5 Marketing Blogs That Will Help You Become a Successful Entrepreneur
Are you new to this whole ~marketing~ thing? Are you trying to learn all the ins and outs of the industry while simultaneously trying to discern what information is helpful and valuable from what information is nothing more than smoke and mirrors?
Whether you’re a one-person team trying to start a business and market your product or service, a fresh grad trying to find your place in the industry, or a seasoned professional trying to keep up with the ever-changing marketing landscape, here are 5 marketing blogs that we love.
These blogs are legitimate, the information they share is tried-and-true, and none of them use confusing marketing jargon that’ll be way over your head (and if they do use words or phrases they think their readers won’t understand, they’re always sure to explain). So, if you’re looking for blogs you can read without worry, take a look at these:
#1.) Hubspot
Hubspot sets the standard as far as marketing automation, sales, and CRM software are concerned. Established in Boston, MA in 2004, Hubspot’s global movement now includes over 21,000 customers in 90 countries, and over 3,400 agency partners.
Why You’ll Love This Blog
Hubspot’s blog is divided up into two sections—sales and marketing—and is truly “your daily dose of inbound” as both sections are updated multiple times per day. More than just articles, this blog also includes infographics, videos, lists, reports, and more to help you discover how you can increase your traffic, then connect with, close, and manage leads.
#2.) Moz
Moz was established to help you learn SEO from the industry experts. Established in Seattle, WA in 2004, Moz aims to make the web a better place for your business with their SEO toolset and SEO-integrated business listings.
Why You’ll Love This Blog
Moz’s blog, as you might have guessed, primarily focuses on search engine optimization (SEO). Their articles take you through every facet of one of Google’s favorite ranking factors, and provide tips on how you can create content that’s sure to show up on page one.
#3.) Marketing Profs
Marketing Profs provides real-world education for modern marketers. Established in 2000, this online community now offers the training, best practices, research, and other content that you need to stay ahead of the curve.
Why You’ll Love This Blog
Marketing Profs’ blog is divided into 23 categories from advertising to writing, with topics like consumer behavior and graphic design in-between. If you’re looking for tips on how to polish your writing and create content that converts, this is the blog for you.
#4.) Waypost Marketing
In my opinion, there’s no better place to learn about marketing than from an agency that truly has their clients’ best interests at heart. Established in Greenville, SC in 2003, Waypost—a Google Partner Agency and Hubspot Gold Partner—is a digital marketing agency with a focus on inbound marketing.
Why You’ll Love This Blog
Waypost’s blog is comprehensive and covers all things marketing from introductions to the most basic terminology, to more in-depth content marketing best practices, reporting strategies, web design standards, SEO tips, and pay-per-click how-tos.
#5.) Gary Vaynerchuk
This is the least active blog on the list, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less valuable. On the scene since about 2009, Gary Vaynerchuk is one of the world’s leading marketing experts, and chances are he’s hand his hands in many of your favorite brands.
Why You’ll Love This Blog
His blog offers advice for small businesses, insights into the success of popular apps, interviews with other industry leaders, and even tips for personal and professional development. Many of his articles are quick reads, and there is truly something for everyone.
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