50 million and counting. That’s the number of websites that the content management system WordPress is running. If you are not a web developer, you may not have heard of WordPress but anyone looking to get the most out of their online marketing should learn the basics. Use WordPress to build your website You’ve probably … Read more
Last week, we touched on understanding analytics for promotional email marketing campaigns. If you missed it, check it out Email size matters Keep an eye on your stats Most email newsletter programs offer reports that contain statistics such as open rate and click-through rate. Pay particular attention to your open and click-through rates, and identify … Read more
There are many ways to measure promotional email marketing campaign success. Silverpop did a yearlong study of email marketing metrics from Q1 to Q4 for 2012 and has shared some valuable insights with the marketing world. According to the study, having average promotional email marketing metrics now means you have poor performing emails, so it’s … Read more
Twitter’s New Update is Latest Blow in Social Media Showdown If we compared social media to a boxing event, we would have Facebook &Instagram in one corner and Twitter & Vine in the opposing. It seems lately that these partnerships are in a constant battle to keep up with one another in cutting edge updates … Read more
While Google remains mum on the exact formulas they use to calculate quality score, there are a couple factors that we know for sure can help boost your click-through rate and increase overall quality score. These following 3 steps will help raise your score, and as an added benefit, help lower the cost-per-click, giving you … Read more
Google+ has rolled out yet another update this week in an effort to keep up their status as one of the top social networks in the world. It’s been rumored since August of 2012 that Google+ has been working on making custom URLs available, but until now, this feature had not been offered to the … Read more
Google + was created with the intention of going head to head with other social networks such as Facebook and Twitter. Google saw the long game and wanted to capitalize on the social media action. After getting off to a slow start, Google+ is now quickly being recognized as the most valuable social media property. … Read more
The internet has been buzzing (and mildly panicking) recently over the latest Google algorithm update and what that means for SEO. The good news is that Hummingbird wasn’t just sprung on us – Google has actually been introducing it over the last few months as an addition to its current search model. What’s changed: When … Read more
When a writer takes on the task of developing SEO content for a web page, he or she can commit an SEO copywriting faux pas and run into problems. Keyword density, although an integral part of an effective SEO strategy, can lead to more damage than benefit if it becomes an obsession. A copywriter who … Read more
Email marketing is as crucial of a component as social media marketing when it comes to growing your company. With the right execution, an email marketing campaign can be highly effective in helping your business gain potential customers and establishing your brand further. It’s important to remember there is a method to the madness in … Read more
