Editor's note: This post was originally published in 2013 and has been updated July 2017 for new best practices and freshness. Software and technology companies use their websites as a central hub and conversion tool for marketing campaigns. In order to compete, your software website must provide...
When marketing for IT companies, it's important to move beyond a static "brochure" website — that is, putting company information at the forefront. Instead, you must provide value from the buyer's perspective in order to generate B2B leads online. By following IT website design best practices, you...
Is your website measurably driving B2B lead generation, increasing sales opportunities, and deepening engagement with your target prospects? If not, when was the last time you conducted a digital marketing audit? It's critical to assess web performance and identify your strengths, weaknesses, and...
In the early days of business websites, it was enough to present a static “brochure” online: A quick overview of your business with contact information. But with today’s tools and technologies — like marketing automation, analytics platforms, and digital advertising — your website redesign can...
As a nonprofit, your website is critical to your organization’s long-term success. A strong online presence can help you: Raise money Engage new and existing donors Attract supporters Create media opportunities Spread the word about your mission Given that, your nonprofit website design needs to be...
A website redesign shouldn't just improve look and feel of your B2B company. Instead, a redesign must grow your lead database and increase conversions. According to Kinesis Inc., once your page loads, users form an opinion in .05 seconds, so the pressure is on to make a good first impression and...
What does a successful nonprofit marketing strategy look like? Well, as a nonprofit marketer, you might have plenty of ideas for marketing. But still, with a busy schedule and limited budget, it can be hard to execute a cohesive strategy that truly drives results. "92% of nonprofit professionals...
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...
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...
by Jonathan Franchell, CEO of Ironpaper - For more tips and hacks: Need to remove a new line after h1 tags? Both web designers and SEO practitioners need to employ headline tags: H1, H2, H3 in several ways to improve web page structure and tag...
The Crowded Arena of the IT Marketplace Updated December 2024 The Information Technology (IT) landscape is experiencing rapid growth and intensifying competition. IT spending is projected to reach nearly 5.1 trillion U.S. dollars in 2024, a...
Updated December, 2024 The field of digital marketing is evolving rapidly in response to new technology and changing buyer expectations. To help career-minded marketers, we’ve rounded up the top 10 skills needed to succeed in the field. These are...
By Nicky Capella, Content Strategist The role of marketing within an organization has undergone a significant transformation over the past several years. As businesses increasingly focus on customer experience as a competitive differentiator,...
2022 was a wild year for the job market. From on-the-spot offers to mass resignations, we saw a seismic shift in how employees articulated what matters to them in the workplace. Companies that offered limited flexibility lost out on talent, while...
The digital privacy landscape has been shifting more towards the individual's right to privacy for years, and digital marketers need to ensure they can work effectively without access to third-party data. Sam Ward, Associate Director; Tim Maurizio,...
Content marketers in 2023 will consider changing buyer behaviors, privacy concerns, and the need to measure content’s impact. We know that content marketing is no longer optional, but this method of reaching buyers will become increasingly important...
For clean energy companies, increasing demand for renewable solutions should feel like a win—but the reality is more complex. The surge in market entrants has made it more challenging to stand out, leaving even innovative providers fighting to avoid...
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Hiring great talent is vital to business success, but it’s not an easy feat. Many companies turn to recruiters to help fill open roles. It’s expensive, and it doesn’t foster a strong connection between the company and the candidate. But what if...
Navigating the evolving landscape of technology can be like traversing a veritable minefield. This is especially true in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). For business leaders, understanding and implementing IT transformation in the age of AI...
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