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The Tiny Layout Tweak That Led to 20% More Conversions [Test Results]
One tiny little layout change netted us an almost 20% increase in on-page conversions. They say a butterfly flapping its wings can cause a rainstorm on the other side of the Earth. Well, today’s story makes me think that maybe that’s true. Conjurer of conversion, Rebecca Hinton, is back with another test you can try for yourself. This time it’s all about social proof and where it belongs on your page. But before you jump straight to the how-to, I’ll also cover why you shouldn’t run off and do this without testing it first. Butterflies and Best Practices It’s pretty […]
How B2C Companies Leverage AI Marketing [Examples & Tips]
Want to know what‘s really working in AI marketing right now? I’ve been tracking the real impact of AI across different B2C companies, and the results have blown me away. Competera’s real-time pricing helps retailers recover an average of 6% in gross profit. Jasper AI, on the other hand, cut content creation time by 40% and boosted response rates by 3% across 10 campaigns for a Turkish bank in just three months. This is just a tiny glimpse of what’s actually out there. Ready to transform your B2C marketing? Keep reading for actionable tips, real-world success stories, and a curated […]
Advertising Metrics: How to Track Impact for Sustainable Business Growth
Return on ad spend (ROAS) has become the default metric for many marketing teams. It’s clean, precise, and makes CFOs happy. Spend X dollars, get Y dollars back. Simple … right? Not quite. Here’s the issue: The more exact a marketing metric is, the easier it is to manipulate. Want a 2x ROAS? You can get it. Want a 20x ROAS? That’s possible, too. Just toggle a few levers — increase retargeting, run more discounts, reduce spend — and watch that ROAS number climb. The real problem is that ROAS only measures how efficiently you are at capturing existing demand […]
2025 SEO Trends: Top Predictions from 23 Industry Experts
Looking for guidance to create an SEO strategy in 2025? Discover the top SEO trends with predictions from 23 search experts.
Implementing AI in Your Marketing Tech Stack — Tips and Tricks You Need to Know
Long before ChatGPT, I worked with clients who used AI and machine learning to speed up data analysis at scale. Their enthusiasm about AI’s ability to improve everything from business operations to AI marketing funnels piqued my interest. So when ChatGPT took over the news cycle, after my initial skepticism, I haven’t looked back. While it’s always important to take AI with a grain of salt, it provides companies of all sizes opportunities to personalize marketing, deepen customer intimacy, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of marketing programs. More importantly, it lowers the barrier to entry for sophisticated marketing efforts, […]
12 Editorial Skills You Need to Become a More Efficient Editor
I consider myself to be a good editor, but I only got to where I am today by practicing my editorial skills. Being a good editor is a muscle you have to practice. In this piece, I’ll go over how to improve your editing skills with 12 strategies I used (and still use) to edit more efficiently while maintaining the integrity of the original author’s words. I self-edit everything I write for the HubSpot Blog. I also run Breaking the Blueprint, a blog column that primarily publishes content by external contributors whose writing I have to edit. The editing skills […]
16 Video Production Tips to Enhance Quality and Drive Views
I love using videos for marketing — and today’s apps make producing video content easier than ever. Better yet, there’s a place for all types of video — highly-produced, live-streamed, and long- or short-form. Whatever video production tips or techniques you use, your efforts can pay off in a big way. A whopping 88% of marketers share a positive ROI with video — a number that’s practically unheard of with just about any other medium. I’m sharing some of the most effective video production tips below to help you dive into the world of video marketing. Table of Contents Understanding […]
12 Benefits of Content Marketing [+ Examples]
As a seasoned content marketer, I can assure you that content marketing has vast benefits for any business. It is one of the most effective methods of growing audience engagement, developing brand presence, and driving sales. If you‘re curious about content marketing and a little skeptical of its rewards, you’ve come to the right blog. I’ll explain its importance and the kind of perks it can provide your business. According to our 2024 State of Marketing Report, 50% of marketers set their sights on increasing their investment in content marketing this year. Consistent, high-quality, and engaging content impacts audience decision-making […]
How Internal Marketing Helps You Build a Strong Brand From the Inside Out [Experts Weigh In]
As an ‘external’ marketer, I have to say that I hadn’t given much thought to internal marketing until I started writing this article. My first thought was … that’s not my job. But the more I dug into the subject, I realized that’s not entirely true. Anytime I share a new content series or blog campaign across our internal channels and encourage my colleagues to help promote it, that’s internal marketing. When I lead onboarding sessions for new hires or recognize my teammates for their great work as part of our performance review process, that counts too. *quietly adds internal […]
Top 6 Social Media Marketing Challenges in 2024, According to 1,500+ Marketers [+ How to Face Them]
I’m not sure which social platform is winning the algorithmic gymnastics competition this year. Is it Instagram? Maybe TikTok? Either way, it seems like all of our favorite channels are actively competing for gold, which presents quite the range of social media marketing challenges for us. From algo updates to unpredictable trends, we’re always left wondering: Which platforms will provide the highest return? Where’s our audience hanging out now? And how can we create content they’re actually interested in? These are all fair questions. In fact, our latest social trends report shows that they’ve manifested into the biggest challenges social […]