Paris Talks Marketing


In this episode, Guus Goorts, education marketing expert and author of Genuinely Helpful: A Practical Guide to Effective University Websites, joins Paris to share insights on enhancing digital marketing for higher education.
They discuss optimizing university websites, leveraging AI, and creating authentic student experiences that resonate with them. The conversation also dives into using data and analytics to refine enrollment strategies, avoiding common digital outreach pitfalls, and adapting to the challenges of a digital-first world. Paris reflects on the opportunities for higher education to stay competitive, highlighting why Guus’ strategies are essential for institutions looking to thrive.

Key Talk Points
00:00 -Introduction
02:40- The Role of University Websites
04:32- Google’s E-E-A-T Principles in Education Marketing
09:55 -Balancing Social Media and Websites
14:59- Common Website Mistakes in Higher Education
25:18-AI and the Future of Higher Education Marketing
30:00-User-Generated Content: A Game-Changer
35:00 -Future Trends in Education Marketing
38:53 -Balancing AI and Human Connection
40:00 -Resources.

Resources Mentioned:
1.Genuinely Helpful: A Practical Guide to Effective University Websites by Guus Goorts – Free Copy here: https://guusgoorts.com/book/genuinely-helpful/
2. NHL Stenden University – A case study in dynamic, student-focused digital marketing: https://www.nhlstenden.com/en

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Creators and Guests

Host
Paris Childress
Founder & CEO of Hop Online, Performance Marketing Agency | Ex-Googler

What is Paris Talks Marketing?

Cybersecurity & MSSP Growth, Unlocked.

We’re the performance-marketing team that helps cybersecurity firms and MSSPs capture demand, fill pipelines, and pile on predictable MRR. As a Google Ads Premier Partner and a Moz-recommended SEO agency, we blend paid media precision with search authority to dominate the buyer journey end-to-end.

Why us?
• Transparency first. You see every task, test, and metric in real time via ClickUp—no smoke, no mirrors.
• Agility at scale. AI-powered workflows slash busywork and surface insights faster, so campaigns evolve at the speed of threats.
• True partnership. We’re not vendors—we’re an extension of your growth team, and our case-study portfolio proves it.

Whether you need razor-sharp PPC, technical SEO, conversion-obsessed CRO, or demand-fueling content, we build the mix that moves the needle for cyber and MSSP markets.

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