Martech

APRIL 22, 2024

See more about how marketers are using MarTechBot here. I am the first generative AI chatbot for marketing technology professionals. Implement marketing automation: Utilize marketing automation platforms like Marketo, HubSpot, or Pardot to streamline your lead nurturing process. I am trained with MarTech content.

Lead Generation 107

Lead Generation Lead Ranking Tactics Lead Scoring 107

KoMarketing Associates

MAY 25, 2022

In B2B marketing, lead generation is the most crucial step in the sales and marketing pipeline. Marketers know there are many tactics that build a strong lead generation strategy, including search engine advertising. . If you don’t have anyone to sell or market to, sales plummet.

Lead Generation 265

Lead Generation Paid Search Agency Google Ads 265

Unbounce

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

You and a couple of friends have an idea for a product that fits a clear gap in the market. Procurify’s marketing team was under more pressure than ever to keep their growth going—even accelerate it. We also spoke with Jendi, Procurify’s Marketing Web Designer, over the phone. They did a bang-up job, too.

Landing Pages 136

Landing Pages Account Based Marketing ABM Lead Scoring 136

FunnelEnvy

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) is one of the top goals for B2B marketers. It can feel overwhelming to keep track of everything, and even the most seasoned marketers fall prey to the top mistakes in B2B lead generation CRO. Helping simplify the overwhelm is where Funnel Envy can help. Where to start?

Lead Generation 123

Lead Generation Lead Ranking Generation Ideal Customer Profiles 123

Only B2B

MARCH 20, 2024

Did you know that only 5-10% of marketing qualified leads (MQLs) convert into paying customers? This statistic, highlighted in a Forrester Research report, underscores the crucial role of lead qualification in B2B marketing. Optimizing your funnel based on this difference maximizes your ROI. Requesting quotes or proposals.

High Quality Lead 62

High Quality Lead Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads MQL 62

Webbiquity

MARCH 1, 2022

But fascinating new research quantifies those changes, and points the way forward for B2B content marketers. B2B tech buyers most highly value product demos, factual product information, and free trials. For marketers, that means making the business case, from multiple perspectives, is even more important today for web copy.

Research 349

Research B2B Marketing Marketing Automation Services Top of Funnel 349

Zoominfo

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Whether your marketing department is a startup or well established, you should routinely assess which key performance indicators (KPIs) you’re tracking — and if you’re not tracking any, decide where to start. Every marketing team should have specific KPIs that align with their department’s goals and the organization’s goals at large.

Lead Ranking 130

Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads MQL Webinar Metrics 130

Only B2B

APRIL 24, 2024

Among marketers, few topics spark as much debate as the comparison between demand generation and inbound marketing. Conversely, inbound marketing predominantly relies on passive techniques to draw in potential leads. Here are some metrics to consider: High-intent Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs).

Demand Generation Agencies 71

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Inbound Marketing Top of Funnel 71

Directive Agency

JULY 17, 2019

Traffic was improving, but no one was signing up for their demos. That’s when we shifted our focus to conversion optimization. We decided to prioritize content marketing funnel tactics. For our client, most conversions came in January and February (late winter/early spring). Determining actionable goals.

Top of Funnel 61

Top of Funnel Marketing Funnels Tactics Conversion 61

NuSpark Consulting

JUNE 9, 2012

For the most part, a typical landing pages averages between 2-5% conversion; the submission of an email address in exchange for purchase, quote, demo, trial, webinar, or content. The web form or conversion funnel may have been too long or complicated, meaning prospects abandon the funnel before completion.

Conversion Rate 100

Conversion Rate Paid Content Tactics Internet Marketing 100

InsightSquared

APRIL 14, 2021

They work tirelessly to assess the funnel quality, sales process adherence, and the overall go-to-market strategy. Funnel Conversion Rate. Conversion rates have long been considered the holy grail of sales metrics. Am I overlooking a certain part of the sales funnel?

Ideal Customer Profiles 156

Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Ranking Top of Funnel Lead Scoring 156

Only B2B

MARCH 27, 2024

B2B marketers spend countless hours crafting campaigns, social media posts, and targeted ads, all in the name of capturing potential customers. Do all those website visitors and content downloads translate into sales conversations? Imagine your sales funnel as a pyramid. Ah, the never-ending quest for qualified leads!

Sales Qualified Leads 71

Sales Qualified Leads Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads Ideal Customer Profiles 71

Zoominfo

MAY 20, 2021

Email is the OG digital marketing tool. While it might seem basic and a little bit boring, email is actually the most advanced medium of communication between marketers and their ideal customers. According to Campaign Monitor , email marketing generates $38 for every $1 spent, which computes to a 3,700% ROI. You’ll get high ROI.

Email Marketing 264

Email Marketing Enterprise Management CTR Webinar Metrics 264

Oktopost

MARCH 4, 2024

In this highly competitive and saturated market, SaaS companies must continuously meet their KPIs, drive customers down the B2B funnel, and ensure they stand out from their competition. 60% of B2B SaaS companies reported their biggest marketing problem is a lack of time and resources. What is B2B SaaS Marketing?

Ideal Customer Profiles 62

Ideal Customer Profiles Top of Funnel B2B Marketing Marketing & Strategy 62

Martech

OCTOBER 19, 2023

While businesses value the synergy between marketing, sales and product teams in theory, they often struggle to create a cohesive atmosphere and deliver seamless customer experiences in practice. HubSpot also found that looking into revenue generated, conversions and deal closing rate indicates if the teams align properly.

Top of Funnel 128

Top of Funnel Planning Product Ad Frequency 128

Optinmonster

MARCH 4, 2024

When competing in a market with cutthroat competition, staying ahead of the curve means constantly seeking ways to improve and optimize. Split testing is a powerful tool that can significantly improve your digital marketing strategy, but it’s often overlooked or misunderstood. Table of Contents What Is Split Testing?

Multivariate analysis 81

Multivariate analysis Marketing Automation Services Budget Programs A/B testing 81

Martech

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Too often, companies focus SEO efforts on driving traffic with top-of-the-funnel content and keywords. In B2B, the opportunity is in optimizing for bottom-of-the-funnel queries and conversions. Higher conversion rates The bottom-of-the-funnel (BOFU) content is all about conversions.

Top of Funnel 117

Top of Funnel SEO B2B Paid Search Agency 117

Aberdeen

JULY 8, 2019

It’s easy for marketers to get sucked into shiny object syndrome. That’s why there’s such a strong push to embrace content marketing , deliver innovative self-serve digital channels, leverage live chat, improve social media engagement, take advantage of video, and more. That’s why product demos can be so effective for field marketers.

Top of Funnel 40

Top of Funnel Product Intent Data Purchase Intent 40

SnapApp

MAY 7, 2018

Ah, the often overlooked middle of the marketing funnel -- even the most thoughtful marketers often fail to create dedicated content that speaks to the unique needs of buyers in this critical step between helping your audience realize they have a problem and that your company has the best solution. . Example: Formstack. . .

Top of Funnel 89

Top of Funnel Marketing Funnels Work Management Marketing Management 89

SnapApp

MAY 7, 2018

Ah, the often overlooked middle of the marketing funnel — even the most thoughtful marketers often fail to create dedicated content that speaks to the unique needs of buyers in this critical step between helping your audience realize they have a problem and that your company has the best solution. Example: Formstack.

Top of Funnel 89

Top of Funnel Marketing Funnels Work Management Marketing Management 89

NuSpark Consulting

JUNE 9, 2012

For the most part, a typical landing pages averages between 2-5% conversion; the submission of an email address in exchange for purchase, quote, demo, trial, webinar, or content. The web form or conversion funnel may have been too long or complicated, meaning prospects abandon the funnel before completion.

Paid Content 100

Paid Content Conversion Rate Tactics Internet Marketing 100

Contently

MAY 26, 2020

When I was making the transition from journalism to marketing, my first big epiphany came from a caveman cartoon. You make content, people click on it, and then—BOOM—they immediately buy something or fill out a demo request form. This is why we invest so much of our marketing budget in content at Contently. Audience growth.

Top of Funnel 214

Top of Funnel Content Marketing Marketing Analytics Tools Lead Ranking 214

Zoominfo

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

What is lead generation, and why is it a source of contention for sales and marketing teams? Usually considered a sub-objective of a Demand Generation strategy, Lead generation refers to the process of attracting and converting prospects into paying customers, or at the very least getting them into the sales funnel. What is a Lead?

Sales Management 240

Sales Management Lead Generation Lead Ranking Sales Qualified Leads 240

Martech

MAY 3, 2023

Your customers feel this way when you put a demo CTA (call to action) at the end of every content you distribute. They may have landed on your site to learn more about marketing automation software and are nowhere near the final stretch to the demo request. Email marketing is a powerful tool for nurturing leads.

Top of Funnel 96

Top of Funnel Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Marketing Automation Services 96

Full Circle Insights

JANUARY 16, 2024

When it comes to marketing insights, your CEO is primarily interested in one thing: attribution. In other words: which marketing efforts are driving the most revenue, and what is the return on investment of the marketing spend? So, which CRM marketing insights does your CEO want to see? 2: Funnel Velocity What is it?

Full Circle Insights 52

Full Circle Insights Top of Funnel Marketing Attribution Work Management 52

Zoominfo

MARCH 9, 2021

Marketing teams work in a cross-functional capacity to develop ongoing, omni-channel strategies that utilize a portfolio of tactics to connect value propositions to the right audience. While the two terms are somewhat synonymous, demand generation strategies span the entire funnel. Demand Gen = Sales + Marketing.

Demand Generation Agencies 225

Demand Generation Agencies Demand Generation Top of Funnel Demand 225

Webbiquity

APRIL 18, 2024

Image credit: Mikael Blomkvist on Pexels This also applies, of course, to B2B marketing. Ideally, marketers focus their time on performing high-impact tasks that need our knowledge, expertise, and experience. So, why not let B2B marketing automation take care of the rest? What is B2B Marketing Automation?

Marketing Automation Services 159

Marketing Automation Services Ideal Customer Profiles Efficiency Marketing Automation 159

Zoominfo

JANUARY 20, 2021

Overflowing the sales funnel with leads doesn’t necessarily guarantee more paying customers in the end. Abundant lead conversion can happen when sales reps practice meaningful engagement with them throughout the sales funnel. Leads transform into customers by stepping through a carefully curated sales funnel.

Top of Funnel 162

Top of Funnel Sales Cycle Marketing Funnels Cross-Selling 162

Metadata

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

A quick definition for newer marketers in the room: A call to action (CTA) is a statement that prompts someone to do something. In the context of paid social advertising , a call to action encourages someone in your target audience to do something next, such as download an ebook, request a demo , or learn more about your product.

Cost per Lead 52

Cost per Lead Paid Social Agency CPO CPL 52

Zoominfo

JULY 25, 2023

And while the precise definition can vary by team, GTM teams often have two high-level ways of categorizing leads: Marketing qualified leads (MQLs), who are early in the journey but have interacted in a way that indicates they could be ready for sales. At this point, the B2B buyer knows their pain points and is actively seeking a solution.

Ideal Customer Profiles 130

Ideal Customer Profiles Lead Ranking Lead Generation Sales Management 130

Oktopost

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The buyer journey has changed, making it difficult for sales teams to guide leads through the sales funnel. B2B buyers have traded in conversations with sales reps for independently researching solutions, and they spend considerable time doing so on social media themselves. You can do this in several ways.

Top of Funnel 135

Top of Funnel Social Media Ideal Customer Profiles Work Management 135

Rev

MARCH 29, 2023

Marketing and sales teams use a lot of acronyms, and we throw them around like everyone knows what they mean. We know that MQL stands for marketing qualified lead, and SQL stands for sales qualified lead. What is a marketing qualified lead? That’s exactly the case with MQL and SQL. But what do those terms actually mean?

Lead Ranking 78

Lead Ranking Marketing Qualified Leads MQL Sales Qualified Leads 78

ANNUITAS

APRIL 19, 2022

But while customers have had massive changes in their engagement channel preferences, traditional marketing hasn’t kept up. Then, apply the findings not just to your engagement channel strategy, but to your entire marketing strategy. Read more: The Anatomy of a Strategy Demand Marketing Plan: The Insights Phase.

Top of Funnel 130

Top of Funnel Advertising Channels Peer-to-peer Elasticity 130

Webbiquity

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Sales enablement significantly drives higher conversion rates and revenue. Since it promotes an integrated approach to selling, sales enablement involves both marketing and sales teams. Here are five tactics your B2B marketing team needs to master to empower sales people to close deals faster. Guest post by Mary Ade.

Sales Management 218

Sales Management Top of Funnel B2B Sales Tactics 218

Martech

DECEMBER 15, 2023

HubSpot’s November releases include deal pipeline rules, improved funnel reporting, allowing prospects to add guests to meetings on the scheduling page and more. Note : Reports created in the legacy custom funnel report builder will be available until February 2024. You can watch a demo here.

Top of Funnel 113

Top of Funnel Terms and Conditions Forecasting Paid Search Agency 113

Zoominfo

JANUARY 20, 2021

Overflowing the sales funnel with leads doesn’t necessarily guarantee more paying customers in the end. Abundant lead conversion can happen when sales reps practice meaningful engagement with them throughout the sales funnel. Leads transform into customers by stepping through a carefully curated sales funnel.

Top of Funnel 130

Top of Funnel Sales Cycle Marketing Funnels Correlation 130

Zoominfo

APRIL 20, 2022

Marketers have spent years making sure they get credit for the leads generated by their hardworking teams. Instead, B2B marketers are turning their attention to key performance indicators that showcase how full-funnel marketing efforts can deliver increased performance. In 2020, that figure was down to 47%.

Multi-Touch Attribution 130

Multi-Touch Attribution Zoominfo Account Based Marketing Lead Ranking 130