Title tags that include keywords rank in the top 5 positions of Google 85% of the time. That’s according to new research on title tags and meta descriptions shared with Search Engine Land by enterprise SEO platform BrightEdge. Why we care. While you probably won’t find that 85% number too shocking, it’s always good to […]
Gen Z aren’t just tuning into YouTube for the videos – they’re also watching the ads. Six in 10 teens would watch a YouTube ad rather than skip it, while almost half can recall an ad they’ve seen on the platform. That’s according to Precise TV and Giraffe Insights research. The news comes after YouTube […]
In 2015, I joined what was a very small SEO team. Since then, we have more than tripled our size. As we grew, we faced the challenge of scaling our team and continuing to deliver strong work, all while maintaining the culture that enabled our growth in the first place. This article underscores the significance […]
Optimizing your social media pages can help boost your visibility in search engine results and attract more organic traffic to your website. Whether it’s Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn or a different platform, below are some tips to optimize your social media profiles and content for the best SEO results possible. Optimizing your social media information for […]
Google Ads API v12 will sunset on September 27, 2023. Developers are being advised to migrate to a newer version before then to ensure API access is not affected. Why we care. API updates have a direct impact on how advertising campaigns work. When an older version is no longer supported, requests using it will fail, […]
Search behavior has evolved since the inception of search engines. Google’s confirmation that 15% of queries are new underscores the dynamic nature of search. This exposes a weakness in traditional keyword research, which heavily relies on a user feedback loop that limits the discovery of emerging topics. This article explores how integrating customer insights into […]
A fundamental catalyst for innovation, data fuels growth and success. Now with AI, businesses can have an actual dialogue with customers. Instead of having one-way conversations where customers provide elements marketers seek, we can help customers navigate the breadth of information we make available. In turn, we receive the information necessary to segment them. Sponsored […]
Integrating generative AI into search presents a compelling value proposition. If SEOs figure out how to adopt this technology effectively, it could revolutionize the industry and fundamentally change how people interact with search. While there are still some concerns around the accuracy of AI-generated content, as well as omissions leading to some information being taken […]
Grocery delivery service and advertising platform Instacart filed for its IPO on Friday. Why we care. Instacart Ads is an emerging platform where CPG (consumer packaged goods) brands can advertise products (via sponsored product ads, display ads, coupons) to 7.7 million “monthly active orderers” as they shop. 1. Instacart’s 2023 ad revenue. Instacart reported $406 […]
We all want to demonstrate strong results for our clients or stakeholders. But sometimes, pushing to an extreme can undo our efforts. This is much more obvious between different disciplines and departments. For example, designers (or UX / CRO specialists) may think they can increase a site’s conversion rate by 10% by cutting content and […]
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