Marketing, Business and Professional Development

Marketing Pointers

  • How I Built a Brand Awareness Dashboard in Looker Studio
    by Louise Linehan on April 17, 2025 at 4:09 pm

    After writing an article on 11 ways to measure brand awareness, I figured now’s also the perfect time for us to get a clearer picture of where we stand today, so we have something solid to measure against when those…Read more ›

  • AI Overviews Reduce Clicks by 34.5%
    by Ryan Law on April 17, 2025 at 11:08 am

    We analyzed 300,000 keywords and found that the presence of an AI Overview in the search results correlated with a 34.5% lower average clickthrough rate (CTR) for the top-ranking page, compared to similar informational keywords without an AI Overview. Thanks…Read more ›

  • How to Rank for a Keyword (8 Steps)
    by Si Quan Ong on April 16, 2025 at 8:18 am

    How do you do that? How do you actually rank for a keyword? Follow this guide to find out how. Just because a keyword exists doesn’t mean it’s the right one to target. Sometimes a keyword is merely a subtopic…Read more ›

Is Your Business Scalable?

Scalability is essential for business growth, efficiency, and long-term success. A scalable business model allows companies to meet increasing demands, optimize costs, adapt to changing market dynamics, and attract investment. By constantly evaluating and enhancing scalability, businesses can effectively navigate the ever-changing landscape and achieve sustainable growth.

It Pays to Listen!

 

“Listening” is the number one trait of master networkers. In the social media world “listening” means paying attention, having your antennas up, knowing when and how to respond to what’s going on around you. A good “listener” is better equipped to ride the waves of opportunity as well as avoid the pitfalls of misfortune. As listening skills increase, expect to see an increase in marketing efficiency and a decrease in outcome volatility.

Charge More, Work Less! Thanks, “Branding!”

Did you know that consumers will pay more for a popular brand than a no-name brand? Consumers will also buy a popular brand more often, whether they need it or not. Advertising is understandably required for immediate, direct-action sales, but another important benefit is the long-term branding of your service into the minds of consumers. (more…)