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How to Build Location Pages Humans (and Search Engines) Will Love
Location pages are an important part of multi-location SEO for enterprises and SMBs alike, but they aren’t easy to get right. At best, they should give potential customers zero excuse to choose a competing business. Often, though, they struggle to provide unique value and offer essentially the same information as the home or service pages — but with a different city in the H1 and meta title. This happens because unique content is hard to come by when every location does or sells the same thing. The question isn’t, “How should I go about creating an awesome location page?”, but […]
The Best Story Framework for More Engaging Storytelling [Example]
Even if you’re not a professional storyteller, you can use storytelling frameworks to share more engaging narratives in your content marketing copy. You’ll not only be able to tell your company’s story more effectively to stakeholders, but you’ll be able to write more effective, readable material that converts users into loyal customers. Whether you’re writing for your website, blog, social media profiles, presentations, or online offers, the framework discussed below will help you gain confidence in storytelling and start telling better stories in business and in life. Let’s get started. Why use a storytelling framework? As content strategists, we should […]
What is a Flash Sale in Ecommerce? 6 of Our Favorite Examples
Ecommerce stores use flash sales to boost revenue, generate brand awareness, take advantage of consumers’ “fear of missing out,” and compel shoppers to make impulse purchases. Sound manipulative? Shoppers enjoy the benefit of getting a product they want at an irresitible price. Countless ecommerce retailers use this promotional pricing strategy to generate sales with plenty of success. In this post, you’ll learn everything you need to know about creating profitable flash sales and see examples from real ecommerce brands. To illustrate the effect of a flash sale, let’s take a look at one example. Let’s say an artist who you […]
The 15 Best Marketing Automation Tools Available to You
A majority of businesses use marketing automation tools nowadays — in fact, studies cite around 56% of businesses currently use the technology, and that number continues to grow. While marketing automation software can help companies increase efficiency by streamlining their workflows, there are so many options to choose from, full of different solutions with various features and use cases. In this article, we’ll cover: What are marketing automation tools? How to Choose the Best Marketing Automation Software Marketing Automation Software Options to Consider What are marketing automation tools? Marketing automation tools use software to automate repetitive marketing tasks. Some platforms […]
A Content Engine that Drives Revenue — Whiteboard Friday
In today’s Whiteboard Friday, MozCon speaker and content marketing expert Ross Simmonds walks you through his method for creating a content marketing engine that will ultimately make you money, rooted in four simple steps: research, creation, distribution, and optimization. Click on the whiteboard image above to open a high resolution version in a new tab! Video Transcription Hey, Moz friends. I’m Ross Simmonds, and today we’re going to be talking about something that I hold really deep to my heart — the idea of using content to generate revenue, generate business results. We’re going to be talking about how to […]
How to Make a Chart or Graph in Excel [With Video Tutorial]
Building charts and graphs are one of the best ways to visualize data in a clear and comprehensible way. However, it’s no surprise that some people get a little intimidated by the prospect of poking around in Microsoft Excel. I thought I’d share a helpful video tutorial as well as some step-by-step instructions for anyone out there who cringes at the thought of organizing a spreadsheet full of data into a chart that actually, you know, means something. But before diving in, we should go over the different types of charts you can create in the software. Types of Charts […]
9 Great Ways to Use Data in Content Creation
Creating content that works requires you to make informed decisions as opposed to relying on guesswork or throwing spaghetti at the wall to see what sticks. To make these informed decisions, you need to focus on data-driven marketing and how it can help you collect, analyze, and apply data to your content. If you’re running out of blog ideas and unsure how to use data in your content, keep reading to learn the best ways to use data before, during, and after the content creation process. How to Use Data in Content Creation Let’s consider how to use data properly […]
The Best Marketing Jobs and Careers for You to Pursue in 2022
Marketing seems simple, but it gets more complex as you break it down. If you don’t already know about marketing careers, scanning jobs online could convince you that this isn’t your dream job. But marketing is fun. Marketing a company is essentially grabbing a bullhorn and saying, “Hey! We love this company, and here’s why you should, too.” Marketing is also incredibly dynamic and diverse. It offers positions for people of all strengths. Whether you’re equipped with creative ability or analytical prowess, marketing’s got a spot for you. In this article, we’ll break down what marketers do. We’ll show you […]
The Ultimate Timeline of Google Algorithm Updates (+ Recommendations)
Google is a fickle beast. Many businesses rely on their search engine for traffic, leads, and customers, so Google updates can break or boost a company’s success. Google’s search engine is ever-changing. It’s the number one search engine in the world because it prioritizes user experience. This means that every one of the latest Google algorithm updates aims to meet its users’ needs and deliver the best possible results. And as important as this search engine is, no one knows how the Google algorithm works (except for the Google search-quality team, of course). In this guide, we’ve covered everything you […]
How to Grow Your Podcast
Podcasts have become increasingly popular over the years for a variety of reasons. As more people work from home, listening to podcasts helps them feel like they’re a part of a discussion among friends. Podcasts are also easily accessible and can be listened to anywhere, whether you’re on a long commute or a quick jog. As podcasts become more relevant, more seem to be published every day — so if you’re interested in starting one, you’re probably wondering how to grow your podcast audience and stand out above the rest. Fortunately, there are many simple steps you can take to […]