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The Helpful Content Update Was Not What You Think
Are Google’s Helpful Content Updates affecting your rankings in unexpected ways? It might not be just about your content. As the August update rollout wraps, we can expect some winners and some losers, but why? Tom Capper digs into the data and reveals the surprising reality of what sites impacted by the Helpful Content Update have in common.
Professional Relationships: 4 Executive Tips to Improve Your Marketing Success
Learn how to build professional relationships that don’t just open doors — but blow them wide open. Building strong professional relationships is your secret weapon for marketing success. The right connections can open you up to new ideas, reveal valuable opportunities, and give you the insights you need to solve tough problems. As Kieran and I discuss in a recent episode of Marketing Against the Grain, however, building impactful relationships takes more than just attending networking events and exchanging business cards. So how do you find the people who can truly elevate your game? And how do you actively add […]
Sins of an Agency: Parting Ways With Our Biggest Client
How do you decide whether to fire or keep your biggest client? Discover how one agency use a risk-benefit analysis to make a difficult decision
Creativity, Calm, and AI: How HubSpot’s Head of Audience Development Breaks the Marketing Mold
It’s been an interesting year in the marketing world. Advancements in AI and constant changes in Google’s algorithm have all but turned the industry on its head. And as the marketing industry continues to evolve rapidly, marketers like HubSpot’s Head of Audience Development and Distribution, Dréa Hudson, are not only keeping up with the changing tides but also thinking far enough outside the box to be on the next wave. So today, we’re going to pick Hudson’s brain to learn how marketers can win and stand out in the ever-shifting marketing world. We’ll explore why keeping calm is her superpower, […]
How to Plan Your Facebook Ads Budget (And Make The Biggest Impact)
If budgeting stresses you out, we have a lot in common, my friend. Whether it’s a monthly entertainment budget or a Facebook Ads budget, ensuring you allocate only what you can afford and get the most for your money is a lot of pressure. Spending recklessly can have long-term consequences on a business’ profitability. But thankfully, Facebook Advertising has a pretty good reputation for return when handled correctly. According to research by WordStream, the average conversion rate in Facebook Ads for lead gen campaigns across major industries is 8.25%. With potential access to over 3 billion monthly active users, those […]
Your Marketing Ecosystem’s Impact on SEO — Whiteboard Friday
You may have spent a lot of time learning about websites and SEO, but you probably haven’t spent a lot of time learning about social or third parties in the real world. Discover how these can impact your SEO, how they are related to your marketing ecosystem, and how they relate to LLMs and AI.
How to Set (Crushable) Marketing Goals, According to HubSpot Pros
Hey, marketers. Raise your hand if you’ve been personally victimized by big, lofty marketing goals with little to no resources to execute them. ✋🏽*raises both hands* ✋🏽 In an ideal world, we’d have endless budgets and perfect conditions to work with. Like stable SERPs and simple social media algorithms. Or consumers who laugh at all of our marketing jokes. While that’s not (always) the case, it’s still possible to set goals that are both ambitious and attainable. For inspiration, I’ve compiled a list of the highest-priority goals for marketers this year. And as an added bonus, I asked a few […]
Build a Search Intent Dashboard to Unlock Better Opportunities
If you’ve ever labored for hours classifying keywords by topic and search intent, only to end up with a ton of data you don’t really know what to do with, then this post is for you.
7 Ways to Use AI for A/B Testing: An In-Depth Guide [+ Expert Tips]
Experimentation is central to making evidence-based decisions, and this is where A/B testing has always shined. But with the advent of AI, we now have tools for AI A/B testing, making experimentation smarter, faster, and infinitely more manageable. AI A/B testing gets you real-time reports and lets you test multiple hypotheses in a few clicks. To explore the magic that AI brings to A/B testing, I spoke with CRO experts who shared their unique insights. On top of that, I’ll also take you through the benefits, limitations, and best practices for integrating AI into your A/B testing process. In this […]
Gen Z, AI, and the Power of Creator Marketing
As AI reshapes marketing, the next generation of decision-makers is placing more trust in creators than in brands. Here’s how to use creator marketing strategies to keep your business relevant. Marketing strategies evolve with the technological shifts of each era, continuously redefining how businesses connect with consumers. In the early days of the internet, outbound marketing tactics like billboards and direct mail were the go-to approach. Then came Google and social media, giving rise to inbound marketing platforms like HubSpot. Now, we’re entering a new and highly disruptive cycle, this time driven by AI. This early ‘discovery’ phase — which […]