Google Analytics: Easier Access to Reports

Recently, the Google Analytics team announced a new feature called Shortcuts. http://analytics.blogspot.com/2012/08/get-to-your-data-faster-announcing.html Most of us who use Google Analytics on a daily basis have a specific report they always look at, with the same...

Marketing Brief: What is your best lead generation tool?

A recent study published on Marketing Charts showed that 23% of top B2B marketers rate their corporate website as their top lead-generation tool, while 41% cite referrals and personal connections. If you’re in the former group, a strong analytics and tracking...

The Good and The Bad of Customer Testimonials

Few things put customers as at-ease with using a brand as a testimonial from another customer. Some studies peg the boost to conversion rates at as high as 200%, though most caution that a 25-50% increase is more likely. With these kinds of numbers, marketers should...

Does Your Sales Funnel End In A Bigger Bottom Line?

A recent study from MarketingSherpa showed that 68% of B2B companies haven’t yet identified their sales funnel, and 76% of B2B marketers don’t use any type of marketing automation. When studies routinely show that marketing automation consistently...