Research has shown that red is one of the most persuasive colors when it comes to influencing consumer behavior. Among the many studies conducted on the psychology of colors, red has been shown to increase an athlete's chances of winning (compared... (Read More)

Whether you're new to landing page development or a seasoned pro, there's always room to grow your skills as a marketer. Here are some common mistakes people make with landing pages that could be killing conversions: TMI! Online visitors have... (Read More)

According to researcher and author Dr. Robert Cialdini, there are six proven methods of persuasion that can be used to influence others: Reciprocity, scarcity, consistency, authority, likability, and social proof. When it comes to marketing, these... (Read More)

The FCC repealed net neutrality in a highly contested decision that likely will influence the future of online marketing as we know it. "Net neutrality" refers to the idea that internet service providers (ISPs) must treat all websites equally, which... (Read More)

Every local business should be on Yelp to monitor public feedback about their products and services, but surprisingly just 1,000,000 or so businesses listed on the site have actually claimed their business' page on the social review platform. While... (Read More)

It seems like everyone is hosting contests on social media these days, but some of them are surprisingly ineffective. You'd think users would pounce on any opportunity to get free stuff or recognition, but sometimes, contests fizzle out shortly... (Read More)

Whether you're trying to gain more followers for your social media channels or want to encourage social users to click on a link, there are several ways to improve your marketing campaign's chances of success. Here are four of the best strategies... (Read More)

One of the best ways to get your social media posts in front of new audiences is by using hashtags. A hashtag, of course, is a word or phrase preceded by a pound sign (#) that is used to identify content relating to a specific topic on social media... (Read More)

Are you experiencing lackluster results from your email marketing campaigns? Here are several reasons why many e-mail marketing efforts fall short — and what you can do to get more people to open and read your e-mails: Your headlines are... (Read More)