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In the b2b marketing landscape, a functional, intuitive website design is crucial when driving lead generation and measuring up to competitors. Websites need search engine optimization, a strong content management system, and accessible load times to work effectively. Digital marketers should follow these five guidelines for their b2b web development in 2018. 

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Around 90 billion business emails are sent each day, with 73% of Senior-level marketers calling email marketing a vital aspect of their business. The truth is, quality results only come from a proper email marketing campaign to nurture leads, and improve email click rates. That’s why we’re giving you a guide to the best practices you need to follow for b2b email marketing.

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Content marketing remains an important asset for b2b marketers in 2018, but there are common misconceptions that some marketers still believe. Content marketing is still relevant for b2b, and neglecting its significance can keep your business from achieving success in the new year. These are the four content marketing myths that b2b’s need to leave behind for 2018.

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In b2b marketing, a landing page is an excellent way to give visitors an opportunity to connect with your content by signing up for an email campaign, or offering ebooks and webinars. However, if a landing page tries to pry too much information from a visitor, it may turn them away from your content offering.

With roughly 40% of surveyed marketers feeling they aren’t generating consistent ROI, a poor landing page may be a contributing factor. To avoid the pitfalls of a weak user-experience, we’re giving you three of the best ways to convert more leads with a strong landing page.

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As the year comes to an end, it’s time to focus on new marketing strategies for 2018. With less focus on branded content and a push toward video and applications, b2b’s will need to adapt to new content marketing tactics. A recent report shows that 89% of b2b marketers are making use of content marketing for lead generation, so we’ve compiled a list of the hottest content marketing trends to look out for in 2018.

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When reviewing your sales funnel, it’s easy to get lost in the midst of complex data analysis and not know where to start. Your sales funnel isn’t just about your company’s sales; it’s relevant to your marketing team's strategies as well. If your company is struggling with generating b2b leads or reviewing its sales funnel, here are some helpful steps to take to get you in the right direction.  

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A successful content marketing campaign is difficult to create if a proper strategy was never implemented beforehand. According to Forbes, only 37% of B2B marketers have established a content marketing strategy. Here are 3 easy steps to help your company build a strong content marketing strategy. 

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The biggest takeaway from 2017 is that B2B marketers are realizing the importance of promoting their brands digitally. In a study from the Content Marketing Institute, over 50% of marketers have stated they will focus more spending on content marketing within the next year. With a rise in both content and digital marketing, here are some of the key trends from 2017 for B2B marketing. 

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When finishing a sales presentation, the moment of truth arrives as your prospects leave the room; were you able to make a convincing offer? Conducting a strong presentation is important, but without a proper follow-up your prospects may not hold a lasting impression of your company’s offering. Here are some ways you can follow-up a strong sales presentation with a memorable leave-behind piece.

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Interactive content continues to give marketers the ability to provide user interaction in real-time. Interactive content is about to change everything we know about digital marketing. When offering reading and video, it’s difficult for marketers to know if prospects are actually staying focused on the delivered content.

Return on investment is already improving through interactive content, with marketers now seeing conversion rates increase by 2-5 times. If your company is looking to build stronger relationships with prospects and potential leads, you’ll want to know about these benefits to using interactive content.