Marketing, Business and Professional Development
- Transparency in B2B Branding with Focus Lab’s Bill Kenney [Video]by Alexandra Vazquez on August 26, 2026 at 3:39 pm
If people can’t trust you, then what’s the point?
- 7 Best Cloud Edge Security Software I Recommend in 2026by pbuttan@g2.com (Preksha Buttan) on August 26, 2026 at 1:17 pm
TL;DR Prisma Access is the best cloud edge security software with the highest G2 Score of 95 and the strongest satisfaction and market presence as per G2's latest Summer 2026 Grid® Report for cloud edge security. I also found strong alternatives depending on the priority that matters most to you: Cisco Umbrella: Best for DNS-layer security Check Point SASE: Best for unified threat prevention Forcepoint Data Security Cloud: Best for data loss prevention Cato SASE Cloud: Best for converged single-vendor SASE Netskope One Platform: Best for cloud app visibility and control Todyl Security Platform: Best for managed security providers (MSPs)
- 6 Best Sensitive Data Discovery Software I'd Pick in 2026by pbuttan@g2.com (Preksha Buttan) on August 26, 2026 at 12:53 pm
TL;DR IBM Guardium Data Protection is the best sensitive data discovery software, with the highest G2 Score of 96 as per G2’s latest Summer 2026 Grid® Report for sensitive data discovery software. I also found several strong alternatives depending on the workflow you prioritize: Egnyte: Best for securing sensitive data in file collaboration Securiti: Best for data privacy and AI governance Safetica: Best for data loss prevention and insider risk Varonis Data Security Platform: Best for automated remediation of data exposure Ground Labs Enterprise Recon: Best for compliance-driven data discovery
Marketing Pointers
- MBA Metrics for SEO: How to Speak Leadership’s Languageby Despina Gavoyannis on August 24, 2026 at 3:52 pm
As an SEO professional, metrics like rankings, traffic, and clicks are meaningful to you, but to a leadership team trained on market share and return on investment, they’re noise. That’s not a bias against SEO. It’s just what happens when…Read more ›
- What Is Information Gain in SEO? (and How To Add It to Your Content)by Louise Linehan on August 20, 2026 at 3:39 pm
Whether Google runs a literal information gain score is still unconfirmed. But whether or not it improves your ranking is almost irrelevant. You should care about information gain because it’s your differentiator. The extra effort you put into creating useful,…Read more ›
- Claude Now Watermarks Everything It Writes. Here’s What It Means for Marketersby Ryan Law on August 14, 2026 at 1:39 pm
For most marketers, I don’t think so. Google has said for years that it doesn’t care how content is produced, only whether it exists to manipulate rankings. And our own research shows that AI-generated content already performs in search: 5.3%…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…)
Links to Your Website Has Many Benefits
Did you know that joining a business directory increases the exposure of your website on the web, in ways beyond the immediate and obvious listing itself. Joining a directory provides “link-building” which has several benefits for a website and its search engine optimization (SEO) efforts, including:

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