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So, you want to start a website redesign. Maybe you just finished a brand overhaul or your product was recently updated. Whatever your reason, a redesign can be a huge success — or not. It can also be a long and tedious undertaking, which is why every redesign needs to start with a clear vision and/or problem to solve. The better you are at defining that vision at the very beginning, the more successful your redesign will be — and the smoother the entire process will be as well. Whether you’re working with an agency, redesigning your site in-house, or proposing a redesign to company stakeholders, this guide has tips to help you strategize your website redesign and ensure it turns out to be a huge success — not a flop. Many organizations opt to redesign their website to welcome more traffic as their business grows. Others invest in a…
Marketing isn’t what it used to be. Today, customers engage with your brand across multiple devices and channels. If you want to maximize your brand…
Ugh, I hate that goofy stock photo. Needles make me itch. But it’s the best way to frame my concerns, I think. And I have concerns. Because domain reputation is a big deal of late. And I’m seeing people stumble into domain reputation issues — and not necessarily realize it — all because of domain sharing and shared reputation problems.Where? Mostly at Gmail. Domain reputation is definitely a big deal for the biggest mailbox provider, and that is Gmail. (If you’re a typical US B2C sender, the top three providers you’re sending to are going to be Gmail, Yahoo and Microsoft OLC/Outlook.com, in that order. Gmail’s going to be 60%+ of your list, probably.)A Gmail mail rejection (NDR/bounce) like this specifically talks about domain reputation:smtp;550 5.7.1 [x.xx.xx.xx] Our system has detected that this message is likely suspicious due to the very low reputation of the sending domain. To best protect our…
You’re sitting across from a hiring manager, or even worse, a group of people interviewing you for a role, and the dreaded question comes up… “What are your weaknesses?” You spend what seems like an eternity battling inside your own head, “Do I tell them I’m occasionally late or that I take things too personally?” before settling on a response that makes you groan: “I just care too much and I work too hard.” While that question isn’t likely to be left off the interview checklist anytime soon, you know it’s likely coming and can spend some time in self-reflection before your next interview, so you can answer it truthfully and respectfully. Its sister question, “What are your strengths” is coming as well, so it’s best to be prepared ahead of time. What are strengths and weaknesses? Strengths are a set of skills or character traits you possess that assist…
One of the most valuable functions in Google Sheets is the “IF” functions. Imagine you want to be able to quickly scan your spreadsheet and answer some key questions. This function will help you do that. Let’s jump into how it works and see some real-life examples. What does the if function do in Google Sheets? In Google Sheets, the if function allows you to check a condition and return a specific value if it’s TRUE. For instance, say you have three columns in a spreadsheet: channel, target, and profit. You want to know which channels hit a profit higher than the target. You can use the IF function to do so – the formula logic would look like this: If the target is higher than the profit, it will return “YES.” If not, it will return a “NO.” You can then track that data in another column titled “Goal…
Just as an architect draws out a building plan before they start building, you need to develop a brand strategy for your business. Strategic branding helps you set yourself apart from your competition and build customer loyalty. In this article, you’ll learn all about the branding methods and essential elements of a branding strategy you need to grow a brand that’ll stand the test of time. (We’ll get into that more in a bit.) A well-defined and executed brand strategy affects all aspects of a business and is directly connected to consumer needs, emotions, and competitive environments. First, let’s clear up the biggest misconception about brand strategy: Your brand is not solely your product, your logo, your website, or your name. Your brand is all of that and more — it’s the stuff that feels intangible. Your brand is that hard-to-pin-down feeling that separates powerhouse brands from forgettable brands. To…
Here’s an overview of the most popular email clients in March 2022, along with the shifts that happened with email client market share last month. Top email clients Before we jump in, we always like to note: As of fall 2021, the category “Apple” includes Apple iPhone (iOS Mail), Apple Mail (macOS Mail), Apple iPad (iPadOS Mail), and Apple Mail Privacy Protection (Apple privacy-impacted opens). Learn why in this blog post. Apple’s Mail Privacy Protection (MPP) hides device data so we aren’t able to differentiate between iOS, iPadOS, or macOS. Additionally, the new OSes don’t differentiate between MPP and non-MPP in the user agent data it passes. That said, the top 3 most popular email clients for March 2022 are Apple, Gmail, and Outlook. Apple: 60.7% Gmail: 26.5% Outlook: 4.1% Yahoo Mail: 3.3% Google Android: 1.7% Outlook.com: 0.9% Samsung Mail: 0.3% Windows Live Mail: 0.1% Web.de: 0.05% GMX: 0.04% Apple…
Learn what everyone’s favorite boss would look for if he was tasked with picking an email newsletter service. Michael Scott, a character from the hit TV show The Office, is best known for his inappropriate (though humorous) office conduct. And while it’s probably not recommended to do most things he does, we can learn a thing or two from him. There are a lot of hard decisions to make when you run a business like Dunder Mifflin, and Scott takes on each one with a fresh and enthusiastic approach. One of the most crucial decisions a company can make is choosing the right email newsletter service. A strong email newsletter is essential to growing your business. It is one of only a few owned media channels companies have. Email allows you to directly and consistently reach prospects and customers without the limitations of a hosting platform’s algorithm or other limitations. Basically,…
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