Lead Generation: A Beginner’s Guide to Generating Business Leads the Inbound Way

Have you ever noticed that telemarketers have a way of calling at the worst possible time? Say, right when you’re about to sit down and enjoy dinner? I used to get these pesky dinnertime calls all the time. Not only were they frustrating, but they never seemed successful for the companies trying to drum up…

12 Best Free (& Private) Email Accounts & Service Providers for 2024

Gmail, AOL, and Outlook are our top picks for creating free and private email accounts. These email service providers give you privacy. They provide lots of storage space. They are accessible on all internet-connected devices and browsers. Beyond our top picks, there are other email service providers I like. In this guide, I’ll explain what…

The B2B questions

Questions people ask themselves when looking at a web page aimed at businesses (B2B). They are rhetorical, but should give you a place to begin: Is it my job to deal with this? Who sent me here? Will this advance my project? Will it help me get ahead if I take action? If I ignore…

Spam Trigger Words: How to Keep Your Emails Out of the Spam Folder in 2024

I‘ve been running HubSpot’s Marketing Daily emails for about as long as I’ve been with the company (a slight nudge for you to subscribe), so I know a thing or two about getting your marketing emails to the right inbox. I also know a lot about avoiding spam trigger words and filters. Though avoiding trigger…

The YouTube Growth Strategy Mr. Beast, Cocomelon, & Like Nastya Use to Dominate the Internet

YouTube growth strategies continue to be a hot topic among marketers. In fact, most marketers plan to increase their YouTube budgets this year and say the platform has the highest growth potential in 2024. Anytime you’re talking about YouTube growth (and I talk about growth a lot as the founder of Thompson Media Group), Jimmy…