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2022 CPL and CAC Benchmarks [HubSpot Research]
As a marketer, you know you have to spend money to make money. This is particularly true when you’re trying to generate leads and acquire new customers. However, if there are ways to cut the cost of lead generation and customer acquisition without undercutting either metric. To help refine your marketing strategy to lower the costs of acquiring leads and customers, here are some helpful CPL and CAC benchmarks from a recent HubSpot survey of hundreds of marketers. Most Effective Strategies for Lowering CAC Customer acquisition cost (CAC) is how much a company has to spend to get a new […]
The Top Channels Consumers Use to Learn About Products [New Data]
Imagine you’re scrolling through Instagram and see an ad for a product you might be interested in. While your first thought might be that ad targeting is getting too advanced, you still want to find out more about the product and the company that makes it. So where do you look next? Are you going straight to their Instagram page, visiting their website, searching for online reviews, or watching a YouTube unboxing video? These are the questions we asked 1,000 consumers in our 2022 State of Consumer Trends Survey to find out how people behave after discovering a product they […]
SEO Step-by-Step Tutorial: 8 Easy Basics for Beginners to Master
If you’re just getting started with search engine optimization (SEO), then a step-by-step SEO tutorial is in order. By this point, you’ve likely heard of a few basic terms, such as keyword research and on-page optimization. But how do you apply all the knowledge you’ve gathered thus far? We’ll walk you through it step-by-step. No matter how new you are to SEO, anyone can get started with the below SEO tips and get their website to rank in no time. Well — some time. Maybe a year or more. SEO, you should know, is a long game. By the end […]
Outstanding Local SEO Takeaways from MozCon 2022
It would be hard to overstate the value of the education offered at MozCon. From the impressive accreditation of seasoned speakers to the novel thinking of newcomers, MozCon 2022’s presenters delivered a level of actionable advice and inspiration that resoundingly reaffirmed why this event is one of the best-loved in the SEO world. As a local SEO, it’s my practice to attend the livestream with ears pricked to catch any takeaway that could be useful to local businesses and their marketers. Local was the core focus of a few presentations, but while the majority of MozCon talks are not local-specific, […]
How to Write a SMART Goal [+ Free SMART Goal Template]
Work can feel like a never-ending grind when you’re not chasing a clear goal. A SMART goal template can help you clarify your motivations, set a clear direction for you and your team members, and ensure you’re able to celebrate the wins when they come along. But what exactly is a SMART goal, and how does it differ from a regular goal? To help you write SMART goals, we’ve created a free template with all the tools you need to get started. What is a SMART goal? The letters of SMART stand for: Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Time-Bound The SMART […]
How to Plan Your Instagram Posts [+22 Free Instagram Planning Templates]
When you’re not following a plan on social media, it’s easy to forget to post regularly. Additionally, creating image and video-based content meant to drive revenue for your business can seem far from your bottom line. However, 90% of people on Instagram follow at least one business nowadays. To compete with other companies in your industry, you must have a solid Instagram strategy, especially if your intended audience uses the app. Fortunately, once you have an ideal plan for your Instagram content, you can create content more intentionally and ultimately drive more results for your team and organization. In this […]
How to Create a Writing Style Guide [+Free Guide & Examples]
A writing style guide is essential for any business — especially if there are multiple content writers on the team. As you create more and more content on your website and blog, inconsistencies are bound to creep in. One reason? Lack of clarity about the style in which you’d like to write in. Disjointed communication across the multitude of content creators in your organization can be a culprit, too. Either way, failure to decide upon accepted editorial guidelines is a recipe for inconsistent messaging. That’s why at some point, most companies will need to develop a writing style guide. A […]
The 7 Best Free Resume Builders We’ve Ever Discovered
According to GetFive, only 30% of resumes are approved by applicant tracking systems (ATS). Once the resumes are approved, a hiring manager will only spend an average of six seconds reading each resume. With a resume builder, you can build a personalized professional resume that passes ATS, stands out to the hiring manager, and helps you land your next job interview. Resume builders are incredibly helpful when creating a resume and can help you showcase your unique personality. Here, we’ve compiled a list of the best free resume builders. Keep reading, and then get to work designing your own with […]
MBO (Management by Objectives): Everything You Need to Know
As a leader, you have expectations for your team. You want to see a specific level of performance and efficiency, and using a management by objectives (MBO) approach can help you manage your team effectively. When organizational goals are not communicated to employees, they can’t meet expectations. This leads to micromanaging and instills the belief in your employees that you don’t trust them or their ability to achieve results. Over time, this breeds resentment, erodes job satisfaction, and increases the rate of turnover as employees go off in search of greener pastures. If you’ve seen this situation occur multiple times […]
The 15 Best Autoresponder Software in 2022 (Plus Free Autoresponders)
Nowadays, email marketing is an integral component of any marketing strategy. In fact, 59% of marketers say email is their biggest source of ROI. When it comes to email marketing, the autoresponder sequence is a commonly used but often under-appreciated part of the process. Autoresponders are a way to dip your toes into email automation. They’re typically the simplest form of marketing automation to execute when setting up your campaigns — but, when done well, they can be incredibly powerful for bringing in additional customers and revenue. Here, we’ll cover what autoresponders are, and which autoresponder software solutions you might […]