Lead generation is one of the most important disciplines in your business. Especially if you have a high-end product that doesn’t work well with impulse purchases. This post shares some of the most compelling lead generation statistics so you can make the right moves now and in the future. Lead generation statistics that matter Only […]
Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to convince someone their beliefs are wrong? It’s even harder to convert them to your way of thinking. They tune you out when you talk about things that aren’t in line with what they think and believe. As soon as you talk about what they know to be […]
Last updated October 24, 2019 Before we talk about tripwire offers, there’s something we should all understand. Nothing in business is free. It costs money to get new customers (whether through ads, interactive content, blogging, or social media) and that eats into your profits. It’s easier and cheaper to sell to an existing customer. They’ve bought from you so know […]
Today’s business landscape is evolving at a breakneck pace and technology has made it possible to measure almost everything. This is a double-edged sword because there’s so much data. If you’re not careful, the information bias can creep in and lead to drawing the wrong conclusions about what’s really happening. You may kill campaigns that […]
Imagine you’ve got a deadline to meet.It’s been 15 days out of the 30 you were initially given. You’re working slow and steady; after all, you’ve got two weeks left. The next morning, you’re talking to a few friends over an early lunch at your favorite restaurant. Everyone is sharing what’s going on in their lives […]
Last updated November 11, 2019 I have a confession. I suffer from a condition known as myopia. If anything is more than ten feet away from me I have trouble seeing it. It’s also known as nearsightedness. It’s the same way some people look at marketing.Their lead magnets are all about themTheir copy doesn’t address the visitors problemsThe ads […]
A segmented market is valuable. Demographic segmentation is often the first step in creating customer profiles that help you make better products, messages, and close deals. Before we had things like Facebook and Google that let you target your customer’s interests, intent, and behaviors, – the things that make up psychographic segmentation – all we had was […]
Music is one of the oldest pursuits in the world. Before there was written language, there was music. It’s no wonder that there are different types of music that appeal to diverse tastes. Jazz, classical, pop, hip-hop, rock, etc. are just a few types of music in the world. Apart from enchanting melodies, music videos […]
Starting a new brand with an idea you think will succeed is exciting. The truth can be a bit depressing. Oft-quoted statistics say that up to 90% of new businesses fail within their first decade and this number may be worse for first-time founders. Business failure is often preventable if you do your research beforehand […]
They say knowledge is power. Do you have the right information about your customers – the right knowledge? Do you know what they want from you and whether your products and services are truly meeting their needs? If you have any doubt whatsoever or can’t really answer that question then it’s time to explore different […]
You know what’s annoying? Loud, Irritating popup ads that make you want to chuck your laptop out the window. Those terribly designed popups ruin the online shopping journey. But you also know what’s effective? Strategic sales popups that are thoughtfully crafted to increase sales and conversions. I’m talking about smart exit-intent popups, cart abandonment popups, […]
There’s a well-trodden path for developing a viable startup. Come up with an idea, build an MVP, and do beta testing to catch bugs while making the startup better. It’s simple right? One thing I’ve learned is that simple is NOT the same as easy. After four months and tons of beta testing lessons, we’ve […]
You’re surfing Facebook and run across a quiz about sculpting your abs. You click through and it has a nice title and the description makes you want to dive right in – so you do. Something is off. The quiz questions seem irrelevant. You answer a few but feel like you’re being shortchanged so you […]
Ever wondered how some businesses effortlessly turn prospects into loyal customers while others struggle at it? The secret isn’t luck—it’s data. Picture throwing darts blindfolded. That’s what lead nurturing looks like without data-driven insights. Not only does this approach waste your resources, but it also means you are losing out on potential customers. But how […]
