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The 11 Best Marketo Integrations for Marketers

Marketo is a powerful marketing tool on its own, but with these 11 integrations, it can become an irreplaceable tool in your tech stack.

Marketing Melissa King | Feb 24

How Long Should a Facebook Video Ad Be?

How long should a Facebook Video Ad be? Should it be short or should it be the length of a Shakespearean monologue? We’ve polled experts to get their opinions.

Social Media | Feb 24

Marketing

How to Conduct a DIY Technical SEO Audit: Start with These 17 Questions

Even without a technical background, you can do a technical SEO audit using the right tools and asking the right questions. Here’s how.

Marketing | Feb 24

Marketing

Shopify vs. WooCommerce: How to Determine the Right Platform for Your Online Store

Can’t choose between Shopify and WooCommerce? Dozens of experts share which platform was more suitable for their online business and eCommerce clients.

Marketing | Feb 23

LinkedIn Ads Best Practices: 10 Tips for Running Successful Campaigns

From experimenting with different ad formats to understanding your audience & targeting decision-makers, there are tons of LinkedIn ads best practices to study. Catch them all in this post.

Social Media | Feb 22

Instagram Ads For Beginners: 8 Tips for Creating High-Performing Instagram Ads

Want to make Instagram ads that convert? Learn how to create Instagram ads and promoted posts that get results from marketing experts across the globe.

Social Media | Feb 19

Management

6 Best Free Time Management Tools

Manage your time; don’t let your time manage you. Easier said than done, right? With these 6 free time management tools, you’ll find anything is possible.

Management | Feb 19

Ground Up Podcast

How Growth Machine Turns Podcast Episodes Into Attributable Conversions

Learn how Growth Machine turned a notoriously hard to attribute marketing channel into a conversion and sales engagement producing engine.

Ground Up Podcast | Feb 19

Content Marketing

Conduct a Thorough SEO Content Audit Using This 10-Point Checklist

We asked 133 marketers to share the tools and processes they use to conduct an SEO content audit, then compiled the responses into this 10-point checklist.

Content Marketing | Feb 19

Analytics

The 7 Most Important Google Analytics Filters for Marketers

Find out which ones are the top 7 Google Analytics filters that you should be setting up yourself.

Analytics | Feb 18

Marketing

The 10 Best Ecommerce Payment Processing Tools

Looking for reliable payment processing software for your online store? Check out our list of the 10 best eCommerce payment processing tools.

Marketing | Feb 18

Marketing

Broken Link Building Tips for Increasing Search Rankings, Authority, & Traffic

Want to build site authority and increase traffic through high-quality backlinks? Use these broken link building tips to create a better backlink process.

Marketing | Feb 18

Case Study

How Simple Machines Made Client Reporting (and Performance) More Repeatable with Databox

In order to grow, Simple Machines Marketing Agency needed to find a way to speed up the client reporting process and automate the time-consuming aspects of monthly reporting.

Case Study | Feb 17

Marketing

What is Keyword Cannibalization and How Do You Fix It?

Keyword cannibalization is real and can negatively impact your traffic and revenue if you don’t address it right away. Here are 8 proven ways to fix or prevent the issue.

Marketing | Feb 17

Sales

14 Salesforce KPIs B2B Sales Teams Track the Most

You already know how to track your KPIs – now learn how to track the right Salesforce KPIs for your sales team with 14 options to help boost sales success.

Sales | Feb 16

Marketing

Small Business Video: 16 Tips for Creating Great Video On a Budget

Want to make a great advertising video on a budget? These 16 small business video marketing tips will help you achieve your goal without breaking the bank.

Marketing | Feb 15

Case Study

How Databox Helped Gravity Digital to Become More Efficient & More Profitable

Gravity Digital needed a more transparent reporting tool to improve communication with its clients and across its internal team.

Case Study | Feb 12

Improve Your Facebook Ad Quality Ranking with These 7 Tips

Can’t get a grasp of Facebook’s ad relevance diagnostics? Here’s everything you should know about Facebook ad quality ranking, including how to improve it.

Social Media | Feb 12

Ground Up Podcast

How Bonjoro Doubled Trial Conversions with Personalized Video

Learn how Bonjoro took a page out of their own playbook by using personalized onboarding videos to double their trial conversion rate from 9-11% to 21-25%.

Ground Up Podcast | Feb 12

Marketing

Dozens of Marketers Share How to Get More Views on YouTube

How to get more views on YouTube? In this report, we surveyed dozens of video marketers to find out the most effective ways to increase their Youtube views.

Marketing | Feb 12

Content Marketing

14 Proven Ways to Increase Your Blog and Newsletter Subscribers

Looking for a proven way to increase your newsletter subscribers? In this guide, 28 experts share their best advice on doing just that.

Content Marketing | Feb 12

Marketing

Best Podcast Hosting Platforms: 15+ Marketers Share Where to Host Your Company’s Podcast

Podcasts can be a powerful content marketing channel for your business. 15+ marketers share what they consider the best podcast platform.

Marketing | Feb 11

Marketing

The 11 Best Email Tools for Ecommerce

From Klaviyo and Drip to MailChimp and AWeber, nearly 25 email marketers weigh in with their favorite email tools for ecommerce.

Marketing | Feb 11

Product and Design

11 Improvements to Databox Charts Are Now Live

We’ve added 11 Improvements to Databox Charts. Now, you’ll be able to visualize and explore more of your data right from within Databox.

Product and Design | Feb 10

Marketing

Categories vs. Tags – SEO Best Practices for Sorting your Content

Caught up between categories vs. tags? Wondering which is better for SEO? The short answer: both. They help make navigating your site easy for users.

Marketing | Feb 10

Marketing

Clicks but no Conversions? 19 Tips on How to Convert Paid Traffic into Qualified Leads

Got clicks but no conversions from your ad campaign? 30+ marketers share actionable strategies for improving paid traffic conversions.

Marketing | Feb 10

Content Marketing

10 Ways to Use Your Blogs and Podcasts Together

With audiences preferring to consume content in different formats, it’s essential to invest in both blogs and podcasts. The best part? Making them work together. Learn how.

Content Marketing | Feb 9

Marketing

Keyword Difficulty Explained: What It Is and How It Impacts SEO

Understanding keyword difficulty and how it pertains to SEO, can be tricky. Discover everything about keyword difficulty and how to apply it to your SEO strategy.

Marketing | Feb 8

Case Study

How Weidert Group Transformed Reporting, Planning, & Client Engagement Using Real-Time Insights from Databox

Weidert Group needed a reporting solution that would help them facilitate real-time data and keep pace with their clients in complex industries.

Case Study | Feb 5

Marketing

9 Ways to Improve Audience Retention on YouTube

YouTube audience retention is anything but a vanity metric. These 9 tips for improving your YouTube audience retention rate are worth printing out and keeping next to your webcam.

Marketing | Feb 5

Marketing

No Ad Budget? 20 Marketers Share How to Grow Your Audience on Facebook for Free

Here’s how dozens of marketers use Facebook groups, visual content, videos, and more to grow their audience on Facebook without spending on advertising.

Marketing | Feb 5

Management

7 Metrics to Include in Your Management Dashboard

Creating a management dashboard isn’t optional anymore. Learn why having one for your executive team to view results and KPIs is essential for success.

Management | Feb 4

Marketing

213 Marketing Dashboard Templates for Tracking and Measuring Your Marketing Performance

No more slides or spreadsheets. These free marketing dashboard templates are plug-and-play and will allow you to quickly track your marketing metrics and KPIs.

Marketing | Feb 4

Marketing

The 17 Best eCommerce Tools for Growing Your Online Store

Scaling an eCommerce business doesn’t have to be hard when you have the right tools. 20+ pros share their favorite eCommerce tools for growing their store.

Marketing | Feb 3

Marketing

SEMrush vs. Ahrefs: Which SEO Tool is Better?

Interested in learning more about SEMrush and Ahrefs? Find out which SEO tool may be the better fit for you and your website.

Marketing | Feb 3

Marketing

How to Perform a Facebook Ads Audit to Maximize the Effectiveness of Your Campaign

Ready to leverage your Facebook ads strategy? Learn the most effective Facebook Ads auditing approaches from more than 20 marketing professionals.

Marketing | Feb 2

Marketing

How Much Do Facebook Ads Really Cost? (And 8 Ways to Maximize Ad Spend)

We asked 50+ marketers to share their best strategies for creating Facebook Ads on a small budget. They highlighted eight key areas to target for success.

Marketing | Feb 2

Analytics

How to Calculate & Optimize Average Revenue Per User (ARPU)

From cross-selling to offering tiered payment structures, creating new add-ons & more, there’s a lot you can do to optimize your average revenue per user.

Analytics | Feb 1

Marketing

24 Best Metrics for Measuring Marketing Productivity

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

Marketing | Jan 29

Marketing

Earn Higher Local Search Rankings With This 15-Point SEO Checklist

Earn higher rankings and drive more customers to your local business by following these 15 local SEO tips that more than 80 SEO experts recommend.

Marketing | Jan 29

Case Study

How ClickBank Grew SQL Volume by 2X and Reduced Cost Per Lead by 50% With Databox

ClickBank needed a reporting solution flexible enough to capture their unique marketing funnel in a useful way and help them stay on top of quarterly goals.

Case Study | Jan 28

Management

Stay on Top of Your Company’s Performance with These 9 Executive Dashboard Metrics

Power up your executive dashboard with these 9 insightful KPIs and metrics as recommended by dozens of business owners and executives.

Management | Jan 28

Management

Quarterly Planning: 6 Things to Include in Your Quarterly Plan

Quarterly planning is the latest competitor to annual planning. Learn about quarterly planning’s benefits and why you should make the switch today.

Management | Jan 28

Marketing

How to Grow a Blog: 23 Tips to Skyrocket Your Monthly Visits

There’s no one answer to how to grow a blog, but we’ve got 23 proven tips from experts that’ll surely set you on the road to success.

Marketing | Jan 27

Marketing

10 Abandoned Cart Email Examples to Convert Unconvinced Shoppers

Building an abandoned cart email workflow is standard practice for most B2C eCommerce brands. Here are some examples to add to your email swipe file.

Marketing | Jan 27

Marketing

How to Measure YouTube Analytics Using Only Google Analytics

Our experts shared 20+ ways to be sure you’re getting the most out of your video marketing through Google Analytics’ YouTube data and tracking abilities

Marketing | Jan 27

Content Marketing

11 Things a Clear and Concise Content Brief Should Include

A complete content brief should include everything from the goal of the piece and its unique angle to the target keywords, internal links, and CTAs.

Content Marketing | Jan 26

Analytics

Google Analytics and HubSpot: How to Use Both to Track Your Website Analytics Effectively

Interested in learning more about Google Analytics and HubSpot? Unsure which reporting tool to use for your website? Databox has you covered.

Analytics | Jan 25

Case Study

Consultancy Cuts Monthly Reporting Time by 3-5 Hours Per Client with Databox

Since using Databox, Nextree has reduced the time spent wrangling data from multiple sources and increased the value provided to the clients.

Case Study | Jan 22

Marketing

12 Expert Tips for Using Google Shopping Ads to Increase Sales

What can you do to take advantage of Google Shopping ads’ large share of Google search ad clicks? We asked 20 experts for advice.

Marketing | Jan 22

Marketing

Optimize Google Display Ads Like a Pro with These 8 Tips

Learning how to optimize your Google Display Network ads is pivotal to ensuring your PPC campaign delivers the ROI you expect.

Marketing | Jan 22

Reporting

Marketing Reporting: The KPIs, Reports, & Dashboard Templates You Need to Get Started

Marketing reporting is a skill that every marketer should have. Here, we cover everything you need on marketing reports, KPIs and metrics, dashboards, and more.

Reporting | Jan 22

Marketing

16 Best eCommerce Integrations for Converting Browsers into Buyers

From marketing automation to analytics tools, nearly 20 eCommerce marketers weigh in with their favorite Shopify, WooCommerce, and Magento 2 integrations.

Marketing | Jan 21

Management

5 KPI Management Best Practices to Consider in 2021

Learn why KPI management is an essential strategy to make sure monthly, quarterly, and annual goals you set in place for your team end up being successful.

Management | Jan 21

11 Facebook Retargeting Tips For Converting Warm Leads

Over half of the marketers we surveyed use website traffic segments to retarget on Facebook. Here are seven other options, plus a handful of tips to maximize results.

Social Media | Jan 21

Management

Dashboard Best Practices: How to Build a Meaningful Dashboard

Interested in making a dashboard but unsure where to start? Check out these dashboard best practices and tips for what separates the good from the bad.

Management | Jan 20

Sales

14 Ways to Improve 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 | Jan 19

Analytics

The 11 Highest-Recommended Sources for Google Analytics Training

Feel overwhelmed when you sign into your Google Analytics account? Our experts share the best training programs to help you get the most out of your data.

Analytics | Jan 18

Analytics

20 Metrics You Should Include in Your CMO Dashboard

Struggling to create a CMO dashboard? Learn how to build one with our tips, and make sure you add these 20 metrics as shared by 25+ marketers.

Analytics | Jan 17

Case Study

How Knowmad Uses Databox to Save 15+ Hours Per Month and Foster Long-Term Client Relationships

Since becoming Databox customers, Knowmad is able to set big picture goals for their clients and have more time to focus on building long-term client relationships.

Case Study | Jan 15

Marketing

4 Things You Should Include in Your Annual Marketing Report

Ready to create this year’s annual marketing report? Learn the essential components you need to include for the most comprehensive overview.

Marketing | Jan 15

Blog about Business Analytics, KPIs and product updates

Marketo is a powerful marketing tool on its own, but with these 11 integrations, it can become an irreplaceable tool in your tech stack.

How long should a Facebook Video Ad be? Should it be short or should it be the length of a Shakespearean monologue? We’ve polled experts to get their opinions.

Even without a technical background, you can do a technical SEO audit using the right tools and asking the right questions. Here’s how.

Can’t choose between Shopify and WooCommerce? Dozens of experts share which platform was more suitable for their online business and eCommerce clients.

From experimenting with different ad formats to understanding your audience & targeting decision-makers, there are tons of LinkedIn ads best practices to study. Catch them all in this post.

Want to make Instagram ads that convert? Learn how to create Instagram ads and promoted posts that get results from marketing experts across the globe.

Manage your time; don’t let your time manage you. Easier said than done, right? With these 6 free time management tools, you’ll find anything is possible.

Learn how Growth Machine turned a notoriously hard to attribute marketing channel into a conversion and sales engagement producing engine.

We asked 133 marketers to share the tools and processes they use to conduct an SEO content audit, then compiled the responses into this 10-point checklist.

Find out which ones are the top 7 Google Analytics filters that you should be setting up yourself.

Looking for reliable payment processing software for your online store? Check out our list of the 10 best eCommerce payment processing tools.

Want to build site authority and increase traffic through high-quality backlinks? Use these broken link building tips to create a better backlink process.

In order to grow, Simple Machines Marketing Agency needed to find a way to speed up the client reporting process and automate the time-consuming aspects of monthly reporting.

Keyword cannibalization is real and can negatively impact your traffic and revenue if you don’t address it right away. Here are 8 proven ways to fix or prevent the issue.

You already know how to track your KPIs – now learn how to track the right Salesforce KPIs for your sales team with 14 options to help boost sales success.

Want to make a great advertising video on a budget? These 16 small business video marketing tips will help you achieve your goal without breaking the bank.

Gravity Digital needed a more transparent reporting tool to improve communication with its clients and across its internal team.

Can’t get a grasp of Facebook’s ad relevance diagnostics? Here’s everything you should know about Facebook ad quality ranking, including how to improve it.

Learn how Bonjoro took a page out of their own playbook by using personalized onboarding videos to double their trial conversion rate from 9-11% to 21-25%.

How to get more views on YouTube? In this report, we surveyed dozens of video marketers to find out the most effective ways to increase their Youtube views.

Looking for a proven way to increase your newsletter subscribers? In this guide, 28 experts share their best advice on doing just that.

Podcasts can be a powerful content marketing channel for your business. 15+ marketers share what they consider the best podcast platform.

From Klaviyo and Drip to MailChimp and AWeber, nearly 25 email marketers weigh in with their favorite email tools for ecommerce.

We’ve added 11 Improvements to Databox Charts. Now, you’ll be able to visualize and explore more of your data right from within Databox.

Caught up between categories vs. tags? Wondering which is better for SEO? The short answer: both. They help make navigating your site easy for users.

Got clicks but no conversions from your ad campaign? 30+ marketers share actionable strategies for improving paid traffic conversions.

With audiences preferring to consume content in different formats, it’s essential to invest in both blogs and podcasts. The best part? Making them work together. Learn how.

Understanding keyword difficulty and how it pertains to SEO, can be tricky. Discover everything about keyword difficulty and how to apply it to your SEO strategy.

Weidert Group needed a reporting solution that would help them facilitate real-time data and keep pace with their clients in complex industries.

YouTube audience retention is anything but a vanity metric. These 9 tips for improving your YouTube audience retention rate are worth printing out and keeping next to your webcam.

Here’s how dozens of marketers use Facebook groups, visual content, videos, and more to grow their audience on Facebook without spending on advertising.

Creating a management dashboard isn’t optional anymore. Learn why having one for your executive team to view results and KPIs is essential for success.

No more slides or spreadsheets. These free marketing dashboard templates are plug-and-play and will allow you to quickly track your marketing metrics and KPIs.

Scaling an eCommerce business doesn’t have to be hard when you have the right tools. 20+ pros share their favorite eCommerce tools for growing their store.

Interested in learning more about SEMrush and Ahrefs? Find out which SEO tool may be the better fit for you and your website.

Ready to leverage your Facebook ads strategy? Learn the most effective Facebook Ads auditing approaches from more than 20 marketing professionals.

We asked 50+ marketers to share their best strategies for creating Facebook Ads on a small budget. They highlighted eight key areas to target for success.

From cross-selling to offering tiered payment structures, creating new add-ons & more, there’s a lot you can do to optimize your average revenue per user.

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

Earn higher rankings and drive more customers to your local business by following these 15 local SEO tips that more than 80 SEO experts recommend.

ClickBank needed a reporting solution flexible enough to capture their unique marketing funnel in a useful way and help them stay on top of quarterly goals.

Power up your executive dashboard with these 9 insightful KPIs and metrics as recommended by dozens of business owners and executives.

Quarterly planning is the latest competitor to annual planning. Learn about quarterly planning’s benefits and why you should make the switch today.

There’s no one answer to how to grow a blog, but we’ve got 23 proven tips from experts that’ll surely set you on the road to success.

Building an abandoned cart email workflow is standard practice for most B2C eCommerce brands. Here are some examples to add to your email swipe file.

Our experts shared 20+ ways to be sure you’re getting the most out of your video marketing through Google Analytics’ YouTube data and tracking abilities

A complete content brief should include everything from the goal of the piece and its unique angle to the target keywords, internal links, and CTAs.

Interested in learning more about Google Analytics and HubSpot? Unsure which reporting tool to use for your website? Databox has you covered.

Since using Databox, Nextree has reduced the time spent wrangling data from multiple sources and increased the value provided to the clients.

What can you do to take advantage of Google Shopping ads’ large share of Google search ad clicks? We asked 20 experts for advice.

Learning how to optimize your Google Display Network ads is pivotal to ensuring your PPC campaign delivers the ROI you expect.

Marketing reporting is a skill that every marketer should have. Here, we cover everything you need on marketing reports, KPIs and metrics, dashboards, and more.

From marketing automation to analytics tools, nearly 20 eCommerce marketers weigh in with their favorite Shopify, WooCommerce, and Magento 2 integrations.

Learn why KPI management is an essential strategy to make sure monthly, quarterly, and annual goals you set in place for your team end up being successful.

Over half of the marketers we surveyed use website traffic segments to retarget on Facebook. Here are seven other options, plus a handful of tips to maximize results.

Interested in making a dashboard but unsure where to start? Check out these dashboard best practices and tips for what separates the good from the bad.

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.

Feel overwhelmed when you sign into your Google Analytics account? Our experts share the best training programs to help you get the most out of your data.

Struggling to create a CMO dashboard? Learn how to build one with our tips, and make sure you add these 20 metrics as shared by 25+ marketers.

Since becoming Databox customers, Knowmad is able to set big picture goals for their clients and have more time to focus on building long-term client relationships.

Ready to create this year’s annual marketing report? Learn the essential components you need to include for the most comprehensive overview.

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