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How to Convert Abandoned Carts – And Avoid Them
Everything fell into place; your customer found precisely what they were looking for and added two to their cart. Before they converted, they left. Abandoned cart recovery is crucial to any brand’s ecommerce success, but it can take time to develop an effective strategy. So, we did it for you. Learn why customers abandon carts,…
PPC Cost Breakdown: How Much Does Paid Advertising Cost?
The cost of paid search, or pay-per-click (PPC), advertising depends on several factors and your goals. Businesses as big as Apple and small as your local bakery likely invest a fair share of their annual marketing budget on paid advertising. Cost, platform, budget and your return on ad spend vary by size, industry market and…
Why You Should Outsource Graphic Design Services and Other FAQs
Few small and medium-sized companies have professional graphic designers on staff. Even if someone from the marketing department has opened Photoshop a time or two, you’ll get better quality results when you outsource design work to an experienced digital agency. We’ll run through some graphic design FAQs that will show you why it’s better to tag…
TikTok vs. YouTube: The Video Platform Showdown
There’s no doubt video marketing is a proven winner. Marketing teams in every industry know that creating the right video content for the right platform can substantially improve brand awareness and drive conversions. But with limited time, budget and resources, most marketers have to prioritize content creation. If you’re choosing between a robust TikTok presence…
Get the Most Out of Ecommerce Email Automations
There are dozens of email automation tools out there, but just like a hammer, they can do more harm than good if you don’t know what you’re doing. It takes time, careful analysis and plenty of testing to hone in your email marketing flows, and we’ve got a few tips to get you started on…
Social Media Marketing FAQs
Social media is an effective marketing tool for brands and organizations of any size. Even if you’ve had a dedicated social media marketing strategy for years, it’s sometimes hard to evaluate ROI, determine strengths and weaknesses or accurately track social media’s role in driving conversions. Social media and marketing have become almost synonymous in today’s…
Email Marketing Frequently Asked Questions
You’re probably familiar with email marketing. Check your inbox right now – how many brand emails are in your inbox? Email marketing is a powerful tool when used correctly. We explore some of the most frequently asked questions our email marketing team receives, giving you answers to help you run a successful campaign. Need a…
Sitemaps 101: An Introduction to Sitemapping Your Website
Sitemaps are dedicated files that organize and prioritize every piece of content on your website. Sitemapping helps search engines like Google and Bing make sense of your site’s pages and index the stuff that matters most. Once the lone purview of site administrators and professional SEOs, tools like Yoast, Google sitemaps and CMS platforms like…
How to Calculate The ROI of SEO
Measuring the ROI of SEO is tricky for many reasons, making it a challenge for organizations to make marketing decisions. When properly determined, though, the return on investment for SEO strategy can lead to improvements in project efficiency and provide actionable insights into consumer interests, changing demographics and developing opportunities. What Is the ROI of…
Franchise Development and Economic Uncertainty
The prevailing legend of the “recession-proof” franchise hasn’t faced the anticipated test of 2023 – yet. Historically, franchises have weathered economic storms well, relying on economies of scale and pooled resources that sole proprietorships can’t access. With inflation elevated and commercial lending rates high, how has franchise development been faring? How will it change? As…
Buy Now, Pay Later: The Future of BNPL
The “buy now, pay later” market topped $170 billion in 2022 and saw more than 360 million unique users worldwide. BNPL options have grown thanks to the accelerated shift toward online shopping driven by the pandemic, offering ecommerce brands another payment option to meet changing demands from their customers. As the perpetual battle for clicks…
Your Content Marketing FAQs, Answered
Content marketing isn’t new. Before the term picked up buzz in 2012, it was simply known as “marketing.” So, what is content marketing? Today, content marketing is a vital part of any robust digital marketing strategy – and you’re probably already doing it. It’s brand awareness. It’s thought leadership. It’s lead gen. Content marketing is marketing. Content Marketing…
