by marketers in engaging and very effective ways. And being able to record in HD and stream in Wi-Fi or 3G has really moved live-streaming into the world of marketing.
Convince & Convert
MARCH 11, 2016
Effective website copy stresses benefits rather than features. However, to substantially boost conversions, content developers must understand the benefits of what they are selling in a very detailed way—in fact, talking about benefits vaguely, or in a way that doesn’t connect with the audience, could be worse than not talking about benefits at all.
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Janet Fouts
MARCH 9, 2016
As marketers, we often have an idea of who we believe our market to be, what they want, and what kind of messaging will work for them. But are we really just talking to ourselves? We can be too close to the product and too specific about details our audience doesn’t understand. Maybe we know […].
Bill Hartzer
MARCH 8, 2016
Is Apple going to finally move to their new TLD (Top Level Domain).Apple soon? Well, if new domain name registrations are any indication, there are 10 new ways that may show proof of that. Apple recently registered 10 new domain names that all end in their brand name, Apple. checkrepairapple.com. communitiesapple.com. discussionsapple.com. discussionschineseapple.com. discussionsjapanapple.com. discussionskoreaapple.com. manualsinfoapple.com. registerapple.com. supportformapple.com. tipsapple.co
Kikolani
MARCH 10, 2016
How amazing is your blog content, really? You might be writing those most stunning prose, with the most relevant topics, but are your readers singing your praises from the rooftops? Are they constantly coming back for more? There are countless ways to improve your blog posts, and in this post I am going to show you seven ways to do just that! So let’s jump right in with the most important one first… 1.
Convince & Convert
MARCH 11, 2016
Since December of 2015 , we have seen Google become more deeply involved in helping brands manage their location data in a seamless way. The Google My Business API rollout has been a welcome development to more quickly and efficiently keep Google listings updated. For multi-location organizations, accurate and updated local data in each market where the brand has a presence is absolutely critical.
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Devumi
MARCH 10, 2016
Many people who are too used to YouTube find themselves asking ‘What is Vimeo? Why does it exist if we already have YouTube?’ The answer, of course, must be that Vimeo offers something that YouTube does not. What is offers are features which a growing segment of the Internet population enjoys. I’m going to look […]. The post What is Vimeo? Learn to Use and Succeed on Vimeo!
Razor Social
MARCH 8, 2016
Have you ever struggled creating ads with the Facebook Power Editor ? At times it drives me crazy! I’m in the middle of creating an ad and I copy a previous ad. I then open up the ad and try to edit the audience and Power Editor freezes. Ahhhhhhhhh… it’s happened too many times. In this article, I briefly outline why people use the Power Editor and when AdEspresso should be considered an alternative option as a very good ad manager tool.
Kikolani
MARCH 8, 2016
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Convince & Convert
MARCH 8, 2016
In most companies – especially B2B firms – sales and marketing don’t get along. Ultimately, both groups are tasked with the same revenue production goal, but their core skills and perceptions are different enough that much is lost in translation. They sing the same song, but in very different ways. Yet, they are required to work together to accomplish company-wide objectives.
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Devumi
MARCH 10, 2016
Many people who are too used to YouTube find themselves asking ‘What is Vimeo? Why does it exist if we already have YouTube?’ The answer, of course, must be that Vimeo offers something that YouTube does not. What is offers are features which a growing segment of the Internet population enjoys. I’m going to look […]. The post What is Vimeo? Learn to Use and Succeed on Vimeo!
Twist Image
MARCH 6, 2016
Episode #504 of Six Pixels of Separation - The Mirum Podcast is now live and ready for you to listen to. Simply put: Douglas Rushkoff makes my brain hurt, because he is so smart. He recently published his latest book, Throwing Rocks At The Google Bus , and it will make your head spin too. All of our assumptions about disruption, the digital economy, unicorns, valuations, and how all of this technological innovation has evolved will be questioned.
Amy Porterfield
MARCH 9, 2016
When my dear friend Michael Hyatt said he was going to come by to join us for our latest episode, I knew it was going to be good, and profound. And in my latest episode, he doesn’t disappoint, ladies and gentlemen… Because he’s talking about the ONE thing we should be focused on in our […]. The post #101: How to Intentionally Design the Life You Want with Michael Hyatt appeared first on Amy Porterfield | Online Marketing Expert.
Convince & Convert
MARCH 9, 2016
Gotta Have Faith. Wouldn’t it be nice to control absolutely everything? Actually no. Not really. Sometimes it’s best to trust your choices and let go after looking closely at well-collected data. Rebekah Iliff is a powerhouse of energy, savvy, and wisdom after years in the PR business. She’s coined the term “PRTech,” and believes in using data wisely, consistently, and taking the time to find the specific influencer that suits your needs and letting them grow your message far beyond what your b
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ProBlogger
MARCH 8, 2016
Recently while on Facebook I came across a quick technique for growing your Facebook page likes that was shared in a private Facebook group that I’m a part of. It came from Helen Edwards from Recycled Interiors (thanks Helen) and I think would be particularly useful for anyone with a smaller to medium-sized Facebook page. In fact it’s something that is only available to those who have a Facebook page with under 100,000 people following it (sorry to those of you with bigger ones).
Twist Image
MARCH 11, 2016
Is it just a job or the work that you were meant to do? I don't get tired of writing these words. I don't get tired of having conversations about business, and then turning them into a Six Pixels of Separation Podcast. I like prepping slides for a presentation. I love it when my Mirum team members come to me with pitches, decks, ideas for clients and more.
Talkwalker SM
MARCH 9, 2016
In 2016, talking about the internet means talking about visuals. More than 1.8 billion photos are uploaded daily on the internet. Twitter users post 175 million images every day. On Instagram, users are sharing 80 million images per day. Images are everywhere. In fact, you’re probably kind of wishing we’d just made an infographic about this. Pictures present an incredible opportunity for brands.
Convince & Convert
MARCH 7, 2016
Search marketing done right lands your site the first listing on Google or Bing results, but the consequences of search done wrong are much, much worse: In January 2016, the founder of a search agency in Texas was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for his shady practices. This fraudster’s company used deceptive tactics to affect the search engine rankings of his clients by creating fake reviews, fictitious websites, and manipulating hidden text on websites — without his clients’ kno
ProBlogger
MARCH 7, 2016
I’m regularly asked by those yet to start a blog what is the best way to go about it? Should there be posts already up upon launch? How many? Do I need a Facebook page? Should I be collecting emails? What’s the best way to design my blog to keep readers on site? What should I invest in, and what can wait? Starting a new blog can be a daunting, overwhelming experience, but it doesn’t need to be.
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