Testimonials, opinions, social proof – call them what you will, but consumer reviews are on the up when it comes to what influences a business’s potential customers. Whether fake or fair, people are reading and acting on these online reviews. Here’s a careful look at the latest trends and how consumer trust is measuring up:
So you’re thinking of scaling up your business’ marketing activity with a powerful marketing automation platform. But which platform is right for your business? What are you looking to do and what do you want to achieve? No matter what your objective is, there are three main contenders in the marketplace, according to Bob Dearsley, that he distinguishes above the rest. But which one do you choose? Read on for his answer!
Search engine optimisation – are you making the most of your SEO data? Vanity metrics just eat away at budgets! So don’t just passively gather it in, in endless reams – marketers need to be actually analysing and harnessing SEO data for it to be of use; making improvements and realigning your strategy. Here’s how:
The GMA interviews the creator and producer of the ‘Martech 5000’ annual marketing technology landscape map, Scott Brinker, who is speaking at the forthcoming MarTech Festival in London.
In the UK, it has leapfrogged Valentine’s Day as the third biggest retail event of the year and, in the USA, 72% of adults polled say they will be joining in the Halloween holiday capers. Around the world, this celebration of all things spooky has become hugely popular – and thus is a major opportunity for retailers. Here’s some data behind Halloween and a look at what it’s all about.
If you are in the process of setting up a new website, think carefully about the domain name you aim to use. It’s the first thing your potential customer will see and should sum up concisely and accurately what your business is all about; so don’t try to be clever – be clear. These expert tips and an infographic explain how.
Managing pay-per-click (PPC) advertising can prove time-consuming, but paid search is often a major part of a marketing strategy. Here are tips and tactics to help SMEs save time with their PPC advertising by leveraging technology.
Be not afraid! Instead of a revolution that routs and destroys, artificial intelligence is driving a marketing revolution that will make our industry more intelligent and empowering. It will free-up marketers from the mundanity of day-to-day tasks, enabling ever deeper analytics and insights and creating finer personalisation and customer service. Here’s how:
SEO – Search Engine Optimisation – is one of the greatest tools that online marketing offers, but it can work for or against you. It all comes down to your knowledge of the SEO rules and standards that apply to all sites on the internet, even the best-known ones. Abide by these rules and watch your rankings soar – ignore them at your peril:
From basic targeting to more refined insight gathering and knowledge sharing, how can agencies provide their clients with an advanced data strategy? A new, global report shows how media agencies are making the most of the capabilities of their DMPs – data management platforms – and highlights regional variations.