How to say ‘no’ as a digital marketer

If you say “yes” to one thing, then you are saying “no” to something else.  Our time is finite, so when you accept to take on a project, task or experiment, you are declining many other activities you could be doing instead.  It is critical to be intentional about when to say “yes” and “no.” …

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How to create link building OKRs for SEO (with examples)

Objectives and key results (OKRs) are great tools for shaping SEO initiatives to align with the company’s goals. This article explores how OKRs can influence your SEO efforts, highlighting the connection between overarching business objectives and SEO-centric targets.  Understanding OKRs in SEO One of my favorite books is “Measure What Matters” by John Doerr. It…

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Threads, Meta’s Twitter alternative, to launch tomorrow

Meta is expected to launch Threads, a “text-based conversation app,” under the Instagram brand, tomorrow (July 6). What is Threads. According to the download page: “Threads is where communities come together to discuss everything from the topics you care about today to what’ll be trending tomorrow. Whatever it is you’re interested in, you can follow…

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10 things we hate about Google Analytics 4

Google Analytics 4 hasn’t exactly got off to the best start with marketers. In fact, it’s getting pretty awkward – some advertisers are so disappointed with the new program that they’ve even been hosting funerals for its predecessor, Universal Analytics. But what is it about GA4 that’s got the world of digital marketing so riled up?…

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PPC ad campaign structure in a changing world

I had the privilege of moderating a panel at SMX Advanced on PPC ad campaign structure. I had an enlightening discussion with Andrea Cruz, Director of Client Strategy at Tinuiti, and Greg Kohler, Digital Marketing Manager at ServiceMaster Brands. Here’s a recap of the session. Is Performance Max the only way forward for campaign structure?…

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