I am representing a well established IT job aggregator that is looking to sell or potentially take on investors. The site was established in 2008 is profitable and has a treasure trove of users. KEY STATS The owner is looking to sell but is also open to a partnership/investor to help scale it. The site…
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Clever Link Building Email Outreach
I received the email below in an attempt to get a backlink placed on one of my sites. I thought it was a good example of how to write a backlink request so wanted to pass it along to my readers. Getting backlinks back to your site, especially from better ranking domains, is a critical…
Cool Lead Gen Tool
If you are looking to get your emails read then you need to add this tool to your marketing mix. It’s a video focused CRM that will get your emails much more attention through video. I ran my test last week and the results are below. I achieved nearly a 50% open rate to 49…
Indeed’s Attempt at Monetizing the Seeker Misses the Mark
Indeed, a leading job search platform, is testing paid plans for job seekers in Canada, sparking debate among job seekers and employers alike. While Indeed positions these plans as a way to enhance candidate visibility and connect with more employers, the Reddit thread suggests otherwise. A closer look at the offering reveals little value to…
5 Ways to Promote A Paid Posting Beyond Your Board
Many times job boards get a one-off paid job posting from an employer but want to get it more exposure to ensure the company gets what it paid for. There are a number of ways to increase the visibility of a job using social media channels. These tips will bring more views to your job…
Job Alert: Experienced Sales Professional at SmartJobBoard
SmartJobBoard is on the lookout for an experienced sales professional to join our dynamic team. This role focuses on selling job posting packages across various association career centers in different industries. Key Responsibilities: Future Growth: The position offers a clear path for progression, with potential to evolve into the VP of Sales role, involving responsibilities such…
How Job Boards Can Do Sales/Prospecting to Employers
In this insightful discussion, industry veteran Sean Horton shares his expertise on selling and prospecting strategies for job boards, particularly focusing on niche markets like the logistics and transportation industry. With 15 years of experience, including roles at CareerBuilder and Jobs and Logistics, Horton provides valuable insights for job board operators looking to improve their…
3 Ways to Fix ZipRecruiter’s Freefall
ZipRecruiter (Symbol:ZIP) is currently facing a stark reality. They went public in 2021 at $26 but now their shares hover around the $6 mark and each quarter their revenue goes down. The company’s earnings are about half of what they were at their peak, reflecting not just the cyclical nature of the job market, but…
How I Got a Timely Blog to Rank on Google
Google loves timely content. If they find an article about a hot topic you can sometimes get a topical article to rank for SEO. Case in point: DEI topics. My client, EmployDiversity which has been around for 20+ years as a diversity job board, blogs regularly and I make suggestions to their writing team on…
Job Board News: JobGet, SmartJobBoard, Instant Teams
A quick roundup of job boards in the news… JobGet, the leading hiring platform for hourly workers, today announced the acquisition of Seasoned, further solidifying its leadership in hourly workforce hiring. Hiring is no longer just about volume—it’s about securing top-quality candidates who not only apply but also have strong retention post the hiring process. As…