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What is customer lifetime value?

Customer Lifetime Value is one of the most important metrics to track for overall business performance. Learn what it is and how to measure it, here.

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by David Schroeder
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How to define a marketing-qualified lead

In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn how to define and MQL, the difference between an MQL and an SQL, and how to use this info to show ROI.

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by Tim Niziak
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What is a heat map?

A heatmap is a data visualization tool that displays user data captured on a website in the form of color density maps to convey user behavior and traffic patterns.

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by Melissa Garner
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What is a featured snippet?

Learn what a featured snippet is and its different types in SERPs, the search intent by behind them, and how to gain a featured snippet of your own.

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by Melissa Garner
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What is latent semantic indexing (LSI)?

LSI is a complex system used by search engines to analyze the relationships between terms and concepts on a page in an effort to provide the most accurate and relevant search results.

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by Melissa Garner
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What is information architecture?

Information architecture is the organization of information into a hierarchy to make it easier for users and crawlers to retrieve and understand.

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by Melissa Garner
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What is lead generation?

Lead generation is a critical marketing strategy for sustainable long-term business growth that generates interest and attracts potential customers.

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by Melissa Garner
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What is a sales funnel?

A sales funnel is a consumer-based marketing model designed to replicate a potential customers journey through the stages of the buying process for any product or service.

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by Melissa Garner
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What is sales prospecting?

Effective sales prospecting -- also known as outbound marketing -- can make a big difference for any business. Here's everything you need to know.

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by Nick Jackson
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What is lead tracking?

Lead tracking is the process of determining lead source, actively monitoring where leads are in the funnel, and pursuing actions to close the sale.

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by Jules Tompkins
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What is conversation analytics?

Conversation analytics is the evaluation of transcribed phone call between two or more people in order to gain insights on customer behavior.

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by Melissa Garner
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What is Google Ads call tracking, and how does it improve my PPC campaigns?

Google Ads call tracking is conversion tracking that shows which search keywords are driving the most calls, both from ads and from your website.

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by Zack Bedingfield
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What is internal linking?

We review some of the best practices around internal linking, and explain how this SEO strategy can ensure your site is always at the top of the results.

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by Melissa Garner
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What is VoIP?

VoIP, or Voice over Internet Protocol, allows you to use the internet to make or receive phone calls. Here's how this technology can help your business.

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by Trishawn Brown
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What is HIPAA?

HIPAA is a US law which establishes privacy standards around medical information. Here's how HIPAA can affect marketing, and how you can stay compliant.

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by Melissa Garner
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What is Geo-Routing?

Geo-routing (geographical routing) is an algorithmic tool that routes phone calls to a set destination based on the geographical location of the caller.

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by Melissa Garner
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What is white labeling?

White labeling is a legal protocol that allows one product or service to be sold and rebranded under another company’s brand.

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by Melissa Garner
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What is Round Robin?

Round Robin is a call tracking software feature that distributes incoming calls within a set group of numbers, helping sales managers and call centers.

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by Melissa Garner
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What is call monitoring?

Call monitoring offers real-time insights that benefit sales, marketing, support, and success teams. Are you taking advantage?

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by Melissa Garner
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What is a first time caller?

A first time caller is someone who has never called your business before. Tailoring these conversations is vital for caller experience and repeat customers.

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by Carolyn Lyden
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What is image optimization?

Image optimization involves making your website images useful to both users and search engines. Here are some best practices to help boost your site's SEO ranking, and improve the overall user experience.

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by Melissa Garner
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What is GDPR and how will it affect my business?

GDPR, an acronym for General Data Protection Regulation, is new set of rules in the European Union governing how personal data can be stored and used. We explore how GDPR will affect your marketing or technology business.

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by Michael Saba
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What is SIP routing?

Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) is a communication protocol used in VolP networks. SIP routing, also known as SIP trunking, allows users to make phone calls that bypass traditional telephone system. Here's how it works, and how it can benefit your business.

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by Melissa Garner
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What is a call extension?

A call extension is an ad extension in Google Ads that will show your phone number alongside your ad. Are you taking advantage of click-to-call?

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by Zack Bedingfield
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What is call metadata?

Call metadata is a general term for different types of data collected about phone calls, including time, duration, caller's phone number, and call recipient's phone number. Call metadata gives marketers helpful information about leads.

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by Melissa Garner
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What is a SWOT Analysis?

A SWOT analysis is a process that individuals or organizations use to identify Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats. It's commonly used in strategic planning, where it can help businesses narrow down their niche within the market. Here's why your business should do a SWOT analysis.

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by Carolyn Lyden
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What is user experience?

User experience (UX) is a person’s overall experience with a product such as a website or application, and is typically measured by the ease of use and quality of that product. We explore what makes good UX design here at CallRail, and how these best practices can benefit the entire company.

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by Melissa Garner
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