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Marketers are expected to think creatively and strategically, whether they’re planning content or their marketing budget. Being a successful marketer requires the ability to create and adhere to a strict budget. It is essential to achieve marketing growth while also taking cost-effective routes, so no money or efforts are wasted. With that said, businesses mustn’t take the cheapest options because it will show in the delivery of marketing as well as the results. Instead, they should focus on quality while

Website cookies have become such a normal part of using websites that many of us don’t even think twice to select “accept all” when notified of a site’s cookie policy. Although these cookies don’t collect personal information, privacy remains an understandable priority for most internet users. The importance of staying safe online is likely one of the reasons Google is phasing out website cookies. Another influencer is likely Apple’s iOS 14 update, which lets users opt-out of tracking. The update also

For those who are not “in the know,” National Positions’ CEO Bernard May is a frequent contributor to Forbes.com, with over 200 articles, placements, and published contributions.  Not only does Forbes give our CEO the opportunity to share his vast knowledge worldwide (gained from his 20+ years in the marketing industry), it also gives our company the opportunity to be featured alongside other notable industry professionals, experts, and thought leaders.  So, rather than just talk about our experience over the

You have heard the drumbeat for years—the undeniable need for top-notch search engine optimization (SEO). While the beat continuously changes, one thing remains the same: SEO is still a necessity—and not just on your website.  In 2021, this acronym is being applied to nearly all types of search-based activity, from video SEO (VSEO) to Amazon SEO to even SEO for podcasts. Every purchase, subscription, engagement, view, or download begins with some sort of search.  So, if there were clear-cut, easy-to-implement

Although we may be well into 2021, much of what happened in 2020 will have lasting effects for years to come—especially when it comes to purchase behavior. While most of us shifted our spending in many ways due to closed brick-and-mortar locations, stay-at-home orders, and a lack of access to activities, experiences, and entertainment we’ve grown accustomed to—this led to an even bigger shift when it came to how we’re making purchases within the booming eCommerce ecosystem. Businesses around the

Offline Conversion Tracking Is Your Secret Weapon: Here’s Why It Matters Online conversion data doesn’t give you the full picture of who’s buying your products or services. Business happens offline, too. Someone might download a free eBook on your website but sign up for a service agreement in person. A homeowner might find a plumbing company via paid search but then call the company directly to schedule an appointment. A foodie might see a banner ad for a new product