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The 8 Ways to Win New Business (4 Channels × 2 Levers)

October 27, 2025 / by Dave Burnett

You Don’t Need “Everything”—Just a Sustainable Mix Many business owners believe they need to do everything—social media, email campaigns, ads, and partnerships—to grow. But real growth doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from doing what matters most. You don’t need every marketing tactic. You need a focused mix...

The 8 Goals to Consider When Creating a Digital Marketing Strategy

June 26, 2025 / by Jana Legaspi

A well-defined digital marketing strategy requires purposeful goals to direct efforts and measure success. But what should those goals be? This article explores the 8 essential goals you must consider when creating a strategy that resonates with audiences, drives growth, and wins in search engine rankings. 1. Build Brand...

Find out which ecommerce and lead generation businesses are best suited for performance-based marketing, with proven strategies.

5 Signals You’re Ready for Performance-Based Marketing

June 25, 2025 / by Dave Burnett

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...

Infographic showing a three-step digital ad creation funnel: Step 1, Step 2, Step 3. Platform logos (Facebook, Google, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn) feed into the funnel. A central CTA card (image + “CTA” button) leads to a rising bar chart, illustrating how ads convert. Background is a soft beige with bold orange header reading “DIGITAL AD GUIDE.”

Digital Ad Creation That Drives Leads (Step-by-Step Guide)

June 6, 2025 / by Marketing Team

Framework for Lead-Generating Ads: This guide breaks down digital ad creation into the core steps:  Platform → Targeting → Message/Creative → CTA → Lead Capture. We’ll apply these steps to all major platforms (Facebook/Instagram, YouTube, Google Search/Display, TikTok, LinkedIn, and X) for any business type (local services, e-commerce, SaaS,...

Infographic illustrating Cost Per Lead (CPL) concepts, benchmarks, and optimization strategies to maximize lead-generation efficiency

Cost Per Lead (CPL): Maximizing Lead Generation Efficiency

May 6, 2025 / by Marketing Team

Introduction: Every marketer wants more leads, but equally important is understanding what you’re paying to get those leads. Cost Per Lead (CPL) is a critical metric that quantifies how cost-effective your marketing campaigns are at generating new prospects. In simple terms, it’s the amount of money you spend to...