Marketing Vocab
CTR (Click-Through Rate): Nope, not a new train line. It's the percentage of people who click on your content after seeing it.
KPI (Key Performance Indicator): The VIP metrics that show how well you’re doing in specific areas.
Lead Magnet: Something super irresistible you offer to get someone's contact details. Think free e-books or killer infographics.
Evergreen Content: Like that old pine in your backyard, this content never gets old or outdated.
Growth Hacking: Not a sinister as it sounds. It’s all about finding smarter, low-cost strategies to grow your business.
BOFU: Bottom of the Funnel. The folks here are almost ready to buy or sign up. Close the deal!
MQL (Marketing Qualified Lead): Someone who's shown a bit more interest than just visiting your website. They might’ve downloaded that free e-book!
UGC (User-Generated Content): Free content from fans? Yes, please! It’s when your users provide the content for you, like photos or reviews.
Remarketing: Ever feel like ads follow you? That's remarketing. It targets people who’ve visited your site but didn’t make a purchase.
Lookalike Audience: A group of people who are eerily similar to your existing customers. Find 'em and market to 'em!
Pain Points: Not a new massage technique. It’s the problems your product or service can solve for a customer.
SEO (Search Engine Optimization): Making your content Google-friendly to rank higher on search results.
SERP (Search Engine Results Page): Where you appear on Google when someone searches.
Viral: Nope, not the flu. It’s when your content gets shared like wildfire.
Native Advertising: Ads that blend in with the content around them, usually seen in newsfeeds.
Bounce Rate: The percentage of visitors who peace out from your site without exploring further.
Conversion Rate: The percentage of visitors who take a desired action. Say, signing up for your newsletter.
ROI (Return on Investment): A measure of what you get back from what you spend. You want this number looking good!
Influencer: Not just someone with tons of Insta followers. Someone who can sway their audience's purchasing decisions.
Affiliate Marketing: Promote a product, get a commission. Simple as that.
Chatbots: Those automated chat responders on websites. Great for answering FAQs 24/7!
Geotargeting: Targeting people based on their location. Handy for local promos!
Funnel: The journey a customer takes from knowing about you to making a purchase.
Freemium: Offering basic services for free and charging for advanced features. Think of your fave apps!
A/B Testing: Comparing two versions to see which one performs better. Like having a taste test, but for content.
Organic Reach: The number of people who see your content without paid distribution. Think of it as the good ol' word-of-mouth in the digital age.
Pixel: Not a tiny dot on your screen! It’s a code snippet from platforms like Facebook, helping you track user activity and optimize ads.
Churn Rate: No, it’s not about making butter. This term indicates the percentage of customers who stop using your service during a certain timeframe.
Landing Page: A dedicated page designed with a singular focus, like getting sign-ups or downloads. It’s where your ads or links usually send visitors.
Drip Campaign: A set of pre-determined emails sent out automatically at specific intervals. It 'drips' content gradually to nurture leads.
Heatmap: A visual representation of where people click, move, or scroll on your site. The 'hotter' the area, the more activity it sees!
Backlink: When another site links to yours. It’s like a digital thumbs-up, and search engines love it!
Engagement Rate: A metric to see how actively users are interacting with your content. Likes, shares, comments – they all count.
CTA (Call to Action): That enticing button or message urging visitors to take some action, like "Learn More" or "Grab the Deal."
Omni-Channel: A multi-platform approach to sales. Whether in-store, online, or via social media, the experience is seamless for the customer.
CTR (Click-Through Rate): Nope, not a new train line. It's the percentage of people who click on your content after seeing it.
KPI (Key Performance Indicator): The VIP metrics that show how well you’re doing in specific areas.
Lead Magnet: Something super irresistible you offer to get someone's contact details. Think free e-books or killer infographics.
Evergreen Content: Like that old pine in your backyard, this content never gets old or outdated.
Growth Hacking: Not a sinister as it sounds. It’s all about finding smarter, low-cost strategies to grow your business.
BOFU: Bottom of the Funnel. The folks here are almost ready to buy or sign up. Close the deal!
MQL (Marketing Qualified Lead): Someone who's shown a bit more interest than just visiting your website. They might’ve downloaded that free e-book!
UGC (User-Generated Content): Free content from fans? Yes, please! It’s when your users provide the content for you, like photos or reviews.
Remarketing: Ever feel like ads follow you? That's remarketing. It targets people who’ve visited your site but didn’t make a purchase.
Lookalike Audience: A group of people who are eerily similar to your existing customers. Find 'em and market to 'em!
Pain Points: Not a new massage technique. It’s the problems your product or service can solve for a customer.
SEO (Search Engine Optimization): Making your content Google-friendly to rank higher on search results.
SERP (Search Engine Results Page): Where you appear on Google when someone searches.
Viral: Nope, not the flu. It’s when your content gets shared like wildfire.
Native Advertising: Ads that blend in with the content around them, usually seen in newsfeeds.
Bounce Rate: The percentage of visitors who peace out from your site without exploring further.
Conversion Rate: The percentage of visitors who take a desired action. Say, signing up for your newsletter.
ROI (Return on Investment): A measure of what you get back from what you spend. You want this number looking good!
Influencer: Not just someone with tons of Insta followers. Someone who can sway their audience's purchasing decisions.
Affiliate Marketing: Promote a product, get a commission. Simple as that.
Chatbots: Those automated chat responders on websites. Great for answering FAQs 24/7!
Geotargeting: Targeting people based on their location. Handy for local promos!
Funnel: The journey a customer takes from knowing about you to making a purchase.
Freemium: Offering basic services for free and charging for advanced features. Think of your fave apps!
A/B Testing: Comparing two versions to see which one performs better. Like having a taste test, but for content.
Organic Reach: The number of people who see your content without paid distribution. Think of it as the good ol' word-of-mouth in the digital age.
Pixel: Not a tiny dot on your screen! It’s a code snippet from platforms like Facebook, helping you track user activity and optimize ads.
Churn Rate: No, it’s not about making butter. This term indicates the percentage of customers who stop using your service during a certain timeframe.
Landing Page: A dedicated page designed with a singular focus, like getting sign-ups or downloads. It’s where your ads or links usually send visitors.
Drip Campaign: A set of pre-determined emails sent out automatically at specific intervals. It 'drips' content gradually to nurture leads.
Heatmap: A visual representation of where people click, move, or scroll on your site. The 'hotter' the area, the more activity it sees!
Backlink: When another site links to yours. It’s like a digital thumbs-up, and search engines love it!
Engagement Rate: A metric to see how actively users are interacting with your content. Likes, shares, comments – they all count.
CTA (Call to Action): That enticing button or message urging visitors to take some action, like "Learn More" or "Grab the Deal."
Omni-Channel: A multi-platform approach to sales. Whether in-store, online, or via social media, the experience is seamless for the customer.