Many years ago, as a new online business owner, content cadence was tough for me to understand. I didn’t know how many blog posts per week were ideal or the best posting cadence for social media. But today, that’s no longer the case. If you’re a marketer or business owner who’s clueless about content cadence…
Calculating SEO potential can be complex and time-consuming. But this is where my free SEO Potential Bot comes in. This simple tool automates the process of analyzing keywords, modeling ranking scenarios, and, in effect, calculating your/your client’s SEO traffic potential.… Read more ›
That’s the tempting question. How much hustle, hoopla and initiative do we need to get this idea ignited in the marketplace… But the much better question is: How much kindling do we have? Kindling doesn’t happen all at once. It’s the result of investments over time. We can earn the benefit of the doubt, create…
If you’re sipping an oat milk latte as you read this, you’re in luck. Keep reading to learn the secret sauce (er–milk?) to Oatly’s killer guerilla marketing strategy. Find out why global chief creative officer fired the entire marketing department, why Oatly is a big fan of posting their lawsuits online, and Brendan Lewis’ belief…
Google has launched a surgical strike on Site Reputation Abuse, AKA “Parasite SEO,” hitting big brands and major revenue streams. Should you be worried? We’ve got you. Dr Pete’s level chart to help you understand the types of actions that are being penalized.
SEO for startups can be overwhelming — but don’t let it keep you from getting started. Contrary to what you might think, startups have many SEO advantages. Thanks to lean processes, startups can be reactive and publish faster. I’m an SEO consultant, and one of my clients (a startup) began working with me when they…
Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. Many people are surprised to learn that I am an introvert. I don’t get my energy from being around lots of people (although I love being around people). Instead, I get my energy from…
Isn’t the point of marketing to remove friction from the buyer’s journey? Not for highly customizable or complex purchases. Slowing the customer down gives you time to guide them to options and add-ons that suit them best. Here’s how.
Modern marketing culture is designed to amplify our desires. To turn faint wants into desperate needs. As a result, we’re intimately familiar with what we want. And we strive to get it. The problem with getting what you want is that now you have a hole, because you don’t want that thing anymore, you have…
Professionals make choices. Including: Don’t exploit friends and family. Surgeons shouldn’t do surgery on their kids, and investment advisors shouldn’t manage their dad’s retirement fund. It doesn’t matter if you’re sure you’re the best in the world. Swap with the person who’s second best. Demand that clients ask hard questions. Don’t be offended if they…