ConversionXL

JANUARY 22, 2016

If your site isn’t credible, you’re certainly scaring off a large amount of would-be buyers. But credibility is quite contextual, and sometimes attempts to add credibility indicators can backfire. How, then, can we create a web page that inspires trust, not skepticism? That aids a purchase instead of deters it? Credibility is “a measure of how believable and trustworthy your marketing is perceived to be.”.

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Understanding the Sales Force

JANUARY 19, 2016

Now that we are nearly 3 weeks into the new year, have you changed anything with regard to goals, strategies or plans? How about targets? A few small tweaks to your targets can have a huge impact on revenue! Targets are obvious but at the same time, misunderstood. Of course I have the usual baseball analogy, which I'll skip along with the target analogies for Golf, Basketball, Soccer, Football and Hockey.

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Anthony Cole Training

JANUARY 19, 2016

What to STOP Doing:

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Hubspot

JANUARY 22, 2016

No matter how many free tools crop up for ecommerce companies, a paid ad is sometimes the best bet for driving new traffic to your website. The problem is that other ecommerce and even brick-and-mortar competitors are using the same search terms and keywords you will. Not only do you need to know how to build a campaign through Google’s AdWords product, you also need to know how to stand out from the crowd.

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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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ConversionXL

JANUARY 18, 2016

Nothing is more frustrating than filling out a badly designed form. It’s a common experience, though. How many times have you entered a password only to be taken back with red ink proclaiming “Error! password needs a capital letter, two numbers, a character, and a quote from a Fetty Wap song.”. Form optimization is a key component of conversion optimization, and form field validation is a big part of that.

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SalesLoft

JANUARY 21, 2016

Last week, Salesloft CEO Kyle Porter sat down with two Sales Development Directors, Birst’s Chris Pham and Zenefits’ Robby Allen. They each provided us with some real-life insights on some of the most overarching themes of the booming sales development movement. Take a look at what Chris had to say to Kyle’s questions about the handoff between the SDR and the AE, the philosophy behind an SDR’s career trajectory, and what sales development really means to him.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 19, 2016

If you're anything like me, you're consistently working out of at least 20 browser tabs, four journals, a yellow legal pad or two, and a myriad of Post-it notes stuck around your computer monitor. To the average overseer, it's nothing short of chaos. But for me, there's a system. at least, that's what I tell myself. Nonetheless, my muddled system transforms dramatically when I work with a team.

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Engage Selling

JANUARY 22, 2016

It’s common for people think “garbage in garbage out.” However, in sales the opposite is true; garbage in garbage stays! In other words, if you keep making tragic mistakes in managing your team and your territories you will produce a garbage year. So, while it’s common at the start of the year to create your […].

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SalesLoft

JANUARY 20, 2016

As a Sales Development Rep, being able to define your ideal customer profile is extremely helpful to both your inbound and outbound sales efforts. With the Account Based Sales Development movement on the rise, finding that ideal customer and knowing exactly how to go after them individually is key to moving deeper within the account. Salesloft Inbound Sales Specialist Tyler Bliss is here to share his three steps to narrowing down your ideal customer profile and learning how to target them more e

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Partners in Excellence

JANUARY 17, 2016

Not long ago, in speaking with a top executive, he expressed great frustration with all of the sales people trying to sell a major new system for his team. Shaking his head, he said, “Dave, they just don’t understand what they are trying to do. All they keep talking about is how much money they are going to save me. I really don’t care about that, I want to know how they are going to help drive my revenue growth!

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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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Hubspot

JANUARY 21, 2016

Take a minute to think about the best mentor you've ever had. This doesn't have to be someone at work, although it certainly could be. But mentors come in all shapes and sizes: It can be your manager, a colleague, a parent, a friend, a coach, a college professor. anyone who's been a particularly excellent advisor at some point in your life. Now, think of what made them stand out to you.

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Engage Selling

JANUARY 19, 2016

Supermodel Linda Evangelista famously said that she would “not roll out of bed in the morning for less than ten thousand dollars.” It was a smart business move on her part. Ten thousand dollars was her minimum profit per shoot. Your Sales Radar must also have a minimum profit, a minimum profit per client. This […].

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SalesLoft

JANUARY 19, 2016

Just a few weeks ago, one of our Account Executives had a prospect ask a question about the price breakdown within the our platform’s integrated Sales Dialer. “Since call minutes are broken down per rep, can you estimate how much we should expect to spend on the dialer, total?”. The question got us thinking about our own process and cost-efficiency.

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Partners in Excellence

JANUARY 22, 2016

Recently, I was asked to comment for an eBook on Attention Scarcity In Marketing. It’s an interesting topic, you’ll see my contrarian position in a few weeks when it’s published. It’s not hard to understand this issue, yet I suspect the culprits in creating this Attention Scarcity are marketing and sales folks. It seems the favored method to catch attention is to escalate the volume of communications (both figuratively and literally).

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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

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Hubspot

JANUARY 22, 2016

When people think about becoming managers, many assume it's going to be all sunshine and roses. They'll have more responsibility! They'll get to help people grow! They'll get to shape the future of their company! They might even get a raise! But when they actually become managers, reality can be shocking. They might find themselves suddenly confronted with managing difficult people and situations -- and lost for how to address them.

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Engage Selling

JANUARY 22, 2016

Don’t put all your focus on fixing poor performers. You top selling salespeople need attention too! Have you picked up your copy of Nonstop Sales Boom? Get top sales strategies to get your team selling to maximum potential.

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SalesLoft

JANUARY 18, 2016

2016 is the year of the monkey, but at Salesloft we are not playing around. We listened to your requests and are excited to announce a smorgasbord of new features. In the past week, we have pushed out nine big releases and a slew of feature enhancements! Top Navigation Bar. Template List View. Company Tab. Cadences List View And Overview Tab. Person Profile Page Activity Feed.

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Sales Gravy

JANUARY 18, 2016

With social platforms so comfortable for millenials, leaders are assuming that their new hires are equipped to go forth and “social sell.

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How do 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party intent data compare? 1st, 2nd, and 3rd party data each have specific advantages and disadvantages. It comes down to four factors: accuracy, cost, control and quantity. This infographic explains the pros and cons of each and helps you understand which one is best for meeting your business objectives. Intent data can be a great way to fill your pipeline and close more deals.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 22, 2016

As marketers, we've gotten quite good at evolving our playbooks when it comes to SEO. But the changes we've seen to this point are nothing compared to what's coming next. We are in the early stages of a new era of search -- an era tied closely to more sophisticated patterns such as mobile, social, and voice search, among other things. And for the first time this isn't just a matter of adding a new chapter to our SEO strategy, it's a matter of creating entire new playbooks.

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Engage Selling

JANUARY 21, 2016

How discoverable are you to new clients and prospects? In this day and age, you need multiple avenues to expand your outreach. It’s no longer good enough to simply pick up the phone or send emails. You require a fusion of different approaches that are executed consistently to create growth in your business. <– Click […].

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SalesLoft

JANUARY 16, 2016

You can now execute your Account Based Sales Development process in Salesloft. The sales development landscape is changing. Organizations are using data and process to target specific companies. Account Based Sales Development is helping increase quality of messaging, account conversion ratio, and market penetration. Being successful with ABSD means having the ability to manage and execute accounts easily and efficiently.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 19, 2016

Purchasing departments have mastered what it takes to get unsuspecting salespeople to sweeten a deal. If you don’t want to be one of those salespeople, you need to get wise about their techniques. Purchasing departments will… Never give any company 100% of the available business. By maintaining two sources of supply, they can play […].

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Hubspot

JANUARY 16, 2016

This post originally appeared on HubSpot's Sales Blog. To read more content like this, subscribe to Sales. In my freshman year of high school, I was on the cross-country team. My coach always used to say that the most important thing to remember about running was that the end of the race held as much importance as the beginning. And it’s the same in the workplace.

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ConversionXL

JANUARY 21, 2016

Day in and day out, you’re surrounded by copy. You’re watching TV commercials, you’re seeing PPC ads in your search results, you’re visiting SaaS pricing pages, you’re shopping online for a new office printer… the list is endless. It’s easy to look around and think, “Yeah, I could have written that.” Whether you’re just getting started with copywriting or you’ve already written a few dozen landing pages, it’s important to kn

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A Sales Guy

JANUARY 22, 2016

This week was an amazing week. My book Not Taught was reviewed by Forbes. It was a savage review. Here’s part of what they had to say; On a sales and marketing level, Not Taught is an achievement. Although at times both patronizing and provoking, it buzzes with electricity. The dialogue is pure, unfiltered, adrenalized Keenan. It imbues the author’s many fervent dialogues with the narrative equivalent of a car chase.

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The Sales Hunter

JANUARY 22, 2016

Welcome to the Executive Sales Leader Briefing, a new blog series I am doing every Friday. If you want to receive the Executive Sales Leader Briefing in text form in an email early Friday morning before it is published on the website, go to this page to sign up. Is the leadership you’re providing […].

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Speaker: Joe Heather, Deliverect GM (UK&I) & Noah Hayes, Deliverect GM (US&CA)

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Quick Commerce (Q-commerce) are two vibrant sectors that have undergone significant transformations with the advancements in digital technology. With growing internet penetration and the proliferation of smartphones, consumers' purchasing habits have unsurprisingly evolved. They now demand quick, convenient, and seamless shopping experiences, which both FMCG and Q-commerce sectors strive to provide.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 20, 2016

When you work in marketing, establishing partnerships and building meaningful relationships with influencers comes with the territory. At CreativeLive, I'm constantly seeking out new business leaders to introduce to our audience. For me, this translates into a high volume of cold emails to people who are extremely busy. Over the past couple of years, I’ve perfected my email approach and have had the privilege of opening up doors with people like Rand Fishkin, Tim Ferriss, Brian Dean, and more.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 17, 2016

This post originally appeared on HubSpot's Sales Blog. To read more content like this, subscribe to Sales. What’s the first step to being more productive? Depending on what you do, many different answers might come to mind. For some it might be managing time better, setting a schedule, or creating a to-do list every day. But this isn’t exactly the answer I’m looking for.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 21, 2016

When it comes to marketing, the most successful companies view it as an investment, not an expense. Why? Because when marketing is implemented efficiently (with a plan, driven by goals and with quantifiable metrics established), profound ROI isn’t just possible, it’s almost a given. If you’re a business owner or marketing professional, you know that achieving a positive return on investment is a must.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 19, 2016

A few weeks ago, HubSpot deliberately unsubscribed 250,000 people from its marketing blog and reduced its list from 550,000 to 300,000. Crazy, huh? As you can imagine, we had a lot of anxiety about this test (but forced ourselves to go through with it, anyway). As it turns out, the decision was a good one. What we found was that ‘trimming the fluff’ improved engagement.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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