How to Use Google Analytics to Find Your Unicorns (and Avoid Content Donkeys)

How to Use Google Analytics to Find Your Unicorns (and Avoid Content Donkeys)

Stop wasting time on content that doesn’t bring engagement or conversions. Instead, study and optimize your traffic champions, potential champions, falling stars, and conversion winners. Try these tips from Andy Crestodina to find them. Continue reading

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Shopify SEO – How Shopify Is Making Their SEO Better – Ep. 232 via @sejournal, @brentcsutoras

Shopify SEO – How Shopify Is Making Their SEO Better – Ep. 232 via @sejournal, @brentcsutoras

Loren Baker, our host, spoke with Kevin Indig of Shopify, who shared his insights into the challenges of Enterprise SEO and e-commerce with us. In this episode, we’ll learn about Shopify and its features, as well as its benefits and drawbacks and how it helps businesses and startups gain exposure. If you feel this show gives you the tools to improve your SEO and create brand awareness, make sure to subscribe not to miss any episode. Leave a five-star rating, review, and share to help more entrepreneurs grow their businesses. 0:46: Who is Kevin Indig? 5:46: Managing Discontinued Items 9:23: […]

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What to Learn From “Football Is Gay” and Other Content Examples This Week

What to Learn From “Football Is Gay” and Other Content Examples This Week

This week, we’re talking about a takeaway from the NFL’s big statement on inclusivity (it’s not necessarily the one you’d guess) plus other good news for content pros, including a better skin-color scale and rising respect for communications work. Continue reading

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Debunking the Myth that Brand Building Doesn’t Drive Sales

Debunking the Myth that Brand Building Doesn’t Drive Sales

Conversion-driven marketing strategies weren’t born out of the pandemic, but sales-focused campaigns really took a front seat last year when brands around the globe paused their broader marketing efforts. Now, as global ad spending rises, it’s important for brands and advertisers to think beyond the short term—and existing customer bases.

The appeal of conversion-driven marketing is clear, given the ability to register quick, measurable results. That appeal, however, shouldn’t overshadow the importance of brand building, especially for brands that pulled back last year and now need to re-engage with consumers. Even more importantly, brand building efforts are measurable and can be correlated with long-term sales.

To learn more about the tangible impact that brand building has on sales, we recently spoke with Cara Kantrowitz, Vice President, Solutions Consulting, who helps debunk the myth while  highlighting how brand building is even more important in light of recent shifts in consumer behavior.

For additional insights, download our recent Brand Resonance white paper.