Easier Said than Done – Closing Sales Means Making Sense to Customers

Easier Said than Done – Closing Sales Means Making Sense to Customers

10 Best Practices for Better B2B Website Experience

Here are some ideas about how you can apply 10 Jakob Nielsen Usability Heuristics to lead generation websites. These will help reduce friction and keep your buyers focused on the message you are trying to convey, as opposed to getting distracted or confused by a deficient or incomplete interface.

5 Things to Do for Your Post Show Wrapup

Post show planning comes into play six to 10 months prior to exhibiting at your event and typically includes review of goals for pre-show, at the show and post show. Here is a checklist to consider when developing your post show strategy that will help your tradeshow and event efforts be more successful.

Gardner’s Media Usage in Manufacturing 2014 – Part 5

It’s said knowledge is power . . . never truer than in the “Information Age.” This is part 5 of a 6 part series of articles, discussing the findings of Gardner Business Media’s research study, Media Usage in Manufacturing 2014 and what they might mean to the B2B marketer.

Gardner’s Media Usage in Manufacturing 2014 – Part 4: Customers Seek Answers

It’s said knowledge is power . . . never truer than in the “Information Age.” This is part 4 of a 6 part series of articles, discussing the findings of Gardner Business Media’s research study, Media Usage in Manufacturing 2014 and what they might mean to the B2B marketer.

5 Tested Power Words That Will Improve Your Landing Page Copy

Power words are another way for you to psychologically drive visitors into action on your landing page. Use them wisely and sparingly, as a page containing too many of them may come off as pushy, or even worse: deceptive. You’ll notice that 9 times out of 10, you’ll be taking whatever action you took because of strategically placed power words.

Gardner’s Media Usage in Manufacturing 2014 – Part 3

It’s said knowledge is power . . . never truer than in the “Information Age.” This is part 3 of a 6 part series of articles, discussing the findings of Gardner Business Media’s research study, Media Usage in Manufacturing 2014 and what they might mean to the B2B marketer.

5 Ways B2B Organizations Can Incorporate Video Marketing

It’s important to consider how video can be leveraged for B2B online marketing. As video continues to be one of the top three most effective marketing techniques, it’s important for B2B marketers and content creators to realize that this type of content will only continue to grow. Here are five ways that video can make a great addition to your existing B2B content and marketing strategies.

The 5 Superpowers of Banner Ads We've Overlooked

Banner ads have gotten a bad rap over the years -- and it's mostly our own fault. For years, digital marketers have focused on click-through rate as the key to success. Industry standard click-through rates are less than one half of a percent, so it's time to move past that metric and focus on what banner ads do well.

Gardner’s Media Usage in Manufacturing 2014 – Part 2 Insights: Buying Cycle and Vendor Selection

It’s said knowledge is power . . . never truer than in the “Information Age.” This is part 2 of a 6 part series of articles, discussing the findings of Gardner Business Media’s research study, Media Usage in Manufacturing 2014 and what they might mean to the B2B marketer.

Gardner’s Media Usage in Manufacturing 2014 – Part 1 Information B2B Marketers Can Definitely Use Today!

It’s said that knowledge is power … and that’s never been truer than in the “Information Age.” This is part 1 of a 6 part series of articles, discussing the findings of Gardner Business Media’s research study, Media Usage in Manufacturing 2014 and what they might mean to the B2B marketer.

A New Website Trend That's Affecting SEO

The single page website is a new standard for a great website with minimal content. But there's a dirty secret to the single page website -- search engine optimization takes a severe hit. The single page website is a terrific advancement in terms of customer experience. By incorporating technical SEO best practices, its utility and conversion potential can match its aesthetics.