5 Social Listening Hacks for Twitter

The power of Twitter is that, as a platform, there is so much to be found - new connections, weird facts, and business opportunities abound. It's important to know what to listen to.

To Blog or Not To Blog – Are Social Tools Ready Replace Them?

Will blogs soon go the way of wooly mammoths and bell-bottomed jeans? Some online marketing leaders certainly think so. In fact, many of them are giving up their blogs already, taking their content, fans, and inspirations to Google+ and other social venues. Should you do the same? Before we answer that question, let's take a quick look at a case for and against giving up your blog.

5 Darn Good Reasons to Start Blogging with LinkedIn Pulse

As a rule of thumb, having more content in more places is a very good thing for marketers. At the very least, it gets your content in front of more eyes. At the same time, we all recognize that there are only so many hours in a day, and so many great ideas to pursue. That makes choosing the right channels for your articles incredibly important.

The Dodo Bird of Marketing Tactics?

Pop-ups, pop-unders, waiting a few seconds to watch an ad before you can play that video, articles with advertisements mid-stream and email marketing are all interruptive advertising strategies. And, much like that phone call at dinner time, less than welcomed by your prospects.

Is Your Business Website Up to Code with Google?

Although many in the SEO and online marketing industry like to speak about Google's algorithm as if it were an ancient secret buried beneath a mythical tomb, secrets known only to a chosen few who spend their days meditating in silence, the reality is actually a lot more mundane. Even if we don't know exactly what Google wants from a website, we've had a pretty good idea for several years about what our visitors want.

Is Your Website Visitor a Skimmer or a Diver?

Summer's here and people are taking to the water, whether it's rafting down a slow creek or getting out the waterskis. If you're avoiding the sun by staying in the office, there's a take-away we marketers can learn from the people splashing around at the lake: there are the skimmers, and there are divers.

How Many Grumpy Cats Does It Take to Screw in a Light Bulb?

Not too long ago, I encouraged marketers to skip over what I called "second-tier content" that's designed to attract views and shares, questioning if it really adds anything to your message.

What Legend of Zelda Taught Me about Online Marketing

Marketing can be a world of adventure and discovery all its own, so there's no surprise that we could pick up a trick or two from one of the most popular video game franchises of the past 25 years. What can Legend of Zelda teach you about being a better marketer?

Turn Prospects into Influencers and Advocates

Quality marketing content turns readers into prospects and prospects into leads. Sometimes, those leads aren't the people making a direct buying decision.

Avoiding Barriers to Business Success

The best marketing removes barriers. Are you focusing on doing the same thing for your business and networking practices?

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Caffeine Addictions, Discount Withdrawals, and Your Pricing Strategy

Let's start with a confession: I've been a fan of Starbucks coffee for years. You might even call me an addict. Given my minor obsession with steamed milk and espresso beans, you probably wouldn't be surprised to know that I've been a member of the Starbucks Gold Card program for a long time. And I've been earning "stars" with each purchase – which I redeem for free beverages later – motivated me to keep buying on a regular basis.

Don’t Be a Cretin (and 7 More Tips for a Better Web Presence)

It's not really a secret that the largely anonymous nature of the Internet brings out the very worst in some people. This isn't just true of chat rooms, social media, and multiplayer networks, though – the "I can get away with pretty well anything" frame of mind even affects social personalities and business marketers.

Are Marketers Overlooking the Most Important SEO Strategy?

Search optimization will always occupy a somewhat ironic place in my mind.

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47k Views + 244 Comments = what exactly?

A realm of endless possibilities, content marketing is a fascinating and rewarding field. The unpredictability of the feedback generated from a piece of content is a testament to its dynamic nature. Recently, I've had two experiences that led me to a profound realization about the true impact of content in the digital marketing world.

Are You Attracting Prospects or Just Looking for Attention?

Recently, I've taken a few of my social connections out to the virtual woodshed for posting (or from my perspective, over-posting) what I consider near meaningless or empty, low value content. Grumpy cats, goats, lions, famous quotes and other people's pictures, to name just a few: do they have any real significance beyond some very brief entertainment value?

Digital marketing insights.

Insights from Randy Milanovic, awarded Buzz Sumo's Top 100 Digital Marketing Influencer.