Images often make up the largest part of webpages. They have their own tab on Google results and even their own algorithm. Appearing in image results should be part of a complete SEO strategy to reach users looking for images. Your content should contain high-quality images either way, so why not optimize them too? It’s…
Many people talk about how important it is to have a “low bounce rate.” But bounce rate is one of the most misunderstood metrics in SEO and digital marketing. This article will explore the complexities of bounce rate and why it’s not as straightforward as you might think. You’ll also learn how to analyze your…
Digital is the primary marketing channel for many companies. Many owners and executives still have difficulty budgeting for online marketing. Budgeting for SEO can be complex and influenced by factors like project scope, industry competition, and specific services needed. There is no universal calculator for calculating costs. This article explores key SEO pricing components and…
WordPress.org and Wordfence have published warnings about hackers adding malicious code to plugins at the source, leading to widespread infections via updates, an attack that’s being referred to as a Supply Chain Attack. Update 06-28-2024: More Plugins Are Infected There have been more plugins identified as compromised: WP Server Health Stats (wp-server-stats): 1.7.6 Ad Invalid…
This edited extract is from Data Storytelling in Marketing by Caroline Florence ©2024 and is reproduced and adapted with permission from Kogan Page Ltd. Part One of this book outlined the need for data storytelling, the benefits of data storytelling for the marketing function, and the practical barriers that can get in the way of…
E-E-A-T is a mix of factors that help Google determine if the content is relevant and helpful for users in order to prioritize it in their search results. In recent articles, we covered how to leverage Experience, Authority, and Expertise to boost a company’s international strategy. However, there is still one very important area to…
Successful ecommerce websites remove as many obstacles as possible between users and the products they’re looking for. This list of features and policies was chosen based on their impact on user experience. Each removes friction from purchasing journeys to keep users engaged on your website. 29 Essential Ecommerce Website Features 1. User-Friendly Navigation With Breadcrumbs…
A new report from Reddit, in collaboration with GWI and AmbassCo, sheds light on the evolving search behaviors of Generation Z consumers. The study surveyed over 3,000 internet users across the UK, US, and Germany, highlighting significant changes in how young people discover and research products online. Here’s an overview of key findings and the…
In this guide, you will learn about alternative text (known as alt text): what it is, why it is important for on-page SEO, how to use it correctly, and more. It’s often overlooked, but every image on your website should have alt text. More information is better, and translating visual information into text is important…
The most recent Helpful Content Update (HCU) concluded with the Google March core update, which finished rolling out on April 19, 2024. The updates integrated the helpful content system into the core algorithm. To investigate changes in Google’s ranking of webpages, data scientists at WLDM and ClickStream partnered with Surfer SEO, which pulled data based on…