The age of empty marketing speak is over. We’re in the era of brand journalism, and consumers expect a certain depth to their marketing. People roll their eyes at phrases like "We have a passion for..." and "Made for X by X". Instead of empty, faux-enthusiastic...
5 things you need to know about microblogging in content marketing
If you're reading this, you probably know what a blog is. After all, you’re reading one right now. Blogs are everywhere, with catchy titles and easy access. They’re brilliant for building your online presence and driving traffic, and SEO reps, content marketers, and...
5 steps to developing a content style guide for consistent brand messaging
Content is king in this digital age, and brands with a solid content strategy are poised to gain a strong competitive advantage. But, at any one time, a brand devoted to content is likely to have several different people (or even departments) working on different...
Is content decay impacting your website’s traffic? Here are 4 ways to avoid it.
Worried that your blog posts or articles aren’t attracting the visitors that they used to? This could point to content decay, and could be a sign that your target audience isn’t finding your website as easily as you’d like. Don’t worry, though. Even if you are...
Semantic search vs. keyword search: Which is better for your SEO?
Wondering about the relative merits of semantic search vs keyword search? When it comes to optimizing your SEO strategy, it’s vital to be aware of how these two processes work. Understanding how search engines negotiate today’s online environment is the key to...
How to use SEO segmentation to amplify your marketing
Search engine optimization (SEO) is a crucial aspect of digital marketing. By evaluating your website in terms of audience engagement and technical performance, you can spot urgent issues and find opportunities to boost your ranking position. But just assessing the...
Strategies for creating an effective customer feedback loop in SaaS
How closely do you listen to your customers? Most businesses will tell you they put their customers first, but some manage it much more effectively than others. When it comes to software as a service (SaaS) companies, actively addressing concerns is paramount. The...
How to leverage influencers for your SEO campaign strategy
If it wasn’t already apparent that the battles in digital marketing are won and lost based on the thoroughness and the scale of company strategy, then you weren’t paying close enough attention. The reality is, as marketing has become more and more of an...
The 9 necessary SEO KPIs every business should be tracking
Building relationships and opening up communication with the general public isn’t always the easiest thing to do. There are so many pitfalls for PR today making it almost impossible to tell whether your content just isn’t relevant or if it hasn’t got the anticipated...