Digging in to learn about YouTube SEO? With video consumption at an all-time high, getting your videos at the top of the world’s largest video platform might seem difficult. Here’s the good news: Ranking your YouTube videos doesn’t require technicalities or spammy tactics. Instead, there are some key elements that the YouTube algorithm uses to…
Diving Deep Into Marketing in Construction (My Takeaways)
As the pandemic surged in 2020, people stayed home, and demand for home improvement services went through the roof. Construction companies swooped in and launched targeted marketing campaigns. One example is Brett Landscaping, which sold almost its stock of higher-priced porcelain paving products. Fast forward to 2024, people are at work. The economic outlook is…
How to Use Power Queries in Excel
Though tech tools offer a wide variety of data management solutions, consolidating information from multiple sources remains a challenge. Making sense of disparate datasheets often relies on manual effort. This is where power query can help by wrangling data from various origins into an integrated view. As a marketing consultant, I work with multiple teams…
230 ChatGPT Prompts Marketers Should Use
ChatGPT is generating a lot of buzz in the marketing industry, and if you‘re a marketer, you’re probably wondering how to use the technology to its full potential. Fortunately, I’ve compiled a list of 190 prompts to enter into ChatGPT to take the guesswork out of figuring out how to use the AI. If you‘re…
7 Best Free Website Builders to Check Out in 2024 [+Pros & Cons]
In my half-decade as an SEO content marketer, I’ve spent a good chunk of my time either testing or working with any number of free website builders: CMS Hub, WordPress.com, WordPress.org, Wix, Weebly, Webflow, you name it. These website builder tools have been essential for me to publish content, either for my current employer or…
How to Do A/B Testing: 15 Steps for the Perfect Split Test
So, you want to discover what truly works for your audience, and you’ve heard about this mythical form of marketing testing. But you have questions like: “What is A/B testing in marketing, anyway?” and “Why does it matter?” Don’t worry! You’ll get all the answers to your burning questions. I’ll even tell you the second…
3 Tips for Creating Powerful Ads, According to Meta's Director of Ads
Facebook is an undeniably powerful platform for advertisers. In fact, HubSpot Blog Research found Facebook is the most popular social media network for advertising in 2024, with 62% of companies currently leveraging it. Additionally, Facebook has proven to be the social media platform that generates the biggest ROI. But getting started on Facebook advertising can…
11 Recommendations for Marketers in 2024 [New Data]
Our 2024 State of Marketing & Trends Report went live earlier this year, and I recently dug into the data and compiled a list of key marketing recommendations for this upcoming year to answer common questions like: Which industry trends and tactics are marketers investing in? What challenges are they facing? And, what are their…
39 of the Best Website Designs to Inspire You in 2024
Looking for website design examples? Your inspiration journey starts here. Creating a website can feel daunting, but it’s all about making the right choices. The best websites are crafted with care to match your brand and impress your users. Don’t worry about starting from scratch — our drag-and-drop builder and CMS Hub make it easy….
How to Give Productive Feedback, According to HubSpot Managers & Editors
Have you ever been in a situation where one piece of feedback changed your life? I have! For years, I worked as a full-time employee at startups and tech companies. Then, one day, my boss discovered I did a few content marketing side gigs after hours (which wasn’t a secret). Initially, they were worried and…