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Is search in decline? Is AI stealing your traffic? What should you do?

The marketing industry is transforming significantly due to generative AI and increasing market complexity. Gartner's prediction of a 25% decline in traditional search traffic suggests that the era of search engines is dying. AI tools, particularly GenAI, chatbots, and platforms like Google's...

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Search On 22 Takeaways for B2B Companies

By Daniel Traicoff, Digital Marketer, and Chantel Hall, Marketing Content Specialist Last week Google hosted Search On 22, an annual event that covers updates and new features in their search engine. This year’s topics emphasized making search more natural and intuitive. For B2B marketers who want...

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10 Lead Generation Ideas for Consulting Companies

Consultants are in high demand as businesses adapt to a landscape reconfigured by digital transformation. Still, winning business in this environment requires effective marketing strategies that convey your value proposition. New business starts with generating leads, so here are 10 strategies to...

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12 Digital Marketing Trends for B2B Technology Companies

Just as technology continuously evolves, so does digital marketing for B2B technology companies. That's why SaaS, IT, and tech marketers must stay informed about demand and lead generation trends and how to convert prospects into sales opportunities. Here are a dozen trends we're seeing and...

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4 Ways to Boost Lead Generation for B2B SaaS Companies with Inbound Marketing

By Kaci Antoine, Content Specialist With the SaaS market growing by 18% each year, it's no secret that there is a lot of competition in the SaaS world.1 And as customers do more research and get input from more stakeholders, lead generation for B2B SaaS companies is increasingly difficult. The SaaS...

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Are Your Direct Traffic Analytics Lying To You?

By Eddie Becker, Senior Content Specialist Every business and organization strives to be one of the first results to pop up in a Google search. Having that right mix of SEO optimization and site credibility is a marketer's dream. But a narrow focus on increasing organic traffic can take away from...

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What the Running World Can Teach Us About “SEO vs. Paid Search”

By Chantel Hall, Marketing Content Specialist Runners have a wide variety of goals depending on their chosen event and training methods, but most are seeking to improve their endurance, speed, or both. Many runners incorporate both distance training and sprinting into their training plans because...

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How to Get a Job in Marketing Without a Degree

Searching for a job in the marketing industry when you don’t have a degree in marketing can be discouraging, but getting a job without a degree is entirely possible. The industry is changing, and a traditional degree may not be necessary for all positions. Marketing has become a digital-focused,...

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What is the Difference Between a Marketing Plan and a Strategy?

By Chantel Hall, Marketing Content Specialist You may have seen the phrases “marketing strategy” and “marketing plan” used interchangeably, but they actually refer to two different essential marketing tools. Understanding the differences between a marketing plan and a marketing strategy will make...

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Marketers Should Make Content Interesting, Not Sales-Focused

Content marketing is an efficient method for businesses to engage new prospects, nurture leads, and upsell clients. To create effective content, your business must speak directly to a buyer's needs and pain points and include SEO best practices to increase the likelihood the content will rank well...

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Marketing Opportunities for B2B IoT Companies

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