The Daily Index — Monday, July 15, 2024 · TLDR Index

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ONE-THIRD OF CONSUMERS CUT SPENDING IN Q2: REPORT

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retaildive.com · 2 min

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GOOGLE AI OVERVIEWS ONLY SHOW FOR 7% OF QUERIES, A NEW LOW

Google's AI Overviews are now visible in fewer than 7% of queries, particularly dropping in education, entertainment, and e-commerce sectors. The presence of AI-generated content has been reduced due to issues with incorrect and hazardous answers, with Google focusing on enhancing accuracy and reducing reliance on user-generated content from sites like Reddit and Quora.

searchengineland.com · 4 min

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HOW TO SPLIT UP YOUR MARKETING BUDGET BETWEEN CREATING DEMAND VS. CAPTURING DEMAND

Two companies in the same category could have very different budget mixes for creating vs. capturing demand. Determine your total ad spend, the available demand for capture, and the size of your ICP on social channels for demand creation. Pair this data with historical CPMs to decide how much to allocate to each campaign type.

linkedin.com · 2 min

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HOMEPAGE MESSAGING ZONES

This post advises against blindly using homepage copy templates and suggests structuring content around distinct "zones" for better impact. These 6 zones include positioning, credibility, problem definition, capabilities, impact, and business case. Adjust the order and emphasis and include objection handling, callouts for marquee features, and extra social proof.

linkedin.com · 2 min

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HOW TO CUSTOMIZE GOOGLE ADS CONVERSION TRACKING FOR BETTER INSIGHTS

Customizing Google Ads conversion tracking involves understanding its structure, including categories like “Submit lead form” and “Sign-up.” Setting up primary conversions for key actions to optimize, such as lead form submissions and phone calls, while designating actions like page views as secondary, helps avoid skewing data. Regular updates to account default goals and leveraging campaign-specific conversion goals ensure accurate tracking and optimization tailored to each campaign.

links.tldrnewsletter.com · 6 min

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WHAT'S A LINK IN BIO TOOL? AND WHAT SHOULD YOU LOOK FOR IN ONE?

Essential features of a good link in bio tool include customizability, ease of integration with social platforms, user-friendliness, analytics, and affordability. Popular tools include Linktree, Flodesk, Shorby, Hopp, Linkin.bio, Beacons, Campsite.bio, and ContactInBio. They allow users to personalize their link pages, track performance, and integrate e-commerce and payment processing.

netinfluencer.com · 5 min

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FROM BOOTSTRAP TO $100M FIRST ROUND IN 8 YEARS: GRAMMARLY'S GROWTH STORY

Grammarly's marketing focused on SEO, content marketing, social media, and email in its early days. After receiving funding, it began to heavily invest in paid advertising, including branding and awareness campaigns, while also expanding its social media presence. The brand's freemium model, which creates a low-friction entry point, is a perfect example of product-led growth.

startupgtm.substack.com · 6 min

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9 PSYCHOLOGICAL CONCEPTS USED IN MARKETING

Marketers use psychology to understand and convince consumers to take action. The Bandwagon Effect represents how people often follow what others do because they want to fit in with the group. Conservatism Bias is how people naturally prefer existing evidence over new evidence that might change their view on something. The Arch Enemy represents how people feel more involved in a story, event, or situation when there is a clear enemy that needs to be defeated.

linkedin.com · 2 min

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UGLY ADS PERFORM BEST, MARKETER SAYS

Marketers tend to want to make prettier ads, but the first reaction, relatability, and authenticity are what really matter.

practicalecommerce.com · 4 min

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MY FAVORITE JOB INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

List of great job interview questions that go beyond the standard to uncover standout qualities in marketing candidates.

marketingideas.com · 5 min

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BEAM: BRIEF TEMPLATE

Beam shares the brief template it uses for every article, ebook, case study, and guide it publishes.

linkedin.com · 1 min