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How B2B SaaS Companies Lose With Google Ads (And How to Fix It) [Infographic]

While some B2B SaaS marketing spokespeople believe that Google Ads is a fading paid advertising touchpoint, it’s still alive and
Want to Win the B2B SaaS Game? Start Saying NO to the Stuff That Isn’t Good

Any other recovering people pleasers out there? Still triggered by the fear of saying NO and disappointing a friend? A
Navigating the Marketing Agency Landscape: How B2B SaaS Professionals Avoid the Snake Oil

The marketing agency landscape is rife with snake oil sales people looking to make a hollow buck and who don’t
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The Deals You Didn’t Close Might Be Your Biggest B2B SaaS Growth Hack

It’s the typical story of “the one who got away.” You lost that one special lead. The one you were
The B2B Playbook We Used to Boost SQLs 144% for a $100M+ SaaS in Half a Year

In the lightning-paced world of SaaS marketing, achieving a 144% increase in Sales Qualified Leads (SQLs) while driving down your
The Only B2B SaaS Marketing Channels That Matter For Attracting Customers

As a SaaS B2B company, choosing the right marketing channels is, well…essential. No ifs, No buts. No wiggle room. In
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Calling Out The Most Common Mistakes In SEM For Cybersecurity

It’s no secret that search engine marketing (SEM) is one of the most effective ways for cybersecurity brands to boost
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We’re All Human: Why B2C Tactics Are the Future For B2B SaaS Marketing Strategies (+ free worksheet)

B2B and B2C companies have a significant commonality that must be recognized when marketing their products and services. What’s that
The Fallacy of LinkedIn’s Ad Targeting for B2B SaaS Brands and What to Do About It

Unlike Instagram or TikTok, LinkedIn users aren’t aimlessly scrolling with glazed eyes and cramped fingers. They’re in the zone –
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Everything You Know About B2B SaaS Growth Marketing Is Wrong

Take our interactive quiz. Share your B2B SaaS growth marketing insights. We’ve busted the biggest B2B SaaS marketing myths around—now
Why Lowballing Your Copywriter is Costing Your B2B SaaS Marketing Efforts Big

We’re going to come right out and say it: You’re underpaying your copywriter. Or even worse, you’re not paying one
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Why “Hire Smart People and Get Out of Their Way” is Misguided Leadership Advice

You’ve heard the leadership mantra: “Hire smart people and get out of their way.” Seems like sound advice. But I
5 Must-Know Marketing Principles for SaaS Brands Who Refuse to Play Small

Yep, you guessed it: We live in a “dynamic world” of “rapidly changing,” “ever-evolving,” and “increasingly complex” digital landscapes. But
Without Gift Cards, B2B Would Fail (+ a worksheet)

“I won’t glance twice at a LinkedIn message if there’s no incentive attached to it. Sorry, not sorry, but I
The Dual Threat to B2B SaaS Marketing Success: Hypocrisy and Fear

In today’s incredibly fast-paced and never-the-same-thing-twice B2B SaaS landscape, leaders face two very real and significant threats—hypocrisy and fear. Among
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Your Leads Will Bounce Without a Nurture Stream Strategy

Introduction Nurture streams might just be the game-changer your marketing strategy needs. Think of nurture streams as a way to
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Without a TAM, Your B2B Marketing Is Useless

Introduction In B2B marketing, finding and targeting your ideal customer is a never-ending uphill battle. But what if you could
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Why Functional Content is Gaining Traction in 2024

Understanding Functional Content Functional content is a strategic approach to content creation that bridges the gap between what your customers
How to Setup Google Ads Enhanced Conversions

The importance of Accurate Tracking in Digital Advertising AKA Good-Bye Cookies 👋😭 Privacy changes from more and more restrictions on
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5 Top Performance Marketing Agencies Celebrating 10+ Years

There are a ton of marketing agencies out there claiming they can do it all. But let’s be real: doing
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How to Find Competitor’s Keywords with SpyFu

Why You Should Spy on Your Competitor’s Keywords In PPC, you compete in keyword auctions to determine ad placement. Higher
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9 Best B2B Marketing Campaigns – With Actionable Examples

What Are Great B2B Marketing Campaign Examples? As a B2B marketer, you know the bar is low. So when you
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LinkedIn Conversation Ads that Actually Work [With Examples]

LinkedIn conversation ads are a powerful way to book sales meetings and boost webinar attendance, putting your brand front and
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Create a 24/7 Buyer Engagement & Conversion Funnel with Video
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