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Creative Strategy in Digital Advertising
Businesses need a digital marketing creative strategy. Learn the importance of creative advertising,...read more
Your CRM Attribution Is Unreliable— Here’s How to Improve Marketing Measurement
A reliance on CRM data can lead to innacurate data attribution and impact...read more
Ethical Considerations of AI In Marketing: Balancing Innovation with Responsibility
Explore the ethical implications of using AI in marketing, such as data privacy...read more

Haley Nininger | July 31, 2024
Creative Strategy in Digital Advertising
Businesses need a digital marketing creative strategy. Learn the importance...read more

Terry Guttman | July 30, 2024
Your CRM Attribution Is Unreliable — Here’s How to Improve Marketing Measurement
A reliance on CRM data can lead to innacurate data...read more

Annie Madden | July 02, 2024
Ethical Considerations of AI In Marketing : Balancing Innovation with Responsibility
Explore the ethical implications of using AI in marketing, such...read more

Annie Madden | May 31, 2024
The Evolution of SEO Content : Building Sustainable Strategies with AI
The Google SERP landscape is constantly evolving. Learn how to...read more

Silverback Strategies | May 28, 2024
Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up Budgeting : Which Should You Use?
Are you looking for a more efficient, cost-effective way to...read more

Silverback Strategies | May 20, 2024
Digital Marketing Strategy Frameworks
Learn all about digital marketing frameworks from Silverback Strategies. We’ll...read more

Natalie MacDonald | July 31, 2023
How to Optimize a Landing Page : Tips and Best Practices
Discover expert tips and best practices for optimizing landing pages...read more

Stephanie Balaconis | July 11, 2023
Google Ads History : How Automation Changed Digital
Learn how Google Ads revolutionized online advertising, adapted to new...read more

Ryan Miller | June 22, 2023
What is Digital Marketing Analytics?
Discover the power of Digital Marketing Analytics in driving success....read more

Jordan Crawford | May 17, 2023
Why Hire a Digital Marketing Agency
Digital marketing is complex. A digital marketing agency can make...read more

Jordan Crawford | May 11, 2023
7 Questions to Ask a Digital Marketing Agency
Learn what to expect from a digital marketing agency with...read more

Haley Nininger | May 04, 2023
Why You Need Audience Research in Paid Media
Trying to figure out how to research your target audience?...read more

Damian Yupari | April 28, 2023
The Ongoing SEO Process : Tips + Best Practices
Ongoing SEO is the process of regularly evaluating your website...read more

Annie Madden | April 05, 2023
Why You Need Audience Research in SEO
Struggling to make an authentic connection with your audience and...read more

Kurt Lambert | March 28, 2023
4 Best SEO Automation Tools for 2023
Looking for automated SEO tools to save time, money, and...read more

Randy Huynh | March 21, 2023
How to Optimize Core Web Vitals Beyond Nitropack
Need to know how to improve Core Web Vitals? Learn...read more

Terry Guttman | March 01, 2023
How to Generate Leads in Google Local Services Ads
Trying to figure out how to generate leads with Google...read more

Kurt Lambert | February 09, 2023
How to Improve Core Web Vitals
Learn about Core Web Vitals, essential metrics for measuring website...read more

Lauren Mcvetty | January 31, 2023
Audience Research : Methods and Techniques
Maximize your marketing strategy with audience research methods. Learn how...read more

Mat Ingham | January 23, 2023
How to Create an SEO Report
Are you looking to gather more insights about what’s happening...read more

Haley Nininger | December 29, 2022
Creative Testing : How to Maximize Success
Creative testing is the backbone of a sustainable paid media...read more

Lauren Mcvetty | December 22, 2022
How to Do Authentic Marketing
Authentic marketing is the process of communicating openly and honestly...read more

Randy Huynh | December 02, 2022
The Marketing Leaders’ Guide to SEO
Our guide to SEO highlights the role of SEO in...read more

Steve Dyson | October 31, 2022
Top 5 Challenges of Virtual Teams (+ How to Fix Them)
Not all is smooth sailing in remote work. Challenges virtual...read more

Mary Davin | October 18, 2022
B2B Paid Media Strategies : What You Need for Success
B2B PPC strategies take many forms but are made of...read more

Brendan Reece | October 11, 2022
How to Allocate a B2B Marketing Budget
Your B2B marketing budget is an essential part of your...read more

Sam Shonfeld | October 04, 2022
How Can Businesses Be More Sustainable?
Focus on environmental sustainability is growing. Read about the importance...read more

Brandon Lear | September 13, 2022
Why is Local SEO Important?
Businesses that service a geographic area benefit from optimizing for...read more

Kurt Lambert | August 18, 2022
Does Your Website Benefit from Medium and LinkedIn SEO Tactics?
Do backlinks from Medium or LinkedIn count? Read to learn...read more

Silverback Strategies | August 18, 2022
How to Write SEO Headlines
A full 80% of readers never make it past your...read more


John Tyreman | June 28, 2022
10 Characteristics of a Healthy Marketing Team
Sometimes it’s hard to assess your marketing team’s strengths and...read more

Ali Seymore | June 17, 2022
Internal Linking for SEO : How to Audit + Best Practices
Internal linking for SEO involves creating a better experience for...read more

Brandon Lear | June 08, 2022
When a Website Migration Plan Goes Wrong
When you change a CMS or merge two sites under...read more

Geoff Kerbis | May 17, 2022
Multimedia Content Optimization : The Future of SEO
People don’t just use Google to search. They use the...read more

Terry Guttman | May 03, 2022
How to Convert Web Traffic into Leads
Learn how to convert traffic into leads so you can...read more

Paul Mahoney | April 25, 2022
Content Refreshing : How to Boost SEO & Organic Traffic
Optimizing existing pages can boost SEO, organic traffic, and organic...read more

John Tyreman | April 11, 2022
Benefits of a Podcast for Business
We’re still in the early days of podcasting. Companies have...read more

Brandon Lear | April 01, 2022
How to Optimize a Google Business Profile
Google Business Profiles are essential for local businesses. Read to...read more

Andrew Nelson | March 24, 2022
A Digital Marketing Team Structure Built for Performance
People are the biggest driver of performance. That’s why it’s...read more

Silverback Strategies | March 17, 2022
Google Analytics 4 vs Universal Analytics
Universal Analytics will be deprecated in 2023. Marketers should examine...read more

Silverback Strategies | March 16, 2022
What is Editorial SEO?
Editorial SEO aligns technical and on-page optimizations with content strategy,...read more

Will Dozier | March 08, 2022
Paid Media Marketing : Elements of a Successful Campaign
Selecting the right ad platforms, determining spend, campaign builds, and...read more

Kurt Lambert | February 15, 2022
Website Page Speed : Why It Matters and How to Improve It
Your site could have high-quality content, but if your website...read more

John Tyreman | February 07, 2022
Brand vs Performance Marketing
There is a big difference between brand vs performance marketing....read more

Geoff Kerbis | February 01, 2022
Core Web Vitals SEO Should Be a Top Priority in 2022
If a page doesn't load within 4 seconds, it can...read more

Andrew Nelson | January 18, 2022
Digital Marketing Objectives to Support Market Share, Revenue and Profit
Digital marketing objectives should roll up to the overall business...read more

John Tyreman | January 11, 2022
5 CMO Pain Points and How to Overcome
In this article we explore five CMO pain points that,...read more

Silverback Strategies | January 03, 2022
Advertising on Facebook Metaverse : What Does the Future Hold?
The Facebook Metaverse is still young, but there are investments...read more

Carissa McStay | December 28, 2021
In-House vs Agency : Pros and Cons for Paid Media Performance
Giving paid media the budget it deserves isn’t cheap, and...read more

John Tyreman | October 18, 2021
A Full Funnel Marketing Strategy for Lead Generation
Marketing funnels usually don't reflect actual buyer behavior. Read to...read more

Randy Huynh | October 13, 2021
Smashing Silos : How to Build High-Performance Teams
Learn how Silverback Strategies turned the traditional agency model on...read more

Silverback Strategies | September 16, 2021
How to do a SERP Analysis
Performing a SERP analysis of existing results is a foundational...read more

Annie Madden | September 09, 2021
Do You Have Valuable Content? Measuring Blog ROI
Measuring blog ROI can be challenging for marketing leaders. This...read more

Mary Davin | September 02, 2021
When Should You Use Responsive Display Ads?
A big challenge for marketing leaders is knowing when to...read more

Silverback Strategies | August 26, 2021
The Impact of Apple iOS 14.5 on Facebook Ad Campaigns
Apple's new App Tracking Transparency feature was a big change...read more

Emily Bliss | August 12, 2021
How to Build a Creative Team for High-Performance Paid Media Campaigns
Ad performance relies on testing creative, which takes time. That's...read more

Mat Ingham | August 05, 2021
Research on High School Students Finds Digital Experiences Drive Enrollments
Research on high school students has found that digital experiences...read more

Randy Huynh | August 03, 2021
2021 Higher Education Research : The Parent and Student Journey
This higher education research looks at the experience of parents...read more

Silverback Strategies | July 22, 2021
LinkedIn Digital Marketing : How to Scale Up to A Full Funnel Strategy
A full-funnel LinkedIn digital marketing strategy could be a reliable...read more

John Tyreman | June 28, 2021
Google FLoC : Lessons Learned From the Privacy Sandbox Proposal
Google is waiting until 2023 to block third-party cookies. Read...read more

Silverback Strategies | June 22, 2021
What is First-Party Data? How Can Marketers Use It?
Learn why first-party data is important in digital marketing and...read more

Randy Huynh | June 21, 2021
How to Build & Scale a First-Party Data Strategy
Digital marketers need to pivot to a first-party data strategy...read more

Emily Bliss | June 15, 2021
Value Exchange in Marketing : Give People a Good Reason to Share Their Data with You
Value exchange in marketing is critical. Read to learn how...read more

Carissa McStay | June 08, 2021
How to Advertise Your Cleaning Business : Research on the Customer Journey
Learn how to advertise your cleaning business by becoming familiar...read more

Lauren Mcvetty | June 01, 2021
Understanding Pest Marketing : How Homeowners Shop for Bug and Pest Services
The customer journey for those looking for bug and pest...read more

Randy Huynh | May 17, 2021
What Marketers Need To Know About Data Privacy And Ad Platform Changes
Data privacy changes are molding the digital marketing and ad...read more

Carissa McStay | May 11, 2021
HVAC and Plumbing Marketing : The Five Stages of the Buyer’s Journey
There are several important steps in the HVAC and plumbing...read more

Silverback Strategies | April 28, 2021
COVID Holiday : How Did Consumer Behavior Vary Across Different Demographics?
The 2020 holiday season presented brand new challenges for retail...read more

Allyson Cochran | April 27, 2021
Measuring Marketing ROI for Mid-Market Consumer Businesses
We outline the most effective way to measure the marketing...read more

Silverback Strategies | April 21, 2021
Email Deliverability and How It Affects Your Digital Marketing
Email marketing is likely a large part of your digital...read more

Randy Huynh | April 08, 2021
Residential Reset : Navigating the Home Services Customer Journey
Understand how home services shoppers are researching, vetting and choosing...read more

Silverback Strategies | April 08, 2021
3 Reasons Why Your Home Services Business Needs a Social Media Presence
As a new generation of home services buyers enters the...read more

Lauren Mcvetty | April 06, 2021
5 Stages of Home Construction Marketing : How Homeowners Select a Contractor
Home construction marketing is about meeting homeowners at each point...read more

Louis Belpaire | March 30, 2021
2021 Shopper Study : 3 Key Findings Mid-Market Retailers Should Know
Our 2021 shopper study reveals some interesting findings digital marketers...read more

Randy Huynh | March 23, 2021
2021 Shopper Study : The Modern Customer Journey Includes Both Retail And Online
The customer shopping journey has been up-ended, but retail marketers...read more

Emily Bliss | March 11, 2021
How to Market Home Services with Content Marketing
57% of homeowners planned to use their stimulus check for...read more

John Tyreman | March 01, 2021
How to Measure the Customer Journey in Home Services
Learn how to measure your customers' interest in your home...read more

Louis Belpaire | February 25, 2021
Decoding Virginia’s New Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA)
Virginia is considering new legislation, Consumer Data Privacy Act (CDPA)....read more


Silverback Strategies | February 16, 2021
How to Stay Organized if You Work in Marketing : 4 Tips from a Project Manager
Many marketers struggle with how to stay organized while juggling...read more

Louis Belpaire | February 05, 2021
Early Moves From the iOS 14 Battlefield Could Have Major Impact on Ad Ecosystem
The new update of iOS 14 requires user permission to...read more

Randy Huynh | January 13, 2021
Turning Insight into Action : The 4 Stages of Return on Marketing Sophistication
Walk through the four stages every company goes through to...read more

Randy Huynh | January 13, 2021
The Customer Journey in Consumer Services : An Original Research Study on Buyer Behavior
Learn more about the customer's journey when navigating consumer services....read more

Randy Huynh | January 08, 2021
SEO Migration Checklist
Are you currently preparing to migrate your website. Check out...read more

Paul Mahoney | January 08, 2021
The Executive Guide to Measuring Return on Marketing Investment
Measuring the impact of marketing initiatives is challenging because the...read more

Paul Mahoney | January 08, 2021
The B2B Post-Pandemic Playbook : How to Relaunch a Cost-Effective Lead Gen Engine
B2B marketers must recalibrate their strategies and evaluate messaging. Three...read more

Lauren Mcvetty | December 10, 2020
How to Connect Traditional and Digital Marketing for Home Services Brands
Learn how even though traditional marketing and digital marketing serve...read more

Silverback Strategies | December 03, 2020
How Nonprofit Businesses Can Overcome Facebook’s Political Ads Ban During Giving Season
Facebook's political ad ban is aimed at reducing election misinformation,...read more

John Tyreman | December 01, 2020
The Customer Journey in Consumer Services : Five Key Findings From Original Research on Buyer Behavior
Consumer service companies operate on a lead generation model. Read...read more

Brandon Lear | November 24, 2020
Search Intent Analysis : The Ultimate Guide
Your content needs to satisfy search intent in order to...read more

Mat Ingham | November 17, 2020
SEO For Higher Education : How Schools Can Increase Enrollment
Schools rely on students to come to them. That's why...read more

Mat Ingham | November 12, 2020
How Mobile-First Indexing Devastated One Website’s Traffic
Learn more about the importance of preparing your site for...read more

Silverback Strategies | November 10, 2020
Don’t Make These Mistakes on Your Next Paid Social Media Campaign
Learn how common mistakes like design, strategy, and reporting need...read more

Louis Belpaire | October 20, 2020
Google Analytics 4 is Here. What do Marketers Need to Know?
With the launch of Google 4 what are some of...read more

Silverback Strategies | October 16, 2020
Ecommerce Digital Marketing Strategies for Independent Retailers
What ecommerce digital marketing strategies did retailers rely on during...read more


Silverback Strategies | August 25, 2020
How to Make a Slide Deck That Stands Out
There are three fundamentals for how to make a slide...read more

Lauren Mcvetty | August 19, 2020
Fundamentals : 5 Proven Tactics for Home Improvement Marketers

Lauren Mcvetty | August 10, 2020
Home Improvement Marketing : Good, Better and Blow it Out of the Water
Home improvement marketing isn't always a speedy proposition. It often...read more

Silverback Strategies | July 14, 2020
4 Things Every Higher Ed Website Should Have in a COVID-19 World

John Tyreman | July 01, 2020
Home Services Marketing Research : A Foundation For Customer-Centric Strategies
Marketing research helps identify opportunities and threats that influence marketing....read more

Silverback Strategies | June 25, 2020
5 Reasons Why Your Organic Search Traffic is Struggling

Silverback Strategies | June 23, 2020
5 Ways B2B Brands Can Stand Out in a Suddenly Packed Digital Landscape


Silverback Strategies | March 05, 2020
The Cookie-Pocalypse is Coming : What Does This Mean for Advertisers?
Google announced third-party cookies are going away. From the future...read more

Silverback Strategies | April 10, 2019
5 Reasons Why Your Retail Marketing Strategy Isn’t Working

Silverback Strategies | June 04, 2018
Closing the Loop with Offline Conversion Tracking
What is offline conversion tracking, and how can it support...read more

Silverback Strategies | November 07, 2017
Facebook Groups : The Best-Kept Secret to Better Engagement and Reach
