
Want a winning website in 2020? Just say no to these outdated website features
The past decade has brought about some of the greatest changes in technology. From the rise of streaming services and improved social media algorithms to ‘smart everything’ and artificial intelligence, 2010 is barely recognizable by today’s technology standards. Yet, sometimes we still run across websites that make us feel like we’ve gone way back in … Continued

Squirrel marketing is just nuts!
(Blog photo credit: Instagram) National Squirrel Appreciation Day is coming up on January 21st! I never knew this was a thing, but I’m certainly glad it is. I love squirrels! Maybe it’s because they are so entertaining to watch running around the yard and hopping from tree to tree. Perhaps it’s because they are so … Continued

Time flies, right? Here’s how to slow it down and be more productive.
If the New Year teaches us anything, it is that time flies! It seems like just yesterday were all watching Home Improvement and partying like it was 1999 and now here we are 20 years later. There are many theories about why time seems to speed up as we get older. Psychologists and physicists point … Continued

On the road! What working remote looks like for me.
‘What do you think, should we go for it?’ This is how the conversation played out this fall. From there my family loaded up the truck, our two spoiled Australian Shepherds, and our 20-foot pull-behind travel trailer – and we headed West! What followed was an almost three-month epic road trip! It started mid-August when … Continued

Wanna get social? Start with a LinkedIn strategy
In the B2B marketing world, we often hear about how LinkedIn can help improve engagement with customers. At Carve Digital, we might hear something like this, ‘I want to use social media! Let’s make sure we LinkedIn this blog post or post something about our upcoming webinar.’ While posting content to a company’s LinkedIn (LI) … Continued

You’re supporting your customers’ digital transformation – but what about your path?
Digital change is happening in nearly every industry today, with the potential to transform startups and incumbents into market leaders and innovators. If you’re a technology partner, you’re helping your customers navigate this complex digital world every single day. You’re guiding businesses on critical technology decisions – telecom, cloud, mobility, security, network services, IoT, and … Continued

Want a Strong Partner Program? Start with Webinars.
Education should be one of the primary goals of any B2B content marketing strategy. Particularly in the B2B market when it comes to cloud, IT, and telecom services. 5G networks, cloud computing, containerization, identity management, cyber threat hunting, artificial intelligence, machine learning, predictive analytics, Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain are just a few of … Continued

Mapping Content to the Buyer’s Journey – a Runner’s Path
Have you ever been thinking it’s time for a new *something* (i.e. a watch, computer, shoes, CPA, marketing agency, or literally anything) so you start researching? This scenario happened to me recently, and it got me thinking. In my case, I was in the market for a new pair of running shoes. I started with … Continued

Cover your aaS: Don’t let as-a-service models hold you hostage
Living in the country, many of my neighbors have farms. Some grow industry crops like soybean and cotton, while others raise animals for meat or dairy products. I’m in a perpetual state of begging my husband for all kinds of animals – goats, alpaca, sheep, cows. You name it; I want it! His rebuttal is always … Continued

Getting Email Deliverability Right
In the marketing world, there’s no shortage of frustrating scenarios that can happen on a daily basis. Lack of data, poorly performing marketing automation or CRM applications, and content that only a few people actually read (thanks, Mom and Aunt Jane!) is a true-life situation for many telecom agents and MSPs. Also scoring high on … Continued

Why Do My Email Campaign Metrics Suck?
If you’ve ever asked yourself ‘why do my email metrics suck,’ you’re certainly not alone. A study by Return Path tells us that only 79% of commercial emails land in the subscribers’ inbox. That means one out of every five emails sent either gets filtered as spam or blocked. That’s not good odds if you’re … Continued

Selling Cloud, IT, and Telecom in the Midst of an Avalanche
Earlier this month I completed Mountain Alpine Guides’ Level 1 Avalanche Course in Bozeman. It was three days of classroom instruction coupled with field session in the backcountry of Hyalite Canyon and areas in Yellowstone National Park. And, well, it was awesome! Those that know me well, however, know that the classroom instruction part was … Continued

Your New Year’s Resolutions May Fail – But Your Sales Strategy Doesn’t Have To Follow Suit
The ancient Babylonians are considered the first to make what we consider “New Year’s” resolutions, promising their gods they would repay debts and return borrowed items. Today, some 4000 years later, people across the world continue this time-honored tradition, resolving to take actions in hopes of a happier, healthier, more prosperous life. Sadly, it’s highly … Continued

Boring to Brilliant: Game-Changing Out of Office Emails
With the holiday season coming up, there’s a good chance that you will need to use the trusty ole out-of-office reply email. You know the one. It typically goes a little something like this: “I am out of the office until [insert date] with little access to email. If you need immediate assistance, please contact … Continued