There are no two ways about it: SEO works. It’s one of the main tools I used to build this site, and I’ve seen it work for hundreds of clients around the globe. However, SEO is complicated. It requires data insights, analytics, tracking, and constant upkeep. While there are plenty of SEO tools on the […]
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68 percent of online activity begins with queries in search engines like Google or Bing. That’s why keyword research should be the basis of any online marketing campaign. The goal of keyword research is to find out what your target audience is searching for online and determine what it will take to actually rank in […]
Want to jump straight to the answer? The best to-do list apps for most people are Todoist and TickTick. Staying organized during a busy time can quickly feel like the world is crumbling around you. Sometimes there are too many tasks to complete and not enough brainpower to remember everything. But that’s where to-do list […]
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Marketing Podcast with Sara Nay In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Sara Nay. Sara is the COO at Duct Tape Marketing, Co-Founder at Spark Lab Consulting, and host of the Agency Spark Podcast. Key Takeaway: Marketing systems and operations systems are two halves to a whole company – bringing the […]
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Your great content deserves a publicist. A public relations strategy built around your content helps both PR and marketing teams meet their goals (which should, in turn, support business goals). It gives your PR colleagues a reason to talk about your brand in the media. It expands your content’s reach to new audiences through earned […]
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Marketing Podcast with Cameron Herold In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interview Cameron Herold. Cameron is the founder of the COO Alliance, the World’s Leading Network for Seconds in Command. He’s the host of the Second in Command: The Chief Behind the Chief podcast, where he interviews COOs and other seconds […]
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About the show: The Agency Spark Podcast, hosted by Sara Nay, is a collection of short-form interviews from thought leaders in the marketing consultancy and agency space. Each episode focuses on a single topic with actionable insights you can apply today. Check out the new Spark Lab Consulting website here! About this episode: In this […]
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Every time I use the words “analytics,” “metrics,” or “KPIs” in a discussion about the impact of content, a little voice goes off in my head. It’s the voice of Inigo Montoya from the movie, The Princess Bride: “You keep using that word. I don’t think it means what you think it means.” While content […]
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As smart bloggers and content marketers, we usually start with on-page SEO. However, one of the most important Google ranking factors isn’t found on your page at all. Rather, it’s backlinks from other websites pointing towards your site. The top results on Google have an average of 3.8x more backlinks than the results that appear […]
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An influencer marketing strategy involves more than an influencer and a brand. “If you want to have robust outcomes, you need to build a relationship with the creator, immerse them in your brand and get their buy-in as a partner. That’s what it takes to produce genuine, trust-driven recommendations their audience will pay attention to,” […]