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In episode #998, we discuss 7 marketing tools that we love right now. Tune in to hear which new tools we think are the best. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Marketing Tools That We Love [00:35] 1: Cameo. [01:00] It’s a service where you pay famous people for personal messages. [02:45] 2: Wayback Machine. [02:55] Eric has been doing a lot of A/B testing lately. [03:20] He has been using this tool to look at all the variations of web pages and ads people have run over time. [04:20] 3: Livestorm. [04:35] Livestorm is a browser-based webinar tool. [04:50] Some like it better than Zoom. [05:10] 4: Kajabi. [05:30] Neil has been using this to realize free content locked behind an email gateway. [06:24] 5: Formidable Forums. [06:40] This is a way to make forums flexibl

In episode #997, we discuss how to make broken link-building easier. Tune in to hear how you can streamline the process. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Make Broken Link Building 10 Times Easier [00:45] You are looking for broken pages and who links to those. [01:00] Then, reach out to the people and tell them you have a great replacement. [01:25] The Ahrefs Content Explorer will show you live and broken links. [02:15] Neil’s team likes to contact people who link to outdated content, as well. [03:30] Link builders in India and Pakistan have proven exceptional. [03:38] That’s it for today! [04:08] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would like to attend. Remember: we

In episode #996, we discuss how to uncover your competitor’s content strategy. Tune in to hear this great new way to get all the juicy details you want and need. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Uncover Your Competitor’s Content Strategy [00:45] Ahrefs has a new feature that allows you to see the details about your competition’s content. [01:20] We tested this by entering Backlinko into Ahrefs. [02:30] This is a great way to get a baseline for your own methods and if they measure up. [02:55] Ahrefs is getting into the Search Engine game. [03:05] So far, this new tool they have made is accurate. [03:15] Check out the content explorer for yourself! [03:27] That’s it for today! [03:54] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in

In episode #995, we discuss how LinkedIn’s algorithm is changing. Tune in to hear how it’s changing and what you can do in the meantime. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How LinkedIn’s Algorithm is Changing [00:45] LinkedIn’s algorithm is much more like Facebook’s now. [00:55] It’s harder to get videos seen. [01:22] Milk it while it lasts, until you can’t get any views from your videos. [02:25] Neil’s Facebook account used to do well, but now his views are down significantly. [03:00] Social sites command so much attention that you have no choice but to use them. [03:15] It doesn’t always make sense to buy ads, though. [04:00] That’s it for today! [04:26] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out th

In episode #994, we discuss the power of “no”. Tune in to hear why you shouldn’t automatically agree to client requests. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Power of “No” [00:50] The moment you say yes, you only open the door to more “yeses”. [01:15] Don’t do things out of your scope, because it will take all of your time and eat away at your profits. [01:40] Show that you have standards and backbone. [02:05] Have firm boundaries in order to protect yourself. [02:50] The more you cave in, the harder it will be for you. [03:00] Always have a reason why you’re saying no. Explain the downsides. [03:54] That’s it for today! [03:58] We hit our goal of 1 Million downloads! So, we will be throwing a free event in Los Angeles this June. Check out this website if you would li

In episode #993 , we discuss how you can outrank your YouTube competitors. Tune in to hear our secrets to ranking on YouTube. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Outrank Your Competition on YouTube [00:50] Ideally, you want to rank #1 for keywords. [01:05] VidIQ helps you track your ranking for various keywords. [01:59] YouTube will look at what happens to your video within the first 24 hours. If it doesn’t do well in that time frame, you won’t get promoted. [02:40] When Neil first made YouTube videos, he did well because his viewers had a high watch time. [03:10] Neil used to run paid promotions, but it didn’t do much for him. [03:30] He doesn’t optimize for subscriptions. [03:45] Push your videos in the first 24 hours of posting. [04:10] Neil has a lot of traff

In episode #992 , we discuss whether AMP still helps with SEO. Tune in to hear what we think about this Google service. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic:  Does AMP Still Help With SEO? [00:42] AMP stands for Accelerated Mobile Pages. [00:55] AMP helps speed up your page loads on mobile devices. [01:25] Google is caching, which is why it loads so quickly. [01:45] It strips a lot of stuff away to increase speed, so you lose out on a lot of conversions. [02:12] AMP helps somewhat in SEO. [02:22] In the United States, AMP doesn’t help with traffic. [02:45] In places like Brazil, the traffic increases. [03:05] If you are targeting less developed regions, AMP will still help you with SEO. [03:28] However, we can’t give a definitive answer. [04:05] By building on top of Go

In episode #991, we discuss how often you should scrub your email list. Tune in to hear how often you need to purge the rolls! We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How Often Should You Scrub Your Email List [00:40] Everyone believes you need a huge email list. [00:45] If people don’t open your emails, there is no point to having them on the list. [01:05] Opens and clicks are the best way to gauge who is interested in your content, products, or services. [01:33] Eric purges his email list about once per month. [01:45] His team has a workflow that sends people through a re-engagement campaign. If they don’t open that email, they will be purged. [01:58] Mailchimp doesn’t like you scrub your rolls. [02:10] ConvertKit offers scrubbing automation. [02:30] Neil’s list gets scru

In episode #990, we discuss the best podcast analytics tool for 2019. Tune in to hear which tool we think is best. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: The Best Podcast Analytics Tool for 2019 [00:38] Analytics are pretty sucky right now. [00:45] Libsyn gives you episode stats, but it’s not that accurate. [01:10] It can give you a sense of what kind of content people like. [01:28] Chartable is a podcast analytics tool that works. [01:50] It creates charts for you to understand where you’re popular and with whom. [02:55] The Apple analytics tool isn’t that in-depth. [03:10] It’s better than nothing. [03:25] Chartable will help you compare yourself to your competition. [03:45] It’s the best tool for 2019. [03:55] That’s it for today! [04:01] We hit our goal of 1 Million

In episode #989, we discuss where content marketing is heading. Tune in to hear what we think are the most important facets of content marketing. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Where Content Marketing Is Heading in 2019 & Beyond [00:45] As of a year ago, Neil starting writing blog posts again. [01:10] People used to post content just on their website. [01:25] People will now start to post in multiple locations. [02:05] You can’t just rely on social media channels, you have to take an omni-channel approach. [02:25] Referrals are a great way to do link-building. [03:25] Translations of your content helps build traffic. [03:40] Infographics will boost your visibility. [04:05] There are so many countries you can target, so translations will help you expand your reach.

In episode #988, we discuss when you should quit. Tune in to hear when and why you should give up on your business. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: When you should quit! [00:35] Many putting suck at quitting. [00:54] Whatever doesn’t help Neil’s core business, he doesn’t focus on it. [01:15] If you aren’t getting any traction, don’t drag it out. [02:00] Set “go” and “no go” dates. [02:38] When Eric got his start with the senior living business, he and his partners eventually started working on other things. [03:07] They mutually agreed to shut down their joint venture. [03:51] If you are not passionate about your venture, shut it down, because you naturally won’t invest time and money into it. [05:10] People who make money, don’t jump around. [05:25] Find the one t

In episode #987, we discuss how to hire offshore workers. Tune in to hear how you can get good results from talent from other countries. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Hire Offshore Marketing Talent [00:40] Offshore means anyone in another country. [01:10] Make sure to define the responsibilities right away. [01:45] Know who you are looking for/what you need, then you can hire. [02:30] Neil has found when he wasn’t specific enough, the work wasn’t high quality, because it wasn’t what he needed. [03:02] Make sure to read each person’s reviews (if they have any). [03:35] Eric likes to use Upwork, OnlineJobs.PH, FreeeUp. [04:00] Set up a way to determine if applicants can follow very simple directions. [05:08] Neil also recommends looking for workers on ProBlog

In episode #986, we discuss how to price your product or service appropriately. Tune in to hear if you can charge more for your product or service. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Pricing Secrets For Your Product or Service [00:55] Pricing is a great way to increase revenue. [01:10] If your product isn’t good, increasing pricing will not help you. [01:40] ProfitWell has a lot of free content on this subject. [01:50] Win Without Pitching is a good book on this matter, as well. [02:30] Eric’s office is coaching people on growing their businesses. [02:52] As long as you are providing high value, you can charge a high price. [03:30] When thinking about pricing, consider how to demonstrate that you will offer value for the price. [04:35] Hubspot went from paid to freemiu

In episode #985, we discuss whether it is worth it to hire a PR firm. Tune in to hear if a PR firm would be helpful to your business. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Is Hiring a PR Firm Worth It? [00:45] PR Firms will help you get more coverage. [01:15] Some charge a retainer, which is a lot of money per month. [02:45] Paying as you go is a better model. [03:10] PR firms on retainer aren’t always the most productive or proactive. [03:30] You need something that is a good story. If you don’t have a good story, even the best PR firm won’t help you. [04:00] Don’t expect a ton of conversions or sales to come from even the best of PR campaigns. [04:20] PR is good for building brand trust. [05:00] For the vast majority of people, hiring a PR firm won’t be worth it. [05:2

In episode #984, we count down 7 tools for a successful content marketing campaign. Tune in to hear which 7 tools we like best. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: 7 Tools For Running A Successful Content Marketing Campaign [00:36] 1: Ubersuggest. [00:45] Free to use and great for researching keywords. [00:57] 2: Mailchimp. [01:05] Email blasts will always work. [01:57] 3: MobileMonkey. [02:10] Use this to blast via Facebook Messenger. [02:30] 4: BuzzSumo. [02:38] Great for seeing what your competitors are doing. [03:18] 5: SocialBlade. [03:30] Helpful to see social sharing information. [03:40] 6: VidIQ. [03:45] Helps with keyword and video optimization. [04:25] 7: Clickflow. [04:27] Eric’s SEO A/B testing software. [05:45] That’s it for today! [06:34]  We

In episode #983, we discuss when or if you should take profits from your company. Tune in to hear when you should plan for this. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: When Should You Take Profits In Your Company? [01:02] Neil started a company when he was 16 and didn’t start taking profits until he was 20/21. [01:21] He thinks he was foolish for waiting so long. [01:35] If you need the money, take what you need to survive. [02:24] It’s also wise to reinvest your profits. [02:50] Things can go wrong, so putting profits aside for emergencies is smart. [03:35] Know your living expenses, so you can determine what you need. [04:05] Maybe you want to travel or live a good life; if that is important, take the profits. [04:41] Some companies don’t do dividends, because they are r

In episode #982, we discuss how you can combat your declining social media traffic. Tune in to hear what you can do to fight the decline. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Combat Your Declining Social Media Traffic [00:50] Even traffic on Neil’s LinkedIn video posts has declined. [01:15] Now, Neil is seeing his reach decline to less than 20,000. [01:40] Instagram Live is new, so they are boosting those posts. [02:05] Eric thinks you should try the omni-channel approach to avoid the decline. [02:25] Neil agrees that you need to leverage the newest channels to boost your reach. [02:45] You need to scrub those who don’t engage from your email lists. [03:10] Spend money on paid ads in order to target the right people. [04:20] Social media is a numbers game. [04:30

In episode #981, we discuss how to grow your SEO traffic consistently. Tune in to hear what you should focus on for long-term success. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Grow Your SEO Traffic Consistently [00:45] With SEO, traffic is always up and down. [00:53] Neil ignores algorithms. [01:10] When trying to get more traffic, Neil focuses on user experience. [02:30] Backlinks are helpful, but not the be-all, end-all. [02:45] For desktop and mobile, Single Grain is a fast site, which is key to customer experience. [03:53] If you are counting on algorithms, you are playing for the short-term. If you are planning for the long-term, don’t concern yourself with dips in traffic. [04:45] Remember to update years-old content. [05:36] Put the user first and consider the

In episode #980, we discuss whether you should ignore SEO. Tune in to hear if you should ignore SEO when building a business. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: When You Should Ignore SEO [00:54] Maybe you shouldn’t do SEO in the beginning if you have investors. [01:15] Paid ads may work faster and better in the beginning. [01:55] If you don’t know which keywords to use, you won’t get results right away. [02:55] Once you know the right keywords and how to convert organically, that’s when you can focus on SEO. [03:20] It takes a long time to get rolling with SEO. [04:20] If you cut corners and decide you want to pay for cheap links, you will handicap yourself. [04:50] SEO has gotten tougher for newcomers. [05:05] Consider your long and short-term goals before diving int

In episode #979, we discuss whether it pays to give out freemium services. Tune in to hear whether you should offer freemium plans to your customers. We have committed to throwing a FREE Marketing School Live Event in Los Angeles, once Marketing School reaches 1M downloads in a 30 day period. Take action: Rate, review, subscribe, and SHARE. Check the progress here! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:27] Today’s Topic: Should You Go Freemium? [00:47] Freemium isn’t just SaaS, it works in so many different fields and categories. [01:04] Freemium is a service that is free with basic functions, but if you want more functionality, you need to pay. [01:43] Ora Brush is a free tongue cleaner, but they also sell other oral health accessories. [02:06] Some people will even give away free book chapters to encourage the purchase of the full book. [02:30] Hubspot’s CRM is free. [03:14] Profitwell is a services business that is free. [04:00] If you want 100 paying customers, you will need 2000 freemium users. [04:3