Arguably, the biggest challenge for inbound marketers is coming up with a steady stream of content marketing ideas. The unfortunate truth is that we’re not all Seth Godin, who seems to effortlessly come up with insightful observations every single day. I was feeling that pinch today. I’ve been struggling for writing inspiration and have not … Read more
As the title suggests, this week’s Tip Jar explains why I decided to pull the plug on Hubspot’s marketing automation software. I’ve been using it for nearly two years and before I explain why I decided to stop, I want to be clear on a few things. Hubspot is a great company with a great … Read more
You may or may not know that I am located in New Hampshire, less than an hour’s drive from all of the carnage in Boston this week. I was far enough away to be safe but close enough to feel connected. I had a number of friends and colleagues directly involved – some just a … Read more
WordPress sites are currently under assault from massive brute force attacks from malware-infected servers. This week’s Tip Jar provides details about the attack and how to protect your site. Tip Jar: Form a Brute Squad [nonmember]The Inbound Marketing Inquirer is free to view for members. Create a free account: [register_inquirers (free)][/nonmember] [ismember] Brute Force Attack … Read more
I got lazy with one of my recent blog posts. The headline was pure crap and my brother-in-law subtly and whitily called me out on it. It was a valuable lesson that I shared with my subscribers this week. Tip Jar: The Price of a Free Lunch [nonmember]The Inbound Marketing Inquirer is free to view … Read more