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What Kinds of Businesses Fit Performance‑Based Marketing? By Dave Burnett, Digital Marketing Expert at AOKMarketing.com • Last updated: June 25, 2025 Quick Recap: Which businesses thrive with performance marketing? Ecommerce: Clear sale events support pay‑per‑sale models. Lead generation: You only pay for qualified prospects. Both: Requires defined conversion, accurate...

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I’ve spent years helping brands scale through SEO and paid search. And one of the most overlooked opportunities I see is this: You’re sitting on a goldmine: your PR isn’t just press—it’s SEO fuel. If you’re investing in PR and not aligning it with your SEO strategy, you’re leaving...

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