Any aspiring professional or business owner knows the importance of networking, and while there’s no shortage of networking events and opportunities, whether virtual or in-person, the part where most individuals tend to fall short is the follow-up, which is almost entirely dependent on email (aside from LinkedIn). In this post, I’m going to equip you with the tips and templates you need to build both a strong network and a strong professional reputation with email as…

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Conversion tracking could not be a bigger deal when it comes to seeing success with PPC campaigns. If you’re not tracking your conversions, how in the world are you going to know what’s working, or what’s not working, or where to put your budget? It’s mind-boggling to me that some folks aren’t using it. That said, I also sympathize with marketers that have to set up conversion tracking on a site where URL rules aren’t…

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If someone asked you what your business does, would you be able to describe it accurately in a concise, compelling manner? Better yet: would your description inspire a potential customer to want to learn more about what you have to offer? Even further, suppose multiple people wanted that description in writing—sales team members, potential customers, existing customers who want to refer you? That scenario is a problem for lots of organizations. Who you are, what you provide,…

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With it being more than halfway through October, ideally, you’re already well into planning your 2020 holiday advertising strategy—but don’t worry if you’re not. Delays happen, pandemics hit, and there are always last-minute pushes needed to ensure success. What you should worry about is whether YouTube is part of your 2020 holiday paid media mix. Given the explosive growth of YouTube watch time due to the coronavirus lifestyle changes, you can feel pretty confident that video ads will…

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It’s no secret: content has long reigned king on the frontier of search engine optimization. To get organic traffic, you need web pages. Those pages need to rank for a diverse set of voluminous keywords. If you can solicit (or naturally earn) authoritative inbound links to those pages, all the better. You’re well on your way to setting your site up for organic success. But what about the technical side of SEO?  Performance (site speed),…

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Ah, November. Summer is long gone, it feels like fall has only just begun, and yet winter vibes are is starting to trickle in—sort of like guests that arrive before your party starts and you’re kind of annoyed because you’re not quite ready. But I like the definition below: So, in the name of new adventures and exciting risks, let’s talk about some unique and simple ways to generate interest, build brand awareness, and attract…

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With 2020 bringing us into uncharted territory as far as the economy goes, consumer behaviors and their buying habits have significantly shifted since the emergence of COVID-19. In August, eMarketer reported that they expect total retail sales to decilne by about 11% this year in the United States due to social distancing measures being in place, but that ecommerce will likely grow by as much as 18% by the end of the year. With these predicted…

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