I’m often amazed at how many websites are even remotely optimized for search engine optimization (SEO). I see many. I wanted to share some ways for my readers here to grade their websites. First, below is a quick 10 point SEO self grader test:
Posted by Doug Kirk Apr 16, 2013 3:15:00 PM
I’m often amazed at how many websites are even remotely optimized for search engine optimization (SEO). I see many. I wanted to share some ways for my readers here to grade their websites. First, below is a quick 10 point SEO self grader test:
Topics: inbound marketing, Online Marketing Essentials, seo
Posted by Doug Kirk Mar 21, 2013 1:52:00 PM
Inbound marketing is growing like a weed. Many B2B companies are catching on to the benefits. And from a pure conceptual standpoint there’s no better way to gain new visits and leads to your website. But from my vantage point, all is not necessarily well in inbound land as it relates to training and time commitment relative to success. Here’s what I often hear from companies:
Topics: hubspot, inbound marketing, Hubspot Training
Posted by Doug Kirk Feb 8, 2013 8:10:00 AM
Inbound Marketing boiled down to 10 steps:
Topics: hubspot, inbound marketing, seo
Posted by Doug Kirk Feb 2, 2013 4:33:00 PM
Recently I came across this question in a fairly dramatic fashion. A potential client was weighing a PPC and SEO proposal from a fairly reputable agency. He was kind enough to share the proposal with me so I could have a look. As I was reviewing this proposal I was taken aback by how it illuminates the differences between SEO and inbound marketing. In fact, I was pretty shocked at some of the elements inside this SEO proposal. Naturally, I had write this post!
Topics: inbound marketing, Link Building, seo
Posted by Doug Kirk Jan 21, 2013 10:15:00 AM
What are inbound marketing services exactly and what do they cost? Inbound marketing is a broad undertaking that encompasses a range of activities. When done correctly, in unison, it is perhaps the most effective means to drive new leads and sales to a website. Actually implementing inbound marketing services goes well beyond simply buying automation marketing software. Here’s why: The software only goes so far - be it Hubspot, Pardot, Maketo or any other platform. Here's the disconnect - people often buy inbound marketing software without fully understanding the real effort required to fully benefit from the software investment.
Topics: inbound marketing, Online Marketing Essentials, Landing Pages, seo
Posted by Doug Kirk Dec 30, 2012 9:23:00 PM
It's the holiday season and I wanted to share one of my secrets with my readers. When I started using Twitter I had practically no idea how to find get more Twitter followers. I had about 100 measly followers I managed to cobble together. Twitter was this vast communication beast. How could I possibly find the right followers? How could I get them to follow me? What would I Tweet? It seemed everyone else was in on this enormous secret and I was on the outside with my face pressed against the glass!
Topics: Blogging Tips, Twitter, Online Marketing Essentials
Posted by Doug Kirk Nov 19, 2012 11:30:00 AM
As a direct result of the success of the Optimize 3.0 Hubspot Competitor Chart, we've built the Automated Marketing Solutions Decision Engine. This interactive tool helps you determine the best marketing automation software for your website. There are many options out there, yet until now there hasen't been an easy way to compare the differences between Hubspot, Marketo, Pardot and Eloqua based on your company's particular needs.
Topics: hubspot, Hubspot Competitors, Pardot, Marketo, Eloqua
Posted by Doug Kirk Oct 24, 2012 6:27:00 PM
I came across this great NY Times article: Small Players Seek an Alternative to the Expense of Pay-Per-Click that details how inbound marketing works as a viable alternative to pay-per-click (PPC). It also happens to feature none other than Tom Telford, the owner of Blue Creek Cabins who I featured in my post Hubspot Review: The Most Revealing Ever Pubslished. Tom's story and the article is extremely informative and something small businesses should heed regarding the rising importance of inbound marketing as an effective digital marketing tactic. In addition, there's an ironic twist: Google is directly helping out with Tom's success.
Topics: hubspot, inbound marketing, Blogging Benefits, seo
Posted by Doug Kirk Oct 9, 2012 10:00:00 AM
Topics: hubspot, inbound marketing, Online Marketing Essentials
Posted by Doug Kirk Sep 18, 2012 12:22:00 PM
I had the opportunity to appear on Blog Talk Radio today. Everything Entrepreneur hosts teh weekly show and invited me to come on and discuss Optimize 3.0. I used this opportunity describe inbound marketing and how we use that process on behalf of our clients. I was the first one up so it comes up fast. Have a listen:
Topics: hubspot, inbound marketing, Inbound Marketing Software
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