Marketing School - Digital Marketing and Online Marketing Tips

In episode #1420, we lay out some of the ways that marketing has changed since the lockdown. We have been indoors for a few weeks now this has produced many opportunities for doing things in new ways. From shifts in messaging to lower marketing standards, lower costing ads, and sweeping up recently laid off talent, you’ll hear some of the main trends by tuning in! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25]...

In episode #1419, we show you how to spot marketing opportunities when growth is flat! Tune in and hear the best tips for when, how, and how much to adjust your business model in times of crisis. We talk about why you should rather focus on conversion rates than trying to find new channels, and a whole lot more!   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Spot Marketing Opportunities...

In episode #1418, we talk about why you should be segmenting your website visitors. There are a lot of different types of visitors that will arrive on your website, and segmentation allows you to put them in buckets so they can be shown different messages, products, and services to maximize conversion rates! Tune in to hear best practices for segmentation and how it could benefit your business rig...

In episode #1417, we speak about how your mental health affects your marketing and how to keep it healthy. Having the right mindset is so important for being effective and jumping on opportunities when they arrive, especially at a time like this. Tune in and hear some great hacks for optimizing your well-being, from setting a cap on daily calls to meditating, journaling, and a whole lot more! TIME...

In episode #1416, we talk about how we will be doing our virtual event! Joining this episode, you’ll hear all the systems we have implemented to make our upcoming virtual Marketing School Mastermind so much more than a glorified webinar! Tune in and hear about how we have solved the problem of networking and Zoom exhaustion, pulled together a list of the most relevant speakers out there, and a who...

In episode #1415, we are going to talk about if you should accept guest bloggers. Guest bloggers are great for cranking out a lot of content early on in your journey, but more content isn’t necessarily better anymore. Tune in and hear when and why guest bloggers might still be helpful, and what you can do you maximize their effectiveness through research, setting criteria, and hiring good ones!  ...

In episode #1414, we give you seven ways you can use to keep your marketing knowledge fresh! There is a whole bunch of thought leadership out there on this topic and today you’ll hear tips for how to use software platforms, link with people, and filter, save, and connect to content so you can keep up to date with the best of it!   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:   [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Ways to Keep Yo...

In episode #1413, we talk about how you won’t solve your problems by spending a billion dollars on marketing. By taking a look at the recent half a billion-dollar Bloomberg marketing campaign, we show you how being really rich on its own is not enough to create truly great marketing campaigns! Tune in and learn about smart, pointed marketing that is truly customer-obsessed!   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOT...

In episode #1412, we give you three actionable lessons every marketer can learn from Tim Ferris! We talk about how Tim’s success can in part be attributed to his experimental nature, use of data in the content he produces, and willingness to keep learning! Tune in and hear what you can learn from Tim Ferris today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Three Actionable Lessons Every Marke...

In episode #1411, we talk about how marketers have adapted their business model to the new norm! Consumer behavior has changed so you’re going to have to adapt if you want to survive through this time. Listen in and hear about changing business trends, luring customers using no-commitment offers, and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Marketers Have Adapted Their Business Mo...

In episode #1410, we talk about gut feelings, our initial reactions to information. Sometimes we take action, and other times we don’t, so today, we’re looking at how to trust these instincts. We learn more about Neil’s instincts, how gut feelings can change over time, and the importance of finding data to back these initial responses up. To learn about this and more, tune in today! TIME-STAMPED S...

In episode #1409, we dive into the fourth and final installment of the 30 lessons we have learned after 30 million SEO visits! Today we look at lessons 24 to 30. You can expect to hear more about why niches are important, making the most of your titles, and optimizing for search engines besides Google. Tune in to learn more about taking your SEO to the next level! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:28]...

In episode #1408, we dive into numbers 17 to 23 of the 30 lessons we have learned after 30 million SEO visits! In this third installment, you can expect to learn more on subjects such as branding and how it can set you apart, why you should look to see what your competition is doing, and the importance of your SEO team. Tune in to hear tips to take your SEO game to the next level! TIME-STAMPED SHO...

In episode #1407, we share the second batch of thirty lessons we have learned after thirty million SEO visits! Today we are sharing lessons 9 through 16, including points on infographics, blackhat tactics, speed and more! Tune in to hear some more vital things for your SEO success! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 30 Lessons After 30 Million SEO Visits. [00:37] Infographics are the...

In episode #1406, we share the first batch of thirty lessons we have learned after thirty million SEO visits! Today we are sharing lessons 1 through 8, so make sure not to miss out on these foundational points. We talk about translation, link building, updating content and more. Tune in to hear it all. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 30 Lessons After 30 Million SEO Visits. [00:42]...

In episode #1405, we talk about why conversion rate optimization has become a crucial marketing skill. We unpack exactly how to measure your CRO, as well as linking it to search engine optimization and placing it in the context of your other KPIs. Tune in to hear about this important part of any marketing business.  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Why Conversion Rate Optimization H...

In episode #1404, we share seven lessons we have learned after 30 million podcast downloads! That's right Marketing School has had more than 30 million downloads since we started four years ago! We have learned a lot along the way and so we thought we would pick out the seven best lessons to share with all of our listeners! Tune in to hear about equipment, recording schedules and more! TIME-STAMPE...

In episode #1403, we talk about five alternative ways to promote content in 2020! From a bunch of online tools like Zest and Taboola, to texting and Twitter, there are still ways to upend the system and get eyeballs on your content. Tune in hear them all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 5 Alternative Ways to Promote Content in 2020. [00:31] Using Zest for simple content promotion....

In episode #1402, we share seven unconventional tactics to scale any agency or consulting business right now! From better project management practices to using copywriting skills and niching down, these strategies can help you now, wherever you are. Tune in to hear about taking your consulting business to the next level. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Unconventional Tactics to S...

In episode #1401, we share how to get a good digital marketing intern! If you, like us, want hungry, humble and smart new members on a growing team, hiring interns is a great way to do this and can benefit everyone in the process! Tune in to hear about the best avenues to explore to find promising talent and committed new team members. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Get a G...

In episode #1400, we talk about what we’ve learned by sending out 41.1 million marketing emails. Neil speaks about how and when to scrub your list depending on its size, and shares recent metrics for open, click, and deliverability rates he has received from his 500K+ subscriber list! Eric also shares a great strategy for re-engaging a cold subscriber before deleting them from your list. Tune in a...

In episode #1399, we talk about seven unknown tools that will double your revenue. You’ll definitely want to check out these tools that do everything from getting celebs to shout out your company to helping you upsell more effectively and eliminating background noise from your podcast recordings! Tune in to hear about them all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Unknown Tools that W...

In episode #1398 we give you seven unique blog post angles that drive a flood of traffic. From creating visualizations of other popular posts to hosting expert interviews and documenting how you solved a particular problem, you’ll hear how to get more eyeballs than ever on your site today! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Unique Blog Post Angles that Drive a Flood of Traffic. [00:...

In episode #1397, we talk about seven simple ways to save money on your marketing! Almost everyone is looking to cut costs at the moment and your marketing budget should be no different. Tune in to hear about you can save money through wage-reduction, outsourcing, free tools and more! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: 7 Simple Ways to Save Money on Your Marketing. [00:32] Cutting cos...

In episode #1396, we talk about where the good investment opportunities are right now. In the middle of the current pandemic, the only safe action would be putting some money into the stock market, everything else is just too unclear at the moment! Tune in to hear about Warren Buffett's strategy and why you should a wait a while before moving. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Where...