LinkedIn Isn't Social Media—AI Drives New Strategy
Next Friday — I'm honored to be keynoting NSU Florida's Digital Marketing Summit. Topic: Stop Treating LinkedIn Like Social Media. (Title says it all.) Part of a bigger shift I've been making — reimagining all of my work with AI as an essential element. Sharing the stage with Brooke B. Sellas, Matthew Capala, and a great lineup. If you're in South FL, come hang.
14 Lifetime Deal Tools for Marketers—
AppSumo just dropped their Build Different collection — 14 lifetime deal tools for marketers, creators, and agency owners. A few standouts: - reap for video repurposing, - Lapis for cross-platform ad creation, and - Press Ranger for AI-powered PR pitching. Lifetime pricing...
10 Types of Digital Marketing You Need to Master in 2026
The article outlines ten digital marketing disciplines essential for 2026, emphasizing that businesses should focus on a handful of channels rather than spreading resources thin. Email marketing delivers the highest return on investment, generating $36‑$42 for every dollar spent, while...
The Real YouTube Pay Per View: Uncovering Creator Earnings & Latest Rates (2026)
YouTube’s partner program pays creators 55 % of ad revenue (45 % for Shorts), with earnings calculated on a cost‑per‑thousand‑views (CPM) basis. Reported CPMs vary widely, typically ranging from $3‑$5 up to $18 per 1,000 views, depending on niche, audience demographics, and...
X Premium Review (Formerly Twitter Blue): Is It Worth It in 2026?
X Premium, the rebranded Twitter Blue, now offers three subscription tiers ranging from $3 to $40 per month, with web purchases saving roughly a quarter over app prices. Premium subscribers enjoy a blue checkmark, longer posts, edit windows, reduced ads,...
10 Best Email List Management Tools for 2026 (Expert Comparison)
Neal Schaffer’s guide ranks the top ten email list management platforms for 2026, highlighting free‑plan generosity, automation depth, and integration capabilities. The analysis shows Sender and MailerLite provide the most generous free tiers, while tools like Klaviyo and ActiveCampaign excel for...
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Twitter (X) Analytics for Marketers: The Complete Guide to Metrics, KPIs & Reporting [2026]
The guide outlines how Twitter (now X) analytics empower marketers with a six‑step framework to turn raw tweet data into actionable insights. It details access methods for desktop and mobile dashboards, explains key metrics such as impressions, reach, engagement, and...
How to Do a Content Audit: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
The 2026 guide outlines a step‑by‑step content audit process, emphasizing seven essential phases from goal definition to implementation. It stresses that 61 % of marketers perform audits at least twice yearly to keep content fresh and performant. The article highlights key...
Link Building for Small Businesses: Ethical Strategies That Actually Work in 2026
Neal Schaffer outlines how link building has shifted from a volume‑driven practice to a relationship‑focused strategy essential for small businesses in 2026. He emphasizes that high‑authority, contextually relevant backlinks now outweigh dozens of low‑quality links, while internal linking provides immediate,...
On Page SEO: The Complete Guide to Ranking Without Being an SEO Expert
Neal Schaffer’s guide breaks down on‑page SEO into actionable elements such as title tags, header hierarchy, internal linking, page speed, and mobile‑first optimization. He cites that the top Google result captures 27.6% of clicks, making first‑page rankings vital, and highlights...
Video Blogging Guide: How to Start a Vlog That Grows Your Brand in 2026
Neal Schaffer’s 2026 guide shows that anyone can start a vlog using just a smartphone, focusing on niche selection and consistent publishing. It outlines essential equipment, platform choices, and a step‑by‑step workflow for planning, filming, editing, and optimizing videos. The...
AI Agents Unite Disconnected Marketing Tools in Live Demo
Hot take: The marketing tool stack is broken. Not because the tools are bad. Because having 12 of them that don't talk to each other is insane. I'm doing a free webinar on Feb 24 with someone who's built a platform where...
Email Marketing Strategy: A 5-Step Playbook to Boost ROI and Build Lasting Relationships
Email marketing remains the highest‑ROI digital channel, delivering $36‑$45 for every dollar spent. A fractional CMO illustrates how a B2C client matched a six‑figure Google ad budget solely through email, underscoring its revenue potential. The article offers a five‑step playbook—defining...
How to Schedule Instagram Posts in 2026: 3 Proven Methods That Actually Work
Since Instagram opened its Graph API in 2018, businesses can schedule posts from a computer, provided they use a professional profile linked to a Facebook Page. The platform’s native Creator Studio offers a free way to queue feed and IGTV...
What’s a Good Ecommerce Conversion Rate? Benchmarks + How to Improve Yours in 2026
Neal Schaffer outlines the 2026 ecommerce conversion landscape, noting a global average of 2.5‑3% and top performers reaching 4‑5% or higher. The article breaks down industry‑specific benchmarks, device disparities, and channel performance, highlighting that food & beverage exceeds 6% while luxury...