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Analytics

Is Traffic a Vanity Metric? 3 Practices to Measure the ROI of Traffic

Is website traffic a vanity metric or a valuable ROI driver? Explore 3 essential practices to measure traffic effectively.

Analytics Kevin Daniel   |  Sep 27

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Metrics & Chill Podcast

Driving GTM Alignment (w/ Kyle Lacy, Jellyfish)

Kyle Lacy shares a powerful framework to drive alignment across go-to-market team, so they aim at the same target together.

Metrics & Chill Podcast   |  Sep 27

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SEO

SEO Industry Benchmarks

Discover where your company stands with its SEO performance in comparison to the most relevant industry benchmarks.

SEO   |  Sep 26

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Sales

29 Sales Tips for Improving Your Close Rate

From sharing customer success stories to following up regularly, there’s a lot that our experts share in these 29 tips to improve your sales close rate.

Sales   |  Sep 22

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Reporting

How to Write an Executive Summary for a Report: Step By Step Guide with Examples

Key stakeholders don’t have time to read your reports? Impress them with executive summaries instead. Here’s everything you need to know.

Reporting   |  Sep 22

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Reporting

Salesforce Report Types Guide: 4 Reports Every Sales Pro Should Use

Learn how different report types in Salesforce help you display, group, and analyze relevant data for improved sales pipeline performance.

Reporting   |  Sep 22

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Analytics

How to Build a Safety KPI Dashboard? 8 Metrics You Should Include

Learn how to create a safety KPI dashboard, including understanding which metrics you need to include and why.

Analytics   |  Sep 22

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Sales

11 Tactics for Effectively Measuring Your Customer Service ROI

From talking to your customers, surveying them to tracking your NPS, 20+ experts share how they measure customer service ROI effectively.

Sales   |  Sep 22

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46 Expert Tips for Boosting Organic Social Growth

Organic social media takes lots of consistent efforts and creativity. Not sure where to start? Dive into this guide of 46 proven organic social growth tips.

  |  Sep 22

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Marketing

14 High-Converting Product Page Examples (and Why They Work)

We asked experts to share their high-converting product page examples. Here are 14 of the best ones to draw inspiration from.

Marketing   |  Sep 22

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Marketing

7 Actionable Ways to Improve Website Traffic Quality

What is traffic quality and how do you measure it? 30 marketers explain this along with how to increase the amount of qualified traffic to your sites.

Marketing   |  Sep 22

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Analytics

8 Essential Ecommerce Google Analytics Dashboards Recommended by Ecommerce Experts

Ecommerce Google Analytics dashboards are the best way to wrangle all your store’s most important data. Discover 8 essential formats to use.

Analytics   |  Sep 22

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Reporting

Sales Activity Reporting: Definition, Benefits, Top Metrics to Include, Examples, and More

Want to learn how to track your company’s sales activities? Here is everything you need to know about sales activity reporting.

Reporting   |  Sep 22

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Content Marketing

The 14 Best Online Communities for Promoting Your Content

Is your content falling into the 91% that gets no organic traffic? These experts recommend using these online communities to help promote your content.

Content Marketing   |  Sep 22

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Reporting

Goals Based Reporting: Everything You Need to Know

How can you use your client’s goals to prove your worth and showcase the results you’ve achieved for them? The answer lies in goal-based reporting.

Reporting   |  Sep 22

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Reporting

How to Create, Read, and Understand Web Analytics Reports

Learn how to create a comprehensive web analytics report for your client or key stakeholders or get started immediately by downloading our free templates.

Reporting   |  Sep 22

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Content Marketing

Ideal Blog Post Length: How Long Should a Blog Post Be in 2021?

Our experts suggest that 1500-2000 words is the ideal length of a blog post. Learn why and how to focus on writing quality content.

Content Marketing   |  Sep 22

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Sales

14 Expert Recommendations for Improving Your Sales Conversion Rate

From using video to setting up an automated follow-up campaign, there’s a lot you can do to increase your sales conversion rate. Read on to learn tips from 26 experts.

Sales   |  Sep 21

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Marketing

What Are Marketing Productivity Metrics?

What are the best metrics for measuring marketing productivity? Nearly 40 marketers weigh in with how they track and improve their marketing performance.

Marketing   |  Sep 21

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Analytics

Expert-Recommended eCommerce KPIs: The Essential Guide to Tracking Performance in 2023

Uncover key eCommerce KPIs for sales, marketing, and customer service. Optimize your metrics with Databox and drive your eCommerce success.

Analytics   |  Sep 21

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Reporting

Internal vs. External Reporting: What Are the Differences?

Reporting is essential for optimizing your business strategy. But when it comes to internal vs. external reporting, what’s the difference? We asked 35+ professionals to share their insights.

Reporting   |  Sep 21

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Reporting

How to Write a Business Progress Report in 2023? 8 Examples and Ideas

Want a detailed guide for crafting better business progress reports? This article covers all the steps and has examples that will help you do just that.

Reporting   |  Sep 21

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Analytics

13 Biggest Bottlenecks That Keep Your Business from Growing

Learn the common types of bottlenecks in business and what others like you are doing to overcome these issues to grow faster.

Analytics   |  Sep 21

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Marketing

Marketing Benchmarks by Industry

Discover how you stack up against industry benchmarks for Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console, and Google My Business metrics.

Marketing   |  Sep 19

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Marketing

Google Analytics 4 Industry Benchmarks for 2023 and Beyond

Want to finally get proper context for your Google Analytics 4 data? Then this report is just what you need.

Marketing   |  Sep 19

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Analytics

Instagram Industry Benchmarks for 2023

Find out where your company stands in its Instagram performance with these benchmarks for impressions, reach, posts, followers, and visits.

Analytics   |  Sep 18

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Analytics

How to Create an Analytical Report: 9 Best Practices

Learn how to create comprehensive analytical reports from 49 experts who have been using these reports to spur business growth.

Analytics   |  Sep 15

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Reporting

Top 8 Dashboard Reporting Tools Chosen by Experienced Users

Looking for a dashboard reporting tool for your business? We consulted 78 expert users, and they had 8 top choices to share.

Reporting   |  Sep 15

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Sales

15 Expert Tactics for Engaging Hard-to-Reach Prospects in B2B

Hard-to-reach prospects are some of the most valuable B2B leads, but they’re, well, hard to reach. Here’s how to engage them and close deals.

Sales   |  Sep 14

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Metrics & Chill Podcast

Using Email to Improve Activations (w/ Casey Hill, ActiveCampaign)

In this episode, Casey Hill shares a 6-step framework to help you use email to improve activations during the onboarding phase.

Metrics & Chill Podcast   |  Sep 13

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Reporting

9 Best Ecommerce Reports to Boost Online Sales (Sourced from 30+ Pros)

Here are the top 9 ecommerce reports that online store owners across the globe track to improve business performance and grow revenue.

Reporting   |  Sep 12

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Marketing

The Best B2B Channels for Lead Generation in 2023

Which channel is the best for your B2B company lead generation? We explore the 12 best B2B marketing channels as shared by 90 companies.

Marketing   |  Sep 11

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Analytics

13 Data Analysis Questions to Improve Your Business Reporting Process

From tying your data to core business KPIs to validating the quality of your statistical analysis, here is how to create compelling reports.

Analytics   |  Sep 8

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Analytics

18 Best Dashboard Examples for Any Business [Free Templates Included]

Learn what makes the best dashboard and 10 examples of amazing dashboards to use in your business. We’ve also got free, ready-to-use templates.

Analytics   |  Sep 8

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Reporting

How to Visualize Data: 6 Rules, Tips and Best Practices

From using purposeful design principles to adding white space, 57 data analysts share the elements of a great visual report.

Reporting   |  Sep 8

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Marketing

High CTR, but Low Conversion Rates? Where’s the PPC Disconnect?

From poor landing page designs to flawed keyword research strategies, 68 PPC pros share how to find and fix high CTR low conversion issues.

Marketing   |  Sep 7

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Marketing

 27 Lead Generation Statistics and Trends for 2023

Looking for key lead generation insights? Dive into our comprehensive guide on lead generation statistics and refine your strategies for 2024.

Marketing   |  Sep 7

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Analytics

How to Create a Dashboard in Google Sheets in 3 Easy Steps

Want to know how to create a dashboard in Google Sheets? Follow our step-by-step guide to do it in no time.

Analytics   |  Sep 6

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Sales

5 SMART Sales Goal Examples from 30+ Sales Professionals

Want to set more realistic and attainable sales goals? Start with the SMART framework. Here are a few examples from 30+ sales professionals.

Sales   |  Sep 6

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Marketing

10 Channels B2Bs Should Invest in 2024 (According to 160+ Marketers)

Don’t know which marketing channel to focus on as a B2B? Here’s what 160 marketers had to say on the topic

Marketing   |  Sep 4

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Reporting

How to Write a Business Plan in 2023 [Examples Included]

Want to attract new investors to fund your business? Read this guide to learn how to create a winning business plan.

Reporting   |  Sep 4

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Reporting

How to Write a Business Report: A Step By Step Guide with Examples

Why are business reports so important? Read our comprehensive, step-by-step guide on how to create an effective business report and get inspired by the examples we’ve shared.

Reporting   |  Sep 4

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Product and Design

Introducing Databox Analytics

Make data-informed decisions more easily than ever.

Product and Design   |  Sep 4

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Reporting

Google Analytics 404 Report: How to Monitor, Find and Fix 404 Errors in GA

Want to make 404 error reporting easier? This guide will help you understand what 404 errors are, how to track them, and what to do when they appear.

Reporting   |  Sep 4

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Analytics

Scorecards vs. Dashboards: Definitions, Benefits, and Differences

Scorecards and Dashboards are both extremely valuable business intelligence tools, but what are their exact differences? Learn in this guide.

Analytics   |  Sep 4

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Basics

KPIs vs. Metrics: What’s the Difference & How Do You Measure Both?

What’s the difference between KPIs and metrics? How can you leverage both to improve your company’s performance?

Basics   |  Sep 4

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Analytics

10 Features Every Great Dashboard Tool Should Have

So, you’re looking into a dashboard tool. What features should you put first? We asked 48 experts about their recommendations.

Analytics   |  Sep 4

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Reporting

Business Impact Analysis Report – 101 Guide

A Business Impact Analysis is a great way to be prepared for potential disruptions in the future. Here’s a step-by-step guide to conducting a BIA successfully.

Reporting   |  Sep 4

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Analytics

How to Write a Business Analysis Report [Examples and Templates]

Ready, set…report! Learn how to write a thoughtful and well-structured business analysis report with this easy-to-follow guide.

Analytics   |  Sep 4

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Reporting

How to Write an Informal Business Report

Want to learn how to use informal reports to quickly convey important messages? This guide will teach you everything you need to know

Reporting   |  Sep 4

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Marketing

How to Make a YouTube Video Go Viral (with 8 Easy Tips)

Lots of factors go into making a YouTube video go viral. In this post, we boil these factors down to 8 easy tips recommended by the experts.

Marketing   |  Sep 4

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Content Marketing

20 Best Service Page Examples in 2023

How do you write a service page that turns more visitors into buyers? We’re sharing almost two dozen examples of high-converting service pages below.

Content Marketing   |  Sep 4

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Analytics

15 Ways to Use Google Analytics to Track and Improve Your SEO Performance

Want to learn how to harness the power of Google Analytics and properly measure your SEO performance? 50+ SEOs share their best hacks.

Analytics   |  Sep 4

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Marketing

How to Setup Google Analytics Across Multiple Websites

If Google Analytics isn’t configured properly across multiple websites, your performance data could be skewed. Here are 12 ways to properly set up and use Google Analytics across multiple websites.

Marketing   |  Sep 4

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Marketing

15 Popular Types of Youtube Videos in 2023 [Expert Recommendations]

YouTube videos offer infinite creative options for your marketing campaign. Try one of these 15 types of YouTube videos for your next upload.

Marketing   |  Sep 4

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Marketing

How to Create a Bar Graph in Google Sheets [3 Easy Steps]

Want to turn that boring spreadsheet into helpful visualizations like bar graphs, pie charts, and more? Here are step-by-step instructions on how to create a bar graph in Google Sheets.

Marketing   |  Sep 4

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Analytics

What Is Dashboard Reporting: 101 Guide

Use dashboard reporting to improve your results within available resources, without spending hours creating reports or exceeding your budget.

Analytics   |  Sep 4

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Marketing

49 Essential SEO KPIs to Track Performance in 2023

We asked 129 SEOs to weigh in on the most important SEO KPIs for measuring success and search visibility. Here are the 49 SEO metrics they recommend.

Marketing   |  Sep 4

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Metrics & Chill Podcast

BTB: Offering the right services to the right customers (w/ Jen Spencer, SmartBug)

Jen Spencer (CEO of SmartBug) shares how they’ve grown by serving the right clients, with the right services, managed by the right team. Learn how this segmentation has been a huge factor in their success, and get insights you can use at your company.

Metrics & Chill Podcast   |  Aug 31

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