{"id":45415,"date":"2021-03-05T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-05T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clearvoice.com\/resources\/what-is-return-on-investment\/"},"modified":"2024-10-01T16:33:49","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T23:33:49","slug":"what-is-return-on-investment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clearvoice.com\/resources\/what-is-return-on-investment\/","title":{"rendered":"Return On Investment (ROI)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"45415\" class=\"elementor elementor-45415\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-def2b0a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"def2b0a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-53daa473\" data-id=\"53daa473\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\r\n\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fbcfb0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4fbcfb0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span data-offset-key=\"di4fl-0-0\">What is a return on investment (ROI)?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9t15o\" data-offset-key=\"4jth8-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"4jth8-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"4jth8-0-0\">Return on Investment (ROI) is a financial metric that evaluates the effectiveness and profitability of a content marketing campaign or strategy<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4jth8-1-0\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4jth8-2-0\">It helps businesses determine whether their marketing is increasing their bottom line or if it needs refinement<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4jth8-3-0\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9t15o\" data-offset-key=\"ls9k-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"ls9k-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"ls9k-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9t15o\" data-offset-key=\"6dfvb-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"6dfvb-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"6dfvb-0-0\">For businesses, it\u2019s wise to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearvoice.com\/resources\/social-media-roi\/\"><span data-offset-key=\"6dfvb-1-0\">assess ROI<\/span><\/a><span data-offset-key=\"6dfvb-2-0\">\u00a0for programs and functions that\u00a0<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"6dfvb-3-0\">require<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"6dfvb-4-0\">\u00a0significant funds<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"6dfvb-5-0\">. Marketing and customer service are great examples. You can also use ROI to help build a business case for new initiatives that\u00a0<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"6dfvb-6-0\">require<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"6dfvb-7-0\">\u00a0executive buy-in.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><div data-offset-key=\"6dfvb-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"6dfvb-7-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><h2 data-offset-key=\"ak7dd-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"ak7dd-0-0\">Why is monitoring your ROI important?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9t15o\" data-offset-key=\"cnohv-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"cnohv-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"cnohv-0-0\">Monitoring ROI in a content marketing strategy provides you with data-driven insights. Those insights will help you make informed decisions and optimize your efforts. It will also show the value of content marketing to your organization.<br \/><\/span><\/div><div data-offset-key=\"cnohv-0-0\">\u00a0<\/div><div data-offset-key=\"cnohv-0-0\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-49542\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clearvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Monitoring-ROI-Leads-To.png\" alt=\"Measuring your ROI infographic\" width=\"820\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clearvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Monitoring-ROI-Leads-To.png 820w, https:\/\/www.clearvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Monitoring-ROI-Leads-To-300x116.png 300w, https:\/\/www.clearvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Monitoring-ROI-Leads-To-768x298.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9t15o\" data-offset-key=\"2jra7-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"2jra7-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"2jra7-0-0\">ROI is an essential metric that determines which strategies you keep and which you leave behind<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"2jra7-1-0\">. Measuring your ROI also leads to the following:\u00a0<\/span><\/div><div data-offset-key=\"2jra7-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"2jra7-1-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><ul><li><div data-offset-key=\"6apok-0-0\"><strong>Budget Justification:<\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"6apok-0-1\">\u00a0Content marketing takes innovation, experimentation, and risk.\u00a0<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"6apok-1-0\">All of<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"6apok-2-0\">\u00a0which\u00a0<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"6apok-3-0\">require<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"6apok-4-0\">\u00a0a financial investment. Monitoring ROI helps you justify those expenses to stakeholders and decision-makers.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div data-offset-key=\"47kkc-0-0\"><strong>Setting Realistic Goals:<\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"47kkc-0-1\">\u00a0ROI data allows you to set more realistic and achievable goals for your strategy<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"47kkc-1-0\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"47kkc-2-0\">By\u00a0<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"47kkc-3-0\">being grounded<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"47kkc-4-0\">\u00a0in your goal setting, you can avoid theoretical strategies that sound good on paper but are unrealistic in practice<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"47kkc-5-0\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div data-offset-key=\"ep24f-0-0\"><strong>Adapting to Market Changes:<\/strong><span data-offset-key=\"ep24f-0-1\">\u00a0New technologies and communication platforms can cause markets and consumer behavior to change\u00a0<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"ep24f-1-0\">rapidly<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"ep24f-2-0\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"ep24f-3-0\">Monitoring ROI helps you stay agile and adjust your content marketing approach to address shifting trends and demands<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"ep24f-4-0\">.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-offset-key=\"7me3n-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"7me3n-0-0\">How to calculate your ROI<\/span><\/h2><div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9t15o\" data-offset-key=\"7etdi-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"7etdi-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"7etdi-0-0\">The basic\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/corporatefinanceinstitute.com\/resources\/knowledge\/finance\/return-on-investment-roi-formula\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-offset-key=\"7etdi-1-0\">ROI formula<\/span><\/a><span data-offset-key=\"7etdi-2-0\">\u00a0is simple, but you need to gather some data for the calculation. First, you need to derive the benefits of the investment. It\u2019s a good idea to base your estimates on actual data whenever possible.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9t15o\" data-offset-key=\"8t4pa-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"8t4pa-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"8t4pa-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9t15o\" data-offset-key=\"br8ae-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"br8ae-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"br8ae-0-0\">Next, you\u2019ll need the total investment cost. If you\u2019re looking at a business program, consider all the costs.\u00a0<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"br8ae-1-0\">For example, if you want to\u00a0<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"br8ae-2-0\">implement<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"br8ae-3-0\">\u00a0new customer service software, you may have human resources, training, and technology costs that come with it<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"br8ae-4-0\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9t15o\" data-offset-key=\"75k4s-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"75k4s-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"75k4s-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9t15o\" data-offset-key=\"2vdas-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"2vdas-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"2vdas-0-0\">Once you have gathered both, you are ready to put your data into the ROI formula:<\/span><\/div><div data-offset-key=\"2vdas-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"2vdas-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><h3 data-offset-key=\"2vdas-0-0\">ROI = 100 x (Benefits \u2013 Investments) \/ Investments<\/h3><div>\u00a0<\/div><\/div><div data-offset-key=\"9jd8p-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"1ac32-0-0\">Imagine you are adding a chat function to your website to improve customer service. You expect to gain $150,000 in benefits for the quarter, but you\u2019ll need to spend $50,000 to <\/span><span data-offset-key=\"1ac32-1-0\">implement<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"1ac32-2-0\">\u00a0the program.<\/span><\/div><div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9t15o\" data-offset-key=\"76kj8-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"76kj8-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"76kj8-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9t15o\" data-offset-key=\"8lr9k-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"8lr9k-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"8lr9k-0-0\">Your ROI calculation will look like this:<\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9t15o\" data-offset-key=\"7jg03-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"7jg03-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"7jg03-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9t15o\" data-offset-key=\"9l56m-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"9l56m-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"9l56m-0-0\">ROI = 100 x ($150,000-$50,000)\/$50,000<\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9t15o\" data-offset-key=\"845lu-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"845lu-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"845lu-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9t15o\" data-offset-key=\"9egge-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"9egge-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"9egge-0-0\">ROI = 100 x ($100,000\/$50,000)<\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9t15o\" data-offset-key=\"flunr-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"flunr-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"flunr-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9t15o\" data-offset-key=\"dun17-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"dun17-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"dun17-0-0\">ROI = 100 x (2)<\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9t15o\" data-offset-key=\"dg5oo-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"dg5oo-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"dg5oo-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9t15o\" data-offset-key=\"2cfh-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"2cfh-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"2cfh-0-0\">ROI = 200%<\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9t15o\" data-offset-key=\"b8i2p-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"b8i2p-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"b8i2p-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9t15o\" data-offset-key=\"4e0m1-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"4e0m1-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"4e0m1-0-0\">By calculating ROI, you can\u00a0<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4e0m1-1-0\">clearly<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"4e0m1-2-0\">\u00a0show the business benefit of a planned investment. You can then use this data to secure the funding and executive support you need to make it a reality.<\/span><\/div><div data-offset-key=\"4e0m1-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"4e0m1-2-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><p data-offset-key=\"fv1d8-0-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-49541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clearvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Assessing-ROI-in-Content-Marketing.png\" alt=\"Assessing ROI in content marketing\" width=\"820\" height=\"289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clearvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Assessing-ROI-in-Content-Marketing.png 820w, https:\/\/www.clearvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Assessing-ROI-in-Content-Marketing-300x106.png 300w, https:\/\/www.clearvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Assessing-ROI-in-Content-Marketing-768x271.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p><h2 data-offset-key=\"fv1d8-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"fv1d8-0-0\">Assessing ROI in content marketing<\/span><\/h2><div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9t15o\" data-offset-key=\"fcbtg-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"fcbtg-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"fcbtg-0-0\">Calculating ROI for content marketing can be complex because it often has both tangible and intangible benefits<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"fcbtg-1-0\">. Tangible benefits include direct revenue from sales attributed to content.\u00a0<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"fcbtg-2-0\">Intangible benefits include increased brand awareness, improved customer loyalty, and higher organic search rankings<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"fcbtg-3-0\">.<\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9t15o\" data-offset-key=\"c564v-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"c564v-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"c564v-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9t15o\" data-offset-key=\"f9hf0-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"f9hf0-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"f9hf0-0-0\">To\u00a0<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"f9hf0-1-0\">accurately<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"f9hf0-2-0\"> assess the return on investment on your content, you will need to include metrics such as:<\/span><\/div><div data-offset-key=\"f9hf0-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"f9hf0-2-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><ul><li><div data-offset-key=\"41equ-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"41equ-0-0\">Website Traffic<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div data-offset-key=\"1gvf1-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"1gvf1-0-0\">Lead Generation\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div data-offset-key=\"47sml-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"47sml-0-0\">Conversion Rates<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div data-offset-key=\"4ma84-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"4ma84-0-0\">Click Through Rates<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div data-offset-key=\"f34p8-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"f34p8-0-0\">Bounce Rates<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div data-offset-key=\"3o8l4-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"3o8l4-0-0\">Sales Revenue<\/span><\/div><\/li><li><div data-offset-key=\"326dp-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"326dp-0-0\">Customer Retention Rates<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9t15o\" data-offset-key=\"csn62-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"csn62-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"15vsn-0-0\">If you want to get in the weeds on your ROI, examine your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearvoice.com\/resources\/what-is-customer-lifetime-value\/\"><span data-offset-key=\"15vsn-1-0\">customer lifetime value<\/span><\/a><span data-offset-key=\"15vsn-2-0\">. One sale can turn into repeat transactions, upsells, cross-sells, and potential referrals.\u00a0<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"15vsn-3-0\">Focusing on customers who yield a high customer lifetime value\u00a0<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"15vsn-4-0\">dramatically<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"15vsn-5-0\"> increases your return on investment<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"15vsn-6-0\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><div data-offset-key=\"csn62-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"15vsn-6-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><h2 data-offset-key=\"68hhb-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"68hhb-0-0\">What are some effective ways to boost ROI?<\/span><\/h2><div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9t15o\" data-offset-key=\"dubpk-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"dubpk-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"bo23-0-0\">When talking about boosting ROI, some folks want to direct their efforts toward cutting costs<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"bo23-1-0\">. While cost-cutting is sometimes necessary, don&#8217;t compromise on quality and relevance. Providing valuable content and establishing long-term credibility with your audience is critical.\u00a0<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"bo23-2-0\">It takes financial investment to move the needle, but determining the right investment is how you boost your ROI<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"bo23-3-0\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><div data-offset-key=\"dubpk-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"bo23-3-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><h3 data-offset-key=\"a5etj-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"a5etj-0-0\">Focus on High-Performing Content<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"a5etj-0-1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9t15o\" data-offset-key=\"avf2p-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"avf2p-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"avf2p-0-0\">The first and most obvious move is to identify the content pieces that have generated the best returns\u00a0<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"avf2p-1-0\">in terms of<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"avf2p-2-0\">\u00a0traffic, leads, or conversions<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"avf2p-3-0\">. This content gives you the best insight into what your audience wants.\u00a0<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"avf2p-4-0\">Then, you can invest more energy into creating similar content and continue meeting their needs<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"avf2p-5-0\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><div data-offset-key=\"avf2p-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"avf2p-5-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><p data-offset-key=\"5rkqs-0-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-49540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clearvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Repurposing-Content.png\" alt=\"Repurpose Content\" width=\"820\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clearvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Repurposing-Content.png 820w, https:\/\/www.clearvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Repurposing-Content-300x106.png 300w, https:\/\/www.clearvoice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Repurposing-Content-768x272.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p><h3 data-offset-key=\"5rkqs-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"5rkqs-0-0\">Repurpose Content<\/span><\/h3><div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9t15o\" data-offset-key=\"2sqce-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"2sqce-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"2sqce-0-0\">You don&#8217;t always have to create content from scratch.\u00a0<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"2sqce-1-0\">You can repurpose your existing content into different formats (e.g., blog posts into videos, infographics, or podcasts)<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"2sqce-2-0\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"2sqce-3-0\">You can also\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearvoice.com\/resources\/what-is-content-syndication\/\"><span data-offset-key=\"2sqce-4-0\">syndicate your content by republishing what you have already created<\/span><\/a><span data-offset-key=\"2sqce-5-0\">\u00a0on third-party websites<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"2sqce-6-0\">. These approaches allow you to reach new audiences without incurring substantial additional costs.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><div data-offset-key=\"2sqce-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"2sqce-10-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><h3 data-offset-key=\"3305q-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"3305q-0-0\">Leverage User-Generated Content<\/span><\/h3><p data-offset-key=\"3305q-0-0\">User-generated content is low-cost, high-yield. It boosts credibility, customer engagement, and social proof. Invest in connecting with your audience and encouraging them to make content related to your brand. Some great examples are reviews, testimonials, and social media posts.<\/p><h3 data-offset-key=\"3sc1r-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"3sc1r-0-0\">Strategic Content Promotion<\/span><\/h3><div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9t15o\" data-offset-key=\"7nrf5-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"7nrf5-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"7nrf5-0-0\">Rather than spending a lot on paid advertising, focus on strategic content promotion. Social media, email marketing, and partnerships are all channels you can\u00a0<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"7nrf5-1-0\">utilize<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"7nrf5-2-0\">. 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It also establishes yourself as an authority in your industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9t15o\" data-offset-key=\"2s435-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"2s435-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"2s435-0-0\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"9t15o\" data-offset-key=\"bt052-0-0\"><div data-offset-key=\"bt052-0-0\"><span data-offset-key=\"bt052-0-0\">ClearVoice knows how to maximize your ROI to help increase your rankings, traffic, and conversions<\/span><span data-offset-key=\"bt052-1-0\">. 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