A method to test two versions of content (e.g., emails, ads) to see which one performs better based on results.
ABM Lite (1-to-few)
A scaled account-based marketing strategy targeting small groups of accounts with shared characteristics.
AIDA
A sales and marketing model representing four stages: Attention, Interest, Desire, and Action, used to guide prospects toward purchase.
Account-Based Marketing (ABM)
A marketing approach focused on targeting specific high-value accounts with tailored campaigns.
Ad Copy
The text in an advertisement designed to attract attention and encourage users to take action.
Advertising
The activity of promoting products or services through paid media channels to attract and engage potential customers.
Advertising Agency
A company that creates and manages advertising campaigns for businesses to promote their products or services.
Affiliate Marketing
A strategy where affiliates earn commissions by promoting a company’s products or services.
Affiliate Program
A system that allows affiliates to partner with a company and earn money by driving sales or leads.
Analytics
The process of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data for informed business decisions.
Analytics Dashboard
A visual tool that shows key marketing data and metrics in one place to track performance.
Attribution Model
A system to credit different steps in a customer’s journey that lead to a sale or conversion.
B
B2B Marketing
Marketing strategies focused on selling products or services to other businesses instead of consumers.
Backlink
A link from one website to another. Backlinks are often used to improve a website's authority and ranking in search engine results.
Behavioral Targeting
Showing ads to people based on their online activity, such as past searches or website visits.
Below the Line (BTL) Marketing
Marketing focused on targeted audiences through direct channels, like email, events, or promotions.
Blog
A section of a website with articles aimed at educating or engaging an audience about a specific topic.
Blogging
The practice of creating and publishing content on a website to engage audiences, improve SEO, and drive traffic.
Bounce Rate
The percentage of visitors leaving a website after viewing only one page, indicating engagement levels.
Bounce Rate Optimization
Strategies to reduce the number of website visitors who leave without interacting or exploring further.
Brand Ambassadors
People who represent and promote a brand to create awareness and positive perceptions.
Brand Equity
The value of a brand based on customer trust, recognition, and loyalty.
Brand Guidelines
A document outlining rules for using a brand’s logo, colors, tone, and messaging to keep communication consistent.
Brand Loyalty
When customers repeatedly buy from the same brand because of trust and satisfaction.
Brand Manager
A person responsible for maintaining and improving a brand’s image and reputation.
Brand Marketing
Promoting a brand to increase awareness, trust, and loyalty among customers.
Brand Positioning
Defining how a brand stands out from competitors in the minds of its target audience.
Buyer’s Journey
The process a customer goes through, from discovering a product to making a purchase decision.
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CAN-SPAM
A U.S. law that sets rules for sending marketing emails to prevent spam and protect recipients.
CASL
Canada’s anti-spam law requiring consent before sending promotional emails or messages.
Call to Action (CTA)
A message prompting users to take specific actions, like "Buy Now" or "Sign Up."
Campaign
A structured marketing effort focused on promoting a specific product, service, or message to a target audience.
Campaign Analytics
The process of reviewing and analyzing data to measure the success of marketing campaigns.
Campaign Management
The planning, execution, tracking, and analysis of marketing or sales campaigns to achieve specific goals.
Campaign Retargeting
Showing ads to users who interacted with your website or product but didn’t complete a desired action.
Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
A coding language used to style and format the visual presentation of web content.
Chatbot Marketing
Using automated chat tools to engage with customers, provide answers, or promote products.
Click-Through Rate (CTR)
The percentage of people who click on an ad or link out of the total who saw it.
Closed-Loop Marketing
A data-driven strategy that connects marketing activities with sales outcomes to measure effectiveness and optimize campaigns.
Cold Emailing
Sending unsolicited emails to potential customers to introduce products or services and generate interest.
Collaborative Content
Content created with others, such as influencers or partners, to expand reach and engagement.
Competitor Analysis
Researching and analyzing competitors’ strengths, weaknesses, and strategies to improve your marketing.
Content
Information or materials such as blogs, videos, or graphics created to inform, engage, or attract a target audience.
Content Management System (CMS)
Software used to create, manage, and publish digital content, such as blogs and websites.
Content Marketing
Creating valuable content like blogs or videos to attract and retain customers.
Content Optimization System (COS)
A system that dynamically adjusts content based on user behavior, preferences, or context to maximize engagement.
Content Strategy
A plan for creating and managing content to engage your audience and achieve business goals.
Context
The circumstances or background that define how content or messaging is tailored to resonate with a specific audience.
Contextual Marketing
Delivering personalized and relevant marketing messages based on the user's current context, such as location or behavior.
Conversational Marketing
A real-time, personalized marketing approach that uses chatbots or messaging to engage customers and capture leads.
Conversion
The completion of a desired action by a prospect, such as making a purchase, signing up, or downloading content.
Conversion Funnel
The steps a customer takes from awareness of your brand to making a purchase.
Conversion Path
The journey prospects take to become customers, from initial contact to final purchase.
Conversion Rate
The percentage of users who complete a desired action, like making a purchase or signing up.
Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)
The process of improving a website or campaign to increase the percentage of users who take a desired action, like signing up or purchasing.
Cost Per Acquisition (CPA)
The average cost to acquire one customer, calculated by dividing total costs by the number of new customers.
Cost Per Click (CPC)
The amount paid for each click on a digital ad, commonly used in paid advertising.
Cost Per Lead (CPL)
A metric that measures the cost of acquiring a lead, calculated by dividing total marketing spend by the number of leads generated.
Cost Per Thousand (CPM)
The cost advertisers pay for 1,000 impressions of their ad.
Cross-Channel Marketing
Using multiple channels (e.g., email, social media) to deliver consistent marketing messages to customers.
Crowdsourced Content
Content created collaboratively by a community or audience, often used to enhance engagement and authenticity.
Customer Marketing
Marketing efforts targeted at existing customers to foster loyalty, upselling, cross-selling, or advocacy.
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Demand
The need or desire for a product or service, influencing sales and marketing strategies.
Demand Generation
Strategies to create awareness and interest in your product or service to drive demand.
Digital Marketing
The use of online channels, such as social media, email, and websites, to promote products or services and engage with customers.
Direct Marketing
Promoting products directly to customers through emails, texts, or mail.
Direct Traffic
Visitors who land on a website by typing its URL directly into their browser or via bookmarks, bypassing referral or search channels.
Display Advertising
Visual ads (e.g., banners) shown on websites, social media, or apps to promote products or services.
Dofollow Link
A type of hyperlink that passes authority and SEO value from one website to another, improving search engine rankings.
Drip Campaign
Automated emails sent over time to keep customers engaged or nurture leads.
Dynamic Content
Personalized content that changes based on a user’s behavior or preferences.
Dynamic Retargeting
Showing personalized ads to users based on the specific products they viewed or interacted with.
E
Earned Media
Free publicity gained through reviews, social shares, or media coverage rather than paid ads.
Ebook
A digital book used as a marketing tool to provide value to audiences and generate leads by offering in-depth information on a topic.
Editorial Calendar
A scheduling tool used to plan, organize, and manage the creation and publication of marketing content over time.
Email
A communication tool used for marketing campaigns, lead nurturing, and customer engagement through personalized messages.
Email Marketing
Using emails to communicate with customers, promote products, and nurture leads.
Email Sharing
The act of recipients forwarding or sharing email content with others, expanding the reach of marketing campaigns.
Engagement
The level of interaction and involvement audiences have with a brand’s content, including likes, shares, clicks, and comments.
Engagement Rate
A metric showing how users interact with content, such as likes, comments, or shares.
Engagement Score
A metric quantifying user interaction levels with a brand, helping prioritize leads and measure content effectiveness.
Event Marketing
Promoting products through events like trade shows, webinars, or live demonstrations.
Evergreen Content
Content that remains relevant and useful over time, continuing to attract and engage audiences long after publication.
Exit Rate
The percentage of visitors who leave a website from a specific page after viewing it.
Exit-Intent Popups
Popups shown when a user is about to leave your website to encourage them to stay or take action.
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Facebook
A social media platform used for marketing and engagement with targeted ads, posts, and communities.
Facebook Marketing
Using Facebook tools and ads to promote products or services and engage with target audiences.
Flywheel
A business model focusing on generating momentum by improving customer experiences, often replacing traditional funnels.
Flywheel Marketing
A strategy that focuses on building momentum by prioritizing customer engagement, satisfaction, and advocacy to drive sustainable business growth.
Form
A web element where users input information, often used for lead generation or contact purposes.
Four Ps
The marketing mix framework: Product, Price, Place, and Promotion, used to develop marketing strategies.
Friction
Any obstacle or inconvenience in the customer journey that hinders engagement or conversion.
Funnel
A model that represents the customer journey stages, from awareness to purchase and beyond.
G
Gamification
The use of game-like elements, such as rewards or leaderboards, to motivate and improve sales performance.
Geo-Targeting
Delivering content or ads to users based on their geographic location.
Geofencing
A location-based marketing tactic where ads or notifications are triggered within a specific geographic area.
Google Ads Specialist
A professional who manages and optimizes Google Ads campaigns to maximize ROI.
Growth Hacking
Creative, low-cost strategies to rapidly grow a business or product's user base and revenue.
Growth Marketing
A data-driven approach to improving customer acquisition, retention, and expansion by testing and optimizing strategies.
Guerrilla Marketing
A low-cost, unconventional marketing tactic designed to create maximum impact and buzz.
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HTML
A coding language used to structure and format web content, essential for website and email marketing.
Hashtag
A keyword or phrase preceded by a # symbol, used to categorize content and increase visibility on social platforms.
Heatmap
A visual representation of user activity on a webpage, showing areas of high interaction or clicks.
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InMail Messages
Direct messages sent through LinkedIn, often used in prospecting and lead generation.
Inbound Lead Generation
The process of attracting and converting leads through content, SEO, and other inbound marketing techniques.
Inbound Link
A hyperlink from an external website that directs users to your site, improving SEO and driving traffic.
Inbound Marketing
Attracting customers by creating valuable content and experiences tailored to their needs.
Influencer Marketing
A strategy where brands partner with influencers to promote products to their followers.
Influencer Outreach
The process of contacting influencers to collaborate on promotional campaigns.
Influencer Partnerships
Collaborations between brands and influencers for long-term promotion or campaigns.
Infographic
A visual representation of information or data designed to engage and educate audiences.
Instagram
A social media platform used for visual content marketing, audience engagement, and brand promotion.
Interactive Content
Content like quizzes or polls that engages users and encourages active participation.
International Marketing
The practice of tailoring marketing strategies to reach and engage audiences in different countries or regions.
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JavaScript
A programming language used to create interactive features on websites, enhancing user experience.
K
Keyword
A word or phrase that users type into search engines, used to optimize content for better visibility in search results.
Keyword Intent
The purpose behind a user’s search query, such as informational, navigational, or transactional, which helps guide content creation and targeting.
Keyword Research
The process of finding and analyzing search terms to optimize content for better visibility in search engines.
Keyword Stuffing
Overloading content with keywords to manipulate search rankings, often penalized by search engines.
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Landing Page
A standalone web page designed to capture leads or drive a specific action from visitors.
Lead
A potential customer who has expressed interest in a product or service.
Lead Generation
Activities aimed at attracting and identifying potential customers for the sales pipeline.
Lead Magnet
An incentive offered in exchange for a prospect’s contact information, like a free guide or discount.
Lead Nurturing
Building relationships with potential customers by providing relevant content at each stage of their journey.
Lifecycle Marketing
Marketing that targets customers at every stage of their lifecycle, from awareness to loyalty.
Lifecycle Stages
The stages a customer goes through during their relationship with a company, from awareness to purchase and advocacy.
LinkedIn
A professional social media platform used for networking, content sharing, and B2B marketing to reach and engage potential customers.
List Growth Rate
A metric that measures the rate at which a company's contact or email list grows over a specific period, reflecting the effectiveness of lead generation efforts.
Local SEO
The practice of optimizing online presence to attract local customers through searches, including Google Maps and location-based queries.
Long Tail Keyword
A specific, low-competition search phrase with higher intent, often used to attract niche audiences in SEO.
Loyalty
A customer’s consistent preference for a brand due to positive experiences and trust.
M
MarTech
Technology and tools used to manage and improve marketing processes, campaigns, and customer interactions.
Market Analysis
Evaluating market conditions, trends, competitors, and customer needs to identify opportunities for growth.
Market Research
Gathering and analyzing data about target audiences, competitors, and industry trends to inform decisions.
Market Research Analyst
A professional who collects and interprets data to identify trends and opportunities for marketing strategies.
Marketing
The process of promoting, selling, and distributing a product or service by identifying customer needs and delivering value.
Marketing Analyst
A professional who evaluates the performance of marketing campaigns and activities to improve ROI.
Marketing Analytics
The process of analyzing marketing data to evaluate campaign performance and optimize future strategies.
Marketing Automation
Using software to automate repetitive marketing tasks like email campaigns or social media posting.
Marketing Channel
The mediums through which marketing messages are delivered, such as email, social media, or print ads.
Marketing Funnel
A framework representing the stages a customer goes through, from awareness to purchase and loyalty.
Marketing Operations
The processes, tools, and teams that ensure marketing activities are executed efficiently and aligned with goals.
Marketing Plan
A comprehensive document outlining objectives, strategies, and tactics to achieve marketing goals.
Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL)
A lead identified as ready for sales engagement based on marketing interactions.
Marketing Strategy
A long-term plan for achieving business objectives by identifying target markets and creating tailored campaigns.
Media Planning
Selecting and scheduling media platforms to maximize the reach and effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
Metric
A measurable value used to track and evaluate the success of marketing efforts, like CTR or ROI.
Microsite
A small website or web page created to focus on a specific campaign, product, or audience.
Mobile Marketing
A strategy focused on reaching and engaging customers through mobile devices using SMS, apps, social media, or mobile-optimized websites.
Mobile Optimization
The process of ensuring a website, app, or digital content performs well and delivers a seamless user experience on mobile devices.
Multi-Touch Attribution
Assigning credit to multiple touchpoints that contribute to a conversion, not just the last interaction.
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Native Advertising
Ads designed to blend into the platform’s content, appearing non-disruptive to users.
Native Content
Content that seamlessly matches the format and style of the platform where it’s published.
Network Marketing
A marketing strategy that uses a network of individuals to promote products or services, often involving multi-level compensation structures.
News Feed
A curated stream of updates, posts, or content displayed on social media platforms to engage users with relevant information.
Niche Market
A specific, targeted segment of a larger market defined by unique needs, preferences, or demographics.
Nofollow Link
A hyperlink that tells search engines not to pass SEO value to the linked page, used to avoid boosting untrusted sites.
O
Off-Page Optimization
Activities outside a website, like backlink building and social sharing, to improve search engine rankings and visibility.
Offer
A promotional incentive, such as discounts, free trials, or bundled packages, to encourage customers to take action.
Omnichannel
A customer engagement approach that integrates multiple communication and sales channels to provide a seamless and consistent experience across all touchpoints.
Omnichannel Marketing
A marketing approach that delivers a consistent experience across all channels, online and offline.
Omnichannel Strategy
A plan to integrate multiple channels to provide a seamless customer experience.
On-Page Optimization
The practice of optimizing website elements, such as content, keywords, and meta tags, to improve search engine rankings.
Online Experience
The quality and overall impression customers have when interacting with a company’s digital platforms, such as websites, apps, and social media.
Online Marketing
Using digital platforms like social media, email, and websites to promote products or services and engage audiences.
Open Rate
The percentage of recipients who open an email, used to measure the effectiveness of email campaigns.
Opt-In
A user’s consent to receive marketing communications, such as subscribing to a newsletter.
Organic Traffic
Website visitors who arrive through unpaid search engine results.
Outbound Link
A hyperlink that directs users from your website to another external site.
Outbound Marketing
A traditional marketing approach that involves reaching out to potential customers through paid ads, cold calls, and direct mail.
Owned Media
Marketing channels a company controls, such as its website, blog, and social media profiles.
P
Page View
A metric that counts the number of times a webpage is loaded or viewed by users.
Paid Media
Advertising channels that require payment to promote content or products, such as social ads, display ads, or sponsored posts.
Paid Search
A form of digital advertising where businesses bid on keywords to display ads on search engine results pages (SERPs).
Pay Per Click (PPC)
An online advertising model where advertisers pay only when users click on their ads.
Pinterest
A visual-based social media platform used for sharing and discovering content, often leveraged for marketing and driving traffic.
Price Elasticity
A measure of how demand for a product changes in response to price changes, helping businesses set optimal pricing strategies.
Pricing Strategy
The approach used to determine the optimal price for a product to maximize profitability and competitiveness.
Product Market Fit
The degree to which a product satisfies market demand, indicating a strong alignment between the product and customer needs.
Product Marketing
The practice of promoting and positioning products to reach target audiences and drive adoption.
Product Marketing Manager
A professional responsible for launching and promoting products, developing messaging, and enabling sales teams with positioning strategies.
Product Matrix
A strategic tool used to map products against key attributes, such as features, price, or target audience.
Programmatic ABM (1-to-many)
A scalable account-based marketing approach that targets a large number of accounts using automated tools and data-driven personalization.
Promotional Marketing
Marketing activities designed to boost short-term sales through discounts, events, or giveaways.
Push Notifications
Alerts sent to users’ devices to deliver timely updates or promotions.
Q
QR Code
A scannable matrix barcode used to direct users to specific content, such as websites, promotions, or apps, via their mobile devices.
Quora
A question-and-answer platform where users engage in discussions, often used by marketers to build brand authority and drive traffic.
R
RAW Leads
Unfiltered and unqualified leads generated from marketing efforts, requiring further qualification and nurturing.
Real-Time Bidding (RTB)
An automated process where ads are bought and sold in real-time through auctions.
Reddit
A social media platform where users engage in discussions, often used for niche content marketing and audience interaction.
Relevance Score
A metric used to measure how well an ad matches its target audience, impacting performance and costs.
Remarketing
A strategy to re-engage users who previously interacted with a brand by showing targeted ads across different platforms.
Responsive Design
A web design approach that ensures websites adapt seamlessly to different devices and screen sizes.
Retargeting
The practice of re-engaging prospects through ads or outreach based on their previous interactions.
Retargeting Campaign
A marketing strategy that targets users who have previously interacted with a brand but didn’t convert.
Return On Ad Spend (ROAS)
A metric that measures the revenue generated for every dollar spent on advertising campaigns.
Retweet
Sharing someone else’s tweet on Twitter to amplify its visibility and engagement.
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SEO Specialist
A professional who optimizes websites to improve organic visibility and search engine rankings.
Search Engine Marketing (SEM)
Paid advertising efforts to improve visibility on search engine results pages, such as Google Ads.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
The practice of optimizing a website to improve its visibility in organic search engine results.
Search Engine Results Pages (SERP)
The pages displayed by search engines in response to user queries, including organic and paid results.
Seasonal Marketing
Promotional strategies designed to align with specific seasons, holidays, or events.
Sender Score
A reputation metric for email senders, used to evaluate the likelihood of emails reaching recipients’ inboxes.
Sentiment Analysis Tools
Software that analyzes customer feedback to determine positive, neutral, or negative sentiments.
Single-Page Application (SPA)
A web app that loads a single HTML page and dynamically updates content without reloading.
Skim Pricing
A pricing strategy where a high initial price is set for a product to maximize revenue from early adopters before gradually lowering it.
Smarketing
The alignment of sales and marketing teams to improve lead quality, conversion rates, and revenue.
Snapchat
A multimedia messaging platform used for engaging younger audiences with short, ephemeral content.
Social Listening
Monitoring social media for customer feedback or concerns to improve service and engagement.
Social Media
Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter used to connect with audiences, share content, and promote brands.
Social Media Management
The process of creating, scheduling, analyzing, and engaging with content on social media platforms.
Social Media Optimization (SMO)
Optimizing social media content and profiles to enhance engagement, visibility, and traffic.
Social Media Specialist
A professional responsible for managing and optimizing a brand's presence on social media platforms.
Social Proof
The concept of leveraging customer testimonials, reviews, or endorsements to build trust with potential buyers.
Split Testing
Comparing two versions of a marketing element (e.g., emails or ads) to see which performs better.
Strategic ABM (1-to-1)
A highly personalized account-based marketing approach targeting individual high-value accounts.
Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
Professionals with deep expertise in a specific area, often used to provide insights for content or campaigns.
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Target Account List (TAL)
A curated list of high-value accounts prioritized for marketing and sales efforts.
Target Market
A specific group of potential customers defined by shared demographics, behaviors, or needs.
Text Analytics
The process of analyzing textual data to extract insights, such as customer sentiment or trends.
Thank You Page
A webpage displayed after users complete a desired action, such as submitting a form or making a purchase.
Tiktok
A video-focused social media platform used for creating short, engaging content to reach younger audiences.
Time on Page
A metric that measures how long visitors spend on a specific webpage, reflecting engagement and content effectiveness.
Trending Topics
Popular subjects or hashtags that gain traction on social media or search engines within a short time.
Twitter
A social media platform used for short, real-time updates and engagement with audiences.
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UI Designer
A professional who designs user interfaces for websites, apps, or products to ensure visual appeal and usability.
URL
Uniform Resource Locator, a unique address used to access a specific webpage through a web browser.
UX Designer
A professional who focuses on improving the overall user experience by optimizing functionality, usability, and satisfaction.
Unique Visitor
A metric that counts individual users who visit a website within a specific timeframe, regardless of repeat visits.
Unsubscribe Rate
The percentage of email recipients who opt out of receiving further communications, indicating campaign effectiveness.
User Experience (UX)
The overall experience a customer has while interacting with a product, impacting satisfaction and loyalty.
User Interaction
The ways customers engage with a product or service, often used to improve design or functionality.
User Interface (UI)
The design and layout of a product's interface, ensuring ease of use for customers.
User Journey Maps
A visual representation of the steps users take to interact with a brand, identifying touchpoints and pain points.
V
Video Marketing
Using video content to promote products, engage audiences, and increase brand awareness.
Viral Content
Content that achieves widespread attention and sharing due to its appeal, humor, or relevance.
Viral Marketing
A strategy that encourages users to share content widely, resulting in exponential reach and engagement.
Visual Content
Graphics, videos, and images used to convey messages and engage audiences across marketing channels.
Voice Search Optimization
Optimizing content to rank in voice search results, often by focusing on natural language and conversational queries.
W
Web Analytics
The collection and analysis of website data to evaluate performance and improve user experience.
Web Content Outlines
Structured plans for organizing and presenting website content effectively.
Webinars
Online seminars used to educate, engage, and generate leads through real-time or recorded sessions.
Website
A digital platform that serves as the online presence of a business, providing information, services, or e-commerce functionality.
Wireframes
Simple visual guides used to outline the structure and layout of web pages or applications.
Word-of-Mouth (WOM)
Recommendations or referrals made by customers to others, influencing purchase decisions.
Workflow
A series of tasks or processes followed to complete a specific activity or goal.
Workflow Automation
The use of technology to streamline and automate repetitive tasks in processes, such as email follow-ups, lead nurturing, or sales pipeline management.
X
XML Sitemap
A file that lists all pages of a website to help search engines index them for better visibility.
Y
YouTube
A video-sharing platform used for content marketing, brand promotion, and audience engagement.
Your Money or Your Life (YMYL)
Content that affects a user’s financial, health, or safety decisions, requiring high-quality, accurate, and trustworthy information.
Z
Zero-Click Searches
Search queries where users find answers directly on the search engine results page without clicking through.