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Discover HubSpot's custom reporting power, ChatGPT's lifestyle upgrade, X's creator program changes, Google's local business curveball, and the latest in SEO best practices. Your weekly dose of marketing wisdom awaits!

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October 15, 2024

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Hey there, Digital Marketing Rockstars! 🎸

Manmeet here, ready to dish out the hottest digital marketing scoop that'll make your strategies sizzle. Grab your favorite brew, and let's dive in!

In today's email:

1. HubSpot's custom reports: Your data, your way. 📈
2. ChatGPT gets a lifestyle makeover. 🤖
3. X pulls the plug on creator ad revenue.💡
4. Google's local business review shake-up. 👀
5. Robots.txt gets a reality check from Google. 🌐

Marketing Automation

Create Custom HubSpot Reports Tailored to Your Needs

Post dives deep into leveraging HubSpot's reporting tools to create personalized reports.

Our Hot Take:
Folks, if you're not customizing your HubSpot reports, you're flying blind in the data stratosphere. This isn't just about pretty graphs; it's about turning your data into a crystal ball for your business. Want to know which sales rep is crushing it? There's a report for that. Curious about which marketing campaign is bringing home the bacon? Yep, you can track that too. It's like having a personal data chef who whips up exactly the insights you need. So stop settling for off-the-shelf reports and start cooking up some data delicacies that'll make your decision-making tastier than ever!

Content Marketing

OpenAI and Hearst Join Forces to Enhance ChatGPT with Lifestyle Content

OpenAI has partnered with media giant Hearst to integrate lifestyle content from popular magazines into ChatGPT.

Our Hot Take:

Well, well, well... looks like ChatGPT is getting a lifestyle makeover! This isn't just about AI spouting facts anymore; it's about AI that knows the latest fashion trends and can give you tips on your sourdough starter. For content marketers, this is huge. Imagine having an AI assistant that's not just smart, but also hip and trendy. It's like having a cool intern who's read every magazine ever. This could revolutionize how we create lifestyle content, from blog posts to social media captions. But remember, while ChatGPT might know what's hot, it's still up to us humans to add that special sauce of creativity and brand voice. Use this new tool wisely, and you might just become the trendiest content creator in town!

Social Media Marketing / PPC

X Halts Ad Revenue Sharing Program for Creators

X, formerly known as Twitter, has abruptly discontinued its ad revenue sharing program for creators.

Our Hot Take:

Ouch! X just pulled the rug out from under its creators faster than you can say "tweet." This move is like telling your star players they're playing for free now. For marketers and influencers who've been riding the X wave, it's time to diversify your social media portfolio. This sudden change is a stark reminder that we can't put all our eggs in one platform's basket. It's also a wake-up call to focus on building your own audience and monetization strategies that you control. Remember, in the world of social media, the only constant is change. Stay agile, keep your options open, and always have a Plan B (and C, and D) for your social media strategy.

Google Places Competitor Ads Above Local Business Reviews

Google has stirred controversy by displaying competitor advertisements directly above the reviews section of local business listings.

Our Hot Take:

Talk about adding insult to injury! Google's latest move is like inviting your competitors to set up shop right in front of your store. For local businesses, this is a game-changer, and not necessarily in a good way. But here's the thing - it's also an opportunity. If you're not already investing in local PPC, now's the time to start. This change means your ads could be showing up above your competitors' reviews too. It's a double-edged sword, but one you can wield to your advantage if you're smart about it. Focus on optimizing your local SEO, encouraging positive reviews, and yes, considering a strategic PPC campaign. In this new landscape, visibility is king, and sometimes you've got to pay to play.

SEO

Google Clarifies Robots.txt Policy: Unsupported Fields Will Be Ignored

Google has updated its Search Central documentation, emphasizing that its crawlers will ignore unsupported fields in robots.txt files.

Our Hot Take:

Google's just laid down the law on robots.txt, and it's time to clean house! This isn't just a minor tweak; it's Google telling us to stick to the script - literally. With only four supported fields (user-agent, allow, disallow, and sitemap), it's time to audit your robots.txt files and make sure you're not relying on any unsupported directives. Think of it as spring cleaning for your SEO strategy. This change is a reminder that in the world of SEO, simplicity often wins. Focus on these core directives, and you'll ensure Google's crawlers understand exactly what you want them to see (or not see). It's time to streamline your robots.txt and make sure you're speaking Google's language fluently!

Summary:

Ready to supercharge your marketing game? This week's scoop is packed with game-changers that could be your secret weapon. Let's break it down:

HubSpot Custom Reports: Tailor your data insights and make smarter decisions. 📈

ChatGPT's Lifestyle Upgrade: AI gets trendy - use it to spice up your content. 🤖

X's Ad Revenue Program Cut: Diversify your social strategy and build your own audience.💡

Google's Local Business Shakeup: Time to rethink your local SEO and PPC strategies.🌐

Google's Robots.txt Update: Simplify and optimize your crawl directives. 👀

At the end of the day, it's all about staying ahead of the curve and using these insights to reach more of your ideal customers. And guess what? This newsletter is your VIP backstage pass to staying ahead of the game.

Now go out there and show 'em what you've got!

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