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The Startup Distribution Engine: Why You Need One and How to Build It
As a startup founder or marketing leader, you’ve likely heard the mantra “distribution is everything.” But what does that really mean, and how do you put it into practice? Building a great product is hard, but it’s only half the battle. The real challenge is getting that product in front of the right customers — repeatedly, and at scale. For most startups, this is where things fall apart. In my experience, many founders either get stuck trying to sell to fewer customers at a higher price or chase thousands of lower-priced customers. As a result, they end up stretching their […]
The Ultimate Guide to Statements of Work — Here’s Everything I Know
I have been freelancing for nearly 6 years now (gosh, time flies). Initially I didn’t formalize my agreements with clients — no signed documents or contracts. But as I gained more experience, I realized that if I wanted to grow my business I had to set ground rules and put them in writing. Once I introduced contracts, which included a statement of work, working with clients became much easier. There is something about contracts that encourages (most) people to follow the rules. The more work you take on, the more important it is to organize it properly. Trust me, scaling […]
Automattic Taunts WP Engine With Provocative Website via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Automattic seems to have created a website tracking the number of sites that left WP Engine and offering a spreadsheet of remaining sites” The post Automattic Taunts WP Engine With Provocative Website appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Ask An SEO: Should I Point Guest Post Backlinks To Homepages Or Individual Ones? via @sejournal, @rollerblader
Discover the power of guest post backlinking. Find out how it can improve your website’s SEO and increase traffic. The post Ask An SEO: Should I Point Guest Post Backlinks To Homepages Or Individual Ones? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
AI-Enhanced Keyword Selection In PPC via @sejournal, @brookeosmundson
Discover how AI enhances PPC keyword strategies, from finding new keywords to optimizing existing campaigns and refining negative keyword lists for better results. The post AI-Enhanced Keyword Selection In PPC appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
YouTube Launches ‘Data Stories’ For First-Day Video Metrics via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
YouTube rolls out new analytics tools to help creators better understand video performance. The post YouTube Launches ‘Data Stories’ For First-Day Video Metrics appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
5 Ahrefs AI Features To Automate Your Content & SEO Workflows via @sejournal, @ahrefs
Unlock the power of AI in SEO with Ahrefs. Automate your content and SEO workflows to save time and boost your strategies. The post 5 Ahrefs AI Features To Automate Your Content & SEO Workflows appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
21 Creative Lead Generation Ideas to Try (& Why Marketers Recommend Them)
Coming up with effective lead generation ideas is tough — and I’m the world’s worst at putting off this aspect of my marketing strategy. Sending cold emails and scraping together lists for lead generation can be difficult because — let‘s face it — often, people don’t want to take the time out of their schedules to talk. What if you could reach your lead generation goals using methods that actually add value for your prospects? And what happens when traditional lead generation methods fall flat due to internal or external circumstances? This lead generation utopia I’m describing is a possibility. […]
How To Create Helpful Content Post-HCU
What does it take to create helpful content post HCU? In this detailed guide, Maryann shares a blueprint to guide your content creation efforts
Google Search Snippets Show Contradictory Information, Study Finds via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google’s Featured Snippets show contradictory information from same sources based on search phrasing, new investigation reveals. The post Google Search Snippets Show Contradictory Information, Study Finds appeared first on Search Engine Journal.