SaleAMP’s SXSW Austin Scavenger Hunt

By mhodges@saleamp.com (Megan Hodges)

Austin

Let’s be honest: SXSW is awesome. But finding yourself in a new city with no clue what to do is not. SXSW can definitely be overwhelming for first-timers. Which parties should you go to? Do you need a wristband? Are the events close to your hotel? Where will you eat? In addition to cramming as many parties and events into your day as you possibly can, you want to explore Austin too.

That’s where we come in. As seasoned Austinites, we know a thing or two about what’s hot and what’s not. SaleAMP has created a social scavenger hunt for …read more    

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Why Are You Still Skeptical That Pinterest Can Work For You?

By Beth Hayden

Pinterest may bug you.

What with all the images of Italian sunsets and glamour pics of Ryan Gosling.

But so what?

Pinterest, with its 70 million users, is driving an avalanche of referral traffic to …read more    

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Why Are You Still Skeptical Pinterest Can Work For You?

By Beth Hayden

Pinterest may bug you.

What with all the images of Italian sunsets and glamour pics of Ryan Gosling.

But so what?

Pinterest, with its 70 million users, is driving an avalanche of referral traffic to websites and blogs.

Right now, …read more    

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7 Ways to Increase Your Rankings without Leveraging Content Marketing

By Neil Patel

seo

Hands down, my favorite approach to boosting search traffic is to leverage content marketing. Why? Because the data shows that it works!

I know, however, that not every business can leverage it. Whether it’s because you can’t write high quality content or you don’t have a blog set up or your legal team won’t approve the content, you might be one of those businesses that is not able to implement this strategy. In truth, it’s just not possible for everyone to leverage this particular marketing tactic.

So, if that’s your case, don’t worry. Content marketing isn’t the only tactic you can …read more    

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13 Damn Good Ideas from 13 Dead Copywriters

By Demian Farnworth

Advertising is an ancient art.

In the Babylonian sea ports, merchants hired barkers to announce the arrival of wine, spices, and fabrics.

Citizens in Greece hung “Lost” posters in hopes of being reunited with children, jewelry, or slaves.

And elaborately painted signs (billboards) sprung up throughout Pompeii to announce plays, carnivals, and races.

Surprised?

You …read more    

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