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How to Measure ROI for Lead-Gen Websites
Michael Freeman

How to Measure ROI for Lead-Gen Websites

Ecommerce sites have it very easy when trying to tie sales information back to online marketing activities whether it be organic, social, email, or paid campaigns. Since the purchase happens online, web analytics packages capture the transaction details and can generate detailed analyses on sales, visitor profitability, visits and days to transactions, etc.

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How My Mom Thinks Search Engines Work
Rob Toledo

How My Mom Thinks Search Engines Work

For those of you who have been doing SEO for awhile now, think back to when you first started pitching ideas to bosses, client lists, or other members of your marketing team. If you remember a few blank stares and responses like, "Don't most people just search for our brand name if they want to shop on our site?" you're not alone. In today's post, Rob Toledo explains why it's important to remove yourself from the technical powers of SEO and have an occasional conversation with someone from the 99% of search engine users who have minimal understanding of “under the hood” mechanics on results pages.