The DC Digital Analytics MeetUp group brought together digital analytics professionals for an evening of talks and discussions specific to our craft. This presentation, titled, "How to Weaponize Your Data" was delivered by Zach Wales (@ZactlyHZ), Director, SEO, SEM, Analytics at HZ. The event was hosted by HZ (hzdg.com) and Viget.
Other speakers included:
"Fundamentals of Analytics Planning & Implementation" by Evelyn Chou, Senior Business Analyst at AKQA.
"Responsive Content: Building Personalized Web Experiences" by Albert Wavering, Analytics Architect at Blue State Digital.
10. The best place to listen before you jump on the phone.
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According to Forrester Research, most of your buyers
complete 60-90% of their research prior to a hand raise.
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Today’s prospects solely engage with marketed content
during the first 70% of their buyer’s journeys.
13. Two things about content…
It has to rank to matter
How humans behave with it
14. Two things about you…
Set difficult goals you can reach
Be just a little delusional*
* http://contentmarketinginstitute.com/2014/09/adaptive-content-omni-channel-technique/
18. Case Study 1
“Proof” that content marketing works:
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• Students in MBA program launched basic
WordPress blogs
• Covered niche categories (health, sports, dance,
etc.)
• Frequency = 60 posts per month
Source: Vertical Metrics,
https://www.slideshare.net/secret/nN2R08mIWYM5L9
19. Organic Search Traffic
AB
Case Study 2
MOM
BLOG
MOM
BLOG
2 branded “mommy” blogs
Multiple, real authors
Balance – brand voice & autonomy
SEO strategy
Social media support
3 x
the frequency
23. Case Study 1
TEST: A 1-month Outbrain campaign
targeting first time homebuyers using
our client’s blog content.
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Session stats from Google Analytics:
Hour of the Day Number of Sessions
6 am 514
5 am 505
2 am 492
3 am 407
4 am 359
1 am 290
7 am 240
12 am 39
4pm 27
6pm 23
24. Case Study 2
AdWords’ Bid by Weather (a.k.a. taking advantage of a shitty winter)
25. Case Study 2
Dimension Widening: Gave us insights on online-to-offline behaviors
28. Inspirational
Motivational
November (seasonally low) February (seasonally high)
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
Emotional
Contextual
Informational
Blog
Social
Email
Blog
Social
Email
Website
Email
Blog
Website
PRs
Email
Direct Mail
Novel perspectives
Stories of dreams and visions
Stories of courage
What’s new and different
What challenges you
Pushing the boundaries
Industry leadership
Building practices
Educational tools
Real estate insights
Homebuilder facts
Community details
Model features
Blog
Social
Email
Anecdotes
Imagery of new home & life
Relatable situations