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What is that guy who types the word “coffee” into his search textbox looking for exactly? Taken out of context, there is no way to know what this person wants--his user intent. He could be searching for the nearest coffee shop, for example, or maybe he wants directions on how to make a cup of coffee. Perhaps he’s searching for an address located on Coffee St. In the early days of search engines, it was common for a user to

Do you know the code? The hidden meaning behind FOMO? Afraid you’ll miss out (wink, wink)? It’s really no secret, in fact, FOMO refers to the very common human reaction known as Fear of Missing Out. Learn how to build urgency when you use FOMO to grow your business, in Growth Tactic #57 FOMO—When Fear Works. Don’t you miss out on this latest update in your 100-Day Digital Growth Plan. OVERVIEW: FOMO–When Fear Works FOMO (fear of missing out)--it’s that

Sometimes people just need a reason – a reason to stay, a reason to go, a reason to keep hanging out on your site. So…give ‘em one! With Growth Tactic #54 Before You Leave – When Popups Work, you’ll learn how to keep visitors from waving goodbye with strategic, clever exit popups. Find out more in today’s newest tactic for your 100-Day Digital Growth Plan. OVERVIEW: Before You Leave--When Popups Work “No don’t go!” That may be what you’re thinking

Here’s a way to give site visitors the feeling of satisfaction that comes from knowing they’ve made progress in life, even if it’s just in the context of buying a product from you. Ever notice how some websites let you see where you stand along the path to making a purchase or completing a survey? They’ve figured out that a progress bar—or completeness meter—works in their favor. Learn more about why that is, and how you can make it work

Who can afford to waste time online, wading through irrelevant details? It’s a good bet that you can’t, and neither can your site visitors. Spare them the effort and instead, let them see exactly what you have to offer, right up front. Learn more in our Growth Tactic #49, Simplify Your Landing Page, another winner in your 100-Day Digital Growth Plan. OVERVIEW - Simplify Your Landing Page When your message is clear and uncluttered, with a value proposition right up

It may seem like the height of counter-intuitive marketing, but giving away your service could be the very thing that helps you sell it (think grocery store food sampling while you shop). The same principle applies to motivating buyers to sign up for your services. Learn the tricks—and the rationale—behind our latest Growth Tactic, #45 Try Us for Nothing—a Free Trial Tactic, from your 100-Day Digital Growth Plan. It’s a proven way to win over skeptical or tuned-out prospects who could