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In episode #1193, we discuss the best strategies for overcoming the traffic drop that often results from updates. Creating a product such as a simple game, tool, or widget is an effective means of getting your traffic numbers climbing again. Tune in to hear what percentage your visitor numbers might be reduced and some of the novel ways to combat the problem!   TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:28] Today’s topic: How to Survive a Google Core Update.  [00:34] Our recent experience with dropped visitor numbers. [01:05] An observation about the quality and the number of traffic for certain sites.  [01:14] How Core updates affect the traffic to a site and when it recovers. [02:00] Why it is not always possible to avoid hits when Google makes algorithm changes. [02:20] The trend that started in 2018 and not relying on search and social media.  [02:48] Thinking outside the box by generating your own traffic. [03:35] Gaining traffic by building your own unique product, such as a game or a tool! [04:27] Taking matters into your own hands as far as leads are concerned. [05:48] Another great example of a product you can create to get more traffic.  [07:45] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Crazy Egg Ahrefs WordPress CodeCanyon Search Engine Smackdown  HubSpot Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode #1192, we share with you the best free SEO tools that we’ve come across. Whether you need to track snippets, check the vitality of your content, get rid of spam or create the most effective tags, there is the perfect tool for it. Tune in to hear how to master SEO with these free applications!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Best Free SEO Tools to Check Out!  [00:47] SEO Ninja and their unique way of tracking snippets.  [01:06] All the great things Animalz Revive can tell you about your content.  [01:28] Coming up with new content ideas using AnswerThePublic.  [01:39] The browser extension that gives you a list of keywords from any web page.  [02:08] What you can do with the Reddit keyword research tool called Keyworddit. [02:20] Why the Google Analytics Referrer Spam Killer is the best! [02:45] CanIRank allows you to see if you can show up as number one for a keyword search.  [02:58] The tools that can tell you if your own or another person’s URL is penalized.  [03:36] BROWSEO: See what your website appears like to a search engine.  [03:48] Create the right tags with Aleyda Solis’s tag generator tool.  [04:21] That’s it for today! [04:22] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Ahrefs  Google Search Console  SEO Ninja Animalz Revive  AnswerThePublic  Wordtracker Scout Keyworddit  Google Analytics Referrer Spam Killer CanIRank  Panguin Tool  Keywords Everywhere BROWSEO  The hreflang Tags Generator Tool Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode #1191, we share how Neil grew his Instagram to 60k followers! With social media status being what is and all the theories floating around for how to grow your following on Instagram and other platforms, we thought we would weigh in on how Neil has experienced such rapid growth in his follower-ship! Join us to hear about leveraging your audience, grinding it out, and why partnering up might be your best tool for growth! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How Neil Grew His Instagram to 60k Followers in No Time. [00:41] Posting content, videos and organic growth by leveraging brand equity. [01:42] Applying this lesson to other platforms aside from Instagram. [02:03] Looking at the example of Gary Vaynerchuk! [03:35] Using podcasting and collaboration as a means of brand marketing. [05:01] Leverage what you already have and make the most of your associations. [06:24] Go find someone to partner with! [08:50] There is a time for grinding and a time for leveraging. [09:47] Offering value to more established people and companies early on.  [10:45] There you have it! [10:52] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Gary Vaynerchuk Conan Wine Library Leveling Up Podcast Ubersuggest Backlinko Mashable TechCrunch GigaHome Gawker Media VentureBee ReadWrite Huffington Post Mark Cuban Zynga Tony Robbins LeBron James The Kardashians MoneyMap Robert Herjavec Shark Tank Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode #1190, we discuss what you can do if your traffic is flat! Whichever platform you are wishing to promote, our number one piece of advice is to go find someone who is an expert at that field; there are so many resources and people out there to help you out! Tune in to hear our thoughts on boosting your traffic and knowledge about bringing people on board. TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What to Do if Your Traffic is Flat. [00:35] Hire experts or coaches if you have hit a wall! [01:20] There is always more to learn and someone who can help you. [02:38] Recurring costs versus one-time expenses and weighing them up. [04:32] The challenges of finding quality, outsourced labor. [05:02] Ideas for screening possible candidates from UpWork. [06:01] Learning from others' experience and building more expertise. [06:56] That is it for today! [06:59] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Hootsuite Video Influencers UpWork Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode #1189, we share how you can plan your 2020 marketing goals! From ways to think about goals, KPI’s, and the ability to pivot at the right time, we cover everything you need to know going into the new year. Tune in to get inspired and equipped to make 2020 your best year yet! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Plan Your 2020 Marketing Goals. [00:35] Thinking of goals as a realistic percentage and the laws of slowing growth rates. [01:18] The Entrepreneur's Operating System and weekly meetings around KPI's. [02:02] Shifting strategies when necessary to maintain goals and growth rates. [02:23] Keeping it simple; taking stock of the past and present and mapping out the future. [04:03] Ways to improve your overall approach and grow your marketing in 2020. [04:55] The power of simplifying and getting away from overwhelm. [05:46] Breaking down your goals by quarter, month, week and day.  [06:35] End of year reviews and how they tie into new year planning. [07:12] That’s it for today! [07:21] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: EOS Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode #1188, we talk about how to plan for Black Friday and Cyber Monday this year! We all know about the sales frenzy that happens every year over the weekend in question, but how can you make the most of it? Tune in to hear our strategies and ideas to get your shop in order to rake in some cash! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: How to Plan for Black Friday and Cyber Monday this Year. [00:58] Getting set with retargeting pixels and consistency across platforms. [01:19] Making sure to leverage caching and CDM to avoid any stoppages. [02:14] Utilizing an omnichannel approach to capture the most sales. [02:48] Offering really good deals on a couple of your products to drive traffic. [03:38] The great boost that gift guides can give your sales. [04:21] The pros and cons of personalization for Black Friday. [05:42] That is it for today! [05:50] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Walmart Netflix Amazon Prime Shopify Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode #1187, we talk about the conversation we had with Gary Vaynerchuk's social team! As one of the leading content marketing personalities in the world, Gary Vee and his large content team has wisdom from which we could all benefit! Tune in hear the tips and ideas they gave us for LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: What We Learned from Talking with Gary Vaynerchuk's Social Team. [00:45] Some of the reasons Gary does so well on social media! [01:03] The conversation and audit that Gary's team offered us. [01:45] Why to use carousels and how to make multiple impressions on visitors. [02:00] Tips for LinkedIn and how things have changed recently. [02:34] How long to make your videos on the YouTube. [04:01] Posting natively on Facebook and adapting it to the audience. [04:35] Why Gary Vee handles his own Twitter account.  [04:47] The hours of Gary's content team and why they differ from his agency.  [06:06] That is it for today! [03:09] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Gary Vaynerchuk Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode #1186, we answer the question of whether or not you should be using Twitter in 2020. With a committed but stagnant user base, it can be hard to know if Twitter is even still worth your energy. Tune in to hear our thoughts on using Twitter for marketing and what strategies might still be useful to you and your business! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Should You Even Use Twitter in 2020? [00:31] Twitter user numbers, growth and our own usage of the platform. [01:10] Is Twitter still worth using from a marketing perspective? [01:41] Examples of successful strategies on Twitter. [02:25] The downsides of traffic rates from Twitter and your tweets. [03:50] How you can use Twitter effectively in 2020. [04:10] Why LinkedIn and YouTube are mostly better options to pursue. [04:56] Some of the benefits you can still accrue from Twitter.  [05:28] That’s it for today! [05:31] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Twitter  Rand Fishkin Scott Galloway BuzzSumo Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode #1185, we dive into the aspects of social media that we get wrong. Being lazy or in a hurry often causes us to simply broadcast information rather than being thoughtful about the content we put up on these platforms. Tune in to hear whether you are posting too little or too much!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: The Biggest Mistake We’re Making in Social Media.  [00:35] Neil’s thoughts on why social media isn’t working so well for Eric. [01:04] Why we reduced the number of YouTube videos and blogs we post per week. [01:28] Two problems with the way Eric uses social media.  [01:46] Writing natively on social media platforms versus broadcasting all the time.  [02:02] What it means to post natively: creating content that the platform seeks. [02:48] Common mistakes: Not posting enough and having old, disengaged followers.  [03:16] That’s it for today! [03:23] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Marketing School Andrew Chen on Twitter Rand Fishkin on Twitter   ►Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode #1184, we share with you our hit-list of 7 must-read books for leveling up in your business! The books we recommend will help anyone who is interested in learning more about startups, team management, simplicity, and making it happen in an engineering organization. Tune in to hear which outstanding authors and business moguls have made our ranking!  TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:25] Today’s topic: Seven Evergreen Books Guaranteed to Help You Grow.   [00:32] Suffering through startup world and the woes of being a founder in Ben Horowitz’s book. [01:16] More great advice about startups and how to win in Peter Thiel’s Zero to One.  [02:56] Why The Ideal Team Player should be required reading!  [03:22] Learn the value of being simplistic with Steve Krug’s Don’t Make Me Think. [04:22] The Phoenix Project: a resource for effectively managing an engineering organization.  [05:05] How multibillionaire Ray Dalio’s book Principles will help you grow in business.  [06:35] Multipliers as a must-read for anyone who is about to start working with other people.  [07:25] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information. Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: Marketing School The Hard Thing About Hard Things Ben Horowitz on Twitter Netscape LoudCloud  Zero to One  Peter Thiel   The Ideal Team Player Patrick Lencioni  Don’t Make Me Think Steve Krug  Basecamp The Goal  Jeff Bezos on Twitter The Phoenix Project  Gene Kim Principles Ray Dalio on Twitter Multipliers Leave Some Feedback:   What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.   Connect with Us:  Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.