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AA/B Testing

Comparing two versions of a webpage or ad to see which performs better.

AAffiliate Marketing

A performance-based marketing strategy where affiliates earn commissions for driving sales.

AAlgorithm

A set of rules used by search engines and social media platforms to rank content.

AAlt Text (Alternative Text)

A text description for images used for SEO and accessibility.

AAnchor Text

The clickable text in a hyperlink, important for SEO.

AArtificial Intelligence (AI) in Marketing

The use of AI-driven tools for automation, personalization, and data analysis.

AAttribution Model

A system that determines which marketing efforts contribute to conversions.

AAudience Segmentation

Dividing a target audience based on demographics, behavior, or interests.

AAugmented Reality (AR) Marketing

Using AR technology to enhance customer experience.

AAutomation in Marketing

Using software to automate repetitive marketing tasks.

BBacklinks

Links from other websites pointing to your site, important for SEO.

BBanner Ads

Image-based advertisements displayed on websites.

BBehavioral Targeting

Using customer behavior data to personalize ads.

BBlack Hat SEO

Unethical SEO tactics to manipulate search rankings.

BBlogging

Creating and publishing content to drive traffic and engagement.

BBounce Rate

The percentage of visitors who leave a website without interacting.

BBrand Awareness

The extent to which consumers recognize a brand.

BBrand Equity

The value of a brand based on consumer perception.

BBuyer Persona

A fictional representation of an ideal customer.

BBuzz Marketing

Generating excitement and word-of-mouth promotion.

CCall to Action (CTA)

A prompt encouraging users to take a specific action.

CCampaign Optimization

Improving marketing campaigns for better performance.

CClick-Through Rate (CTR)

The percentage of users who click on an ad or link.

CContent Marketing

Creating and distributing valuable content to attract customers.

CConversion Rate

The percentage of users who complete a desired action.

CCost Per Click (CPC)

The amount paid for each click on an ad.

CCost Per Impression (CPM)

The cost per 1,000 ad impressions.

CCustomer Acquisition Cost (CAC)

The cost of acquiring a new customer.

CCustomer Retention

Strategies to keep existing customers engaged.

CCustomer Journey

The stages a customer goes through before making a purchase.

DData Analytics

Using data to measure and optimize marketing efforts.

DDigital Advertising

Promoting products through online ads.

DDigital Marketing

The use of online channels to promote products or services.

DDisplay Ads

Visual-based advertisements appearing on websites.

DDomain Authority (DA)

A score predicting a website’s ability to rank on search engines.

DDrip Marketing

Automated email campaigns sent over time.

DDuplicate Content

Content that appears in more than one location, impacting SEO.

DDynamic Content

Personalized content that changes based on user behavior.

DDwell Time

The time a user spends on a webpage before leaving.

DDyamic Pricing

A pricing strategy that changes based on demand and competition.

EE-commerce Marketing

Marketing strategies to promote online stores.

EEmail Marketing

Using email to engage with customers and drive sales.

EEngagement Rate

A metric measuring interaction with content.

EEvergreen Content

Content that remains relevant over time.

EExit Rate

The percentage of visitors who leave a site from a specific page.

EExperiential Marketing

Creating immersive brand experiences for customers.

EExternal Links

Links that point to another website.

EEye Tracking

A technique used to analyze where users look on a page.

EEarnings Per Click (EPC)

Strategies to keep existing customers engaged.

EElasticity of Demand in Digital Marketing

The responsiveness of demand to price changes.

FFacebook Ads

Paid advertisements on Facebook’s platform.

FFunnel Marketing

A strategy guiding potential customers through a buying process.

FFreemium Model

Offering basic services for free while charging for advanced features.

FFeatured Snippet

A short summary that appears at the top of search results.

FFirst-Party Data

Customer data collected directly by a company.

FForm Conversion

The percentage of users who complete a form on a website.

FFollower Growth Rate

The speed at which a brand gains social media followers.

FFrequency Capping

Limiting how often an ad is shown to a user.

FFranchise SEO

SEO strategies specific to franchise businesses.

FFrictionless Checkout

A streamlined online purchasing process.

GGeo-Targeting

Delivering content or ads based on a user’s location.

GGoogle Ads

Google’s advertising platform for PPC campaigns.

GGoogle Analytics

A tool for tracking website traffic and user behavior.

GGoogle My Business (GMB)

A free tool to manage a business’s online presence on Google.

GGrowth Hacking

Rapid experimentation to grow a business efficiently.

GGuest Blogging

Writing content for another website to gain exposure and backlinks.

GGated Content

Content that requires users to provide information (like an email) to access it.

GGrey Hat SEO

SEO practices that fall between ethical (white hat) and unethical (black hat) techniques.

GGoogle Search Console

A free tool to monitor website performance in Google search.

GGuerrilla Marketing

Low-cost, unconventional marketing tactics to create buzz.

HHashtag Marketing

Using hashtags to improve content discoverability on social media.

HHeatmaps

A strategy guiding potential customers through a buying process.

HHyperlocal Marketing

Targeting customers in a very specific geographical area.

HHeadline Optimization

Crafting attention-grabbing headlines to improve engagement.

HHreflang Tag

An HTML tag that indicates language and regional targeting for SEO.

HHybrid Marketing

A combination of online and offline marketing strategies.

HHigh-Intent Keywords

Search terms that indicate a strong likelihood of conversion.

HHidden Keywords

Illegitimate SEO tactics where keywords are hidden in a webpage’s code.

HHTML Meta Tags

Code snippets that provide metadata about a webpage.

HHuman-Centered Marketing

A strategy that prioritizes real customer needs and emotions.

IInbound Marketing

Attracting customers through valuable content instead of direct advertising.

IImpressions

The number of times an ad or post is displayed.

IInfluencer Marketing

Collaborating with influencers to promote products.

IInternal Linking

Linking to other pages within the same website.

IInteractive Content

Content that encourages user participation (quizzes, polls, etc.).

IIP Targeting

Delivering ads based on users' IP addresses.

IInstagram Ads

Paid advertisements on Instagram.

IInterstitial Ads

Full-screen ads that appear between content pages.

IIndexing

The process of search engines adding pages to their database.

IInbound Links

Links from external websites pointing to your site.

JJavaScript SEO

Optimizing JavaScript-heavy websites for better search engine indexing.

JJargon in Marketing

Industry-specific terms used in marketing.

JJoint Ventures in Marketing

Two businesses collaborating on a marketing campaign.

JJuice (Link Juice)

The SEO value passed from one webpage to another via backlinks.

JJingle Marketing

Using catchy tunes or jingles in advertising.

JJob Title Targeting

Running ads targeting users based on their job titles.

JJavaScript Tracking

Using JavaScript code to collect analytics data.

JJump Page

A landing page used to guide users to different parts of a website.

JJust-in-Time Marketing

Delivering content exactly when the user needs it.

JJourney-Based Marketing

Aligning marketing efforts with the customer journey.

KKeyword Research

Identifying search terms people use to find information online.

KKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Metrics used to measure marketing success.

KKnowledge Graph

Google's structured information display in search results.

KKeyword Density

The percentage of times a keyword appears in content.

KKiller Content

High-quality content that generates strong engagement.

KKeyword Stuffing

Overloading content with keywords, which harms SEO.

KKPI Dashboard

A tool for monitoring marketing performance metrics.

KKeyword Cannibalization

When multiple pages from the same website compete for the same keyword.

KKnockout Offer

A limited-time, high-value promotional deal.

KKnowledge Panel

A box in Google search results providing quick information about a topic.

LLanding Page

A standalone webpage designed for lead generation or conversions.

LLead Generation

Attracting and converting prospects into potential customers.

LLink Building

The process of acquiring backlinks to improve SEO.

LLocal SEO

Optimizing a website to rank in local search results.

LLong-Tail Keywords

Longer, specific search phrases with lower competition.

LLookalike Audiences

A feature that helps advertisers find new audiences similar to their existing customers.

LLifetime Value (LTV)

The estimated revenue a customer will generate over time.

LLink Farming

Unethical SEO practice of creating a network of low-quality links.

LLoyalty Programs

Marketing strategies designed to retain customers.

LLead Magnet

Free content or offers used to attract and capture leads.

MMarketing Automation

Using software to automate repetitive marketing tasks.

MMeta Description

A short snippet describing a webpage in search results.

MMobile Marketing

Marketing strategies optimized for mobile devices.

MMultichannel Marketing

Engaging customers across multiple digital platforms.

MMicro-Influencer

An influencer with a smaller but highly engaged audience.

MMarket Segmentation

Dividing a target audience into smaller groups.

MMarketing Funnel

The journey a customer takes from awareness to conversion.

MMetrics

Data points used to measure marketing performance.

MMedia Buying

The process of purchasing ad space for digital campaigns.

MMessenger Marketing

Using messaging apps like WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger for marketing.

OOn-Page SEO

Optimizing content and structure within a website to improve search rankings.

OOff-Page SEO

Activities outside a website that impact search rankings (e.g., backlinks).

OOrganic Traffic

Visitors who arrive at a website through unpaid search results.

OOutbound Marketing

Traditional marketing techniques like cold emails and ads.

OOmnichannel Marketing

Creating a seamless customer experience across multiple channels.

OOpen Rate

The percentage of email recipients who open an email.

OOpt-In Marketing

Users voluntarily signing up to receive marketing messages.

OOnline Reputation Management (ORM)

Monitoring and improving a brand’s online image.

OOver-The-Top (OTT) Advertising

Ads delivered via streaming platforms like Netflix and Hulu.

OOverlay Ads

Semi-transparent ads appearing over content, often in videos.

PPay-Per-Click (PPC)

A model where advertisers pay for each click on their ad.

PPersonalization

Tailoring content and ads to individual users.

PProgrammatic Advertising

Automated digital ad buying using AI.

PPage Authority (PA)

A score predicting a webpage’s ability to rank.

PPush Notifications

Messages sent to users’ mobile or desktop screens.

PPodcast Marketing

Promoting brands through audio content.

PPerformance Marketing

Paying for advertising based on actual results (e.g., conversions).

PProduct Placement

Featuring branded products within content (e.g., movies, videos).

PPinterest Marketing

Using Pinterest to drive traffic and sales.

PPredictive Analytics

Using data to forecast future marketing trends.

QQuality Score

A metric in Google Ads that influences ad placement and cost.

QQualified Lead

A prospect that meets criteria indicating they are likely to convert.

QQR Code Marketing

Using QR codes to engage customers and drive traffic.

QQuora Marketing

Promoting a brand by answering questions on Quora.

QQuery Intent

Understanding the reason behind a user’s search query.

QQuick Win

A fast and easy marketing strategy that yields immediate results.

QQuality Backlink

A high-authority link from a trusted website.

QQuota-Based Marketing

Setting sales and marketing performance targets.

QQuestion-Based Content

Creating content that directly answers user queries.

QQuantitative Research in Marketing

Using numerical data to analyze consumer behavior.

RRetargeting (Remarketing)

Showing ads to users who have previously visited a website.

RResponsive Design

Ensuring websites work well on all devices.

RReturn on Investment (ROI)

Measuring profitability of a marketing campaign.

RReferral Marketing

Encouraging customers to refer new clients.

RReal-Time Bidding (RTB)

Automated auctions for digital ad placements.

RRetention Rate

The percentage of customers who continue using a brand’s products or services.

RRepurposing Content

Adapting existing content for new formats or platforms.

RRich Snippets

Enhanced search results displaying additional info (e.g., ratings, images).

RRevenue Per Visitor (RPV)

The average revenue generated per website visitor.

RReview Marketing

Encouraging and leveraging customer reviews to build trust.

SSearch Engine Optimization (SEO)

Improving website visibility in search engines.

SSocial Media Marketing (SMM)

Promoting brands on social media platforms.

SSales Funnel

The process of converting leads into customers.

SSchema Markup

Structured data that helps search engines understand content.

SSentiment Analysis

Using AI to analyze emotions in customer feedback.

SSERP (Search Engine Results Page)

The page displayed by search engines after a query.

SSplit Testing

Another term for A/B testing in marketing.

SShopping Ads

Product-based advertisements that appear in search engine results.

SSnapchat Marketing

Using Snapchat for brand promotions.

SSubscription-Based Marketing

Offering products/services through a recurring payment model.

TTarget Audience

The group of consumers a business aims to reach.

TTikTok Marketing

Promoting brands through TikTok videos.

TTime on Site

The duration a user spends on a website.

TTransactional Email

Automated emails triggered by user actions.

TTraffic Sources

The origins of website visitors (e.g., organic, paid, social).

TTrendjacking

Capitalizing on trending topics for marketing.

TTestimonial Marketing

Using customer testimonials to build credibility.

TTwitter Ads

Enhanced search results displaying additional info (e.g., ratings, images).

TTroll Marketing

Controversial or humorous marketing to generate buzz.

TTriggered Campaigns

Automated marketing campaigns based on user behavior.

UUser-Generated Content (UGC)

Content created by customers and shared by brands.

UURL Optimization

Structuring URLs for better SEO.

VViral Marketing

Creating content designed to spread rapidly.

VVoice Search Optimization

Optimizing content for voice-activated searches.

WWebinar Marketing

Hosting online seminars for brand promotion.

WWhite Hat SEO

Ethical SEO practices that follow search engine guidelines.

WWord-of-Mouth Marketing

Encouraging customers to share recommendations.

YYouTube Marketing

Using YouTube to promote a brand.

ZZero-Click Searches

Search results that provide answers without needing a click.

ZZoning in Digital Marketing

Focusing on hyper-specific audience segments.