Fri.Jan 20, 2023

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Five Powerful Discovery Call Questions

Iannarino

The discovery phase of the sales process always proves to be critical. Most salespeople waste discovery by asking the client about their problem or their pain. The reason is that many salespeople were taught to ask these poor discovery call questions for a long time.

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Anthropology & Sales: How to Cultivate the Human Side of Selling

Veloxy

For four straight years, Salesforce has found that over 75% of buyers want sellers to always act as a trusted advisor. On top of that, they want sellers to meet them “wherever” they are. That’s a lot of pressure to add on top of economic uncertainty and rising quota. How can a salesperson meet all of these standards while also enjoying what they do?

Sell 246
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Top Salespeople are 8600% Better at This Than Weak Salespeople

Understanding the Sales Force

You're not supposed to mix alcohol and medication, which isn't an issue for me because I don't drink and I avoid medication. While my articles usually begin with an analogy, I am breaking the rule, incorporating 4 separate analogies, and then attempting to string them together at the end. We'll see how it goes.

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13 key SEO metrics to track in 2023

Search Engine Land

There’s software to track just about every piece of SEO data. For marketers, this is a blessing and a curse. Access to data helps make savvy marketing decisions and, when analyzed correctly, aids a deeper understanding of users. That said, having access to data doesn’t necessarily mean you need to monitor it, especially if it’s unhelpful or feels overwhelming.

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How to Improve Email Deliverability and Optimize Each Send

Learn how to optimize email deliverability and drive greater email ROI. What lands your email in the customer’s inbox? Understanding those factors, otherwise known as email deliverability, is critical to getting the most return on your campaign investments. But the “rules” around which factors land you in the spam folder aren’t always easy to keep up with.

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Why VCs Love Founders That Respond to Email Almost Instantly

SaaStr

What do VCs want today? with @HarryStebbings The Trifecta. Growth, Efficiency, and High Margins. All Three. Like the old days. You don't get a pass on growth just because of the economy, or macro slowdowns. pic.twitter.com/73p146F4dS — Jason Be Kind Lemkin  (@jasonlk) January 19, 2023 So somewhat frequently I’ll see a VC just get burned and hazed on social media for saying something like, “The best founders respond almost instantly.” Or, “The best founders ge

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Report: Google search will debut chatbot features this year

Search Engine Land

Google will demonstrate a version of its search engine with chatbot features this year, according to a New York Times report. Why we care. AI – and OpenAI’s ChatGPT in particular – has been discussed ad nauseum over the past two months. Microsoft already is reportedly working on adding ChatGPT features to Microsoft Bing search. This has the potential to reshape SEO significantly.

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Is AI-written content replacing cheap old content farms?

Search Engine Land

The Verge has a piece up today named Inside CNET’s AI-powered SEO money machine. It covers much of what we reported in Google search responds to BankRate, more brands using AI to write content last week. It also dives more into how the company has been using machines to replace low-cost humans to generate low-quality content designed to rank well in search.

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The Full SaaStr APAC Agenda for Feb 22-23 in Singapore is Here!

SaaStr

It’s here! The full agenda has just launched for SaaStr APAC 2023! Get ready for 50+ speakers for the very first SaaStr APAC event in Singapore, including: APAC Update: State of the Cloud with Bessemer Venture Partners , Anant Vidur Puri, Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners Lessons Learned in Scaling to $1B ARR: From VMware, AWS and Databricks with Databrick’s SVP and GM Ed Lenta The Secrets to Building a Global Platform and Ecosystem with Xero’s Global Chief St

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Alphabet to lay off 12,000 roles across various product areas, levels, functions, and regions

Search Engine Land

This morning, Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai announced their decision to lay off 12,000 employees and contractors, or approximately 5% of their total workforce. In an email to staff, Pichai said “I have some difficult news to share. We’ve decided to reduce our workforce by approximately 12,000 roles. We’ve already sent a separate email to employees in the US who are affected.

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Move Over, Sales: Why Product and Marketing are the C-Suite’s New Power Partnership with Checkout CMO Leela Srinivasan and CPO Meron Colbeci (Pod 627 + Video)

SaaStr

The relationship between product and marketing has always been a part of the C-suite’s success mantra but has historically not been discussed enough. With the collaboration of ideas and goals between marketing and the product team, startups can drive more growth, get better feedback, and achieve revenue goals using in-hand promotion tools. C-suites should realize the importance of this relationship in the early stages of business to drive more traction from the launch through diversificati

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Brick & Mortar Retail Relevance: How to Stay Ahead of the Curve

Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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This day in search marketing history: January 21

Search Engine Land

Google explains the “core” algorithm In 2016, Google’s Andrey Lipattsev explained the “core” algorithm. This happened following the news about Panda becoming part of Google’s core algorithm. SEOs wanted to better understand what being part of Google’s core algorithm meant. Put simply, it meant that an algorithm is consistent enough that Google doesn’t have to worry about it because it’s been tested, works the way it should, and won’t require many changes

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4 Mobile Apps to Help You With Budgeting

Sales Pop!

Keeping track of your finances and ensuring you stay within budget can, at times, be a challenging undertaking; especially if on the move. For this reason alone it pays to take advantage of dedicated mobile apps that offer invaluable assistance in helping maintain financial stability – four such robust applications are outlined below for consideration.

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Businesses, users, experts defend big tech against algorithm lawsuits

Search Engine Land

On Thursday, a diverse group of individuals and organizations defended the liability shield of Big Tech in a crucial Supreme Court case regarding YouTube’s algorithms. This group included businesses, internet users, academics, and human rights experts, with some arguing that removing federal legal protections for AI-driven recommendation engines would have a major impact on the open internet.

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3 Tips for Small Business Growth

Sales Pop!

Big businesses may have an edge regarding the customer base, cash flow, inventory, and a host of other factors. But many consumers, especially the younger generations, want something different in their experience. And that’s where your small business can fill the gap and offer the experience consumers are looking for. You can provide things that big businesses can’t because of your size.

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5 Inspiring B2B Marketing Campaigns to Take Yours to the Next Level

Your next big B2B marketing idea starts here. Get inspired with these five successful B2B marketing campaigns. Ready to generate more leads, interest, and revenue with your B2B marketing? In this comprehensive eBook, you’ll get: In-depth studies of five successful B2B marketing campaigns spanning a wide range of industries Key takeaways and lessons from each story to implement in your own strategy Resources to help your own B2B marketing thrive By submitting this form, you agree to have your con

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TikTok has a secret “Heating” (cheating?) button

Search Engine Land

According to six sources and documents reviewed by Forbes, TikTok and ByteDance employees frequently engage in “heating,” which is a manual process that guarantees certain videos receive a specific amount of views. Heating is cheating. Six current and former employees of TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, as well as internal documents and communications reviewed by Forbes, TikTok and ByteDance staff use a practice called “heating” to artificially boost the distribu

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Sales Methodology Guide: Choosing the Right One for Your Business

SalesHood

The post Sales Methodology Guide: Choosing the Right One for Your Business appeared first on SalesHood.

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20 questions to ask customer data platform vendors during the demo

Martech

When it comes time to purchase or upgrade a customer data platform (CDP) for your organization, the demo can be the best way to really understand what a particular vendor offers. Which CDP vendors should I consider? First, you have to find the right vendors. Here’s how to do that: Inventory all your databases and martech applications and be sure all stakeholders weigh in on which data and system integrations are priorities.

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How Google’s continuous scroll can impact SEO

Search Engine Land

In December, Google introduced continuous scroll to desktop search results. SEO practitioners immediately anticipated what the move’s impact will be on the industry. In this article, I’ll share insights on continuous scroll’s relevance today, its potential impact to the search experience, and how SEOs can adapt. To click or to scroll? That’s not the question!

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr