5 reasons longer blog posts are best to generate leads

As a content marketer, you probably know how crucial regularly posting content for your company’s blog is. You know that it is quite a resource to generate leads. You also recognize that the blog posts should be of quality too. But, have you ever considered their length before?  On average, just %18 of companies’ blog posts are over 750 words, and the average word count of content that…

How to give good customer service: 7 tips that’ll “WOW” your customers

Investing in good customer service is essential because customers expect it and will quickly move on if they cannot get the help they need, even if you have the best product or service. Excellent customer service is often ranked first when consumers are asked what impacts their trust and loyalty to a company. Giving customers great service is more complex today with all the communication…

How to make a customer feel like your friend

Successful customer acquisition and retention are processes that consist of several important steps. From creating a buyer persona and purposeful targeting to personalizing your email campaigns, there is a lot that can be done to attract new clients and keep the loyal ones happy. That begin said, it’s important to remember that even the best of strategies can fail if you don’t address…

V-cast: How Mention grew into a household brand

V-cast with Mention: How Mention grew into a household brand Hosts: Hanna Teklit: Product Marketing and Innovation Lead @ Sparkfund Shawn Goldsmith: CEO @ Markarie Richard Fallah: CEO @ VBOUT Guest Speakers: Jordan Pinzolo: Head of Sales @ Mention Anna Willems: Lead Growth Manager @ Mention Highlights Jordan, can you please give us a very quick introduction…

4 crucial, non-verbal landing page visitor metrics to keep in mind

Landing pages offer much in the way of boosting leads. If done the right way, they can help convert occasional visitors into regular customers. That said, an effective way of optimizing your landing page is ensuring it’s visually attractive to prospective readers. With this in mind, you decide to build your landing page to the best of your ability and set your sights high – ready to see…

4 customer retention strategies to recover after a poor experience

The money is in the list. That’s how marketers sometimes refer to an email base as the most important source of revenue. The same applies to all clients. Existing customers spend more money and are easier and cheaper to retain than new ones. Customer Service Statistics and Mckinsey's research say that: 61 percent of customers leave after one negative experience. 59 percent leave…

VBOUT – WSI | Recent feature releases, enhancements and pricing updates

It has been a bit over a year since we’ve kicked off the VBOUT and WSI partnership. We are extremely grateful for the amount of feedback and engagement we have received from the community. It has been a great partnership and a win win to everyone. I wanted to take a minute to summarize the releases we have rolled out over the past few months, deeply influenced by the feedback of amazing…

Top qualities every digital marketing agency must have

If you’re looking to hire a digital marketing agency, you can expect to pay around $5000 to $13,000 a month to develop a strong online presence.  This may sound like a lot until you break down how much work is required. And, in the long run, if your marketing is done well, this will convert to a decent cost of sale.  Digital marketing is continuously changing at a rapid pace. To attract…

Link building for SEO: 10 best free tools

SEO and link building are constantly evolving, and if you’re interested in creating a campaign, keeping up-to-date might be quite a challenge. With so many options out there, how on Earth can anyone tell which one is the best tool for organic website traffic? Whether you’re new to the world of SEO, or an expert looking for the latest strategies, you’ve come to the right place. Here, you’ll…

How to get more customer reviews through social media

In a world where 84% of users trust reviews (and by the way, approximately the same percentage of online reviews is fake), honest, truthful and real reviews from your customers can be one more tool for increasing sales. It is all about human nature - people believe people. Therefore, it is important not only to receive a positive review but also to prove its veracity. Social networks will…