Marketing Field Guides

Quick and painless lessons from an expert in the field to improve your marketing & design IQ.

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What Prospects Need to See Before They Reach Out
Lisa Oates Lisa Oates

What Prospects Need to See Before They Reach Out

Buyer confidence is the difference between interest and action. Before prospects reach out, they evaluate trust signals such as clear positioning, transparent process, human proof, and authentic messaging. When brands reduce uncertainty and decision friction, sales conversations become easier and growth becomes more predictable.

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Is Your Website Supporting Sales or Slowing Them Down?
Lisa Oates Lisa Oates

Is Your Website Supporting Sales or Slowing Them Down?

Your website is not just a marketing asset. It’s part of your sales infrastructure. It influences how confident someone feels before they ever reach out. If you’re wondering whether your website is helping or hindering, this field guide will clarify it for you. It includes a simple readiness check!

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What You Don’t See in Marketing: Understanding the Dark Funnel
Lisa Oates Lisa Oates

What You Don’t See in Marketing: Understanding the Dark Funnel

The dark funnel refers to the unseen parts of your customer’s journey that analytics can’t track. For small businesses, understanding the dark funnel means focusing less on vanity metrics and more on authentic connections, trust-building content, and consistent visibility across multiple touch points.

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A Freelancer’s Journey

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