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12 Lessons I’ve Learned from Writing 1,000 Blog Posts

Webbiquity

4) It’s not (just) about lead gen or sales—it’s about relationships. To be sure, a thoughtfully written business blog can generate leads (and sales). Like the philosophical conundrum of the tree falling in the forest , a blog needs readers in order to “make a sound.” Traffic sources.

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How Content Accelerates Lead Generation

Brandpoint

One day, it’s traffic. While website traffic is a common success metric for B2B marketers, more and more marketers are responsible for reporting on marketing qualified leads and marketing-assisted sales through their content efforts. Related content: Is Business Blogging Still Worth It? ].

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102 Compelling Social Media and Online Marketing Stats and Facts for 2012 (and 2013)

Webbiquity

What’s the key to generating more inbound marketing leads? What is the source of the largest share of social traffic to websites? (It’s According to research from MarketingSherpa, just 12% of marketers rate social media as “very effective” for lead gen while 27% say it is “not effective.”

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Why You Should Measure New and Mature B2B Blogs Differently

Hubspot

With blogging, success doesn''t happen overnight. How many times have you heard that little nugget of blogging wisdom? But seriously -- a B2B business blog is a huge time investment. In the past, we''ve written about the blogging metrics you should be tracking to report on your blog''s success.

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Don’t Let Lack of Content Stop You from Blogging

Industrial Marketing Today

The mantra for effective business blogging is to regularly pump out fresh content that is reader-centric and not focussed too much on you, your products or your company. More power to you if you already have a horde of avid readers who visit your blog every time you post new content. Add a link…you know the drill!

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The Business Blogger's Ultimate Guide to Mastering Lead Generation

Hubspot

So if you're not taking advantage of all the lead generation opportunities your blog offers -- and then optimizing those opportunities -- you're likely missing out on a huge piece of your company's lead gen pie. 8 Lead Gen Opportunities for Your Business Blog. On Your Blog's Homepage.

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Why Your Blog Is Failing

Hubspot

Once in a while I''ll hear from someone who''s sold on the value of business blogging, starts doing it, and then doesn''t see any results. This isn''t because they''re looking for overnight results -- they''ve probably waited 3-6 months, but they still aren''t seeing a meaningful quantity of traffic and leads come through.