Contently

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Google officially reclaimed its spot as the top source of referral traffic since Facebook overtook it in August 2015 , which means the world’s biggest social network has been pushing less and less traffic to content. percent, while Google referrals are hovering just above 40 percent. That ship sailed around 2011.

Distribution 159

Distribution Paid Search Agency Top of Funnel Advertising Funnels 159

Valasys

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Google’s long-struggling answer to Facebook and LinkedIn’s giant social network, Google+, is set to shut down as announced on 8 th October. Google Plus, often the butt of jokes in the tech market, launched in 2011 and posed as a competitor against the rising social platforms of Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Google 40

Google API Social Networks Privacy 40

Martech

MARCH 11, 2024

Martech has exploded in recent years, with over 11,000 solutions available to help marketers automate and optimize operations. However, much of this martech stack is designed to convert prospects into leads and track them through the marketing funnel. Only 5% of our market , is ready, willing and able to consider buying our product.

Efficiency 78

Efficiency Marketing Automation Services Lead Ranking Brand Identity 78

ClearVoice

OCTOBER 10, 2018

No matter how long you have been involved in the content marketing game, there is always more to learn. Five things you need to know about Google+ shutting down. So, what is it that finally led to Google+’s demise? Here are five things you need to know about the end of Google+: 1. And what do you need to do next?

Marketing AI 67

Marketing AI Google Mobile Advertising Internet Marketing 67

Brandwatch Marketing

JANUARY 2, 2019

And it comes as a great fact sheet to give context to your social media marketing efforts. For marketers, knowing the statistics behind the social networks can inform strategy and spend, allowing focused targeting of users. Google+: 111 million users. Social media business statistics. User numbers.

Statistics 111

Statistics Social Media Media Mobile Advertising 111

Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 30, 2011

I analyzed my Top 6 blog posts for 2011 by total page views, and am re-running them this week as a “greatest hits” compilation. Since I originally published this post, you’re seeing Google do a lot of the things I predicted. Kissing Cousins: Search and Social Media. (Happy Holidays! This is #1. – Jay).

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Google Lead Scoring Lead Ranking PageRank 151

Hubspot

MAY 10, 2017

Now that we’re all up to speed on scarcity, we wanted to highlight 10 other brands that successfully have successfully used the principle to market and sell different products. Ephemeral social media app Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., 8 Brands That Used the Scarcity Principle to Promote and Sell Products. 1) Snap Inc.

Demand 97

Demand Brand Identity Branding Social Networks 97

KoMarketing Associates

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Like Google, Facebook and Twitter are blocked in China due to the censorship issue. Instead, your new friends may ask if you have QQ, Qzone, WeChat, RenRen, Momo, or another social media platform popular in China. All these social media names may make you feel overwhelmed because there are so many, and many of them sound alike!

Social Media 162

Social Media Social Marketing B2B Marketing Media 162

Convince & Convert

JULY 3, 2011

Everyone’s all abuzz and atwitter about Plus, the new social network from a search engine company with which you might be familiar. My initial, abbreviated take is that Google’s new social toy is essentially a Facebook Twitter hybrid with outstanding ease-of-use and eye-popping potential.

Google 167

Google Lead Scoring Lead Ranking PageRank 167

Biznology

JANUARY 21, 2013

Google Authorship is making big waves in the SEO and digital marketing worlds. Eventually, possibly within the year, Authorship will contribute to Google’s Author Rank. Eventually, possibly within the year, Authorship will contribute to Google’s Author Rank. Image via CrunchBase. An SEO Boost. The Downsides.

SEO 80

SEO Google SERP CTR 80

Convince & Convert

JULY 3, 2011

Everyone’s all abuzz and atwitter about Plus, the new social network from a search engine company with which you might be familiar. My initial, abbreviated take is that Google’s new social toy is essentially a Facebook Twitter hybrid with outstanding ease-of-use and eye-popping potential.

Google 150

Google Lead Scoring Lead Ranking PageRank 150

Buzz Marketing for Technology

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Around this time last year I wrote about the 10 B2B Marketing Predictions for 2010 and while I would say 7 out of 10 have already materialized and the others are on their way. So that begs the question – what’s on the horizon specifically for B2B Marketers next year? Keep in mind we all start in the same place and that’s at ZERO!

B2B Marketing 100

B2B Marketing Paid Search Agency Mobile Advertising B2B 100

Webbiquity

JANUARY 24, 2011

Supplement your email list with your contacts’ social network info? Find out if the username or vanity URL you want is still available across dozens of social sites? Display a feed of brand-related comments from a variety of social networks on your website? Promote events through social media?

Social Media 100

Social Media Tools Buzz Media 100

Writing on the Web

JULY 4, 2012

With the onslaught of social media in the last 10 years, the ever constant question is, what can it do for my business and my business blog? First, why should you bother with social networking sites ( Facebook , LinkedIn , Twitter ) if you’re in business? As of June 2011 Facebook has 750 Million users.

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Social Media Blogger Business Media 100

Webbiquity

MARCH 12, 2012

Guest blogger Jon Gelberg contends that “you don’t have to be Apple or Google or Sony to get the attention of the press. What brand marketers can learn from PR by iMedia Connection. Pitching to Google’s Fresh New Algorithm via News, Blogs, Events & Google+ by Search Engine Watch. Small Business…Big Coverage!

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PR Blogger Tips Best Practices 100

Hubspot

JUNE 14, 2012

But how much does all that contribute to the strength of Twitter as a social network ? Well we think it's time to look into the question further; it's time to host an official marketing debate about whether Twitter is a dying social network. Where's the qualitative analysis? And yes, that image above is real.

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Social Networks Twitter Stats Churn Rate 28

Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

And of course, I don’t have to tell you that Facebook is the most prominent social media platform of them all. Although YouTube started streaming live video in 2011, and Facebook didn’t add the feature until five years later, they seem to be evenly matched. Apart from location, it also displays the popularity of the video.

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Youtube Facebook Video Marketing Viral Marketing 134

Customer Experience Matrix

JULY 3, 2017

I’m still chewing over the role of “walled garden” vendors including Google, Amazon, and Facebook, and in particular how most observers – especially in the general media – fail to grasp how those firms differ from traditional monopolists. The first is the “personal network effect” that I’ve described previously.

Work Management 68

Work Management Personalization Effectiveness Marketing Management 68

Webbiquity

JANUARY 2, 2013

With 92% of companies now incorporating social media into their marketing efforts, it’s no longer sufficient to just “be there” on social networks. The first step to improving digital marketing results is to understand the emerging trends and best practices. 25 Social Media Facts and Statistics.

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Paid Content Stats Social Media Paid Search Agency 100

The Effective Marketer

MAY 18, 2011

The Effective Marketer Effectiveness is a discipline and it can be learned Home About the Effective Marketer Books Speaking Marketing Charts and Trends With an impressive collection of charts, HubSpot released The Marketing Data Box. Get it for free either in PDF or PPT format. United States License.

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Cost per Lead Planning Work Management Marketing Management 100

Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Facebook has more than 1 Billion network users. This is causing new business models to spring up, taking advantage of the more closely connected business and social networks. We are demanding new customer experiences : Millennials are 3 times as likely to follow brands over a family member on social networks.

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Enterprise Management Business Work Management Click Rate 100

MLT Creative

APRIL 29, 2011

Here's what's on tap for marketing industry events for March. Navy use social media. May 5 , Social-Loco San Francisco, CA: Leading executives and investors will discuss what the convergence of social and mobile web technologies mean for SMB, big brands and consumers. and mobile applications. and mobile applications.

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Advertising Agencies B2B Marketing WOM Web 2.0 40

Convince & Convert

AUGUST 4, 2015

But it’s not just me saying it, as I am thrilled to announce right here at Convince & Convert that our Social Pros Podcast won the 2015 Content Marketing Award for best podcast! Jay Today (a Content Marketing Awards finalist for best short-form video series). Hell, Social Pros wasn’t even my idea!

Social Media 167

Social Media Social Marketing Paid Search Agency Media 167

Brandpoint

DECEMBER 13, 2018

When search engine optimization (SEO) and marketing professionals optimize content, it means they are updating/editing/fixing a web page to boost its organic search performance and bring more traffic to their website. Google reports that 71 percent of B2B buyers begin their customer journey with an unbranded search. Off-site SEO.

Top of Funnel 119

Top of Funnel SEO Optimization SERP 119

SnapApp

MARCH 20, 2012

By now, many of us have heard about Google+ and have witnessed its integration within regular Google search results. AJ Kohn recently released a comprehensive guide Google+ SEO based on his own research with search terms. Optimize your Google+ profile. The text in these sections are used for Google+ search.

Google 48

Google SEO Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 48

Webbiquity

AUGUST 26, 2014

So the question is–are there things that today’s B2B marketers can learn from history, specifically, the tremendous success of Facebook and the rise, fall and possible resurrection of Myspace? How can the respective histories and behaviors of these two companies inform the best practices for B2B marketers? My answer is certainly–yes!

Paid Search Agency 100

Paid Search Agency Ads B2B B2B Thought Leadership 100

Hubspot

JANUARY 20, 2012

In a press release distributed yesterday recapping Google's fourth quarter, the search (and social?) giant revealed that Google+ has now racked up 90 million users. In fact, the count has more than doubled since October, when Google's official count stood at 40 million. Particularly if you're a marketer.

Google 28

Google Social Networks Opt-in Network Marketing 28

Hubspot

JUNE 11, 2018

These days, memes are spreading like wildfire all over the internet, and clever marketers are jumping on the opportunity to use these viral pieces of content to their advantage. They're funny, clever, and great for social sharing. In fact, the image we used above is a memejacking just for marketers. What Is a Meme? Success Kid.

Social Networks 76

Social Networks Viral Marketing Buzz Classified Ads 76

markempa

JANUARY 11, 2011

Her question, and too many of her 30-plus responses, illustrated the disconnection between the expectations of marketers who are out on the frontlines every day and marketing gurus proclaiming the wonders of social media. After all, if you Google ”Top 10 B2B Trends in 2011” you’ll see social media listed on every one of them.

Social Media 120

Social Media Media Advertising Benchmark Budget Programs 120

markempa

JANUARY 11, 2011

Her question, and too many of her 30-plus responses, illustrated the disconnection between the expectations of marketers who are out on the frontlines every day and marketing gurus proclaiming the wonders of social media. After all, if you Google ”Top 10 B2B Trends in 2011” you’ll see social media listed on every one of them.

Social Media 120

Social Media Media Advertising Benchmark Budget Programs 120

Marketing Insider Group

DECEMBER 18, 2013

The growth and interest in Content Marketing is now an undeniable force for businesses and marketing. Content marketing is an imperative for brands who want to reach their buyers in an information-saturated world. We are no longer asking whether content marketing is the future. 60-70% of B2B marketing content goes unused.

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Stats Content Marketing Content Curation 100

Tony Zambito

JULY 24, 2011

From a B2B market view, the new social buyer ecosystem continues to undergo a rapid evolution.    The pace in 2011 has noticeably quickened.  " Content Marketing: “The term, content marketing, I am seeing here and there.    Social Buyer Circles. . 

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Peer-to-peer Buyer Personas Allocation Social Networks 100

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In 2020, 74% of US adults said they had used YouTube, beating out all other social networks. Read on to learn more about the algorithm and how to up your YouTube marketing strategy. 2005-2011: Clicks & views. Home algorithm tips for marketers. Suggested Videos algorithm tips for marketers.

Youtube 115

Youtube Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Ad Frequency 115

Exo B2B

APRIL 11, 2019

We’re returning to a familiar theme just as Spring arrives: our top 30 marketing influencers for 2019. When we did that in March last year, the blogpost was very successful and didn’t go unnoticed on social networks. With great enthusiasm, we’ve scouted blogs on B2C and B2B marketing sites. The Annual List.

Marketing AI 112

Marketing AI Advertising Agencies CMO Paid Search Agency 112

Convince & Convert

JUNE 19, 2012

One of the questions causing a fair amount of debate around digital marketing circles revolves around whether or not Facebook page “Likes” carry any measurable business value. Groups of industry thinkers have designed complex formulas that provide a framework for determining the lifetime value of a fan. Everyone Needs to Be Liked.

Facebook 158

Facebook Lead Scoring Lead Ranking Paid Search Agency 158

Hubspot

AUGUST 29, 2014

Yep, that''s right -- Google Authorship is over. This search used to return results that looked like this (pre-Authorship photo removal): Now results look like a throwback to 2011 : But search results won''t be exactly like they were in 2011. Many of us are wondering what gives, Google. Authorship for Google+ Instead?

Google 28

Google Clickthrough Distribution SEO 28

Biznology

AUGUST 20, 2012

Here are 26 social media secrets Skittles knows: 1 out of every 5 minutes people spend online are spent on social networks in 2012; up from 1 out of every 20 minutes in 2007. of Internet users’ time is captured by Facebook compared to a combined 2% for all other social networking sites. in November 2011.

Social Media 80

Social Media Media Social Networks Wikipedia 80