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Browsing websites is perhaps the most common task you may find yourself doing on a daily (or hourly) basis. What you may not always consider is the brand and company behind the websites you’re viewing. A company’s website says a lot about their brand messaging, and an inconsistent design can have a negative impact on your branding.

Inconsistent fonts, too many contrasting colors, and lack of whitespace are just some of many red flags a visitor may find when visiting a website. Here are some of the ways that your website’s design affects your b2b branding efforts.

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When it comes to promoting your company online, there are numerous steps that can easily overwhelm your marketing team. Publishing content on a scheduled basis and tracking analytics is time consuming, to say the least. Another challenge comes from promoting your content and offers to the right people, based on their stage of the buyer’s journey. This is where the inbound flywheel can be a vital component to attract, engage, and delight your leads and customers.

We’ve previously shared the significance of the inbound flywheel and how it can benefit b2b SaaS companies. To best prepare your company for the next quarter of 2019, here’s how the inbound flywheel is making an impact in b2b marketing and sales.

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It’s long been stated in the past few years that keyword ranking has become a fleeting strategy for SEO criteria. While it hasn’t disappeared entirely, it’s clear that you can’t just throw keywords into your content and expect Google to be satisfied. There is more to ranking in search engines than optimizing keywords; and with today’s search engine algorithms, you’ll need to seriously rethink your SEO strategy.

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The sales journey for a b2b company is often lengthy, complex, and downright strenuous. Without the right data to understand buying intent, marketers find themselves running in circles and going through the same motions with their customers. Now, the b2b industry is turning to machine learning for greater insights into each customer lifecycle stage.

Here are some of the ways that machine learning technology is making an impact in b2b marketing technology. 

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Over the past 10 years, the Department of Justice issued new regulation standards for all websites to follow—the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standard for Accessible Design. This means that all website content and design must be fully accessible for those with disabilities.

If you aren’t properly following regulations, your company can even face potential lawsuits. To ensure your company is taking the right steps to follow ADA compliancy regulations, here’s some important information you need to know.

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The year ahead is full of marketing opportunities for SaaS companies. From increased integration with social media marketing, to personalization offers for customers, there are a lot of strategies to take note of. These are the 2019 marketing trends that your SaaS company should know about.

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Whether your business is promoting its content through a blog, social sharing, or monthly newsletters, there may come a time where momentum slows down. Trying to publish content on a consistent basis requires the right amount of time, dedication, and relevant topics to focus on; it’s easy to become overwhelmed. To get your content development on the right track, here are a few reasons why your b2b marketing company should perform a content audit.

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Developing your SaaS brand means making sure your marketing and sales team are working in full force to promote your brand, website, and content to attract potential customers. With a positive brand message, your business can gain thought leadership credibility and cultivate brand loyalty over time. Here is a quick guide your SaaS company can follow to develop a strategy for b2b brand development. 

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Whether your company specializes in content development, branding, or design, it’s incredibly frustrating when your website’s engagement rates are continuously decreasing. A number of factors can cause this, such as content written for the wrong stage of the buyer’s journey, a weak user interface, or lack of proper linking between webpages.

If your b2b website has seen a decline in engagement, here are three strategies that you can follow to help re-engage your audience.

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Search engine optimization is critical for promoting your content and services, especially for SaaS companies. A strong SEO strategy can mean the difference between quality lead generation and a complete lack of an online presence. When working with SEO, there are two specific types of optimization to consider: one time SEO and ongoing SEO. Before a selecting an SEO plan, here are some of the key features your SaaS company should know about each.