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I Asked ChatGPT to Write 3 Different Marketing Job Application Emails \u2014 Here’s What I Got<\/a><\/p>\n Here\u2019s a confession: If someone asked me how I was able to land two of the most exciting full-time marketing roles in my career, my first instinct would have been to say that I was just \u201clucky.\u201d A second later, though, I’d be much fairer to myself and admit that I was able to make the hiring manager interested in learning more about me. When you apply for an open role, this first impression usual<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Gravity Forms Review: A Hands-On Look With Pros and Cons<\/a><\/p>\n Gravity Forms impressed me with its advanced features and ease of use for complex form creation on WordPress. Despite no free version, its capabilities justify the investment for those needing sophisticated forms.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The State of Digital Transformation in B2B In 2024<\/a><\/p>\n For B2B companies, digital transformation is not a destination; it\u2019s an ongoing journey. 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Trying to do both at the same time is a challenge.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Transitions are difficult<\/a><\/p>\n They\u2019re risky (unknown territory leads to unforeseen outcomes) and a very recent phenomenon. A kid dropped off at pre-school, a new boss, a food you\u2019re not familiar with. None of this was common for most of pre-history. When the transition occurs, we\u2019re tempted to direct our anxiety at the details of the new situation. The boss is a close talker, the air in this new place is humid, the appetizers<\/p>\n <\/p>\n How to Allow Your Users to Subscribe to Comments in WordPress<\/a><\/p>\n Do you want to allow your users to subscribe to comments in WordPress? By subscribing to comments, users will get email alerts about any new replies. This can encourage discussion or even heated debates and get more engagement on your website. In this article, we will show you how to allow users to subscribe to comments on your WordPress website. Why Let Users Subscribe to Comments in WordPress?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n SEO Content Strategy: From Basic to Advanced<\/a><\/p>\n Just about everyone knows what SEO is these days, and nearly every professional brand has at least a basic content strategy in place to rank for relevant keywords and attract organic attention. The more crowded the internet becomes with these competing brands, however, the more difficult it has become to stand out. Gone are the days when keyword stuffing and writing consistent blogs once a week w<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Growing Importance of Social Media in B2B Marketing<\/a><\/p>\n From MySpace to Meta, social media has been through more evolutions than a deck of Pok\u00e9mon. Today\u2019s platforms offer a multimedia-rich ecosystem, ultimately shaping modern digital culture and commerce. Customer behavior has grown in tandem with these platforms as users vote with their views and clicks. 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In this article, we will show you how to easily add excerpts to your pages in WordPress, step-by-step. Why Add Excerpts to Pages in WordPress?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 8 Best Personal Branding Courses (With Pricing)<\/a><\/p>\n A personal brand gives you a unique advantage as an entrepreneur and increases your likelihood of success because: As a… Continue Reading<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Do You Need a Professional IVR Recording? Yes, Here\u2019s Why<\/a><\/p>\n Hiring pros to record your IVR voice is a good move in pretty much every case. Of course, the DIY route can be awfully tempting, but don\u2019t underestimate how much a really good automated first impression can matter. Nevertheless, there are still a few niche situations in which having a [\u2026]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n How to Customize Your Online Restaurant Ordering System with WP Food Manager<\/a><\/p>\n WP Food Manager offers excellent food business management features to simplify the process of managing your food business online. 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In this article, we\u2019ll explore an organic social marketing strategy and share actionable tips tailored for achieving standout organic performance. Why is an so Important? In [\u2026]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jump in the lake<\/a><\/p>\n The waters of Buck Lake are cool and clear and restorative. All summer, it\u2019s tempting to go for a swim. But it\u2019s also a hassle. You need to change your clothes, find someone to guard, bring a towel and most of all, gasp at the transition when the cold water hits. And yet\u2026 no one ever regretted going for a swim in Buck Lake. After a swim, everything is better. There are lakes, large and small, tha<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Long Distance Calling Isn\u2019t Worth It \u2013 Here\u2019s Why<\/a><\/p>\n If you\u2019re still paying a lot every time you pick up the phone to call grandma in the next state or your best friend in another country, you\u2019re doing it wrong. Subscribing to an expensive long-distance calling plan or paying a high per minute rate is a thing of the [\u2026]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Remove WordPress Themes \u2013 How to Uninstall in Under a Minute<\/a><\/p>\n WordPress (WP) is an industry-leading web publishing platform with a content management system (CMS) that\u2019s easy to use, SEO-friendly, and completely free. One of the main advantages of using WP over other popular alternatives is its high degree of customizability due to its vast library of themes. In WordPress, themes [\u2026]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n New Guide: How to Protect Your Website from Phishing<\/a><\/p>\n There are many threats that can harm your website and your users, but one of the most dangerous is phishing. Phishing is a method used by bad actors to trick people into giving up their personal information. This can lead to identity theft, financial loss, and damage to your website\u2019s reputation. To help you understand and prevent these attacks, we\u2019ve created a new comprehensive guide on phishing<\/p>\n <\/p>\n People of WordPress: Sunita Rai<\/a><\/p>\n The People of WordPress series shares inspiring stories of how people\u2019s lives can change for the better through WordPress and its global community of contributors. In this edition, we feature Sunita Rai, a content marketer originally from a remote village in the hills of Nepal. Sunita\u2019s journey to academic and professional success, with help from the WordPress community, will inspire many. A stro<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stop Robocalls for Good (with These Easy-to-Follow Steps)<\/a><\/p>\n Robocalls are those automated recordings that start a few seconds after you answer the call. Sometimes they\u2019re election-related; other times, they may be a business trying to sell you something. Most of the time, though, these calls are scammers trying to make a quick buck. The good news is there [\u2026]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n How Fluent Forms\u2019 Integrations Can Transform Your Business Growth<\/a><\/p>\n Fluent Forms lets you build forms with ease, but it provides the functionality to do plenty more. Our post will show you how to use Fluent Forms’ integrations to assist you on a daily basis. You’ll be able to leave Fluent Forms to the mundane work, while you can concentrate on growing your business!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n How to Use the SUBTRACT Function in Excel<\/a><\/p>\n Excel is a powerful spreadsheet program from Microsoft that makes it easy to work with numbers and other values. While Excel contains a lot of power, it\u2019s also quite useful for simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. In fact, Excel\u2019s simple formulas make it easy to add and subtract numbers and cell values without breaking out a calculator. How to Use Subtract Function in Excel<\/p>\n <\/p>\n All customers are the same<\/a><\/p>\n [and all customers are different.] Customers are why you\u2019re here. They pay the bills and they are the primary driver of your growth. But each adds a different amount of value to your organization and the journey you\u2019re on. The customer who spends 100x as much as the average customer might be worth considerably more attention and care. The customer who has feedback that will help you understand ho<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Beyond Transactions: How to Build Lasting Client Partnerships<\/a><\/p>\n Want to deliver extraordinary customer care that leads to client retention? Wondering how your approach to customer experience leads to tangible outcomes like increased sales, customer retention, and referrals? In the article, you\u2019ll discover practical ways to improve relationships with your clients. Keeping the Customer First: Insights from \u201cThe Experience Maker\u201d Providing a remarkable customer<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Month in WordPress \u2013 January 2024<\/a><\/p>\n January kicked off with big plans for the WordPress project in the year ahead. Work on the WordPress 6.5 release is underway, with Beta 1 scheduled for next week and early testing opportunities. Let\u2019s catch up on all the exciting updates from the past month. Looking at 2024 In a recent episode of WP Briefing , WordPress Executive Director Josepha Haden Chomphosy discusses some of the big-picture<\/p>\n <\/p>\n TikTok Updates: Incentivized Video, Shoppable Posts, and More<\/a><\/p>\n Are you up to date on changes from TikTok? Wondering which recent TikTok updates are important to marketers and business owners? In this article, we explore TikTok changes that affect your marketing. #1: TikTok Sounds Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s most extensive music catalog, removed its recordings from the popular video app TikTok after [\u2026]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n What\u2019s it REALLY Like Working at a Call Center Office?<\/a><\/p>\n Everyone has an opinion on what working in a call center feels like. The truth is, working as a call center agent can be a rewarding, challenging, and fulfilling experience\u2014sometimes, all at once. Whether you\u2019re fully invested in getting a call center job or just want to test the waters, [\u2026]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The 3 Best Ways to Add Gamification to Your Call Center<\/a><\/p>\n Video games are designed to keep us hooked on a story. The challenges, the badges, the achievements and leaderboards\u2014they\u2019re all meant to keep us glued to the game. In business, gamification applies the same tactics to motivate customers and employees. It\u2019s also a useful tool for boosting customer loyalty, increasing [\u2026]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Hustle’s YouTube Team Tells Us Their Favorite Short-Form Videos of 2023<\/a><\/p>\n 2024 is here, and I want to look back on some of the previous year\u2018s short-form videos with the creatives behind The Hustle\u2019s YouTube team. Why, you may ask? Short-form videos will remain key to many marketing campaigns this year. In fact, 31% of the 1,400 marketers in our most recent survey say short-form videos yield the highest ROI, and most respondents (26%) say they will invest in short-from<\/p>\n <\/p>\n