Upstream vs Downstream Marketing: Which Should You Use?

Everyone and their dog has a blog (and I really mean their dog, dogs now have social media accounts, blogs, and more), but is it helping achieve their goals? There are few blogs on the internet that are there for sheer goodwill. Most people and businesses have blog content in order to post industry or […]

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Does Blog Content Lead To Sales?

Does Blog Content Lead To Sales?

Everyone and their dog has a blog (and I really mean their dog, dogs now have social media accounts, blogs, and more), but is it helping achieve their goals? There are few blogs on the internet that are there for sheer goodwill. Most people and businesses have blog content in order to post industry or […]

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Demand Generation vs Lead Generation: What Should You Focus On?

As marketing professionals, we always hear, “We need to generate more leads!”. But, are you creating enough demand to then generate leads? Demand generation and lead generation are two critical strategies that often get used interchangeably. However, while they are related, they serve distinct purposes in the marketing funnel. And, can have different impacts on […]

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B2B Customer Retention Strategies That You Need to Know

B2B Customer Retention Strategies That You Need to Know

A happy customer is a loyal customer. And, a loyal customer is one that will keep purchasing. For B2B companies, especially ones that focus on monthly recurring revenue, retaining your customers is crucial. But, we all know that it’s not as easy as it sounds to not only convert leads, but to keep them coming […]

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8 Sales Negotiations Tips to Close More Deals

Negotiation is an essential skill all salespeople should possess if they want to win over more customers and close more deals. But expert-level negotiation skills don’t always come naturally. Good news is, you can learn some smart sales negotiations tips to improve your sales game. The key to negotiating like a pro is to have […]

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Inbound Marketing vs. Outbound Marketing

Inbound Marketing vs. Outbound Marketing

Inbound vs outbound marketing boils down to two different types of people. Those who will go seek out your product and those who you need to seek out. This is not an article to discuss the ethics of either approach of marketing, rather simply to discuss the differences. These two marketing methods are very different, […]

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How to Use Gated Content to Generate Leads

How to Use Gated Content to Generate More Leads

Gated content is one of the most popular ways to generate qualified leads. However, gated content can get a bad rep. It takes a lot of time to create the perfect piece of content. And it takes even more time to see a return on your investment. But, if done right, your gated content can […]

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What is a Sales Funnel?

What is a Sales Funnel?

I’m sure you are familiar with the term “sales funnel”. But, are you implementing this concept in your daily sales and marketing initiatives? I have seen so many companies just guessing at how to guide their customers down their funnel. This may work for a while, but at some point, it will fall short. In […]

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How to Overcome Common Lead Generation Challenges

How to Overcome Common Lead Generation Challenges

Over 60% of marketers report generating high quality leads is their biggest challenge. Because of this, marketers are always looking for new ways to generate leads and fill their pipeline. However, we all know that lead generation is not foolproof, with many challenges that come along with various lead generation strategies. In this article, we […]

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Who is Visiting My Site? The Ultimate Guide to Website Visitor Identification

Who is Visiting My Site? The Complete Guide to Website Visitor Identification

With only 2% of website visitors converting, it leaves many marketer’s wondering what happened with the other 98% of visitors. Website visitor identification is not only helpful for lead generation purposes, but it’s also a great way to see if your marketing efforts are attracting the right kind of visitors. Understanding your website visitors can […]

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Top B2B Prospecting Methods You Should be Using

Top B2B Prospecting Methods You Should be Using

The B2B sales environment is a cut-throat world. There are always sales reps fighting over clients to meet quotas and constant outreach strategies to collect all sales available. After all, it’s sales that keep a business afloat. This is why sales can have some of the highest turnovers. As sales reps either can’t hit quotas […]

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10 Best Lead Generation Tactics and How to Follow Up

10 Best Lead Generation Tactics and How to Follow Up

This article is written in partnership with demandDrive. Every B2B company depends on generating leads to be successful. Without a stable influx of leads, it’s almost impossible to close deals and generate revenue. But, it can be hard to figure out where to start or what tactics to try out next. Once you have figured […]

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How to Improve Your Website Conversion Rate

How to Improve Your Website Conversion Rate

Everyone is looking to improve their website conversion rate. This is oftentimes the first point of contact that you have with your prospective customers, so it’s important to make every chance count. In this article, we’re going to go through how to track website conversions, the types of conversions, and how to improve your website […]

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