This is an unofficial sequel to my February 2019 post called “Google Maps Spam Patrol: Why You Need to Do It, and 10 Tips to Make It Doable.” In that post I explain why you should keep your competitors’ Google Maps / 3-pack spam (or honest mistakes) from spinning out of control. As I…
4 Tips for Creating Customer-Centric Content to Drive Growth
How do you win brand visibility in a crowded market without overspending on resources? For SaaS companies, content marketing is, in many ways, the most powerful opportunity to achieve growth and outshine competitors. It’s no secret the SaaS market is highly saturated – some would even say polluted. In fact, nearly 60,000 software companies are…
When (and When Not) to Outsource Link Building
Posted by Alex-T Have you ever outsourced link building? How did you like the experience? To be honest, mine was terrible. Allow me to share my story. When I had a typical 9-to-5 job as a marketing director at SEMrush, we made a decision to get more links from the top resources in our segment….
How to Engage Your Audience with Live Streaming
Are you missing out on a huge section of your target audience? If you’re not using live streaming to engage with your followers, then you might be. The numbers behind live streaming are impressive, and if you’re not already, you should be incorporating this medium into your marketing strategy. Here’s how you can leverage live…
7 reasons you should buy Yoast SEO Premium today!
With the Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend in full swing, we thought it’d be good to remind you of one of the best deals you can get right now. If you truly value your website and you want to make it sing — now is the time to invest in Yoast SEO Premium. At 30% off,…
How to Run a Startup Remotely: Tips for Hiring, Managing & Scaling
For traditional founders and team leaders, the idea of running a completely remote business is fraught with anxiety. Yes, there’s an opportunity to lower overheads and recruit from anywhere, but is it really worth it at the expense of growing a cohesive brand culture under one (literal, physical) roof? Many businesses have had to find…
New at Hootsuite: Instagram Enhancements, Inbox Updates & More Apps
We’re approaching the end of 2020, and what a year it’s been. From the Australian bushfires to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the outcry against racial inequality resulting in the Black Lives Matter movement gaining global momentum, day to day life has changed for many of us. Our ability to connect authentically online has become more…
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The Top 5 Reasons Brands Make Videos [New Research]
Video is fast-becoming the preferred tool for most marketers to connect with and reach new audiences. Video marketing is undeniably effective, too — in fact, including a video on a landing page is capable of increasing conversion rates by over 80%, and the mere mention of the word “video” in your email subject line increases…