Here are a few recent articles and resources I found this week that might interest you.
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Recent Articles on Internet Marketing for August 31st
Author: Best Media MarketingAug 27
Is Mobile Search Marketing Finally Here? with Michael Martin (3:17)
Author: Best Media MarketingAug 27
In this brief video interview, mobile search marketing expert Michael Martin indicates that after many promises in previous years, 2010 is actually the year when mobile takes off. He explains why mobile devices have a conversion rate for local searches four times that of other types of browsers, plus current growth statistics for Internet-capable smartphones.
Advanced Local Search: Reviews, Offbeat Citations, and PPC Integration
Author: Best Media MarketingAug 27
In this final article in a series on local search optimization, SEO expert Dev Basu explains the tricks of building ‘citations’ to your business and getting reviews for your business to build your visibility in the ‘7-pack’ of business listings, and how to link your AdWords campaign to Google Maps to get noticed.
Roles vs. Personas vs. Cognitive Styles in Conversion Optimization
Author: Best Media MarketingAug 24
In this article conversion expert Tim Ash clarifies three often-confused terms used to describe and “type” site visitors. (1) Roles describe classes of visitors. (2) A Persona is a carefully-constructed prototype of a type of visitor. (3) Cognitive Styles consider temperaments and behavior types. Ash explains how each can help in landing page optimization.
The Future of Mobile Devices as Persuasion Platforms with BJ Fogg (5:44)
Author: Best Media MarketingAug 21
In this fascinating video interview, Stanford persuasion psychologist BJ Fogg contends that we are on the cusp of the next stage of human evolution where every human will have a mobile device with them throughout their lives as a persuasion platform that will influence behavior.
The 4 Worst Questions to Ask a Search Engine Optimization Firm
Author: Best Media MarketingAug 10
How do you decide which SEO firm to contract with, or which SEO candidate to hire as your in-house employee? Asking questions. In this article, SEO expert Wil Reynolds explains the 4 worst questions to ask — and why — and offers some alternative questions that will help you assess an SEO firm’s worth.
A/B Split Testing vs. Multivariate Testing with Lance Loveday (5:16)
Author: Best Media MarketingAug 10
In this video interview, conversion expert Lance Loveday explains the pros and cons of simple A/B split-testing vs. the much more complex multivariate testing. He suggests starting with A/B testing for the basic layout for big performance gains, then moving to multivariate testing for additional incremental gains.
Recent Articles on Internet Marketing for August 10th
Author: Best Media MarketingAug 10
Here are a few recent articles and resources I found this week that might interest you.
4 Powerful Web Content Ideas that Don’t Depend on Text Alone
Author: Best Media MarketingAug 4
In this article, content expert Nick Usborne contends that social media success tells us what web users want: interaction, a voice. Suggests including non-text features such as videos, slideshows, comments function, and a poll or survey.
What to Test on Non-Landing Pages with Lance Loveday (4:24)
Author: Best Media MarketingAug 3
In this video interview, conversion and design expert Lance Loveday discusses why it’s important to test non-landing pages. He touches when and why you should test the check-out process, the homepage, and sectional pages. Often minor tweaks to graphics and text can make a large difference.



