The social media landscape is littered with business blogs that, on the surface, do everything right. They may feature relevant content, of real value, published with good frequency. Most of those same blogs, however, do little to generate leads, subscribers, or any other kind of measurable engagement or ROI. Sourcing,… Read More
Category Archives: blog marketing
10 Ways to Generate More Leads from Your Business Blog
If you’re not generating leads – as in: a lot of leads – from your company’s blog, you’re missing out on what is perhaps not only your best opportunity to convert organic Web traffic into actionable, measurable sales inquiries, but also the best way to actually show real ROI from… Read More
Top 10 Demand Generation Resolutions for 2014
It’s a new year, so what better time to get your demand generation strategy “in shape” for improved performance? Here are my candidates for 10 strategies that offer real potential for low risk/high reward: 1. Improve campaign measurement. Measuring opens and clicks may tell you something about email performance, but… Read More
Slidecast: Getting Leads (and More!) From Your Blog
If you’ve ever wondered how to turn a boring corporate blog into a vibrant, engaging lead generation machine, here’s your opportunity. Access my free Slidecast on “Getting Leads (and More!) From Your Blog: 10 Tips for Higher Blog ROI.” In just 18 minutes, you’ll learn: • How to leverage your… Read More
5 Campaign Ideas for When You Have No Content
For today’s B2B marketer, content is the fuel that feeds the demand generation engine. But when lead generation, lead nurturing, customer marketing and social media programs all require a constant feeding of new, compelling content, what do you do when the pace of new programs outstrips your ability to generate… Read More
3 Ways to Make Your Corporate Blog’s Sidebar Work Harder
Want a simple way to have your corporate blog show measurable results? Take a hard look at your sidebar. Here are 3 techniques guaranteed to make an impact: 1. Promote subscriptions prominently. Capturing new subscribers is one of the most efficient ways to convert random visitors into loyal readers that… Read More
How to Revive a Dying E-Newsletter: 4 Tips
The demise of email newsletters as an effective B2B marketing tactic has been, to paraphrase Mr. Twain, grossly exaggerated. In fact, email newsletters can be a critical part of an ongoing lead nurturing strategy. At minimum, a well-crafted newsletter serves to break up what would otherwise be an unending sequence… Read More