Google recently launched its helpful content algorithm update, which is designed to promote content that is people-focused. This update helps weed out content that appears to have been created solely for the purpose of improving search engine rank rather than...
Benefits of User Personas for Digital Marketing
When it comes to creating a digital marketing campaign, there’s one very important step that is often overlooked by marketers. Maybe it’s because they think it’s a waste of time, or that other market research they’ve performed should be enough. But what many don’t...
Why Brands Should Build A Digital Content Community With Podcasts
“Content is king.” We’ve all heard the saying. Whether you love it or hate it, when Bill Gates made this declaration in 1996, he was predicting the impact of the internet. For the most part, his prediction was correct. Digital content is as important as ever....
How to Directly Support Your B2B Sales Team with Content Marketing
Despite what you may have learned from Alec Baldwin, sales teams are not always closing. Prospects can drop out of the sales funnel at any stage, especially in the B2B world. If your team begins to notice any regular sticking points during their sales cycle, it may be...
How to Identify Thin and Duplicate Content Issues on Your Website
Content is a major factor in Google’s ranking algorithm. While “high-quality content” can seem somewhat subjective, there are objective guidelines that all content creators should follow: Avoid duplicate content (copied text that shows up on multiple pages) Avoid thin...
What Seth Godin Wants You to Know About Content Marketing
Last month, we were fortunate enough to be sponsors of Digital Summit Philadelphia 2019, and Seth Godin was on the docket to deliver the keynote presentation. Though this wasn’t our first time meeting up with the savant, his sessions are always unique thanks to his...
How to Contact an Editor or Journalist
If you’ve ever reached out to a generic email address with your press release or content idea, you know that it rarely gets a response. To give yourself the best chance of being published, you need to reach out to an individual person on staff at the publication....
Reach More Customers with Google Assistant and How-To Schema
Earlier this month, at Google I/O 2019, representatives announced several updates and additions to its structured data types. These data types have the power to enhance your website’s reach via organic search and through Google Assistant. If you’ve never heard the...
How Will Instagram’s New In-App Shopping Change Influencer Marketing?
Instagram recently got one step closer to in-app shopping, releasing Check Out on Instagram in closed beta. Currently, the feature is only available to select brands, primarily beauty brands. With the release of this feature, many are talking about what this means for...
Why Your Influencer Campaign Needs More than Automation
There’s no doubt that automation enables us to do our jobs more effectively, but it doesn’t come without limitations, especially in influencer marketing. When choosing to outsource influencer marketing, you’ll likely be presented with two options: utilizing an agency...