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Understanding Custom Reports & Advanced Segments in Google Analytics

By Joe Ryan  March 1st, 2018   You can do a lot more with Google Analytics than simply creating standard reports. Google Analytics Customer Reports and Advanced Segments are important tools for understanding your market. Are you interested in getting more from Google Analytics? Do you know the difference between custom reports and advanced segments? Google … Continue reading Understanding Custom Reports & Advanced Segments in Google Analytics

Understanding AdWords keyword match types for manufacturers

With much of AdWords’ help documentation geared towards retailers, it can be confusing for manufacturers to figure out how best to utilize the platform. This guide to match types for manufacturers from columnist Dianna Huff can help. Dianna Huff on January 16, 2018   In a previous column, I addressed the challenges paid search advertising … Continue reading Understanding AdWords keyword match types for manufacturers

A Lack Of Understanding About AI Makes Consumers Uncomfortable

A Lack Of Understanding About AI Makes Consumers Uncomfortable by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, (January 16, 2018) Consumers still lack fundamental knowledge about artificial intelligence, which makes them standoffish and uncomfortable and raises concerns about sharing information through a variety of technology such as chatbots, despite Gartner’s estimate that by 2020, chatbots will … Continue reading A Lack Of Understanding About AI Makes Consumers Uncomfortable

Never Mind Reach — Organic Social Media Vital To Understanding Customers

Never Mind Reach — Organic Social Media Vital To Understanding Customers by Graeme Jamieson , Op-Ed Contributor, January 10, 2018 EMarketer recently released a report on organic social media with an article headlined: “Is Organic Social Media Marketing Still Relevant?” One quote caught my eye: “You might as well take your budget to the bank, … Continue reading Never Mind Reach — Organic Social Media Vital To Understanding Customers

Understanding the interplay of SEO and a 5-star reputation

How do online reviews impact search visibility, and what can you do to improve your online reputation? Columnist Stephan Spencer addresses these questions and more. Stephan Spencer on November 16, 2017   Is your online reputation fully optimized? Online reviews are a fundamental part of local search. That’s because 97 percent of consumers read online … Continue reading Understanding the interplay of SEO and a 5-star reputation

Understanding Cross-Device: 3 Things Marketers Need To Know

Understanding Cross-Device: 3 Things Marketers Need To Know by Nicole Ron , Op-Ed Contributor, October 20, 2017 Today’s consumer is device- and channel-agnostic, and switches seamlessly from device to device throughout a given day. This Thanksgiving, for example, you may research a piece of jewelry on several different blogs from your smartphone before dinner, and … Continue reading Understanding Cross-Device: 3 Things Marketers Need To Know

Understanding Your Audience: Why You Need Buyer Personas for a Website Redesign

Kristen Patel — September 19, 2017 Follow @kristinapatel — September 19, 2017 fancycrave1 / Pixabay Why do you need to understand your buyer personas before undergoing a website redesign? Simply put, understanding your organization’s buyer personas allows you to create a website that is not only tailored to their unique needs and pain points but … Continue reading Understanding Your Audience: Why You Need Buyer Personas for a Website Redesign

The new attribution challenge: Understanding how marketing and sales work together

When it comes to attribution, many businesses face a huge disconnect between their sales and marketing teams. Contributor Shane Murphy takes a look at the challenge and how to solve it. Shane Murphy on September 5, 2017   Proper attribution is one of the biggest challenges marketers face. I’ve experienced this firsthand in my role as VP … Continue reading The new attribution challenge: Understanding how marketing and sales work together

Understanding Digital Consumer Behavior: Using Analytics to Optimize Performance

Angela Hausman, PhD — August 16, 2017 Follow @MarketingLetter — August 16, 2017 Pexels / Pixabay We’ve talked a lot about using analytics to optimize performance. Today, I’d like to dive deeper in the understanding digital consumer behavior by using analytics in developing and sharing content. Here are some critical consumer behavior metrics to monitor: … Continue reading Understanding Digital Consumer Behavior: Using Analytics to Optimize Performance