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40 Inspired Business Card Designs Too Useful to Throw Away
If you network a lot, you likely have dozens of business cards in different bags, pockets, and wallets. But when you’re looking for something about the same size and thickness as a business card?
It becomes clear how alike most business cards have come to look.
Our Favorite Marketing Campaigns of 2023
It was an interesting year to be a marketer. Expectations were high, budgets were low, content moved at the speed of light, and marketers had to make magic happen through it all.
Process Documentation Writing Tips
When I’m doing something that involves multiple steps, you can be sure I want to remember it. Sometimes my brain can’t be trusted with that, so process documentation is the answer. Whether you’re completing recurring tasks or creating a new program, process documentation can help you formalize your business endeavors. In fact, creating documentation helps improve coordination, structure, and consistency in your organization.
27 of the Best Professional Bio Examples I’ve Ever Seen [+ Templates]
As a writer, I have to let readers and potential clients know my expertise, my skills, and why they should work with me or be interested in what I say. So, a professional bio is a must in my industry.
What’s Google Sandbox? Everything You Need to Know
The alleged existence of a Google Sandbox is one of the more debated topics amongst web and SEO experts.
7 Expert & Data-Backed Trend Predictions for 2024
It’s that time of the year…
The Complete Guide to AI for Amazon Sellers in 2024
Over 60% of Amazon sales are made by independent sellers, with most running small to medium-sized businesses. AI for Amazon sellers has the potential to help smaller sellers close the distance between themselves and more prominent brands even more.
8 SEO Challenges Brands Face in 2023 [HubSpot Blog Data]
In the 1990s, SEO success relied on keywords. In 2023, new SEO challenges have emerged.
Stock Markets and Social Media? Absolutely!
This year, global social media users swelled to a record-breaking 4.9 billion. Statistics like these suggest that social media stocks may be a great investment opportunity — but what are the best social media stocks to invest in?
Email Marketing Audit — The Complete Guide
Increased open rates, click-throughs, and sales: If you want these results, running an email marketing audit can help you get there. That’s why I’ve teamed up with six email marketing experts to help you create an audit of your own.
Together, we cover:
What’s Holding AI Adoption Back in Marketing? [New Data]
Adoption of any new technology can take time, and this is especially true when the technology is complex. The rapid explosion of artificial intelligence tools has already changed how most marketing teams operate — but there are still some factors that are holding marketers back from fully embracing AI.
How to Plan a Seasonal Marketing Campaign: A 5-Step Guide
Every year has built-in opportunities to boost sales, increase brand recognition, and bolster customer relationships. Seasonal marketing is the key to aligning your outreach with special times of the year, like holidays and events, to capitalize on increased consumer enthusiasm.
How to Make the Perfect PPC Landing Page (+ Examples)
PPC landing pages are the newest incarnation of an age-old sales problem: How do you keep warm bodies in their seats long enough to hear your message?
Portfolios vs. Resumes — The Complete Guide
In today’s competitive job market, your income and career rely on knowing how to communicate your skills and experiences. To do so, you can choose one of two primary vehicles: a resume or a portfolio.
Should Marketers Optimize for Bing? [Data + Expert Tips]
When you think about search engine optimization (SEO), one major search engine probably comes to mind: Google. But what about Bing SEO?
A Guide to Integrating AI Tools in Your Marketing Processes [New Data + Expert Tips]
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As I sit here wrapping up this blog post, I’ve gotten stuck trying to come up with a snazzy, but concise, title.
SEO For Plumbers — How to Show Up in Google Results
Did you know that roughly 800,000+ people search “plumbers near me” on Google a month? That’s a lot of demand for plumbing services.
If you don’t target the correct keywords for SEO (Search Engine Optimization), you may miss out on a lot of business.
International PPC: The Complete Guide
When you want to reach a global audience, turn to international PPC.
The Ultimate List of Email Marketing Stats for 2023
Webinars, video campaigns, and social media posts are relatively new channels for marketers to reach their customers. Still, I don’t think that more contemporary methods should distract you from one of the oldest, most effective strategies — email marketing. In fact, email ROI is an impressive $36 for every $1 spent.
The HubSpot Culture Code: Creating a Company We Love
Several years ago, we published a public beta of the HubSpot Culture Code slide deck. This deck started out as an internal document, and as a company who values transparency, we decided to share it with the world.
2024 Creator Economy Predictions
Content makes the world go ’round (at least for marketers), but it can’t create itself. This week we’re exploring the top creator economy predictions for 2024 that marketers need to know.
Email Marketing for Hotels — How to Get It Right
The hospitality industry faces a number of obstacles and opportunities in regard to marketing, with one of the greatest puzzles being email marketing.
Influencer-Founded Food and Beverage Brands: Are They Good Business?
I’m writing this while sipping coffee made by Emma Chamberlain’s French press. The 22-year-old YouTuber is not only Gen Z’s favorite influencer, but also a big-time entrepreneur.
40 Interests That Deserve a Place on Your Resume
Early in my career, my boyfriend (now fiancé) was helping me write my resume. I asked to see his and noticed he included personal interests. He’s an engineer, so seeing hobbies like basketball and video games stood out to me.
Navigating the AI Revolution: 7 Essential Insights for Marketers in 2024 [Expert Opinions]
From weekly stand-ups to spammy emails, chatter about artificial intelligence (AI) has saturated the marketing space over the last year.
The Surprising Metric that Matters Most for SERP Rankings in 2023 (Hint: It’s Not Authoritativeness)
Google uses 200+ ranking factors when determining the search results. How do you ensure that your website gets more visibility and, thus, higher SERP positions?
21 Royalty-Free Music Sites to Help You Make the Perfect Video Soundtrack
In video marketing, choosing the right soundtrack can be the difference between a video that grips your audience from start to finish and one that they can barely get halfway through.
X (Formerly Twitter) vs. Threads: What Brands Need to Know [Data]
We have an epic showdown in the thrilling world of social media warfare. It’s X vs. Threads, the battle of short-form social media. In one corner, we have X, the reigning short-form post champion embroiled in drama and controversy.
Inside the Social Platform: The Design Choices That Could Help Threads Stay Viral (& What Could’ve Inspired Them)
In July 2023, Mark Zuckerberg launched Meta’s much-anticipated X competitor: Threads. Meta’s vision for this new social platform was to offer “a new, separate space for real-time updates and public conversations” that was built on the foundation of Instagram’s existing community, content, and infrastructure.
10 Essential PPC Courses for Every Marketer
Whether you’re looking to level up your paid search expertise or earn a certification to boost your industry credibility, pay-per-click (PPC) advertising courses are a great way to learn and to grow your career.
10 Challenges Marketers Face When Implementing AI in 2023 [New Data + Tips]
It’s no secret that embracing AI can come with a wide range of benefits for your marketing team — things like task automation, time and cost savings, increased productivity, and more. Despite these evident benefits, there is a lingering reluctance among many marketers to incorporate AI into their strategies.
9 Pivotal Marketing Trends to Watch in 2024, According to Experts
No one knows the saying change is the only constant in life better than a marketer.
How AI Can Improve Your Customer Experience [New Data + Tips]
62% of business leaders across industries have invested in AI to help their employees. Of those, 71% have seen a positive ROI, and 72% report increased employee productivity.
20 Types of Backlinks in SEO — The Complete Guide
Backlinks continue to be an important ranking factor in 2023 — and it seems it never changes. But what kind of backlinks matter most in SEO?
100 Essential PPC Statistics Every Marketer Needs to Know in 2023
The crown weighs heavily on the head of your marketing leadership when making command decisions about resource allocation. The SEO long game is important, but reserving a budget for search engine marketing (SEM) can also be a smart play, including pay-per-click (PPC) marketing.