Arthur Lauwers sitting on a bench

Arthur Lauwers

Founder

I am an advocat of digital & tech, disciplined entrepreneurship and essentialism. I am a high energy individual with a special interest in go-to-market strategy, advertising, e-commerce and brand management.

Arthur Lauwers is a digital marketing strategist and entrepreneur with a passion for helping complex businesses grow through clarity, creativity, and measurable results.
As the founder of 6th Man, a marketing team-on-demand, and Factor 6, an AI-driven SEO automation platform, he helps brands simplify their marketing, scale their output, and achieve tangible performance.
You can read his substack here.

Arthur combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, blending experience across SEO, advertising, and go-to-market strategy. His work bridges marketing and technology, helping organizations move faster and smarter, without the overhead of traditional agencies.

I am obsessed with time to publish, with time to live, with speed. I think it's the most underused asset small teams have. 6th Man unlocks speed.
You wanted this done yesterday? We'll do it today. There is so much to test and try - and digitally this is possible. You just need capacity to do it. Capacity on demand. 
If someone asks me what 6th Man does, I should answer 'we bring expertise and speed to marketing teams'. Because that's the real value.
You can read all about it here.

Arthur's expertise

  • SEO strategy & content architecture
  • Search, social, and programmatic advertising
  • Go-to-market & digital growth planning
  • Marketing & content automation
  • Team integration and operational structure

Experience

Founder – 6th Man Digital (2024 – Present)

A plug-and-play marketing team delivering strategy, execution, and technology for ambitious companies such as Doccle, Scalara, Qteal, Haystack Consulting, and Antiquair Online.

Founder – Factor 6 (2025 – Present)

A SaaS platform that enables non-technical marketing teams to generate CMS-ready, internally linked SEO content from a single keyword.
Bootstrapped and developed by 6th Man.

Co-Founder – De Plantrekkers (2021 – Present)

Award-winning urban plant store in Leuven, combining e-commerce and retail with a strong local brand.
De Plantrekkers is an omni-channel retail-concept that has been tested and proven.

We're a plant store focussed on people that live in the city, by offering them everything they need, to have thriving plants in their apartments or dorms.

In March 2022 we opened our first permanent store in the biggest shopping street of Leuven at Bondgenotenlaan 90.

Digital Campaign Manager in different agencies(2021 – 2024)

Managed data-driven advertising campaigns for the largest Belgian agencies.

Education and courses

  • MITx (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
    • Entrepreneurship 101: Who Is Your Customer?
    • Entrepreneurship 102: How to Talk to Customers
  • UC Leuven-Limburg – KMO Management & Entrepreneurship
  • Honours@UCLL – Entrepreneurship Program for a selection of top students
  • And probably every Hubspot course there is..

Awards and Recognition

  • Golden AMMA Award for Innovation & Development (with AdSomeNoise)
  • Golden MIXX Award for Use of Data Technology (with AdSomeNoise)
  • Bronze MIXX for E-Commerce Media (with AdSomeNoise)
  • NIBS Worldwide Business Plan Competition – 3rd Place
  • LeJon Winner · Leuven Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2021)

Books that shaped his thinking

  • Reinventing Organizations – Frederic Laloux
    • About self-steering teams and alternative ways of management
  • Essentialism – Greg McKeown
    • About focussing on what truly matters and prioritizing time
  • The Lean Startup – Eric Ries
    • Introduction into structured experimentation and data-driven decision making
While reading the Lean Startup, I realised how easy it was to test business online. I just had to start something. A Shopify for €30 a month all of a sudden became a brainless decision.
  • No Bullsh*t Strategy – Alex M. H. Smith
    • The real meaning of strategy and how to get there
My first introduction to business strategy
  • Hacking Growth
    • How to make decisions in marketing that will push you to the next level
  • Denken over leven – Pieter Adriaens
    • Ethical thinking in science
  • Product-led SEO - Eli Schwartz
    • About building a product about a user rather than a search engine
  • The Personal MBA - Josh Kaufman
    • All you need to know in 300 pages

Arthur Lauwers

Articles

LinkedIn ads measurement: calculate roi and report results
Arthur Lauwers
Arthur Lauwers
February 10, 2026
B2B Marketing
Marketing

LinkedIn ads measurement: calculate roi and report results

Learn how LinkedIn ads work, what they cost, and how to build data-driven campaigns that generate B2B leads and revenue for your business.

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Comparing multivariate tests to A/B tests: when to choose each
Arthur Lauwers
Arthur Lauwers
January 8, 2026
Data & Tracking
Meta Ads
AI Search
SEA
UI/UX Design

Comparing multivariate tests to A/B tests: when to choose each

Compare multivariate tests vs A/B tests, see examples for landing pages, Meta ads and Google search ads, and learn when each method fits your goals.

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A report on the top domains in Belgium in 2025
Arthur Lauwers
Arthur Lauwers
December 15, 2025
AI Search
Google
SEO
Tools & Software

A report on the top domains in Belgium in 2025

Curious about the year of the top domains in SEO in Belgium? We analysed the 150 domains with the highest visibility. Read all about it here.

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Comparing the Best Chrome Extension for SEO
Arthur Lauwers
Arthur Lauwers
December 14, 2025
AI Search
Google
Tools & Software
Website
Marketing

Comparing the Best Chrome Extension for SEO

Looking for the best free SEO tool? See how 6th Man’s SEO Chrome extension stacks up against Google, Moz, Ahrefs and more, with clear picks by use case.

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10 Things That Surprised Me in Shopify’s Winter '26 Update and What It Means for Your Store
Arthur Lauwers
Arthur Lauwers
December 11, 2025
B2B Marketing
Marketing
Tools & Software
Webshop

10 Things That Surprised Me in Shopify’s Winter '26 Update and What It Means for Your Store

Deep dive into Shopify Winter '26 update: AI, experiments, checkout and catalog changes, plus what they mean for growth, ROAS and ecommerce teams.

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DV360 Billing And Fees Explained: How DV360 Actually Charges You
Arthur Lauwers
Arthur Lauwers
December 5, 2025
Marketing
Tools & Software
Free Marketing PDFs
Programmatic

DV360 Billing And Fees Explained: How DV360 Actually Charges You

Learn how DV360 billing works: media costs, platform fees, ROC, DST, third party tools and client markups, with clear examples and ways to cut waste.

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Glossary terms

Programmatic

Insertion Order

Learn what an insertion order is, which elements it should include, and why it matters for transparent, results driven digital advertising campaigns.

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Programmatic

Line Item

Discover what a line item is in digital advertising, how it works in campaigns, and why it matters for B2B and e‑commerce growth teams.

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AI Search
SEO

Featured snippet

A featured snippet is Google’s position zero result that shows a direct answer above organic listings. Learn how featured snippets work and why they matter.

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Marketing

Retention rate

Learn what retention rate is, how to calculate it, and why it is critical for B2B and e‑commerce growth, profitability and long term customer value.

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Marketing

Significance

Learn what significance means in business and marketing, how statistical significance works in experiments, and why it matters for confident decisions.

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Marketing

Cross sell

Cross sell is the tactic of offering complementary products or services to increase order value. Learn how to apply cross sell in e‑commerce and B2B.

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Marketing

Upsell

Upsell is a sales technique that upgrades a customer to a higher value option. Learn how upsell increases order value and long term revenue in digital.

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Marketing

Freemium

Freemium is a pricing model with a free tier and paid upgrades. Learn how freemium works, when to use it and how to turn free users into revenue.

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Marketing

Churn rate

Discover what churn rate is, how to calculate it and why it is crucial for B2B and e‑commerce growth, from customer churn to revenue and net churn.

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Marketing

ARR

ARR, or Annual Recurring Revenue, measures predictable yearly subscription income. Learn what ARR includes, how to calculate it, and why it matters.

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Marketing

MRR

MRR, or Monthly Recurring Revenue, tracks predictable monthly income from subscriptions. Learn how MRR is calculated and why it matters for growth.

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SEO
Website
UI/UX Design

Pillar page

A pillar page is a comprehensive hub page on one core topic that links to related subtopics, boosts topical authority and strengthens your SEO strategy.

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B2B Marketing
Marketing
Attribution

Customer Journey

Discover what the customer journey is, the key stages, touchpoints and metrics, and how to use it to drive smarter, more predictable growth.

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SEA
SEO

Keyword Cannibalisation

Keyword cannibalisation happens when several pages compete for the same keyword. Learn what it is, why it hurts SEO, and how to fix it fast.

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SEO
SEA

Short-tail keywords

Short-tail keywords are broad 1–3 word search phrases with high volume and mixed intent. Learn how to use them in SEO and paid search for growth.

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SEO
SEA

Long-tail keywords

Learn what long-tail keywords are, why they convert better than broad terms, and how to use them in SEO and paid search for higher quality traffic.

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Attribution
Meta Ads
SEA
SEO
Marketing

Multivariate test

Learn what a multivariate test is, how it differs from A/B testing and when to use it to optimise ads and landing pages for faster, data driven growth.

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Data & Tracking
Meta Ads
SEO
SEA
UI/UX Design

A/B test

An A/B test compares two versions of a page, ad or element to see which performs better, helping digital teams make data-driven optimisation decisions.

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Meta Ads
Marketing
SEA

Ad Quality Score

Ad Quality Score is a key metric in Google Ads that affects your ad rank and cost per click. Learn what drives it and how to improve it for better ROI.

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Tools & Software
Data & Tracking

Analytics tool

Learn what an analytics tool is, how it works and why it matters for B2B and e-commerce teams that want data driven, profitable growth.

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SEO
Tools & Software

Crawlability

Crawlability is how easily search engines access and scan your site. Learn how it works, what affects it, and how to improve crawlability for SEO growth.

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SEO
Tools & Software

Indexability

Indexability is the ability of your pages to be stored in a search index and appear in results. Learn what affects it and how to fix common issues.

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SEO
Wordpress
Webflow
Website
UI/UX Design

CMS item

Discover what a CMS item is, how it structures your content in collections, and why it matters for SEO, scalability and digital growth teams.

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Webshop

Payment Provider

A payment provider processes online payments for your webshop or B2B site. Learn how it works, key features, and what matters when you scale.

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Marketing
Local Business
SEO

Press Release

Discover what a press release is, how it works and how to use it for PR, SEO and growth in B2B and e-commerce marketing.

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Website
UI/UX Design

Footer

A footer is the bottom section of a website with repeated, supporting information. Learn how a footer improves navigation, trust, SEO and conversions.

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Data & Tracking
Attribution
Marketing
Website

Conversion rate

Conversion rate shows how many visitors turn into customers or leads. Learn the formula, why it matters and what really drives better performance.

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Google
SEO

keyword volume

Keyword volume is the average number of monthly searches for a term. Learn how to use keyword volume to prioritise SEO and paid search opportunities.

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AI Search
Automation
ChatGPT

LLM

Learn what an LLM (large language model) is, how it works and how it can boost SEO, content and campaigns for modern B2B and e‑commerce teams.

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Tools & Software
Website
SEO

Keyword Difficulty

Keyword Difficulty explained in clear language. Learn how tools calculate it, how to use it in your SEO strategy, and which keywords to target first.

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SEO
Website

Anchor text

Anchor text is the clickable text in a link that guides users and signals relevance to Google. Learn types, risks, and best practices for SEO impact.

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Meta Ads
Marketing

Advantage+

Advantage+ is Meta’s AI driven ad suite that automates targeting, creatives and placements to scale Facebook and Instagram campaigns more efficiently.

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B2B Marketing
Marketing
Software development
Guides

Sprint

Learn what a sprint is, how it works in agile and Scrum, and how focused work cycles help B2B and e‑commerce teams move faster with predictable growth.

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SEA

HTML5 banner

Learn what an HTML5 banner is, how it works and why it outperforms static banners in modern display and programmatic advertising campaigns.

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SEA
Marketing
B2B Marketing

Return on Investment (ROI)

Return on Investment (ROI) shows how much profit you earn for every euro invested. Learn the formula, examples and how to use ROI for smarter growth.

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Meta Ads
SEA
Marketing
B2B Marketing

Retargeting

Retargeting shows ads to people who already visited or engaged with your brand. Learn how retargeting works and how to use it for higher ROI.

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ChatGPT
AI Search
SEO
Webflow
Wordpress

Sitemap

A sitemap is a structured file that lists your key URLs for search engines. Learn how a sitemap improves crawling, indexing and SEO for growing sites.

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B2B Marketing
Marketing
SEO
SEA
Meta Ads

Copywriting

Copywriting is persuasive writing that drives action across websites, ads and emails. Learn how strong copywriting turns traffic into leads and revenue.

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Marketing
SEO

metadescription

Learn what a metadescription is, how it shows in Google results, and how to write strong snippets that boost clicks and support your SEO strategy.

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Marketing
B2B Marketing
SEO

Public Relations (PR)

Public Relations (PR) is the strategic management of brand reputation through earned communication. Learn how PR supports growth, trust and SEO.

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B2B Marketing
Automation
Marketing

E-mail signature

Discover what an e-mail signature is, what to include, and how to use it as a simple but powerful branding and marketing asset for your business.

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Software development

.io domain

Learn what a .io domain is, why tech startups and B2B SaaS brands use it, and how it impacts SEO, branding and growth focused marketing.

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Automation
Software development
Webflow
Marketing

API

API stands for application programming interface, a standard way for software systems to talk and share data. Learn how an API empowers modern growth teams.

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ChatGPT
SEO
Marketing
AI Search

AI Overview

AI Overview is an AI-generated answer box in search that reshapes SEO, clicks and visibility. Learn how it works and how to optimise your site for it.

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Software development
UI/UX Design
Marketing

App store

Discover what an app store is, how it works, and how B2B and ecommerce teams can use app stores as a growth channel for acquisition and revenue.

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Webflow
Wordpress
Webshop
Marketing
B2B Marketing

CMS

A CMS lets you create and manage website content without code. Learn how a CMS works, key types, and how it impacts SEO, speed and growth.

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Data & Tracking
Software development
SEO
Website
Webshop

URL

A URL is the web address of a page or file. Learn how URL structure works, why it matters for SEO and analytics, and how to keep URLs clean and scalable.

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Marketing
Webshop
Tools & Software

Shopify

Shopify is a hosted e-commerce platform for building and scaling online stores. Learn how Shopify works, its key features, and when it is the right fit.

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Data & Tracking
B2B Marketing
Automation

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) centralises customer data, aligns sales and marketing, and drives predictable growth for B2B and e-commerce teams.

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SEA
Marketing
Google

Responsive Search Ads

Responsive Search Ads let Google mix your headlines and descriptions to match each search. Learn how they work and how to use them for better results.

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Software development
Marketing

Scrum

Scrum is an agile framework for managing complex work in short sprints. Learn how Scrum roles, events and artifacts help teams deliver and improve faster.

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SEO
Webflow
Webshop
Wordpress
Website

Metatitle

A metatitle is the HTML title tag that appears in search results. Learn how to write a strong metatitle that boosts SEO visibility and click through.

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SEO
Webflow
Webshop
Wordpress

Href lang tags

Href lang tags tell search engines which language and regional page version to serve, avoiding mix ups and boosting international SEO performance.

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Marketing

Programmatic

Discover what programmatic means in digital marketing, how it works with DSPs and SSPs, and why it matters for scalable B2B and e-commerce growth.

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Marketing
UI/UX Design

Rich media banners

Rich media banners are interactive display ads with video, animation or dynamic content. Learn how they work and when to use them in your campaigns.

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B2B Marketing
Marketing
SEO

Growth Marketing

Growth marketing is a data driven, experiment led approach to grow acquisition and retention across your whole funnel in a predictable, scalable way.

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Marketing

Viewability

Viewability shows how many ad impressions were actually viewable on screen. Learn how viewability is defined, measured, and used to optimise campaigns.

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Meta Ads

Creatives in Meta

Discover what creatives in Meta are, how they impact ad performance, and how to design data driven assets that drive growth across Facebook and Instagram.

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Software development
UI/UX Design

Next.js

Next.js is a React-based framework for fast, SEO-friendly web apps. Learn how Next.js handles routing, rendering and APIs for e-commerce and B2B growth.

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B2B Marketing
Marketing
SEA
Meta Ads
Data & Tracking

Performance Marketing

Performance marketing is a results-based approach where you pay for clear actions like clicks, leads, or sales. Learn how it drives predictable growth.

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Marketing

Linear TV

Linear TV is traditional scheduled television broadcasting. Learn how it works, how it differs from streaming, and when it still makes sense in your mix.

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Data & Tracking
SEA
Meta Ads
B2B Marketing
Marketing

Customer Lifetime Value (CLV)

Customer Lifetime Value is the total long term revenue from a customer. Learn how to calculate it and use it to scale marketing profitably.

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B2B Marketing
Meta Ads
SEA
Data & Tracking
Marketing

Cost per 1000 impressions (CPM)

Learn what cost per 1000 impressions (CPM) means, how to calculate it, and how to use it to optimise awareness campaigns across channels.

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B2B Marketing
Marketing

Brand awareness

Discover what brand awareness is, why it matters for B2B and e‑commerce growth, and how to measure and scale it with data driven digital marketing.

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Marketing
Meta Ads
SEA

cost per click

Discover what cost per click (CPC) means, how to calculate it and how to use it to scale profitable campaigns for e-commerce and B2B marketing.

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