Google has been updating it's search algorithm with an ongoing update called Panda, which was first released in February 2011 and is focused on delivering higher-quality websites to the top of the search results. Quality has always been a major factor of Google's search engine, which has been a...
Alerts are a reverse search engine content retrieval system. They monitor the web for a specific keyword over time and provide timely updates on the use of that keyword in blogs, news websites, social websites and other forms of online content. Alerts can be vital for both the marketing planning...
Adding social networking to a business model creates new dimensions to the daily workflow, including higher customer engagement, deeper insights, increased productivity, and new sales channels. But many organizations are still finding the transition to social business involvement challenging. Here...
The need for a well thought out, multi-channel Customer Engagement is more important now than at any time in our marketing history. Why? Because there have never been so many channels in which it's the customer that dictates the conversation, not the brand. Gone are the days when a 30 second...
Webinars may not make sense for all businesses and enterprises. For some businesses, traditional conferences, seminars and trade shows may be better. When does it make sense to use a webinar for business? Webinar for business marketing A business may conduct webinars to highlight the brand as a...
Top reasons why businesses should blog Blogging generates leads - For the purpose of generating leads, business blogging is a great tactic. By creating great content that others want to share and reference, businesses may find serious advantages over disruption advertising. Businesses should blog...
Neglecting the planning stage of a marketing campaign can cause bitter ruin. Often times, a marketing agency will be hired and expected to perform flawlessly without a discovery or planning period. This can hurt the campaign and limit it's success. For one, the marketing planning process allows for...
Podcasts can be great marketing tools for both B2C and B2B marketing depending on your product or service. Success with podcasts requires more than just being an ace with technical details. It requires a good concept, experience with producing and thinking deeply about what would be interesting for...
Blog content marketing with SEO and social media There are interdependencies between search and social media marketing. Blogging can play a large role and help to align social & search efforts. The effect of blogging on a marketing campaign is largely dependent on key factors related to social...
Advertising for B2B is generally focused on building brand awareness and lead generation at the top of the sales funnel. Online advertising does not carry the same trust or traffic as organic search engine listings. According to a study by Chitika, the top listing in Google's organic search results...