Jackie Connors

Jackie Connors is the Founder & CEO of Digital Marketing Direction, a HubSpot Solutions Partner agency based in Texas. She provides inbound training, consulting, and content marketing services to mid-market companies.
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What to Expect During the DMD Website Design Process

Your website is your company’s most important digital asset. Today’s tech-savvy consumers expect a lot from their digital interactions with a brand, and as such, these interactions and experiences can play a significant role in value perception and the overall success of your business. 

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inbound marketing, website design

Should You Hire a Web Designer to Build Your Company's Website?

Digital marketing and web design are powerful tools. Reports show that quality web design can influence 94% of first impressions. Meanwhile, poor design can drive 38% of web visitors away. And yet, many companies are still struggling with their website performance. 

While a wide range of website marketing resources are available, the problem often comes down to knowing what kind of professional services to turn to. Do you do the work yourself in-house? Hire a web designer? What about an inbound marketing agency?

Understandably, knowing which route to choose can be overwhelming for many businesses. With so much information and so many resources out there, it’s easy to get lost and find yourself putting your website market efforts on the back burner. 

In today’s competitive landscape, however, having a well-designed website is an absolute must. Putting your website and marketing on hold is not an option if you want to build a stable, credible, and successful business. 

In this guide, we’ll explore the roles of website designers and inbound marketing agencies to take the guesswork out of the decision process for you.   

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inbound marketing, website design

How to Avoid Losing Search Engine Rankings During a Website Refresh

One key to a thriving business is an engaging website that inspires customer conversions. A well-designed B2B-friendly site is particularly beneficial to drive growth in manufacturing. However, creating a good website isn’t just a one-and-done deal. Over time, sites can go stale and require a redesign to keep engagement levels high. 

The challenge when redesigning is ensuring you don’t lose your rankings. Even if you currently have strong SEO with high search engine rankings, a redesign can throw those numbers off if you aren’t careful. Plus, your customers are familiar with your site, so you also want to be mindful of retaining a quality experience for loyal users.  

To avoid plummeting SEO rankings, use this blog as a guide. You’ll learn everything you need to preserve your search engine rankings during a redesign and keep your users happy. 

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SEO, website redesign

Five Signs It's Time for a Website Redesign

In today's fast-paced digital world, your website is often the first point of contact between your business and potential customers. But is your website making the right impression? More importantly, is it time for a redesign?

According to HubSpot research, the average lifespan of a website is about 1.5 to 2.5 years. This relatively short lifespan isn't just about keeping up with design trends. Websites can quickly become stale and ineffective due to changing user expectations, evolving technology, and shifts in your business strategy.

How do you know if your website needs a fresh look? Here are five clear signs that it's time for a website redesign.

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website redesign, website design

10 Key Parts to Include When Manufacturing a Website

Building an efficient and successful website is more involved than it may seem. While it’s not difficult to set in motion, the process does require time, patience, and intentional planning to ensure the website aligns with your company’s goals.

It used to be that a brand’s website served more as a digital business card, providing basic information that clients, customers, and leads needed to get in touch. However, in today’s competitive landscape, websites are so much more than that. 

The modern website serves as a tool to usher consumers through the sales funnel, establish brands as an authority, and foster lasting relationships to develop customer loyalty. In other words, the most successful websites are engaging and create a memorable experience for the user. 

In today’s digital era, your website is a crucial part of your brand’s identity. It should leave a lasting impression that keeps your audience coming back for more. Here are the 10 key elements you need to include in your website to achieve this.

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website redesign, website design

Key Content Marketing Takeaways from the HubSpot Spotlight at Inbound 2022

HubSpot’s Inbound conference is one of the industry’s biggest annual events. Its main kickoff presentation sets the tone for the conference by looking back at recent trends and sharing advice about how to use those insights to thrive in the future.

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Hubspot, content marketing

Buyer Persona Versus Ideal Customer Profile

According to the Digital Marketing Institute, personalized campaigns that are based on buyer personas drive 18 times more revenue than broadcast emails

But how do they differ from ideal customer profiles (ICPs)? It’s a good idea to have a clear understanding of the differences between the two and what each can do for your business.

Let’s examine what you should know about each from a high level and why using both of them can be beneficial to your organization.

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Buyer Personas, ABM

What Is Account-Based Marketing?

According to studies conducted by the Information Technology Services Marketing Association (ITSMA), 85 percent of marketers who track and measure ROI see higher returns with ABM than with any other kind of marketing approach. And companies reported to the Account-Based Marketing Leadership Alliance that they saw a 171 percent increase in their average contract value

Clearly it can yield a very positive return. So why is this strategy proving effective and gaining in popularity recently?

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account-based marketing

How to Create an Ideal Customer Profile for Your Manufacturing Business

First things first. What exactly is an ideal customer profile (ICP), also sometimes called an ideal buyer profile?

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manufacturing, ICP, ABM

How Manufacturers Can Adapt to the Internet — and Win

If you’re in the manufacturing business, I don’t have to tell you that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected your industry at every level.

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manufacturing

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