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Archive October 2010

How to Build a KPI Tracking Dashboard Using Woopra

More analytics mavens are becoming aware of Woopra, a relatively inexpensive software package, available on the web and as a desktop application.  Woopra is best known for its gorgeous daily dashboard (pictured above) and extremely useful real-time analytics features (below).  For this post, we’ll use the desktop application. What’s less known are Woopra’s killer KPI… Read More

Analytics  /  SEM Tools  /  Tracking

SES Chicago ’10: aimClear Coverage & Key Takeaways

Search Engine Strategies Conference & Expo is one of those events that many in our professional circle flock to with glee. Last week was no exception, when online marketing pros from all walks of search—agency, in-house, consultant, tech– gathered at the luxurious Hilton Chicago for the latest installment of the SES conference series. They were eager… Read More

SES Chicago

Gain Loyal Brand Ambassadors: Tips from 1 Smart Cupcake

When attending industry events (in this case, #SES2010), folks sporting the “Press” badge may tell you that food is a coveted reward. Our proud mission is to churn out quality coverage in a timely manner, and it’s one we take quite seriously. Sacrifices must be made. Sometimes, that sacrifice is breakfast. Sometimes, lunch. So yes,… Read More

Community Manager  /  Social Media

PPC & SEO Square off in the Battle of the SEM Heavyweights

Those at #SESCHI 2010 witnessed the epic battle of PPC vs. SEO. Queue the Rocky-theme music! In the red corner we’ve got SEO, and in the blue corner is PPC. This session saw the likes of Julie Batten, VP of media strategies with Klick Communications, and Stacie Susens, director of client strategy and development with Resolution… Read More

SEM

Beyond Friending: How To Hit Social Marketing Bullseye

Welcome back to aimClear’s continuing coverage of #SESCHI 2010! A common (& quite useful) tactic online marketing pros often share with total social media n00bz is “listen to your audience.” When companies first dip their toes into Facebook, Twitter & other social media watering holes, it is a logical & advantageous first step to simply… Read More

Social Media Marketing