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Budgets & Spending: Gather Data Quickly so You Can Get to Efficiency Faster. Here’s How

I have a quick question I wanted to go over with you that we get a lot from our clients.
What are the best techniques for off page SEO in B2B?

Today we’re going to answer a question from Quora, that we also get from our clients a lot, which is:
The Ideal Skill Set for a Search Marketer [VIDEO]

Hey everybody. My name is Garrett Mehrguth. I am the CEO and co-founder of Directive Consulting and today we’re going
The Power of Asking Why in Search Marketing [VIDEO]

Hey everyone! My name is Garrett Mehrguth. I am the co-founder and CEO of Directive Consulting and today we’re going
Directive Answers Quora: “What’s the best way for a B2B business to build links for SEO?” [Video]

If you’re looking for the best ways to build links as a B2B business, I have three for you that
Directive Answers Quora: “Should I spend on SEO and link building to get high traffic for my site that caters to B2B?”

We get this question all the time. A lot of people understand the value of PPC when it comes to
How To Leverage Your Product Market Fit to Increase Volume [VIDEO]

Today we’re going to be talking about product market fit and how it’s an undervalued role or skill set for
How to Reassess Your Google Ads Budget [VIDEO]

Today, we’re going to talk about how to reassess your Google Ads There’s a lot of tools out there for
How to Create a Landing Page that Converts and Sells Your Services [VIDEO]

Today we’re going to talk about how to create a landing page that converts and sells your services. [ Pssst. Did you
How To Use Content Marketing to Build Your Brand Identity

Today, we’re going to talk about three ways you can use content marketing to build your brand identity. [ Pssst. Did you
The Gap Between Google and Results: Here’s What You Can Do About It [VIDEO]

Today we’re going to be talking about the gap between Google and results and what you can do about it.
People Keep Asking: “What’s the Difference Between Marketing & Advertising?” Focus on This Instead.

Essentially, it’s not so much about what the difference between marketing and advertising is — so much as making them
What Does Marketing No Longer Do for B2B Companies [VIDEO]

What does marketing no longer do for B2B companies? I think we spend so much time focusing on “what does
4 Vital Marketing Roles That Your Organizational Chart Needs to Include [VIDEO]

Hello, everyone! I’m excited to chat with you today about four marketing roles that your organizational chart needs to include.
Powerful Ways to Improve Your Internal Marketing [VIDEO]

As marketers, especially in B2B, it’s critical that we can internally share what we are trying to accomplish. So today
What is B2B Marketing? Principles That Differentiate You From The Rest [VIDEO]

What is B2B marketing? — It sounds like such a simple question. [ Note: Learn or retain more by reading? We got you.
Which B2B Prospecting Tool is Best For You? [VIDEO]

Hi, everyone! Today we’re going to be talking about which B2B prospecting tool is best for you.   Don’t miss
B2B Consulting: Here’s What You Need to Ask Before Hiring an Agency [VIDEO]

If you’ve ever thought about hiring a B2B consulting firm, here are some amazing questions that you should ask before
Do You Have A B2B Copywriter? Here’s Why You Need One. [VIDEO]

Hey everybody! Today, we’re going to talk about 3 reasons why you need a B2B copywriter. It’s an underrated position
Should Your B2B Marketing Be Interactive? [VIDEO]

Hello, everyone! Today, we’re going to answer the question, “Should your B2B marketing be interactive? Should B2B interactive marketing even
Hacking SEMrush For Targeted Lead Generation [VIDEO]

Hey there, everyone! Today, we’re going to dive into a targeted lead generation hacking strategy by using SEMrush. Let’s explore
SEM for B2B: Lessons Learned from 40+ Accounts [VIDEO]

Hi, everyone! Today we’re going to talk about SEM for B2B and the lessons that we’ve learned from 40+ accounts.
3 Must-Have B2B Market Research Tools That You Need Today
Check out the 3 tools our expert tech marketing team uses every day here at Directive: SEMrush (gather keyword data & look at
Do You Have A Terrible Lead Generation Landing Page? [VIDEO]

Do you have a terrible lead generation landing page? Let’s find out. Don’t miss a video! Subscribe on YouTube! [ Note: Learn
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