Conversion rate optimization (CRO) is a priority for marketers who lead successful, data-driven campaigns. A well-running, converting website is the crux of a marketing campaign, so marketers must continually optimize. And conversion rate optimization tools can point your CRO efforts in the correct...
Content marketers write so frequently that sometimes they forget to stop and check out their content analytics, to track what works and what doesn’t. In 2015, the B2B marketers in this survey reported several different ways that they could "understand their audiences' needs." These are all fine...
As a B2B technology marketer, you no doubt want the best tools to measure, boost, and grow your marketing efforts. Thankfully, we live in an era of innovative marketing tech. And you can invest in tools for important B2B marketing functions: like content marketing, lead data, website metrics, and...
Choosing where to host your website? As you know, it's a huge decision, and many decision-makers wonder: HubSpot COS versus WordPress — which is better? "Users produce about 76.9 million new posts and 41.4 million new comments on WordPress each month." – WordPress If you don't make the correct...
The pandemic radically changed how most nonprofits operate. In-person events haven’t picked up to their pre-pandemic levels, and digital marketing has become a more important channel for generating donations and support. A nonprofit marketing plan includes many moving pieces, and digital campaigns...
Are you wondering how to choose a digital marketing agency? If so, you're not alone. In fact: Companies outsource “between 45 percent and 75 percent of marketing activities" to agencies, according to Accenture. Why is this trend growing? Because the demands on marketers are increasing. Today,...
An important part of any lead generation strategy is setting and meeting goals. Lead generation tactics not based on goals cannot result in measurable success. Consequently, marketers may not know whether or not to repeat certain actions. "68% of B2B companies are still struggling with lead...
Colleges and universities tout their ability to help graduates compete. But higher education institutions are themselves competing in a densely populated market. California alone had 458 higher education institutions in 2015. Yet staying abreast of trends for education website design can help a...
A website redesign is a great opportunity to refresh your online presence. But don't think of a website redesign as a design task. Instead, you should start with marketing strategy and with data. During and after a redesign, you should be adding to your website, A/B testing, and mining data for new...
LinkedIn has a new layout. This means that both brands and individuals must rethink their LinkedIn marketing strategy for 2017. The cleaner, sleeker look will be “more intuitive and focused to bring conversations and content to the forefront," says LinkedIn. 50% of LinkedIn members report they are...