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Embracing GenAI-Powered Search — Will Companies Have to Rethink Marketing Strategies?
If searchers continue chatting with GenAI answer engines, it will be more critical than ever for marketers to track and monitor search results.
15 Email Preview Text Examples That Would Catch My Attention
I believe in the concept of inbox zero, so I have a sinking feeling every time we approach the holidays or big occasions (think Black Friday) when I know a mass of emails are heading my way. All floodgates burst open — my inbox quickly becomes an overflowing chaos. I usually send all these unread promotional messages straight to spam. But, occasionally, a few brilliant emails catch my eye because of their intriguing, clever, or motivational preview text messages. The bottom line: A good preview text in email can help you stand out even in the busiest inboxes. So, I […]
TikTok Creativity Program: Is it better than the Creator Fund?
Just before the start of 2024, TikTok made a massive change in how the platform pays its creators by replacing the controversial Creator Fund with the new TikTok Creativity Program Beta. I wasn‘t surprised the fund was put to rest, considering how many creators expressed frustration over the fund’s payouts. However, I was skeptical of this new pay model, and if you‘re a creator on TikTok, you’re probably side-eyeing it as well. Well, in case you don‘t know, I’m pretty much HubSpot‘s resident creator economy expert, so it’s my job to keep up with the latest creator trends and happenings. […]
YouTube Competitor Analysis: How I Do It in 5 Easy Steps
YouTube competitor analysis is essential to your video content strategy this year. Take it from me — I lead HubSpot’s YouTube growth strategy, overseeing content strategy, trend monitoring, performance reporting, and competitor analysis. As of 2024, YouTube is the biggest video-sharing platform and the second-biggest social media in the world, with over 2.70 billion users. And believe me, it’s not slowing down anytime soon, the number of YouTube’s global users is estimated to reach 2.85 billion by 2025. With this ongoing video growth on the horizon, it’s important to assess your competition. Table of Contents What is a competitor analysis […]
Bluesky is Now Open to the Public. Should your business be there? [Expert Interview]
Like dozens of other “Twitter killers,” Bluesky has sat in limbo since its launch– thanks mostly to an invite-only policy. But when the micro-blogging site went public last month, it skyrocketed to an estimated 4 Million users almost overnight. That kind of growth can be chum in the water for marketers. But is the social media startup worth your time? I sat down with HubSpot’s Manager of Brand Social Strategy and Analytics to find out. But first, let’s jump back a bit for those who don’t know what Bluesky is. What is Bluesky? Bluesky is one of dozens of social […]
How to Get Verified on TikTok: A Step-by-Step Guide
As a content creator and marketer, I often see creators and brands clamoring for verification checkmarks on TikTok — and I understand the excitement. To be verified on TikTok is like getting a golden ticket to the chocolate factory. It feels exclusive and rare, meaning you stand out from the crowd. And with TikTok predicted to be among the video-centric apps to see the most growth in 2024, standing out will be crucial. A blue checkmark on TikTok doesn‘t mean you’ll automatically step into the celebrity world and get the red carpet treatment. However, I can guarantee it’s a good […]
7 Email Banner Examples I Love (For Your Inspiration)
Last week, I was drinking coffee when an email from Adidas popped up. At the top, I could see my 9,000+ loyalty points displayed prominently in the banner, along with an offer that immediately caught my attention: a 30% discount on my next purchase if I redeemed those points. I quickly forgot my initial plan for a quiet coffee and was intrigued and excited by the potential savings. Points I’d accumulated from previous purchases, which I hadn’t thought much about, now seemed like gold. That’s precisely what an impactful email banner does. It tempts you and turns a routine email […]
Top SEO Tips for 2024 — Whiteboard Friday
It’s no surprise that in 2024, the main theme that we’re going to see is how to manage SEO in an AI landscape. Crystal shares her top SEO tips to navigate this.
I Asked ChatGPT to Write 5 Types of Counteroffer Emails — Here’s What I Got
You’ve made it through multiple rounds of interviews, the hiring team has selected you as their top candidate, and they’ve made you an offer. But you aren’t quite satisfied with all of the terms. This is where a counteroffer comes in. Counteroffers are expected. If you haven’t written a counteroffer email before or feel like it’s not something you need to do, it may be time to reconsider. According to a survey from Fidelity Investments, 85% of people who make a counteroffer receive at least some of what they negotiated. This can include an adjustment to the salary, terms, or […]
How to Use WordPress: Ultimate Guide to Building a WordPress Website
When you‘re just getting started with making a website, I know that the process of learning how to use WordPress can feel overwhelming. We’ve all been there, so you’re certainly not alone. While WordPress does have a bit of a learning curve, I still think it‘s something that anyone can use to build a website — even people who have never done so before. That’s why WordPress is, by far, the most popular way to make a website. To make the process as painless as possible, all you need is the right knowledge, which is what we‘ve created this post […]