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Will Customer Profiles Replace Marketing Personas?

January 16, 2018 2:02 pm Published by Comments Off on Will Customer Profiles Replace Marketing Personas?

Emerging technologies make it possible to move segmentation and personalization models beyond marketing personas to distinct, individual customer profiles. The ability to collect customer information — and organize it (i.e., big data) and draw insights from it (i.e., machine learning) — makes it possible for marketers to evolve. This evolution from buyer personas to individual profiles can provide superior personalization and an enhanced experience for shoppers

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Preparing your SEO strategy for the year ahead: 5 key checks

January 16, 2018 2:02 pm Published by Comments Off on Preparing your SEO strategy for the year ahead: 5 key checks

The New Year is upon us, full of personal plans made with the best intentions. It also represents a time for businesses and teams to take stock and plan for the coming year; the difference being that unlike personal plans, business plans cannot remain unfulfilled.


Still doing guest blogging? Keep these 4 tips in mind

October 8, 2017 3:37 pm Published by Comments Off on Still doing guest blogging? Keep these 4 tips in mind

A lot of people still rely on guest blogging as an ongoing part of their link-building strategy. There's nothing wrong with this - Google doesn't penalize people for guest blogging, as long as you do it well and in moderation. Here are some tips to keep you on the right side of Google.


Ten steps to successful SEO for startups

October 8, 2017 3:37 pm Published by Comments Off on Ten steps to successful SEO for startups

SEO can help a growing startup establish its presence and meet business goals. Here’s how to get started with search engine optimization and which areas to focus on.


How to write blog headlines that drive search traffic

October 8, 2017 3:37 pm Published by Comments Off on How to write blog headlines that drive search traffic

Content marketing is a highly viable digital marketing strategy, designed to attract and drive traffic to your website or specific landing pages. But you could be the best writer and still not attract qualified readers (or worse, any at all). Follow these simple rules and you’ll appeal to audiences as well as search engines.


When to Use USPS for Ecommerce Shipping

October 8, 2017 3:37 pm Published by Comments Off on When to Use USPS for Ecommerce Shipping

The United States Postal Service is a popular shipping solution for American ecommerce businesses. It stacks up well against other carriers in several situations. The USPS may be particularly effective when ...


10 Ways Blockchains Can Benefit Merchants

October 8, 2017 3:37 pm Published by Comments Off on 10 Ways Blockchains Can Benefit Merchants

The Internet is buzzing with how blockchains can solve problems and disrupt multiple industries. But what exactly is a blockchain and how can it benefit merchants? A blockchain is a “distributed ...


Mobile-first SEO Makes Search Console More Important

October 8, 2017 3:37 pm Published by Comments Off on Mobile-first SEO Makes Search Console More Important

In 2018, Google will judge your desktop search ranking by the signals from your mobile site. Google’s mobile-first index, the algorithm update that will flip the importance of desktop sites compared ...


8 Ways to Supercharge Calls to Action, for Ecommerce

October 8, 2017 3:37 pm Published by Comments Off on 8 Ways to Supercharge Calls to Action, for Ecommerce

A primary call to action is essential on product and landing pages. It’s easy for add-to-cart buttons to get overshadowed by other necessary options, such as adding an item to ...