
No Hacks: The Mindset Behind Digital Optimization and Growth
Welcome to No Hacks, the podcast where expertise meets creativity to revolutionize digital experiences. Hosted by industry veteran Slobodan (Sani) Manić, this engaging series tackles marketing, conversion rate optimization (CRO), and user experience (UX) without relying on gimmicks or shortcuts.In each episode, join Slobodan as he engages in candid conversations with top leaders and innovators from tech, business, and design fields. Discover real stories, lessons learned, and breakthrough moments that highlight how to create impactful and transformative online experiences.No Hacks goes beyond traditional best practices, challenging the status quo by exploring the psychology behind what truly works. Delve into real-world case studies and explore innovative strategies that push the limits of possibility in the digital landscape.If you are a developer, designer, marketer, or a digital enthusiast, No Hacks provides smart, thoughtful strategies for long-term success. Learn to think differently, innovate creatively, and build meaningful digital experiences.No shortcuts, just expert insights and genuine solutions. Subscribe now to join us one episode at a time as we unravel the true elements of designing transformative digital experiences.Two Formats, One Mission:🎙️ No Hacks Podcast (long-form interviews) – In these seasonal episodes, I sit down with top experts in marketing, tech, and business to discuss the principles and stories behind successful optimization. We go beyond the surface to explore what really works—and why, on Wednesdays.🍪 No Hacks Snacks (short-form insights) – Need quick, actionable advice? These under-10-minute episodes deliver practical tips and insights from a wide range of guests, on Mondays and Fridays.Subscribe and join No Hacks on this journey to make the internet a better, more thoughtful place, one episode at a time.
Latest episodes

Oct 13, 2022 • 40min
Everything You Need To Know About Website Migrations With Steve Wiideman
Steve Wiideman is an SEO veteran since 1998 and the president of Wiideman Consulting Group. In this episode, we talked about website migrations Everything you need to know and what you need to do before, during, and after a website migration. Links in the episode:https://www.linkedin.com/in/seoexpert/https://www.wiideman.com/Website Upgrade ChecklistIf you learned something new today, we would appreciate it if you can leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform.---If you enjoyed the episode, please share it with a friend!No Hacks websiteYouTubeLinkedInInstagram

Oct 4, 2022 • 32min
Why You Need Developers in CRO With Sandeep Shah
Sandeep Shah is the director of product and presale at Webtrends Optimize. In this episode, we talked about why we think web developers should work closely with marketing and optimization teams. Learn more about the skills required, the differences between CRO and production developers and how to integrate experimentation into product development.Links in the episode:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeepshah89/https://www.webtrends-optimize.com/If you learned something new today, we would appreciate it if you can leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform.---If you enjoyed the episode, please share it with a friend!No Hacks websiteYouTubeLinkedInInstagram

Sep 27, 2022 • 55min
How To Do Market Research With Jeremy Epperson
Jeremy Epperson is the Chief Growth Officer at ConversionAdvocates. He’s a 15 year CRO veteran and a renowned speaker. In this episode, we talked about how to do a proper market research, the common research mistakes and how does this help with the customer journey.Links in the episode:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyeppersonhttps://www.nohacksmarketing.com/podcast/051-optimizing-the-customer-journey-with-jeremy-epperson/https://conversionadvocates.comIf you learned something new today, we would appreciate it if you can leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform.---If you enjoyed the episode, please share it with a friend!No Hacks websiteYouTubeLinkedInInstagram

Sep 20, 2022 • 23min
Building Websites That Convert With Annie Maguire
Annie Maguire is a Conversion Copywriter, who has worked with Fortune 500 companies such as Loreal, UnderArmour, Guinness and more. In this episode, we talked about how to develop a website user experience that generates leads.Links in the episode:https://learn.anniemaguire.com/how-to-build-websites-that-converthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/maguireannie/https://www.nohacksmarketing.com/podcast/039-creating-landing-pages-that-convert-with-annie-maguire/If you learned something new today, we would appreciate it if you can leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform.---If you enjoyed the episode, please share it with a friend!No Hacks websiteYouTubeLinkedInInstagram

Sep 6, 2022 • 23min
4 Google Analytics Alternatives if You're Not a GA4 Fan
Sometime April, 2022. Google announced that they will begin to sunset universal analytics in 2023. And that means everyone will have to use GA4. Why are they doing this? And are there better alternatives to GA four? In this episode, we will tell you our top analytics alternatives that are also privacy focused.Links in this episode:PlausibleMatomoFathomMouseflowEverything You Need to Know about GA4 with Julian JuenemannDon’t forget to subscribe to the No Hacks Marketing Podcast. And if you learned something new today, we would appreciate it if you can leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform.---If you enjoyed the episode, please share it with a friend!No Hacks websiteYouTubeLinkedInInstagram

Aug 30, 2022 • 25min
Google's Helpful Content and End of Third-party Cookie Delay
In this episode, we did a recap of the latest marketing news that happened over the summer. We covered:Google delays the end of third-party cookies againHelpful Content Update Optimization vs maximizationPlus we share some exciting news about the podcast!If you learned something new today, we would appreciate it if you can leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform.---If you enjoyed the episode, please share it with a friend!No Hacks websiteYouTubeLinkedInInstagram

Jul 6, 2022 • 50min
What's Wrong with Everything with Craig Sullivan
This week we are talking to the website optimization legend - Craig Sullivan. Learn about experience plumbing, why decades of designing and building websites were not enough to avoid making the same stupid mistakes over and over, and how to make sure your website is something you can be proud of.Links in the episode:Craig Sullivan's LinkedInIf you learned something new today, we would appreciate it if you can leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform.---If you enjoyed the episode, please share it with a friend!No Hacks websiteYouTubeLinkedInInstagram

Jun 22, 2022 • 27min
Carbon Neutral Websites with Marcus Tandler and Katharina Meraner (Ryte)
This week we have Marcus Tandler and Katharina Meraner from Ryte joining the podcast. We talked about Ryte - The #1 Platform for Website User Experience, carbon neutral websites, and what you can do TODAY to minimize the impact internet has on the environment.Links in the episode:Ryte's Carbon Neutral ProgramMarcus Tandler's LinkedInKatharina Meraner's LinkedInIf you learned something new today, we would appreciate it if you can leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform.---If you enjoyed the episode, please share it with a friend!No Hacks websiteYouTubeLinkedInInstagram

Jun 14, 2022 • 31min
Growth Loops with Ognjen Boskovic
Ognjen Bošković is growth lead at CXL, located in Belgrade, Serbia. As No Hacks Marketing guest Juliana Jackson said it - "Ognjen is one of the very few who understand growth marketing."Links in the episode:CXL Growth Notes newsletterOgnjen's LinkedInIf you learned something new today, we would appreciate it if you can leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform.---If you enjoyed the episode, please share it with a friend!No Hacks websiteYouTubeLinkedInInstagram

Jun 9, 2022 • 39min
The Marketing Attribution Fantasy with Juan Mendoza
Juan Mendoza, Senior Customer Strategist at The Lumery, tackles the intricacies of marketing attribution in a billion-dollar industry. He highlights the ongoing mystery of measuring marketing effectiveness and the complexity of brand marketing, using McDonald's campaigns as a case study. The conversation also dives into Web3 technologies and their potential for decentralization, along with the ethical implications in digital marketing, integrating theological insights to inform consumer behavior strategies. It's a fascinating blend of data, creativity, and future trends!