INBOUND MARKETING BLOG

10 B2B Inbound Marketing Tips for the Dedicated DIY-er

• By Donny Kemick

When we approach an inbound partnership with a prospective client, they often ask: "Can we do some of this ourselves?" Inbound is pretty flexible. Some of our clients rely on us for everything (and I do mean everything) while others prefer to keep their social media activities, blog writing, or premium content production in-house. Do you fall in the second category? Or, do you want to try your hand at inbound marketing before committing to an agency? Here's what you need to know about DIY inbound.

5 Systematic Steps to Increase Your Website Traffic

• By Donny Kemick

Every business wants to increase website traffic. More traffic means more customers. While there are several options for increasing your traffic, not all of them are created equal or provide equal results. Having a system to constantly improve and increase website traffic is the best approach to drive new customers.

How Long Does Successful Inbound Marketing Take to Produce Results?

• By Donny Kemick

One of the most common questions we get asked is, how long does successful inbound marketing take to produce results. On the surface, it seems like a straight forward question that should elicit a straight forward answer. One thing is for certain, successful inbound marketing is a marathon, not a sprint. You reap tremendous, compounding rewards with inbound marketing, but it doesn't happen overnight. The truth is, the timing of inbound results is dependent on a few factors.

Can I Have Successful Inbound Marketing with my In-House Team?

• By Donny Kemick

As an executive, you work hard to put the pieces in place to achieve your goals. Sales and profitability are always items on your list of goals. That means successful inbound marketing should be one of the pieces on your radar. Let's take a look at the skill sets needed for inbound marketing success.

How to Solve Your B2B Brand Awareness Problem

• By Donny Kemick

In order for your company to succeed, you have to be recognized. Creating brand awareness for your B2B company will help drive business and increase sales. Is your B2B company the best-kept secret in the country? If so, I bet you would like to change that. Here's how.

How a Lead is Generated with Inbound Marketing

• By Donny Kemick

How does inbound marketing work? When most manufacturers think of lead generation through their website, they think of RFQs, Contact Us, etc... It's not always clear to them at first, how a lead is generated with the inbound marketing process.

4 Reasons To Start Business Blogging Yesterday

• By Donny Kemick

We've said it repeatedly in our blog posts. Business blogging is a must! It's on the same level as having electric. OK, maybe not that level, but it's really important. That is, if you want to succeed now and into the future. The following are some key benefits of blogging. Print this out. Take it to your leadership and get started with a blogging strategy yesterday!

Brainstorming B2B Blog Post Ideas - People DO Care

• By Donny Kemick

Printable Trade Show Planning Timeline Checklist

• By Donny Kemick

Seeing a return on your massive trade show investment comes down to preparation.

13 Must-Know Marketing KPIs for Manufacturers

• By Donny Kemick

Imagine how frustrating it would be to run a business if you never checked your KPIs. Imagine how difficult it would be if you didn't even know what your KPIs were. Talk about shots in the dark. So why would it be any different for your marketing success? Much like you want to limit your reject ratio and optimize your take time, you must have a go-to set of KPIs to monitor and optimize your marketing. The following KPIs are broken down by stages of the inbound marketing funnel.