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How to Create Content for Every Stage of the Buyer’s Journey
No one wakes up in the morning and decides, “I’m going to buy something today.” Instead, they go through a path to purchase that includes research and evaluation before committing to a sales call. That journey is called the buyer’s journey. Because consumers are more informed and empowered than ever, it’s important to deeply understand your buyer persona and their journey so you can create content that helps them along that path while positioning you as an authority in your space. In this post, we’ll cover: The Buyer’s Journey and What It Means in Marketing Why It’s Important to Create […]
15 Cover Letter Templates to Perfect Your Next Job Application
Are cover letters necessary? I’m not in HR, but I’ve been approached by applicants who wondered whether their cover letter would actually be read. My answer is one not many of them wanted to hear: “sometimes.” Sometimes it will be read. Other times, you can get away with just sending in your resume — like when you network your way into applying for a position. The truth is, you can’t really predict on a case-by-case basis — and you’re better safe than sorry. For the most part, having a cover letter will give you an upper hand in ways your […]
Your Guide to Summer Web Traffic, Conversion & Lead Performance Across Industries [Data from 150,000+ Businesses]
Last summer, as physical businesses began to reopen, analysts predicted one of the largest summer slumps we’d ever seen. And, when analyzing over 130,000 businesses, we certainly saw dips in engagement and conversion that affected some industries more than others. This year, we’ve seen a lot more of the economy open back up. But, unfortunately, businesses have still worried about which direction they’re going due to the rising costs of inflation and continued economic uncertainties. At this point, many business owners could be asking, “How do I stack up to others in my industry?” To help you, we collected data from […]
Announcing the Local SEO Certification from Moz Academy
43% of people tasked with marketing local businesses say there just aren’t enough resources available to teach them local SEO. Today, Moz is debuting our Local SEO Certification program to fulfill this need. With this well-organized, engaging video course, you can learn at your own pace, take an exam, and earn a certificate and LinkedIn badge as proof of your achievement. As a contributor to the development of this new Moz Academy educational opportunity, I recommend it to: Enterprises and agencies that need to solidify or increase their local SEO skills to contribute to company growth. SEOs who need to […]
How to Build a Robust Direct Marketing Strategy [+ Examples]
Every day, we’re on the receiving end of a direct marketing campaign. We just might not know it. In this article, you’ll learn the benefits of a direct marketing strategy, how it works, and the benefits of leveraging it. The Benefits of Direct Marketing There are several key benefits to implementing a direct marketing strategy: Personalized messaging: With direct marketing, you can send highly personalized messages to your target market, increasing the likelihood that they’ll take action. Increased ROI: Because direct marketing is so targeted and specific, it often has a higher ROI than indirect marketing. Measurable: This approach is also […]
How to Remove Duplicates in Excel (5 Steps With Pictures)
Duplicate data is costly, it skews reports and leads to wasted marketing resources. Here’s how to remove duplicates in Excel spreadsheets: Let’s run through it with an example! Note: If you want to see duplicate data before removing them, scroll down to learn how to find and highlight duplicates in Excel. Also, make a copy of your worksheet so you still have your original data if you delete something important. How to Remove Duplicates in Excel 1. Select the cells you wish to remove duplicates from. Click on a cell and hold down the left mouse button. Then drag the […]
The Best Podcasts of 2022: What You Should be Listening to Now
32% of Americans participate in the same activity on a monthly basis. Any guesses what it could be? The answer: People are listening to podcasts. But with thousands of podcasts available, which are worth a listen? And if you’re already a listener, what other shows should you add to your roster? It can be hard to find a podcast that really piques your interest, so we put together a list of suggestions to help — from business and tech to comedy and true crime. Table of Contents Business Podcasts Comedy & Entertainment Podcasts Educational Podcasts Kid Podcasts News and Politics […]
What Is Twitch? How Do Brands Use It?
Like many people, I discovered Twitch through my love for video games,watching YouTubers play and review some of my favorites. Most of the YouTubers I watched promoted their Twitch accounts where they would broadcast live play-throughs, and I eventually started to wonder — what is Twitch? Ultimately, Twitch is a streaming platform, but is there more to it? In this post, we’ll explore what Twitch is and how you might use it to engage with prospects and increase brand awareness. When you visit Twitch, you’ll see a screen very similar to the image below. The homepage is curated based on […]
Facebook Business Manager: How to Use Meta Business Suite in 2022
You’ve likely heard of Meta Business Manager, formerly known as Facebook Business Manager. Meta describes this as their tool to “manage ad accounts, Pages, and the people who work on them — all in one place.” If you haven’t heard of it, or if you don’t know much about it, Meta Business Manager is a valuable tool if you have more than one ad account, if you need to track separate clients’ ads or pages and create reports for them, or if your company uses Facebook for different services related to your business. In this post, you’ll learn everything you […]
Why Creating Competitor Link Gaps Is Just as Important as Closing Them
In SEO and digital PR, there is a lot of discussion surrounding how and why brands need to close backlink gaps in order to rank high and be competitive in the SERPs. But what about tackling competitive SEO from the opposite direction by creating link gaps? In this post, I’ll share a framework that we use at JBH to help us create hyper-niche and relevant digital PR campaigns that will earn links on sites where our clients’ competitors aren’t found, and highlight the strategic importance of creating these gaps for SEO success. What are link gaps, and how do we […]