The case study is one of the most powerful tools in a marketer’s arsenal. Unlike traditional marketing materials, which often focus on selling, case studies emphasize storytelling, credibility, and evidence-based results. When done right, a case study highlights your expertise, showing how your business has helped others and can do the same for them. In this guide, we’ll show you how to create a compelling case study that will grab the attention of potential customers and present your brand in the best possible light. Why Do Businesses Use Case Studies? Before we jump into the how-to of creating a case study, let’s examine why businesses use them in the first place. Here are some of the key benefits of having a strong case study: Building credibility: Sharing real-life examples of how your products or services have benefited previous clients adds credibility to your claims. Creating social proof: Potential customers […]
Are You Optimizing for Zero-Click Searches?
Month after month, the zero-click search function on Google becomes increasingly sophisticated. Some businesses and marketers fear that as more people become comfortable with this efficient search feature, the less they’ll peruse Google’s search results page. While it’s true that people might not be scrolling through the Google SERPs, it’s also true that you could be using zero clicks to your advantage. The trick is knowing how to optimize for zero-click searches. In this blog post, we’ll bring you up to speed on zero-click searches, their place in the digital marketing ecosystem, as well as why—and how—you can optimize this search function to your advantage. Read at your leisure, and don’t hesitate to reach out to the LinkNow team if any questions arise during your reading. What Are Zero-Click Searches? If you’ve typed a question like, “How old is Tom Cruise?” into Google recently, you’ve likely seen the zero-click […]