In a move to help SMBs — as well as drive up its verified business listings — Google has launched #SmallThanks Hub, an online resource that creates customized digital marketing content and printed materials based on Google reviews. “Simply search for your business name on the site, and we’ll automatically create posters, social media posts,…
If you work in PPC, you’re probably always in search of great tips to improve performance or streamline management. Well, today I’ve got six great PPC tips for you. Read on to check out these awesome PPC secrets, insights, and wisdom from some of today’s top paid search experts. ADVERTISEMENT But first I want to…
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Why consistent marketing can pay big results for small industrial manufacturersNov 20, 2017 by Dianna Huff Sometimes the key to success in SEO and online marketing is just being consistent. In…
To promote or not to promote? That shouldn’t be a question for you. Of course, the answer is yes. ADVERTISEMENT But then another question arises: how can you tell if your efforts are paying off? There is a way, but it involves a thorough analysis, both of your past content promotion efficiency and your current…
Today’s Google doodle pays homage to the iconic Mexican singer and actor, Pedro Infante. Born in Mazatlán, Mexico, Infante began playing music as part of his father’s band when he was a teenager. “Infante experimented with the style that made him most famous,” writes Google on the Google Doodle blog, “Mixing feeling with technique, his…
In the good old days, SEO was simple. You stuffed a page full of keywords, and you ranked number one. Oh, if only it were that simple today! Now, Google (and the other search engines) literally take hundreds of factors into account when determining which pages rank high in search engine results pages (SERPs). This…
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Private blog networks: A great way to get your site penalizedNov 17, 2017 by Kevin Rowe Columnist Kevin Rowe explains what private blog networks (PBNs) are, how to identify them, and…
Continuing its effort to guide searchers toward credible content, Google has announced plans to introduce eight new trust indicators. Google’s first step toward labelling news stories was came last year when the Fact Check tag was introduced. Most recently, Google has added publisher Knowledge Panels to better educate searchers about the sources they’re getting news…
You know SEO works, but your boss doesn’t. What does it take to convince your superiors of its value? I’ve put together 11 ways to help you sell your superiors on investing more resources in organic search. 1. Highlight the Value of Cumulative Growth The greatest selling point of SEO is something that it shares…
When U2 performs a concert in a packed stadium, they know their reach is the 70,000 eagerly expectant fans waiting for them to perform. Before he sings the first lyric, Bono knows that he needs to create an emotional connection with each person in that stadium. Why? ADVERTISEMENT Because if the experience doesn’t affect and…