Far too many small businesses, especially those without internal digital marketing teams or those working with external marketing professionals or agencies, overlook one of the most critical aspects of a well-rounded SEO program: data-driven SEO. According to a recent Databox research, 67% of businesses handle content marketing and SEO internally, yet many may not be fully leveraging data to optimize their efforts.

Marketing is like the complex blood system of the body. It has too many branches spreading into each and every area of the body. Some are thin, some are thick – but all are equally important for healthy functioning. Automation can help you cut down some of the work in this system and focus on those bigger, fatter arteries that supply blood directly to the heart of the business. It can help you run multiple campaigns at once and stay ahead of the competition.

Tracking standard metrics isn’t enough – while many businesses monitor page views, bounce rates, and similar metrics, only a few are really taking advantage of these insights to acquire new customers. You should understand what’s bringing people in, what’s driving them away, and—most importantly—how to get them to stay and convert So, what metrics should you actually pay attention to? And how can you leverage those insights to consistently bring in new customers?

Managing social media isn’t just about posting content—it’s about measuring what works, improving what doesn’t, and driving real results. But when you’re flooded with likes, shares, comments, and a handful of other metrics, it’s tough to figure out what’s actually working. Social media analytics tools cut through the clutter.