B2B buyer behavior is changing fast. Discover the top shifts in decision-making and how to adapt your marketing strategy to stay ahead in 2025.
If you think you already know what ChatGPT is all about, you ain't seen nothin' yet. The new OpenAI o1 model is the first version of ChatGPT that is capable of out-smarting humans in some areas of problem solving, and that means it's no longer merely an assistant — it's more like a strategist who can…
As consumers ourselves, we all know that we prefer to purchase from businesses that have a lot of positive customer reviews. The more reviews a business has, the more potential customers feel they can trust what the reviews are saying. However, if you're just starting to build your online presence, it can be frustrating trying…
Here's the latest edition of Digital Blend, with all the expert advice you need to help fine-tune your digital marketing strategy! THE BIG PICTURE 15 top digital marketing tools - Be more efficient and optimize your entire strategy by using the right marketing tool for each specific task. Both sides of the data coin -…
LinkedIn is arguably one of the most overlooked digital marketing tools, but when used correctly it can transform your entire strategy. If you've been slacking on your LinkedIn marketing lately, here are some ways to get back on track for success in 2022. Share expertise through Articles. Repurposing business content for your LinkedIn network is…
With the Super Bowl coming up this weekend, all eyes will be not only on the players, but also the brands that occupy some of the most visible (and expensive!) ad spaces in the world. While your business probably doesn't have the kind of marketing budget to spring for a Super Bowl commercial, you can…
We're back with a brand new edition of Digital Blend, featuring the best digital marketing tips and tricks from the experts who know how to build a solid strategy! THE BIG PICTURE Your holiday business checklist - Seven things your business should be doing right now to get ready for the holiday season. The dangers…
The end of 2021 is rapidly approaching, and the holidays will be here before we know it. Go through this checklist now to get your business ready not only for the upcoming holiday season, but the early 2022 holidays as well. 1. Understand when your holiday seasons actually are. We're all getting ready for the…
Over the past eighteen months, the pandemic has made business unpredictable at best. Most industries saw a sharp downward trend for a few months in the first half of 2020, but then as more and more companies recognized e-commerce as the way forward, online sales started to fill in the gap, and web traffic soared.…
In the sixth and last part of this series on growth hacking, we're finally going to talk about the magic word that every small business owner and startup founder likes to hear: revenue.
Now that we've covered the three As of the Pirate Funnel - awareness, acquisition, and activation - it's time to move forward to the R steps. This half of the funnel is where visitors turn to paying customers, and where that customer base grows to the point where your business can thrive. The first of these steps, perhaps somewhat surprisingly, is retention.
As a business owner or startup founder, you know firsthand how important it is to grow a loyal and active customer base. The pressure to go from zero to self-sustaining is enormous, especially if you're a small enterprise starting with a modest marketing budget. Fast growth is the buoy that will keep your business afloat, and amassing that critical customer base is what growth hacking (or growth marketing) is all about.
