Content Marketing Institute

OCTOBER 22, 2017

Editor’s note: Because proving the value of content marketing continues to be necessary, Julia McCoy updated her 2016 post with some fresh stats and perspective. . Content marketing has been moving at the speed of light in recent years. The advent of the internet and social media has a lot to do with this.

Paid Content 111

Paid Content Stats Paid Search Agency Content Marketing 111

Convince & Convert

JANUARY 7, 2015

Recently, LinkedIn released their top 25 job skills of 2014 , based on what recruiters are looking for on the LinkedIn platform. There were several others in the top 25 specifically related to digital marketing, such as digital marketing campaign specialist, etc. That’s right, the much-maligned SEO was the number five job.

Marketing Agencies 1 152

Marketing Agencies 1 Relevance SEO Paid Search Agency 152

Convince & Convert

JANUARY 7, 2015

Recently, LinkedIn released their top 25 job skills of 2014 , based on what recruiters are looking for on the LinkedIn platform. There were several others in the top 25 specifically related to digital marketing, such as digital marketing campaign specialist, etc. That’s right, the much-maligned SEO was the number five job.

Marketing Agencies 1 140

Marketing Agencies 1 Relevance SEO Paid Search Agency 140

Atomic Reach

JANUARY 3, 2019

Considering how ad-heavy our world is today, it is likely that you have. It is also very likely that an ad alone is not going to engage you enough to purchase the item or service. This is where content marketing comes into play. For the foreseeable future, content will remain as king. Through j effbullas.

Paid Content 112

Paid Content Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Content Marketing 112

Zoominfo

OCTOBER 31, 2018

If you’re reading this post, you already know it’s important to keep a finger on the pulse of marketing for new, innovative tactics. B2B influencer marketing. Proven to increase brand awareness and drive lead generation, influencer marketing is a vital marketing tactic for many B2C brands. Improve content quality.

Word of Mouth 153

Word of Mouth Peer-to-peer Zoominfo Paid Search Agency 153

KoMarketing Associates

OCTOBER 16, 2014

I was fortunate enough to speak on two panels, Competitive Research for SEO , and what may be my favorite SMX session, SMX Takeaways. Joanna Lord , VP of Marketing, Porch, gave a great presentation on the importance of a brand. Utilize Interactive Content. As marketers, we need to ensure our content stands out.

Statistics 120

Statistics Mobile Advertising Landing Pages Interactive Marketing 120

seo.co

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Negative SEO (aka “Google Bowling”) was once a huge threat to websites and webmasters. As Google has expanded into natural language processing, negative SEO is less of a threat than it once was. While successful negative SEO attacks are VERY rare, they can still have a massive negative impact on your site and traffic.

SEO 98

SEO Google CAN-SPAM Ad Exchange 98

KoMarketing Associates

AUGUST 26, 2014

Last spring, I had the opportunity to instruct a course for MarketingProfs University’s Search Marketing School 2014. The following is a list of 20 performance metrics we recommend that B2B marketing managers use to establish goals and achieve success with their search engine optimization programs.

Marketing Analytics Tools 120

Marketing Analytics Tools SEO Lead Scoring Lead Ranking 120

Content Standard

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

New evidence shows that higher-quality content may have more to do with stronger search rankings than previously thought, according to a white paper from SearchMetrics. Many of the foundational components of SEO content remain relevant in 2014. The same is true for link building.

Paid Content 40

Paid Content Work Management SEO Ad Frequency 40

ClearVoice

JANUARY 14, 2021

Researchers in the peer-reviewed ‘International Journal of Current Life Sciences’ noted in 2014 that online commerce includes “the entire online process of developing, marketing, selling, delivering, servicing and paying for products and services.”. Add social media : Have a juicy social feed?

Marketing Websites 86

Marketing Websites Top of Funnel Marketing & Strategy B2B Thought Leadership 86

nDash

JULY 30, 2020

So many marketers forego a true B2B content promotion strategy in favor of a “if you build it, they will come” approach. You’ve been told that great content is the key to differentiating your brand. B2B Content Promotion vs. Content Shock. The world of content marketing isn’t strictly a meritocracy.

Paid Content 52

Paid Content Promotion B2B Content 52

KoMarketing Associates

JANUARY 22, 2015

You are executing a content marketing initiative as part of your broader B2B marketing program in 2015. If you are a regular reader of this blog, SEO performance is likely part of the reason content marketing has become a priority as well. But guess what? Step 1: Write It Down.

Budget Programs 120

Budget Programs B2B Marketing Effectiveness Content Marketing 120

Content Standard

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

When the PESO model —the confluence of paid, earned, shared, and owned media—was unveiled roughly five years ago, it solved marketers’ key question: “I have content, now what?” Or do all these changes in social media algorithms mean it’s best to get back to the drawing board?

Paid Content 64

Paid Content Lead Ranking Distribution Social Media 64

Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Digital marketing budgets continue to rise, often at the expense of offline advertising spend. But digital marketers must continue to evolve practices as they strive to make their content an asset, rather than an annoyance, to prospective buyers. Consumers hate online ads. Native advertising may be the answer.

Stats 100

Stats Paid Content Banner Ads Marketing Budget 100

Content Standard

MAY 21, 2015

For many marketers, SEO is such a constantly present and elusive challenge that paid search and ad placement have come to seem like welcome workarounds to a complete SEO strategy. When it comes to Google today, this goal typically leads to the development of an AdWords account and PPC ads.

Webinar Metrics 40

Webinar Metrics Ad Frequency Marketing & Strategy Adwords 40

Parse.ly

MAY 6, 2022

What is evergreen content? Evergreen content broadly refers to any article, post, or video that has visitors come to it well beyond this typical three-day attention cycle. This means evergreen content attracts readers, often through search traffic or referral links. Why should I care about evergreen content?

Content 52

Content Social Media Display Marketing Report 52

KoMarketing Associates

JULY 1, 2014

Last week we wrote a best practice guideline for a client, on how to acquire quality links in today’s SEO environment. In preparation, I wanted to review a history of changes and shifts we’ve experienced and also validate, through third party and search-specific references, why we recommend certain tactics and best practices.

Link Building 120

Link Building Paid Content Google Advertorials 120

Biznology

DECEMBER 27, 2013

Like many of you, I’m prepping plans for 2014 with many of my clients and for my own business. Consider the changes Google introduced to the overall digital marketing landscape over the last twelve months: Google has continued to reduce the number of organic first page results. (Photo credit: Steve Rhodes). Now, let’s see.

Paid Content 80

Paid Content Google RSS SEM 80

EMagine B2B Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2018

It’s no secret that SEO is an ever-evolving industry and will continue to be for years to come. Believe it or not, 2018 happened to be one of the most active years for SEO changes. I simply cannot remember a more active year and I’ve been working with SEO for over fifteen years. 2018’s Biggest Takeaway.

Paid Content 79

Paid Content SEO Marketing Analytics Tools Long Tail Marketing 79

SmartBug Media

AUGUST 5, 2019

Content was updated August 5, 2019. For a long time, digital marketers summed up the properties of direct and organic traffic pretty simply. To most, organic traffic consists of visits from search engines, while direct traffic is made up of visits from people entering your company URL into their browser. Traffic Sources.

Paid Content 101

Paid Content Traffic Organization Paid Search Agency 101

EMagine B2B Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2018

It’s no secret that SEO is an ever-evolving industry and will continue to be for years to come. Believe it or not, 2018 happened to be one of the most active years for SEO changes. I simply cannot remember a more active year and I’ve been working with SEO for over fifteen years. 2018’s Biggest Takeaway.

Paid Content 76

Paid Content SEO Marketing Analytics Tools Long Tail Marketing 76

Convince & Convert

DECEMBER 23, 2014

As 2014 comes to a close, we reflect on the incredible knowledge shared on the Social Pros Podcast. In December, we heard from MarketingProfs’ internal marketing expert; high-end realty company Corcoran Group ; and Gartner’s digital marketing researcher. MarketingProfs Marketing Manager, Rob Zaleski.

Social Media 151

Social Media Media Marketing & Strategy Gartner 151

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 19, 2013

After all, it’s been a crazy year of updates from both search engines and social networks, and 2014 promises to bring more of the same. Before we have to start thinking about that though, let’s take a look at some of our favorite online marketing posts from 2013, as selected by members of the KoMarketing team.

Paid Content 120

Paid Content Online Marketing Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies 120

ClearVoice

JANUARY 14, 2021

Researchers in the peer-reviewed ‘International Journal of Current Life Sciences’ noted in 2014 that online commerce includes “the entire online process of developing, marketing, selling, delivering, servicing and paying for products and services.”. Add social media : Have a juicy social feed?

Marketing Websites 52

Marketing Websites Top of Funnel Marketing & Strategy B2B Thought Leadership 52

KoMarketing Associates

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Software Advice’s recently released 2014 B2B Demand Generation Benchmark report revealed that the vast majority of B2B marketers (79 percent) use at least 11 different marketing software applications. research reports, trends, and important industry announcements in the B2B marketing space) for quite some time now.

Budget Programs 120

Budget Programs Marketing Report B2B Marketing Research 120

Biznology

APRIL 14, 2015

This news directly from Google is old news for those of us in the SEO game. Are the topics driven by genuine interests of readers of the site, or does the site generate content by attempting to guess what might rank well in search engines ? Does the page provide substantial value when compared to other pages in search results?

Google 80

Google SEO Adsense PageRank 80

Content Standard

JANUARY 22, 2015

The way users discover branded content on the Web hasn’t changed in the past year, but the technology they use certainly has, according to recent research. In Q4 2014, organic search produced 35 percent of site visits on average—up 13 percent year-over-year. According to the report, social media sites produced 2.4

Cost Per Click 40

Cost Per Click Allocation Brand Identity Branding 40

KoMarketing Associates

DECEMBER 8, 2015

As we wind down 2015, marketing budgets and planning for the new year begin to take focus. Hopefully, the performance metrics associated with your organization’s marketing programs have yielded success and validation for tactics proposed at the beginning of the year. It is that time in the year again. Demand Generation.

Marketing Budget Creation 120

Marketing Budget Creation Marketing Budget Budget Programs Enterprise Management 120

Valasys

DECEMBER 18, 2019

When thinking about an all-inclusive content strategy, the first thing that comes to our minds is the original ideas generated from deep insightful research. B2B marketers need to look forward to nothing but the best B2B marketing blogs for entrepreneurs to accentuate their levels of creativity, industry benchmarking & Martech insights.

B2B Marketing 59

B2B Marketing Paid Search Agency B2B Best Practices 59

Directive Agency

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Directive , the leading B2B and enterprise search marketing agency, announced today the launch of their new branding to reflect their evolution into a global search marketing agency. Additionally, Directive continues to invest further in employee well-being, marketing technologies and superior support for clients.

Paid Social Agency 40

Paid Social Agency Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Search Marketing 40

Directive Agency

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Directive , the leading B2B and enterprise search marketing agency, announced today the launch of their new branding to reflect their evolution into a global search marketing agency. Additionally, Directive continues to invest further in employee well-being, marketing technologies and superior support for clients.

Paid Social Agency 40

Paid Social Agency Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Search Marketing 40

Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Social media is an integral component of any successful digital marketing strategy. While the ROI of social media marketing remains hotly debated , there is no doubt that it can be a great tool for optimizing your web presence —or total nightmare experience depending on the execution of your strategy. Overselling.

Social Media 100

Social Media Social Marketing Media Business 100

Contently

JANUARY 26, 2017

You don’t have to search very hard to find irrefutable evidence. We search Google for everything from cheap concert tickets to long-lost relatives. We place such confidence in the convenience of the search bar that people can settle heated arguments just by whipping out a smartphone.

Google 60

Google Paid Search Agency SERP Adwords 60

LeadSquared

JANUARY 11, 2017

With the world shifting towards mobile devices, so have marketers. This changing trend means that mobile SEO is gaining momentum. But what is it and how does it differ from normal SEO? Abhishek Mehta , from AdLift , talked about the importance of mobile search marketing, and how it has grown and evolved over the years.

Webinar Metrics 52

Webinar Metrics Paid Search Agency SEO Mobile Marketing 52

Hubspot

AUGUST 13, 2014

To read more content like this, subscribe to Insiders. Some people think content promotion isn’t complicated. It’s just making sure content is optimized for the search engines, sent to an appropriate email list, and then broadcast it socially, right? The Tactics of Content Promotion. Content Coverage.

Paid Content 28

Paid Content Promotion Advertorials Advertising Agencies 28

Content Standard

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

As of Friday of last week, Google confirmed that it had permanently removed all right-hand ads on its SERPs (search engine results pages) worldwide, making room for ads at the top and bottom of the page. ” Did I just compare Google Ads to The Sims? Brands Will Place More Emphasis on Organic Search Rankings.

SERP 40

SERP Paid Search Agency Cost Per Click Ads 40

Content Standard

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

As of Friday of last week, Google confirmed that it had permanently removed all right-hand ads on its SERPs (search engine results pages) worldwide, making room for ads at the top and bottom of the page. ” Did I just compare Google Ads to The Sims? Brands Will Place More Emphasis on Organic Search Rankings.

SERP 40

SERP Paid Search Agency Cost Per Click Ads 40