So, is this a thing now? Over the past few months I’ve noticed what is ostensibly a conversion rate optimization trend that was a little jarring at first and now is beginning to get under my skin a little bit. I’m seeing it on more and more sites. Many of those sites are run by … Read more
[Spoiler Alert] Links. In a blog post from this past Monday, Copyblogger explained Why We’re Removing Comments on Copyblogger. It’s a smart move by some demonstrably smart marketers. They gave several perfectly good reasons why it would be a good idea for them. First, the conversation doesn’t end. They argue that social media has significantly marginalized … Read more
With countless resources available to entrepreneurs wishing to take the leap in the startup unknown, it can be difficult at times to judge which advice is truly helpful. The following list is a collection of must-consult marketing books (including three by Seth Godin or “the ultimate entrepreneur for the Information Age”) which are absolutely worth … Read more
I attended Hubspot’s Inbound13 conference this past week. All I can say is, “Wow.” I’ve been going for four years and the growth in quantity and quality have both been staggering. I felt a bit like a pre-adolescent girl at a Big Time Rush concert, as some of my favorite marketing thinkers and doers were … Read more
Start. Work. Fail. Repeat. Ship. This is the algorithm I constructed from four books by Seth Godin and Steven Pressfield that will help you achieve success.