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Paywalls, SEO, and the Need for a Damn Good Brand

ConversionXL

Experiments run by Dan Smullen , who manages technical SEO for Independent News & Media , demonstrate that Google isn’t biased against paywalled content: Before launching our paywall in February, we implemented a soft wall—a registration wall. was selected due to its ranking for evergreen queries, such as “things to do in Canada.”

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Why Tim Cook is Steve Ballmer and Why He Still Has His Job at Apple

Steve Blank

Microsoft entered the 21st century as the dominant software provider for anyone who interacted with a computing device. 16 years later it’s just another software company. Apple brilliantly mastered User Interface and product design to power the iPhone to dominance. This may work in stable markets and technologies.

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Why Tim Cook is Steve Ballmer and Why He Still Has His Job at Apple

Steve Blank

Microsoft entered the 21st century as the dominant software provider for anyone who interacted with a computing device. 16 years later it’s just another software company. Apple brilliantly mastered User Interface and product design to power the iPhone to dominance. This may work in stable markets and technologies.

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From Loyalty Programs To Fan Clubs, A Paradigm Shift

YoungUpstarts

CRM became more sophisticated, resulting in detailed monthly statements and targeted direct marketing. After a while, people were able to think about automobiles in a new way, which finally paved the way for massive improvements in design and manufacturing. We are in this in-between stage right now.

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What you have to know about conversion optimization

ConversionXL

This division is done automatically by software (see the end of the article). Technically you could also do A/B/C/D etc testing, but the more versions you test at the same time, the more time it takes for you to know which one is the best. After conducting tests, implement successful design and content changes. CityCliq: 88.9%

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7 Incredible Web Design, Branding, Digital Marketing Experiences

Occam's Razor

Masterful design, branding and marketing. As a Digital Marketing Evangelist you can imagine how much that pains me. Innocent: Passionate Copy and Heart-warming Visual Design. ~ Songza demonstrates great use of technology, but not in an in your face look at how smart we are way. the reviews.

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Transcript of Tips for Attracting Local Clients

Duct Tape Marketing

They’re pulling in things like critical reviews so if a business is on [00:03:32] or Eater or some of these other — depending on your industry you know maybe it’s something like Superlawyers if you’re a lawyer. John: What do you think about the trend to blend organic and paid. David: Sure. ” That sounds terrible.

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