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Google Business (or Google My Business)
A business listing that appears in Google searches for your business. This listing can include several types of information, such as the business’s address, customer reviews, pictures, company description, phone number or other contact information, and ads or announcements about the company.
Having your Google Business page set up and regularly updating and maintaining it is an important step in making sure your company ranks for relevant searches.
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Content Management System (CMS)
Refers to any software that helps to create and maintain content on a website. Popular content management systems include Wordpress, Hubspot and Drupal. Proprietary content management systems can also be created to a company’s personalized specifications.
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Analytics
Analytics in digital marketing can refer to any type of analysis of data collected from a digital source. Trends and insights from this data can inform business decisions.
Google Analytics is a specific analytical platform, designed to monitor and analyze web traffic. However, there are hundreds of different analytical tools available online, and thousands of types of analysis. Structuring your analysis to focus on the most important data points is key in avoiding confusion.
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Lead
In marketing, a lead is a prospective customer. Not all leads are equally promising, and not all engagement types are the same that signify a potential lead. Any engagement with your company or website, though, indicates a potential lead.
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