Digital marketing trends for 2018: Micro-scale & richer content

There has never been a more exciting time for brands to jump into the digital marketing arena than now. Any strong digital marketing strategy will need to take into account upcoming trends as we head into 2018. Adapting to these changes will assure that you are not left in the dust, as online audiences grow exponentially each year. For 2018, it’s true that there are innovative, new…

Why you still need to use emails in your marketing strategy

Digital marketing strategies are ever-evolving to adapt to consumers’ rapidly advancing tastes and preferences. Email, as a form of communication, has been around since the late 70s! This begs the question, is email marketing still relevant? Short answer: yes. To build an effective email marketing strategy is to connect with your target audience in a personal way. Email marketing platforms…

How to build a successful, effective landing page

It’s happened to every marketer. After spending months crafting the perfect marketing campaign, the traction you were hoping for isn’t there. In a post-mortem, you notice a disastrous conversion rate. The truth is, your landing page wasn’t up to par-- or not existent at all. This is a mistake that beginners learn to overcome really quickly. Without a powerful landing page, it doesn’t matter…

Why no marketing campaign is complete without a landing page

Marketers from all walks of life understand that getting visitors to your website is half the battle, the next focus should be turning them into leads. The variety of strategies for lead generation and conversion are diverse, but today, we’ll delve into exactly why landing pages are vital to any successful campaign. To learn more about the elements that go into a strong landing page, click…

How to become a digital marketing expert

Digital marketing has become an essential part of the marketing mix. The reason is simple: more than two-thirds of the world’s population is online, and individuals increasingly research products and services online. Companies are aware that to succeed, they must have a strong, competitive online presence. In fact, a study conducted by the direct marketing association showed that the digital…

5 a/b testing tactics that improve your email campaign performance

A/B testing has become a critical tool for B2B and B2C marketers who want to optimize the performance of their email marketing campaigns. The way it works is that through a software tool, a marketer can test 2 variations of an email, popup or landing page, to see which results in higher engagement with their followers. After the winner is determined, you can either set up the system so that…

VBOUT July-August feature release

New logo, Email Inbox Preview and Enhanced Analytics are rocking your dashboard while you might be planning an awesome vacation. Here is a quick rundown of this HOT release: 1. Enhanced Reporting We know that reporting is key to your success, we also know it can be time consuming, this is why we added the ability to create multiple reports, customize and personalize each, then deliver…

Growth hacking perspectives from a funded startup

Growth hacking has been a hot trend for several years now. The benefits are clear, as the companies who do it well have displayed the impact on revenue a great growth hacking plan can have. Despite all the talk about growth hacking, there is still a lot to learn about how to do it properly. If you look up the definition of growth hacking on Wikipedia it says: So, this sounds simple…

Five top digital marketing trends In 2016

Digital marketing is a fast paced environment with constantly changing technologies and techniques. Developing successful campaigns, measuring success, and engaging customers requires marketers to continually shift strategies and adopt new tactics. To help you plan a successful 2016, we analyze five of the emerging trends and explain some ways to incorporate this in your planning for the year.…