Pretty Links | Pretty Links - Part 9
How to Put Your Links on Autopilot Using Default Link Options
There is more to links than just where they direct the user – it also matters how they do so. An important part of creating an effective linking campaign is considering how your links are set up. Failing to configure them appropriately can have a negative impact on your website, including through search engine penalties. By…
3 Downsides to Shortened Links (And How to Combat Them)
Sharing links is a necessity for many bloggers, website owners, and marketers. However, long links can be clunky, unappealing, and in some cases, short on trust. Link shorteners can help, and have plenty of benefits, but they also have their downsides. If not used correctly, they can significantly reduce Click-Through Rates (CTRs) and lead to…
3 Reasons Generic Link Shorteners Don’t Cut It
Link shortening – the process of turning a long, unwieldy link into a short and pretty one – is a common practice. While generic link shorteners (such as Bitly and goo.gl) can be useful in a pinch, they aren’t a solid long-term solution. Using them can lead to ineffective linking, which can harm both your…
Click-Through Rates: What They Are And How to Improve Yours
If you want to improve your current marketing campaigns, it’s crucial you understand what’s driving their success. In fact, there are so many elements of a successful campaign that it can be difficult to pinpoint what to build on, and what to discard. Fortunately, you can calculate how each link in your strategy is performing…
3 Ways to Use Image Links Effectively Within Your Marketing Campaigns
Links are commonplace in online marketing campaigns and content, including blog posts, landing pages, and email newsletters. As such, you may worry if your readers are tuning your links out completely. This would dilute your links – making them ineffective, especially if you use them often. One solution to this problem is image links, since…