Spam trigger words: How to keep your emails out of the spam folder

Back in 2003, I was working with my first big consulting client, Hasbro. (Yes, that Hasbro. And yes, it was as fun as you’d imagine.)…

The AI revolution killed your website traffic. It’s also your biggest opportunity.

Small business owners are all saying the same thing: “My website traffic is tanking, and the stuff that used to work just doesn‘t anymore.” And…

I tested 8 AI tools for graphic design — here are my prompts, results, and recommendations

My graphic design journey started on Fiverr. I used to sell banners and background removal services for $5. I am not the best designer. Far…

The top search engines other than Google [+ some you might not expect]

Google remains the top search engine, with a significant market share of more than 89%. This means that 89% of all searches take place on…

Why creator marketing works for any business [Tips from a creator consultant]

If you’re a maw-and-paw restaurant, and a local foodie with 300 followers agrees to rave about how bangin’ your pot pie is? Mazel tov! You’re…

What are brand identity elements? A marketing pro dives in

Picture the Starbucks siren logo. Now picture it in bright HubSpot orange. How wrong does that feel to you? What are brand identity elements? Brand…

I tested the top 14 AI chatbots for marketers [data, prompts, use cases]

I remember when ChatGPT first launched. The entire marketing community was split on whether they should use AI chatbots or not. Posts about ChatGPT would…

How to create a content style guide [+ free guide & examples]

Every content team has a different idea of what ‘on brand’ means — until you write it down. I’ve found that having a content style…

How often to post on social media for business? A HubSpot experiment

If it feels like social media algorithms change faster than you can keep up — you’re not imagining it. And no matter how big your…

Don’t just grow to grow: Real talk from a serial founder

There are some lessons you only learn when life hits you hard. This week’s master stared down the loss of his business — “All of…