Web analytics has always been an important aspect of digital marketing, but only recently has it been considered critical to success. The data mined through savvy analytics tracking can maximize any marketing budget by driving conversions and results; however, this only comes to pass if you understand what the data are telling you. More
Four Sure-Fire Ways to Capture More Consumers
from Practical eCommerce
It is critical to capture, retain and prevent your current and future consumers from slipping through the cracks—especially now. Competition is fierce, and it’s crucial that your business is being seen and heard above your competitors. The use of social media, email marketing and banner ad campaigns can all make this possible. More
Six Habits of Highly Effective PPC Managers
from NVI Solutions
Being an effective PPC manager requires persistence, creativity, and discipline. Adopt these six habits to consistently build the strength of your campaigns, and help them to meet your ROI goals. More
Go with What Works in E-mail Marketing Campaigns
from ClickZ
When you sit down to write e-mail copy for a new assignment, you don't have to start from scratch and drive yourself crazy writing new copy. A better way is to work from what has performed well in the past. More
Is Everything You Know About SEO Wrong?
from aimClear
Do those old H1 tags still work? Actually word’s out, they don’t really count much anymore for SEO. Does quantity, power or diversity of inbound links take the hill for search engines ranking pages algorithmically for keywords? Actually, correlation data indicates that link diversity is a factor which has become more important. More
Retailers See Web Offsetting Spending Slump
from Reuters
Retailers who scoffed at the web during the flush days of consumer spending are now diving head first into online initiatives, lured by that channel's resilience in the downturn. More resources are pouring into retailers' Web operations, and brands from Juicy Couture to Louis Vuitton are at the forefront of digital measures to drive sales. More
Study: Consumers Quick to Unsubscribe
from MediaPost Online Media Daily
Call it high standards or a lack of loyalty, but North American consumers are far faster to cut ties with email marketers than their Asian counterparts, according to a new global consumer email study from direct marketing agency Epsilon. A clear majority – 55 percent -- of North American consumers report occasionally unsubscribing from email lists, while a full 14 percent admit to frequently unsubscribing, according to Epsilon. More
Something New Gains with Something Borrowed
from The Wall Street Journal
As companies give mobile-phone advertising a try, many are starting to focus on the search ads that have worked so well on personal computers. After years of sticking largely to mobile display or banner ads, such companies as Marriott International, Honda Motor and 1-800-FLOWERS.com have boosted their spending on mobile search ads. The ads can be targeted to specific consumer requests, and they are more easily measured and less intrusive, which some see as positives given the limited screen sizes on many mobile phones. More