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Sage Software( www.sagesoftware.com ) is one of those amorphous software companies that have grown by acquiring many products and keeping them pretty much separate. The company does have a focus: it sells accounting and CRM software on small and mid-sized business. But under that umbrella its Web site lists thirty different products, including well-known brands Peachtree, DacEasy, Accpac and MAS for accounting, ACT! contact management, and SalesLogix and Sage CRM for CRM. MORE
Spending on online video is expected to soar to $1.5 billion in 2009 from a projected $385 million this year, according to eMarketer. Which is why Andy Plesser, founder of PR agency Plesser Holland Associates, has started a video blog MORE
many marketers believe generating more sales leads is the key to hitting revenue targets. that's not always true. in fact, most companies need to do a better job managing and qualifying the leads (or more likely the inquiries) they MORE
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Don't take my word for it check out Guy Kawasaki Top 10 Lessons of PR. A summary is available here Kawasaki is the CEO of venture capital investment bank Garage.com, former Chief Evangelist for Apple Computer and author of numerous MORE
btob magazine points out some interesting findings in the dma 2006 response rate trends report which includes data for more than 1500 campaigns received in 2004, 2005 and 2006. the dma report found that the phone and e-mail produced the MORE
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My last entry described in detail the issues relating to automated deployment of multi-variate Web test results. But automated deployment is just one consideration in evaluating such systems. Here is an overview of some others. segmentation: as pointed out in a comment by Kefta’s Mark Ogne, “testing can only provide long term, fruitful answers within a relatively homogeneous group of people.” Of course, finding the best ways to segment a Web site’s visitors is a challenge in itself. MORE
My last two posts listed many factors to consider when evaluating multi-variate Web testing systems. Each factor is important, which in practical terms means it can get you fired (if it prevents you from using a system you’ve purchased). So there’s really no way to avoid researching each factor in detail before making a choice. And yet…there are so many factors. MORE
It’s been fun to explore multi-variate testing in some depth over these last few entries, but I fear you Dear Readers will get bored if I continue to focus on a single topic. Also, my stack of white papers to review is getting taller and I do so enjoy critiquing them. (At At the top of the pile is Optimost’s “15 Critical Questions to Ask a Multivariable Testing Provider” available here. This covers many of the items I listed on Monday although of course it puts an Optimost-centric spin on them. MORE
I'll be presenting a Webinar on "Getting Started with Marketing Automation", sponsored by Unica, on Wednesday December 6 at 11:30. Eastern / 8:30 Pacific. Click here to register MORE
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If you've been on IBM's site lately, you may have noticed a new feature. OK, you'll probably notice many new features it's Big Blue for goodness sake, they've patented the meaning of life! :) The feature I'm most interested in is a new little Chat icon on the side of the page. You can see it here. MORE
This blog is dedicated to the strategies and tools used by solution providers to better prove and improve the value of B2B solutions to frugal buyers - using diagnostic assessments, interactive white papers, ROI calculators and TCO MORE
Larry Chase at Web Digest for Marketers is an amazing source for marketers looking for tools to assist in email marketing, search marketing, surveys - you name it! Here are a few of my favourite tools from his website: Paid Search and Organic Search Spyfu : Can be used to find out how much a search term is currently going for, how popular a search term is and who (which of your competitors) is currently using the search term and how they are using it. MORE
This blog is dedicated to the strategies and tools used by solution providers to better prove and improve the value of B2B solutions to frugal buyers - using diagnostic assessments, interactive white papers, ROI calculators and TCO MORE
I’ve learned a bit more about Web optimization system since yesterday’s post. Both Memetrics and Offermatica have clarified that they do in fact support some version of automated deployment of winning test components. It’s quite possible that other multi-variate testing systems do this as well: as I hope I made clear yesterday, I haven’t researched each product in depth. While we’re on the topic, let’s take a closer look at automated deployment. MORE
Direct Impact Marketing recently conducted a survey of B2B marketers on lead generation tools. When voting for their favorite best-of-breed B2B lead generation tool, 65% of those surveyed nominated email, blogging and web analytics MORE
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Marketers have projects. So unless you're one of those rare individuals who can not only keep a multitude of details straight in your head, but also magically keep your team on the same page with your brain, you need project management tools. MORE
While working on a PR and marketing plan recently, the question came up: are blogs more of a PR tool or a marketing medium? Seems like an interesting question, yet there has been surprisingly little written about it. Blog marketing" outscores "blog PR" on a Google search by a margin of about five to two, and you'll find four times as many books about blog marketing at Amazon as you will about blog PR. MORE
In response to this comment to my previous post on web writing standards (capitalizing "Internet," "web site" vs. "website," etc.), here is the consensus (such as it is) on e-words. According to Google Fight , "e-mail" wins over "email" by roughly a 5-3 margin. MORE
The experts in professional services marketing at RainToday are conducting a survey among professional services firms regarding lead generation. MORE
IT spending has experienced a healthy three years of budget increases since the beginning of 2004, giving many IT execs plenty of reasons to celebrate. Annual growths in 2006 is expected to top 6%, and although projections for 2007 show a more conservative sentiment, spending increases are likely to continue with consensus estimates of 5% to 6% expected according to IDC and Forrester Research. MORE
B2B Lead Generation
NOVEMBER 16, 2006
Are you finding that trade shows or events are a “waste of time” for lead generation? You may want to think again. I interviewed Ruth Stevens, author of Trade Show and Event Marketing, to get her views on what marketing
Anything Goes Marketing
NOVEMBER 29, 2006
Arguably the whole concept of comments on a blog make blogs authentic and entertaining. On many blogs, a web visitor may find a post with some rich interaction between the original author and some commenters.
Customer Experience Matrix
NOVEMBER 30, 2006
Sage Software( www.sagesoftware.com ) is one of those amorphous software companies that have grown by acquiring many products and keeping them pretty much separate. The company does have a focus: it sells accounting and CRM software on small and mid-sized business. But under that umbrella its Web site lists thirty different products, including well-known brands Peachtree, DacEasy, Accpac and MAS for accounting, ACT! contact management, and SalesLogix and Sage CRM for CRM.
Buzz Marketing for Technology
NOVEMBER 29, 2006
Don't take my word for it check out Guy Kawasaki Top 10 Lessons of PR. A summary is available here Kawasaki is the CEO of venture capital investment bank Garage.com, former Chief Evangelist for Apple Computer and author of numerous
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NOVEMBER 8, 2006
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B2B Lead Generation
NOVEMBER 22, 2006
btob magazine points out some interesting findings in the dma 2006 response rate trends report which includes data for more than 1500 campaigns received in 2004, 2005 and 2006. the dma report found that the phone and e-mail produced the
Anything Goes Marketing
NOVEMBER 29, 2006
If you've been on IBM's site lately, you may have noticed a new feature. OK, you'll probably notice many new features it's Big Blue for goodness sake, they've patented the meaning of life! :) The feature I'm most interested in is a new little Chat icon on the side of the page. You can see it here.
Customer Experience Matrix
NOVEMBER 29, 2006
It’s been fun to explore multi-variate testing in some depth over these last few entries, but I fear you Dear Readers will get bored if I continue to focus on a single topic. Also, my stack of white papers to review is getting taller and I do so enjoy critiquing them. (At At the top of the pile is Optimost’s “15 Critical Questions to Ask a Multivariable Testing Provider” available here. This covers many of the items I listed on Monday although of course it puts an Optimost-centric spin on them.
Buzz Marketing for Technology
NOVEMBER 27, 2006
You're about to be redirected. The blog that used to be here is now at [link] Do you wish to be redirected? This blog is not hosted by Blogger and has not
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The ROI Guy
NOVEMBER 8, 2006
This blog is dedicated to the strategies and tools used by solution providers to better prove and improve the value of B2B solutions to frugal buyers - using diagnostic assessments, interactive white papers, ROI calculators and TCO
WebMarketCentral
NOVEMBER 5, 2006
The experts in professional services marketing at RainToday are conducting a survey among professional services firms regarding lead generation.
B2B Lead Generation
NOVEMBER 22, 2006
thanks to jim berkowitz and his crm mastery e-journal for pointing me to the marketingprofs article, five proven ways to waste money with pay-per-click advertising by john grant. i think this article does a nice job pointing out some of
Anything Goes Marketing
NOVEMBER 19, 2006
What was the best conversion marketing channel for a financial publisher? Was it Adwords? Organic Search? Nope - it was email! Check out this study on emarketer.com: E-Mail Is Top Conversion Channel for Financial Publisher.
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Customer Experience Matrix
NOVEMBER 29, 2006
I'll be presenting a Webinar on "Getting Started with Marketing Automation", sponsored by Unica, on Wednesday December 6 at 11:30. Eastern / 8:30 Pacific. Click here to register
Buzz Marketing for Technology
NOVEMBER 22, 2006
Spending on online video is expected to soar to $1.5 billion in 2009 from a projected $385 million this year, according to eMarketer. Which is why Andy Plesser, founder of PR agency Plesser Holland Associates, has started a video blog
The ROI Guy
NOVEMBER 8, 2006
This blog is dedicated to the strategies and tools used by solution providers to better prove and improve the value of B2B solutions to frugal buyers - using diagnostic assessments, interactive white papers, ROI calculators and TCO
WebMarketCentral
NOVEMBER 1, 2006
In response to this comment to my previous post on web writing standards (capitalizing "Internet," "web site" vs. "website," etc.), here is the consensus (such as it is) on e-words. According to Google Fight , "e-mail" wins over "email" by roughly a 5-3 margin.
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B2B Lead Generation
NOVEMBER 1, 2006
many marketers believe generating more sales leads is the key to hitting revenue targets. that's not always true. in fact, most companies need to do a better job managing and qualifying the leads (or more likely the inquiries) they
Anything Goes Marketing
NOVEMBER 27, 2006
Larry Chase at Web Digest for Marketers is an amazing source for marketers looking for tools to assist in email marketing, search marketing, surveys - you name it! Here are a few of my favourite tools from his website: Paid Search and Organic Search Spyfu : Can be used to find out how much a search term is currently going for, how popular a search term is and who (which of your competitors) is currently using the search term and how they are using it.
Customer Experience Matrix
NOVEMBER 28, 2006
My last two posts listed many factors to consider when evaluating multi-variate Web testing systems. Each factor is important, which in practical terms means it can get you fired (if it prevents you from using a system you’ve purchased). So there’s really no way to avoid researching each factor in detail before making a choice. And yet…there are so many factors.
Buzz Marketing for Technology
NOVEMBER 20, 2006
Direct Impact Marketing recently conducted a survey of B2B marketers on lead generation tools. When voting for their favorite best-of-breed B2B lead generation tool, 65% of those surveyed nominated email, blogging and web analytics
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The ROI Guy
NOVEMBER 30, 2006
IT spending has experienced a healthy three years of budget increases since the beginning of 2004, giving many IT execs plenty of reasons to celebrate. Annual growths in 2006 is expected to top 6%, and although projections for 2007 show a more conservative sentiment, spending increases are likely to continue with consensus estimates of 5% to 6% expected according to IDC and Forrester Research.
WebMarketCentral
NOVEMBER 30, 2006
While working on a PR and marketing plan recently, the question came up: are blogs more of a PR tool or a marketing medium? Seems like an interesting question, yet there has been surprisingly little written about it. Blog marketing" outscores "blog PR" on a Google search by a margin of about five to two, and you'll find four times as many books about blog marketing at Amazon as you will about blog PR.
Customer Experience Matrix
NOVEMBER 27, 2006
My last entry described in detail the issues relating to automated deployment of multi-variate Web test results. But automated deployment is just one consideration in evaluating such systems. Here is an overview of some others. segmentation: as pointed out in a comment by Kefta’s Mark Ogne, “testing can only provide long term, fruitful answers within a relatively homogeneous group of people.” Of course, finding the best ways to segment a Web site’s visitors is a challenge in itself.
Customer Experience Matrix
NOVEMBER 22, 2006
I’ve learned a bit more about Web optimization system since yesterday’s post. Both Memetrics and Offermatica have clarified that they do in fact support some version of automated deployment of winning test components. It’s quite possible that other multi-variate testing systems do this as well: as I hope I made clear yesterday, I haven’t researched each product in depth. While we’re on the topic, let’s take a closer look at automated deployment.
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