A few years ago, I inherited a content calendar that was really just a Google Sheet — no dates, no owners, and half the cells completely empty. I spent two straight weeks trying to untangle what was going live, what was already published, and what somehow didn’t exist at all. That experience made it painfully…
Category: Marketing
5 best CRMs for HR businesses in 2025
Human Resources firms face a unique set of challenges when managing client relationships. From tracking candidate pipelines and coordinating with hiring managers to managing client accounts and compliance documentation, HR workflow is multifaceted and high-touch. Traditional tools like spreadsheets or generic databases quickly fall short when firms scale, leaving communication gaps, workflow inefficiencies, and lost…
7 best CRMs for roofing businesses in 2025
Running a roofing business is tough. You’re juggling estimates, managing crews, and trying to keep customers happy. On top of that, most roofing companies struggle to find a CRM that works for their unique needs. Roofing CRM challenges are different from those in other industries. You need tools that handle weather delays, insurance claims, and…
5 best CRMs for landscaping businesses in 2025
Landscaping companies juggle seasonal crews, multiple job sites, and weather-dependent schedules — all while trying to track customer communications, quotes, and service histories. That’s a tough job, and without the right software to stay organized, you may miss opportunities and lose revenue. You need a flexible CRM that matches your daily reality. A CRM built…
5 best CRMs for mortgage businesses in 2025
As a mortgage professional, your livelihood depends on leads — how well you generate, capture, manage, and nurture them. And at some point, those spreadsheets just don’t cut it anymore. A CRM can help you with almost all of those aspects (depending on the CRM), which is why choosing the best mortgage CRM is crucial….
My 12+ favorite SEO tools for auditing and monitoring websites
People love SEO analysis tools. I know because I’ve been sharing my most-used SEO tools on LinkedIn for years, and these posts have always been amongst my most popular, getting as many as 146 comments and 144 reposts. Here’s the latest installment on LinkedIn. The interest in my SEO tools posts has never surprised me…
How I use content mapping to deliver the right message at the right time
A few years ago, I led a product launch campaign for a SaaS platform targeting mid-sized marketing teams. We had solid content — blog posts, email drips, webinars — but conversions were underwhelming. The content wasn’t landing with the right people at the right stage. We were speaking to everyone, so we weren’t really speaking…
How marketers can still thrive in a recession: Expert and data-backed tips
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Right? There’s a lot to glean from turbulent times like the 2008 recession and the more recent COVID-19 pandemic. Within these periods are droves of case studies proving that whether or not a company comes out thriving is largely dependent on the strength of its marketing. It’s no…
14 best AI SEO tools & how I use them [new data]
Keeping up with the best AI SEO tools can feel like a full-time job. While we all know that tools help us to do our jobs better and faster, finding the time to research the tools and integrate the new tool into an existing workflow is a considerable undertaking. That’s why I wrote this article….
Tasting marketing: What a viral YouTube star wishes marketers knew
I’m not saying I exploited my position as managing editor to meet one of my favorite YouTubers… … but I will say that I’m unreasonably excited to share today’s interview. And, my selfishness aside, this former Disney marketer has a lot to learn from. Today’s master turned his covid furlough hobby into a highly successful…