A URL shortener is a tool that takes a long web address (URL) and turns it into a much shorter one. ULR shorteners make messy links look more polished, which is especially helpful on social media or in marketing materials, where space can be limited and presentation matters. Many of them also offer tracking features….
How I Used Root Cause Analysis to Turn Organizational Problems Into Opportunities
I’ve faced plenty of problems when building content teams. Sometimes, those problems led to outright failures. Content falls flat, email campaigns flop, or new hires don’t work out. At times, it feels easier to just accept reality and move on. “Well, that new hire wasn’t the right person for our team right now. We’ll do…
The Startup Distribution Engine: Why You Need One and How to Build It
As a startup founder or marketing leader, you’ve likely heard the mantra “distribution is everything.” But what does that really mean, and how do you put it into practice? Building a great product is hard, but it’s only half the battle. The real challenge is getting that product in front of the right customers —…
What are KOLs and how to get results from working with them
Social media influencers. Content creators. Every social marketer knows that these popular folks on social media platforms can help draw attention to a brand. Heading into 2025, savvy marketers are considering a different kind of content partnership, focusing on key opinion leaders (KOLs). These valuable players are experts in their respective fields and offer a…
How We Used AI to Increase HubSpot Email Conversions by 82%: A Case Study
We turned our standard nurture email flow into an AI-driven conversion powerhouse. Here’s what we did, what worked (and what didn’t), and what we learned along the way. When our marketing team began discussing how to strategically incorporate AI into our workflows, we knew we wanted big results. But here’s the thing about big results:…
51 LinkedIn statistics to shape your social strategy
LinkedIn statistics are the finger on the pulse of the professional world. They give us a glimpse into the trends and behaviors of millions of working professionals. Plus, they help us understand LinkedIn’s impact on businesses and organizations that use the platform for marketing, lead generation, hiring, and more. As we enter 2025, let’s look…
How I Use Content Scoring to Make Posts My Audience Loves
Ranging from brief social posts to deep-dive digital guides, I’ve written thousands of pieces of content for SaaS companies, small businesses, government offices, major nonprofits, and my own websites. These pieces of content were tracked and analyzed to gauge their success, but all using unique measuring sticks. How? Using a tailored content scoring process. With…
How to create a Facebook Business Page: New tips for 2025
A Facebook Business Page is a public profile on Facebook that businesses, organizations, and public figures can use to promote themselves. Customers can follow (or “Like”) Facebook Business Pages to see content from — and connect with — their favorite brands, companies, and creators. You need a Facebook Business Page to run Facebook ads, open…