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9 Business Challenges Every Small Business Struggles With (And How to Fix Them)
In the first few years of business, small companies come up against many different problems. And – you’ve probably guessed it – some are harder than others to overcome. According to Shopify, the average annual business rate of business failure from 2019 to 2023 (for companies started only half a decade ago) is a scarily small 12.1%. This means that between 2018 and now, starting a small business hasn’t been the easiest task; if anything, it tells us that maintaining a business is a hell of a lot harder than starting one. With this potential fate looming over small business […]
Implementing AI in Your Marketing Tech Stack — Expert Tips and Tricks You Need to Know
Here’s a startling reality: while 88% of marketers believe AI and automation are essential for meeting customer expectations, they’re only using about 56% of the tools they buy. This disconnect raises important questions: Are marketers investing in the wrong tools, or are they simply not harnessing their full potential? I spoke to several marketing experts to understand how they are integrating AI into their core stack and what areas there are still room for improvement. From an 82% increase in email conversion rates to dramatic improvements in customer engagement, their insights reveal that the right approach to AI can transform […]
Study: ChatGPT & AI Tools Gain Ground In Search Market via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
AI chatbots like ChatGPT are challenging Google’s search dominance as more users turn to AI for finding information online. The post Study: ChatGPT & AI Tools Gain Ground In Search Market appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Offers To Loosen Search Engine Deals In Antitrust Response via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google proposes relaxing search distribution agreements after court loss, rejecting DOJ’s demands to sell Chrome and Android. The post Google Offers To Loosen Search Engine Deals In Antitrust Response appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Yoast Co-Founder Calls For WordPress Leadership Change – Mullenweg Resists via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Joost de Valk calls for a change in WordPress governance structure. Mullenweg says it’s not possible with WordPress. The post Yoast Co-Founder Calls For WordPress Leadership Change – Mullenweg Resists appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Mullenweg Takes On Inc Magazine For “Biased” Interview via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Matt Mullenweg hits back at Inc. magazine for “inaccuracies” and bias in an unflattering interview. The post Mullenweg Takes On Inc Magazine For “Biased” Interview appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Top 10 Emotionally Engaging Holiday Ads Of 2024 via @sejournal, @gregjarboe
What is the top emotionally engaging holiday ad this year? What are the common themes that resonated with audiences? Read on to learn more. The post Top 10 Emotionally Engaging Holiday Ads Of 2024 appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Mullenweg’s WordPress Pause Triggers Unexpected Complications via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Mullenweg’s pause of some WordPress services leads to unexpected consequences. The community scrambles to fix emerging issues. The post Mullenweg’s WordPress Pause Triggers Unexpected Complications appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
The HCU Effect In Google Updates via @sejournal, @martinibuster
An analysis of how Google’s “HCU” signals may influence website rankings during a core algorithm or spam update. The post The HCU Effect In Google Updates appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Content Marketing Team Dynamics That Deliver Results
As a content professional with almost a decade in the game, I have been a part of several content marketing teams and projects. While each project came with its own objectives and obstacles, one thing remained constant: a consistent underestimation of what a content marketing team achieves for the organization at large. The natural assumption about content marketing teams is that we write a bunch of blogs with some SEO guidelines or create some witty social media posts, and voila, the job is done! As an insider, I have seen firsthand that a solid content marketing team does much more […]