SEO Projects for Large Websites Can be Daunting When it comes to websites with thousands, tens of thousands of pages or more, approaching a search engine optimization project can be intimidating. However, this is the situation that government, colleges, and other sizable organizations frequently find themselves in. I have run into this scenario often when…
Every year, search engines like Google update their algorithm, which keeps website and content creators guessing as to what they can do to improve their searchability. The good news is, there are resources available to make your guesses educated ones! If you want to keep your website at the top of the search results, here…
Colleges and Universities Are Spending Millions Each Year on Student Acquisition Higher education institutions’ investment in marketing is significant, with for-profit colleges spending tens of millions per year. Some schools have amped up their digital spend considerably since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, especially on social channels such as Facebook. Prior to the pandemic, colleges…
Data Analytics Have Become Vital for State Tourism Countries and states have embraced data analytics for their tourism industries because the industry is so vital to economic development. While “big data” is a hot topic for tourism and hospitality across the United States, it’s important that state travel agencies keep sight of an important source…
Government Is Prioritizing Digital Service Improvements, And Better Website Tracking Can Help State and federal government agencies, departments, and teams want to provide better constituent service. And they’re trying. In fact, the recent Federal Cross-Agency Priority (CAP) Action Plan emphasizes the role of customer service in providing a better overall experience in government interactions: the…
Brand, models, lingerie and fashion shows. What could be sexier than working for literally the hottest store in the mall? At 21, my first “real” branding and marketing project was to create a promotional postcard for the manager of our local Victoria’s Secret. Yep, this is it, I thought at the time. The start of…
“To hell with facts! We need stories!”― Ken Kesey Telling A Compelling, Relevant Story is Critical to Today's Marketing. Do you make a connection with your prospects and customers through storytelling, or are you still stuck in the world of “speeds and feeds” as we used to say in tech? Especially in B2B (business-to-business), there’s a…
Mere competence is not enough. There are plenty of “average” marketers out there in the world. So what do you bring to work that makes you more effective than them? If you can’t answer this question, you’ve got a problem. And today, marketers, your clients need you to come up with innovative new approaches and…
When Is Your Copy Editing “Done”? As a digital marketer, your writing and editing skills are a double-edged sword. You have the power to help your clients clarify their message, tell a compelling story and connect with your audience. But you probably also notice a lot of things when you write that others may not. While…
In-House Marketing Teams Are Strained Marketing managers are under constant pressure to provide more and better results. With tough competition and the rise of data, execution of a cohesive marketing strategy is vital. But when there’s no time to plan, how do you know what to follow through on? No matter their level in the…
