Webbiquity

JANUARY 28, 2011

According to recent research from eConsultancy, “Paid search consumes the largest portion of online lead generation budgets, accounting for 28% of spending (in 2010), up from 22% in 2009.&# There’s no question that paid search delivers leads, and no question that AdWords is the big dog in the PPC world.

Adwords 100

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Webbiquity

JANUARY 10, 2010

What’s the real optimal cost per lead for your SEM program? Finding The Optimal Cost-Per-Lead by Search Engine Land. Patricia Hursh makes the case that the lowest cost per lead isn’t always best, as this pursuit can cause marketers to leave leads on the table, so to speak. How can you improve conversion rates?

Search Engine Marketing 100

Search Engine Marketing Search Marketing Cost per Lead Tips 100

Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

Although the improved UI is the big change, the new version also adds integration with SalesForce.com for AdWords campaigns and improved lead generation capabilities. Proper lead nurturing has become critical, which is where marketing automation systems come in. The company’s original focus was on web analytics.

Manticore 100

Manticore Marketing Automation Services Lead Generation Marketing Automation 100

Webbiquity

APRIL 7, 2010

While more than 80% of companies now use paid search in some form (primarily AdWords), many of these programs are under-optimized and not delivering the results they could be. Better Targeting = Better Leads — Demographics for SMBs by Search Engine Watch. How important are branded terms in paid search? Share this on del.icio.us.

Search Engine Marketing 100

Search Engine Marketing Paid Search Agency Search Marketing SEM 100

Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

Marketing automation provider Marketo has just published The Definitive Guide to Lead Nurturing , a white paper that provides real value, covering the lead nurturing process from the basic how and why through ROI measurement. Note: this post was originally published on the WebMarketCentral blog in August 2009.

Lead Nurturing 100

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Webbiquity

MAY 20, 2010

Beyond standard content like case studies and white papers, what other information formats work best for b2b lead generation and nurturing? For webinar presenters, sending periodic follow-up messages throughout the weeks and even minutes leading up to the webinar is critical for maximizing attendance. What exactly is “Web 3.0?&#

LEADSExplorer 100

LEADSExplorer Resources Best Practices Paid Search Agency 100

Buzz Marketing for Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2009

Around this time last year I wrote about some Predictions for 2009 and while I would say 8 out of 10 have already materialized and the other 2 are on their way, it has become clear that this year was the year we past the point of no return on Social Media. I predict you will see Facebook surpass Google by Valentines day 2010. Tweet This!

BtoB 100

BtoB Advertising Agencies Paid Search Agency Mobile Advertising 100