The search landscape has always been one that is evolving. Right now the big discussion is around Google’s control on how much search traffic goes to publishers vs. stays on Google.com. This might end up being a really big point for Google when it comes down to challenging the long-held point of view that competition …
We’ve known for several years now that Google prioritizes branded websites when it comes to choosing what to display in its SERPs: Although, to be fair, as Moz puts it: “Google doesn’t try and go out and say, ‘How well known is Coca-Cola versus Pepsi versus 7 Up versus Sprite versus Jones Cola? Hey, let’s rank Coca-Cola …
Google has sported a rocky relationship with China for more than 10 years. While the company’s on again, off again approach to the Internet’s largest ‘untapped’ market has always been tempestuous, recent developments suggest the tech giant may be yielding to its own growth imperative and bending to the government’s demands once more. For more …
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Using Analytics to Improve Social Media Marketing With all the blog posts, videos, and tweets that you share to increase your business online presence, what is the guarantee that your target audience sees your content? Or rather, how will you know if potential customers are reacting to your content the way you want them to? …
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It has become something of a personal mission of mine to take some time to explore global alternatives to Google here at Search Engine Watch. This all began with my piece No need for Google and has continued with more in-depth studies into Ecosia, DuckDuckGo, Baidu and Yandex. Today, I want to turn my attention to …
Almost two-thirds of marketers now admit that digital content strategy powers their entire digital plan and yet the majority of those that use it struggle to create a mix of content ‘good enough’ to win. That is the main finding from the second annual State of Content Marketing Survey, an annual temperature check of the …
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UPDATED! One of our most popular posts for the past few years, this ultimate guide to SEO techniques that grow rankings has been updated to get you ready for a successful 2019! In today’s rapidly shifting world, SEO techniques can change on a dime—and the worst part is, that you might not even know it. …
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Instagram is a powerful visual platform for digital marketers to take advantage of. Naturally, anybody taking part in a multichannel marketing strategy understands that efforts to market your Instagram profile should extend beyond Instagram itself. Surprisingly, however, Instagram accounts are actually notoriously difficult to index and display in the search results. This is because most …
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There’s no doubt that video is taking over. Although marketing predictions for each year always state that we need to gear up for “the year of video,” don’t be tricked into thinking video is just a marketing fad. Source Considering that YouTube is the second largest search engine in the world, you’re definitely missing out if …
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Google’s continued dominance as a search giant was evident in its third quarter earnings call, as it grew advertising revenue 18% year over year to $19.8 billion (Alphabet, as a total company, wasn’t too bad either, up 20% in total). Total paid clicks grew 33% year over year, while the cost per click dropped 11%. …
Every business owner’s dream is to have consistent business growth. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done. In fact, 20% of small businesses fail in their first year and only 30% of businesses, make it past the 10-year mark. Therefore, SEO is a key component of inbound sales strategy, where new customers can come …
SEO is not easy to master. It keeps evolving, with new specifics and techniques added almost daily. However, it is imperative to lay the foundations of good SEO by accomplishing time-tested tasks that both beginner and advanced SEOs usually follow in their daily routines. In part one of this series, the author explained the most …
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