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In episode #1152, we talk about some of the best marketing courses for digital marketers. With so much free and paid learning content online, how do you decide which courses you should take and which option is best suited to you? Join us as we break down some surprising information on how you can make the most of your learning budget! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Best Marketing Courses For Digital Marketers. [00:35] Some of the courses that are available for free on YouTube. [01:35] Affordable courses and other places you can learn online. [02:12] Specializing in one channel rather than chasing general expertise. [03:08] Following through on your courses and staying updated as marketing evolves. [04:02] Considering paid options versus free content; the benefits of each. [05:57] The commitment that an audience makes when they pay for a course.  [06:50] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links

In episode #1151, we discuss how to get the most out of Google Analytics. From independent bloggers to Google's own tools and services there is a wealth of ways you can improve your game, right at your fingertips! Tune in to hear us unpack everything you need to know about SEO and beyond! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Get the Most Out of Google Analytics. [00:30] Tapping into Avinash Kaushik's wealth of knowledge! [01:17] Using cohort reports for the time increments that suit you. [02:28] Adding annotations to track big events and changes in traffic. [02:47] Advanced segmentation; getting particular about your site's visitors. [03:05] Linking to Google Ads and Search Console! [03:17] Google's cross device feature and adjusting messages accordingly. [04:20] The usefulness of multi-touch attribution for a clearer picture. [04:51] E-commerce and goal tracking, and using Google Tag Manager. [05:10] The high quality benchmarking capabilities of Google Analytics. [05:46] That i

In episode #1150, we lay out our favorite marketing blogs for 2020 and beyond! We run through a whole host of useful resources for SEO optimization, algorithm updates, marketing costs, great copywriting, and much more! Join us today as we give you the tools you need to be the best marketer possible going into the new year. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Our Favorite Marketing Blogs for 2020 and Beyond! [00:40] Andrew Chen's blog and his monthly long-form essays. [01:13] Using Adage to stay abreast of trends in marketing and new opportunities. [02:18] ProfitWell's blog and new video series! [02:45] Conversion XL, VWO and the rising cost of marketing. [03:47] Monitoring Hot Pod News as the podcasting market continues to grow. [04:20] Product Hunt as a tool for seeing all the new products and tools being released. [04:51] Human psychology and the evergreen nature of great copy.  [05:15] Creating great landing pages with Land-Book. [05:15] The value of user on-boarding and retention!

In episode #1149, we discuss leveraging content marketing when you are selling multiple products. There are many ways to market content, from videos and podcasts to events and more. We find these avenues really powerful, especially when you have an array of offers for your audience. Tune in to hear our strategies for driving sales and building your customer base! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Leverage Content Marketing When Selling Multiple Products. [00:35] Growing an audience through content marketing. [01:10] Free versus premium offers and targeting different areas. [02:03] Using categories and lists to drive sales and traffic. [02:54] Building from a foundation of content marketing and moving into different areas. [03:39] Keyword research and finding comparable and successful products and services. [04:12] That’s it for today! [04:18] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned

In episode #1148, we talk about the important idea of updating content and how often this should be done. A lot of content creators make the mistake of making new content constantly, instead of doubling down and improving already successful content that they have. Tune in to hear our thoughts on staying up to date and how often to efficiently give your content new life!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Often to Update Old Content. [00:34] The SEO benefits of updating your content. [00:57] New content creation versus updating already established articles and information. [02:06] Using tools to track the decay of your content over time. [03:10] Minimizing issues and loss of traffic to improve user experience. [03:39] Going in-depth on articles and doubling down on quality and currency. [04:29] The mistake of constantly creating new content over updating useful articles. [05:34] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for mor

In episode #1147, we discuss keeping your content fresh and interesting for your audience! With so much content creation happening online all the time, information needs to be updated and repackaged in order to keep readers engaged and enticed by what you are publishing. Join us as we break down a few simple ways to make sure you keep traffic directed towards your platforms. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Keep Your Content Fresh and Interesting. [00:33] What does it mean to have fresh and interesting content today? [01:37] Some tips for starting out as a content creator and the learning process. [02:48] Using design and graphics to spark interest and maintain attention. [03:50] An example of a visually appealing brand that stands out! [04:27] Rounding up today's strategies and tips for staying fresh. [05:43] That’s it for today's episode! [05:46] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Men

In episode #1146, we talk about the fatal mistakes to avoid when working in software as a service! We look at some of our personal experiences, the stories of others, and deliver a handful of helpful directions to steer you away from danger. Tune in to get a compass and map for staying out of stormy waters with your business. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Fatal Mistakes You Need to Avoid in SaaS. [00:52] Picking a total addressable market that is too small! [02:10] Market size versus pricing options to make enough money. [03:10] Waiting to launch to begin marketing your business. [03:40] Market research and avoiding building a product in a vacuum. [04:22] Recruiting early on; the timing of your hiring process is vital! [04:57] Start selling as soon as possible, even before it you are fully built. [06:13] Maybe we will do a part 2 on this! [06:27] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Ment

In episode #1145, we share 7 creative ways to get more links to your business. From tools and broken links to websites that you can buy and merge your data into, we cover a ton of ways you can stimulate sharing and traffic and get more eyes on your content. Tune in to hear these great strategies for connecting with a larger audience.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Creative Ways to Get More Links. [00:37] Go find stat-based blog posts in your space and create infographics. [01:54] Product-led growth; the gift that keeps on giving! [02:30] Using ScrapeBox to find available spaces on the web to get more links. [03:45] Find broken links and offer to supply the site with updated content. [04:25] Look for neglected blogs and suggest keeping it alive by publishing. [05:29] Using badges to link back to your company. [06:27] Buy up websites that have not been updated and merge content.  [07:03] That’s it for today! [07:08] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind,

In episode #1144, we unpack the recent collaborative study on organic click-through rates. This study, conducted by Backlinko and Marketing School, shows findings from over 5 millions Google search results and has a ton of surprising statistics to help you understand your SEO. Tune in to get all the details on this study! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Organic Click-Through Rate Lessons on 5 Million Google Search Results. [01:10] A summary of the key findings of this study. [01:29] Why it's a 'winner take all' situation with search results . [02:57] The success rates of titles containing questions. [03:35] Keyword usage in titles and the resulting bump in click through rates. [04:48] The subtractive effect of including power words in your titles. [05:50] Evoking curiosity can make a big difference to your CTR. [06:10] There you have it! [06:30] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mention

In episode #1143, we help you think about how to pick the ideal price! We cover customized pricing models, calculators, pricing according to value, adjusting prices over time, and more! Tune in to hear how you can boost your sales with the number one leveraging tool at your disposal. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Pick the Ideal Price. [00:55] A customized pricing model for high-end products and services. [01:15] Using a pricing calculator to pitch your business at the right level. [02:32] Starting from the foundation of value and how to have these conversations. [03:24] Adjusting your price as your services or products grow and evolve. [03:46] Existing services and products can diminish in value over time. [04:15] Avoiding under-pricing your business and the appearance of trust. [06:03] There you have it! [06:09] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Cra

In episode #1142, we lay out 7 highly effective habits that make you a better marketer! From mindset to technology, testing to data collection, we cover it all. Tune in to give your marketing game that extra boost it needs! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Highly Effective Habits to Make You a Better Marketer. [00:44] Staying open-minded and learning continually! [01:37] The running of constant tests; the best way to improve and succeed. [02:41] Writing practice and developing the ability to compellingly communicate your ideas. [03:52] Data is way more important than any gut feeling you have! [04:33] Patience is virtue; allow time to get to your goal. [05:41] Keeping up to date with technology and where it is headed. [06:47] Do not underestimate the power of relationships!  [08:01] That’s it for today! [08:12] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: 7 Habits of

In episode #1141, we discuss whether joint webinars are worth the effort. The answer to this question depends on the audience; you do not want to collaborate with someone whose audience is not suited to you and your business. Tune in to hear how you can make the most of joint webinars, reasons that we avoid online summits, and simple strategies for setting up great value exchanges. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Are Joint Webinars Worth It? [00:35] The basic premise for a joint webinar. [00:58] The answer to the question depends on audience overlap. [01:29] Avoiding uneven exchanges and dangerous privacy concerns. [03:45] Hosting a summit; pre-recorded online conferences. [04:50] Why featuring on someone else's summit can be fruitless. [06:21] That’s it for today! [06:27] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: MobileMonkey Leave Some Feedback:   What should w

In episode #1132, we look at the new podcast dashboard from Spotify and the data it provides. This allows you to see who is listening to you and how often, some information on the users and what other media they are streaming. Tune in to hear all about these new features and the ways in which it can benefit your podcast! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Using Spotify's New Podcast Dashboard to Grow Faster. [00:40] More about these new features on Spotify. [01:10] The difference between 'streams', 'starts', and listener and follower counts. [02:12] Should be extend the format length of podcast? [02:22] Podcast data and stats can be really misleading! [02:55] The demographic stats for our show compared with our YouTube channels. [03:21] Who else our listeners are tuning into! [03:39] That’s it for today! [03:49] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Spotify Drake

In episode #1139, we give you an advanced SEO to-do list for 2020! Following our episode on the basic steps to optimize searchability and traffic for your new website, this episode is about how to get rolling for next year since we are already in September! Tune in to hear about page speed, power pages, and more. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Advanced SEO To-do List for 2020. [00:34] What does advanced SEO mean? [01:15] Using the FAQ schema smartly to occupy more real estate. [02:06] Speed is an important factor, load your HTML from CDN's! [03:22] Infographics, data-driven posts and product led growth. [04:02] Focus on your brand; Google looks at how many people are searching. [05:40] Power pages and making your landing pages as comprehensive as possible. [06:32] Assess similar, existent content and update and add to that. [07:22] Optimizing titles and descriptions to increase click-through rates. [07:52] Translation and transcription, expanding beyond English.  [09:09] That’s i

In episode #1138, we discuss the conversion of live-stream viewers into paying customers. With so many strategic ways to use the live-streaming format for building an audience and generating revenue, it is important to master the basics from the get-go. Tune in to hear how you can use this easy opportunity to get more eyes on your product or service. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Convert Live Viewers into Customers. [00:30] The big thing about conversion from live-streaming across platforms. [01:40] Bad timing for advertising your offer! [01:55] Sending a live video to your audience after its streaming time. [02:15] Giving your audience what they want: the next thing! [02:40] Keeping everyone engaged and mixing things up. [02:55] It is important to relate a video to your product or service. [03:16] That’s it for today! [03:21] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s

In episode #1137, we discuss the most important things on your to-do list when launching a new website. That's right, we are breaking down the most fundamental parts of SEO and how to get your site ranked higher and receiving more traffic. Tune in to hear all about the simple steps you can take to get your website off to a flying start. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Essential SEO To-do List for Brand New Websites. [00:38] First up, clean URL structures from the beginning. [01:20] Using the most highly reviewed CMS plugins. [01:56] Regular content creation in order to rank higher. [02:13] Building relationships with people, guest blogging and offering other value adds. [03:12] Going beyond text-based content and Google. [04:00] Local SEO and occupying more real estate on the search page. [04:24] Getting the basics right; analytics and helpful information provided by Google.  [04:46] That’s it for today! [04:50] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, g

In episode #1136, we share several helpful tips for live streaming and podcasting at the same time. Frequently engaging with your audience, promoting your session ahead of time and being consistent in showing up with new content are just some of the ways in which you can optimize this marketing strategy. Tune in to hear what you can do to activate your discoverability.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Tips on Live Streaming and Podcasting at The Same Time.  [00:36] Engage with your community by making time to answer questions.  [01:23] Livestream with the help of all the social channels out there. [01:42] Promote ahead of time to get people prepared. [02:09] Try to be consistent with the frequency of your sessions. [02:34] Don’t forget to add hashtags and to tag the right people. [03:06] Ask for comments to boost virality. [03:36] Don’t forget to include a clear call to action.  [04:15] That’s it for today! [03:24] To stay updated and learn additional ways to get more traffic to

In episode #1135, we share with listeners each of our favorite tools for marketing. There is a range of different data that is invaluable for optimizing your marketing efforts, while the Outreach tool has several great useful features that enable marketers to personalize their approach to clients. Tune in to hear what you must do to get the most out of these strategies and tools.   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Eric and Neil’s Secret Marketing Tools.  [00:39] How having a ton of clickstream and click-through data is helpful for marketers.  [01:00] Paying fees for data, the kind of data that could be gathered and using it optimally.  [01:33] Using .io as a data platform and employing it to identify B2B IP addresses. [01:51] How Clearbit contributes by enriching leads and checking their Alexa scores. [02:14] What the Outreach tool offers and checking the performance of sequences.  [02:29] Outreach’s feature that allows for a more personalized approach to clients. [03:04] Keeping in m

In episode #1134, we share the key differences between short 10-minute and long 45-minute podcast episodes. While longer episodes are great for running ads, they are much more time-consuming than the shorter episodes that require far less preparation. Tune in to hear the pros and cons of each.    TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:26] Today’s topic: The Difference Between A Short 10-Minute and Long 45-Minute Podcast.  [00:36] The characteristics of a long and short podcast.  [00:58] The primary factors to consider when choosing between the two. [01:45] Why longer episodes are best for ads and an example of someone who does it right.  [02:11] Being ready to do much more prep work with 45-minute podcasts. [02:53] How we get topic ideas for this podcast. [03:13] Considering your audience and presenting them with a choice between the two. [03:43] Why you should not change the format of your existing podcast.  [04:05] That’s it for today! [04:10] To stay updated with events and learn a new way to grow your b

In episode #1133, we discuss how the once-great Tumblr sold for a significantly lower price than before. After selling for a whopping $1.1 billion to Yahoo in 2013, it was recently acquired by Automattic for a mere $3 million. Tune in to hear all about the new opportunities it might hold for marketers.   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Tumblr Sold For 3 Million Bucks. [00:30] Some context about what Tumblr was initially sold for and its acquisition history. [00:55] A possible reason why the company might have been sold at such a low price. [01:17] Why Automattic is the best fit for Tumblr from a business perspective. [01:37] The amazing new opportunities for Automattic to control the web. [01:56] WordPress’s venture into e-commerce and how they might do the same with Tumblr. [02:15] The many benefits of WordPress for marketers and entrepreneurs.  [02:56] Why you should start engaging on Tumblr right now.  [03:12] That’s it for today! [03:17] For a new way to grow your business,