Back when I started playing the search engine optimization (SEO) game, keyword stuffing actually worked. Since then, algorithm updates have spared only a few SEO best practices, like URL optimization. Google’s algorithm updates have shaken up the scenery of SEO. However, URL optimization has stood the test of time. This is an essential element of…
3 Persuasion Techniques You Should Know
Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. I’ve spent 200 hours interviewing persuasion experts. In this blog, I share the persuasion tactics that actually work. You’ll learn why persuasion attempts work better if you ask for action in the future (rather…
How to Create a Content Style Guide [+Free Guide & Examples]
If you write, edit, or manage content for a brand, you likely run into lengthy content discussions over everything from voice to exclamation marks and em dashes. At least, I’ve done my fair share of debates with colleagues over language preferences. But is it trivial? I don’t think so. After all, there’s a difference between…
The Ultimate Guide to Product Marketing: How to Market a Product in 2024
Despite working in marketing for over a decade, I’m still puzzled by the idea of product marketing. Whether your business offers a service (say, a cleaning company) or a commodity (like a toy manufacturer), you’re marketing a “product,” right? Heck, in my recent job hunt, I interviewed for several product marketer jobs under the caveat…
How to Write an RFP for Grants – Everything You Need to Know
Beth Goldowitz, who’s been managing nonprofit organizations for the past 20 years, says that when “managed correctly, grants can keep organizations afloat. They’re stable and predictable, a revenue stream that the organization can count on for the duration of a contract.” But do you know how long it takes to write a single grant application?…
16 Great Examples of Welcome Emails for New Customers [Templates]
Welcome emails can arguably be one of the most powerful tools for setting an incredible first impression for pre-email customers. Nevertheless, the process of creating a persuasive welcome email is not always smooth. Good welcome email examples can serve as the inspiration to make an amazing first impression. Having so long been in the role…
The Ultimate Guide to Marketing Strategies & How to Improve Your Digital Presence
Am I right in assuming that a significant part of your marketing strategy today is digital? Probably. Consumers and businesses alike are almost always online and on the go – and you want to be able to reach them and observe their behavior and where they spend their time. But when you’re growing a business,…
Boost Your Email List: 3 Easy Tactics to Expand Your Reach
Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. What keeps you up at night? If one of those things is building an email list, you’re not alone, my friend. I spent years (and lost MANY thousands of dollars) procrastinating my own email…
How These 6 Social Media Marketers & Creators Built Loyal Brand Communities
Over the past year, we’ve seen a major shift when it comes to the importance of building social communities. And, as of 2024, 86% of social media marketers say building an active online community is crucial to a successful social strategy. Active social communities can establish your brand as an industry expert and provide additional value…
How to Measure Social Media Marketing ROI [With Expert Advice]
When building effective social media ad campaigns, the biggest question isn’t “How much should I spend?” It’s “For every dollar I spend, how much do I get back?” In other words, it’s all about return on investment (ROI) — how are ad spending and customer conversion linked? Understanding this makes the amount you spend less…