Neil Patel

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Just like any marketer, we all fear what we can’t control. And sadly, for years, a lot of our future is being determined by algorithms. From social sites to search engines… they all have algorithms. Heck, you even have to deal with them with things like email. When you send marketing emails, you can bet that there is a good chance that they will end up in the “Promotions tab.” Now sometimes these algorithms do adjust in your favor, but we all know that’s rare in the long run.

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Content Marketing Institute

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The social media app of Gen Z, TikTok is a surprisingly friendly place for B2C marketers. Just look at e.l.f. Cosmetics’ campaign that sparked over 3 million videos on the platform. Learn the what, why, and how of TikTok. Continue reading → The post The What, Why, and How of TikTok for B2C Brands [Examples] appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Jeff Goins

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

I tend to think of life as a journey these days far more than a destination. If I could summarize what I believe about almost everything in life, it would be this: Clarity comes with action. This is harder than it sounds. Do I quit my job or not? Do we make that big move or stay here another year? Do I take the risk, letting go of my fears of what I want, or is that selfish?

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Moz

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Posted by EricSerdar I’m not a literary scholar, but I believe it was Hamlet that said “to have a featured snippet or not to have a featured snippet?” Ever since featured snippets came onto the scene, sites have been trying to secure them. My team and I wanted in on this craze. Throughout our journey of research, testing, failure, and success, we found some interesting pieces of information that we wanted to share with the community.

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Speaker: Neal Boornazian, President and Nancy Harhut, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer - HBT Marketing

Direct mail has consistently remained a powerful tool in the marketer's arsenal, but in an age of digital dominance, its effectiveness hinges on the strategic integration of behavioral science. 💡 When you incorporate powerful behavioral science principles into your direct mail marketing strategies, you can prompt the hardwired decision-making shortcuts your audience relies on — and that automatically unlocks new avenues for engagement, conversion, and brand loyalty.

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ProBlogger

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

The post Imposter Syndrome: What It Is, and How to Overcome It appeared first on ProBlogger. This post is based on episode 121 of the ProBlogger podcast. Today I’m going to talk about imposter syndrome. Do you ever fear you’re about to be found out? That it’s only a matter of time before everyone realizes you’re not as smart as they thought you were, or that you don’t really know what you’re doing?

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Content Marketing Institute

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Don’t be deceived by the low-hanging SEO fruit for branded keywords. Follow a deliberate plan of attack for those more difficult branded keyword SEO opportunities to gain even higher rankings and receive more search traffic. Continue reading → The post How to Use SEO to Boost Branded Keyword Rankings on Google appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Content Marketing Institute

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

This week Robert Rose goes into the trap between strategy and planning, gives a take on how less content is growing audiences. And he chats about the business challenges of content strategy with the person of the week. Continue reading → The post Avoid the Heartbreak of Lengthy Strategies, Expert Assumptions, and More [The Weekly Wrap] appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Content Marketing Institute

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Brands are taking on roles in the stories told on TV. And it’s not product placement, their brands propel the stories. Learn how it’s being done on The Bachelor, a new Netflix Series, and TLC’s Who Do You Think You Are? Continue reading → The post Brand Storytelling Gets a Rose from The Bachelor [And 2 More TV Partnership Examples] appeared first on Content Marketing Institute.

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Moz

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Posted by BritneyMuller You've figured out what's wrong, and you've delivered a laundry list of demands to your web dev team: re-index these pages, fix this duplicate content, redirect these URLs. but how often are those fixes prioritized, and how much time do you invest in pushing to get them there? Cultivating a positive, productive relationship with your web developers is one of the smartest (and most empathetic) things you can do as an SEO.

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