PageRank was created by Google co-founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page in 1997 when they were at Stanford University, and the name is a reference to both Larry Page and the term “webpage.” In many ways, it’s similar to a… Read more ›
Let’s take a look at each pricing model in more detail. 34.8% of respondents price some or all of their work by the hour. We found that $75–$100 per hour is the most popular hourly rate for SEOs, with 24%… Read more ›
Pay-per-click (or PPC) marketing can feel like a daunting task. From creating ads to monitoring performance and understanding bidding strategies, there’s a lot to take in. But PPC keyword research is an often under-appreciated, yet necessary, component of search engine marketing. With proper keyword research, you can more accurately build ads and landing pages that…
As the former head of marketing at two different tech companies, I can tell you firsthand: You can optimize your content for search engines all day, but sometimes, pay-per-click advertising — or PPC — is the way to go. In this blog post, I’ll walk through everything I’ve learned about how to run Google Ads,…
Online marketing is a fast-paced and ever-changing landscape, but one thing remains the same: content is king. We’ve compiled a list of 31 blogging statistics that will help guide your content marketing strategy in 2024 so you can spend less time fretting and more time creating content that delights and converts. Your business blog presents…
If you network a lot, you likely have dozens of business cards in different bags, pockets, and wallets. But when you’re looking for something about the same size and thickness as a business card? It becomes clear how alike most business cards have come to look. As a company rep or prospective employee, you need…
Short on time? Here’s a cheat sheet for the 10 most popular articles for the Content Marketing Institute audience. You’ll see something for everyone to improve their content marketing programs, from trends to evergreen fundamentals.
A divo (or diva) is an opera singer with skill. Sometimes, though, that skill comes in a package that also includes imperiousness, skittishness and a fair amount of unpredictable drama. It’s tempting to imagine that CEOs, painters or poets that bring the noise must also have skill. But burning your guitar doesn’t make you Jimi…
B2B content marketing is a bit like selling toys to a kid. Your first job is to get the kid excited, using flashy adverts to show them all the fun they can have, and the different ways they can use… Read more ›
With the right approach to content planning and budgets, you can ensure that the money you invest in your content marketing strategy is well-defined, fully accounted for, and aligned with helping you reach your goals.