Search Engine Marketing
SEO Is Important For Long Term Success
While it may not seem as if marketers who invest in paid advertising have much to gain from SEO, quite the opposite is true. 79 percent of digital advertisers use SEO in addition to paid campaigns. See why SEO still persists, even among those who prefer paid to organic marketing efforts. SEO Ranks First in … Continued
Google’s 2019 Algorithm Update: What it Means for Your Business
On March 12th, 2019, Google shocked all of us digital marketers by releasing the latest Google algorithm update: Florida 2. Various SEO and Digital Marketing experts are calling Florida 2 one of the biggest updates Google has made in years. Why is that? Because this is a broad core update. A broad core update is … Continued
DuckDuckGo – The Growing Search Engine
There’s no question that Google is the dominant search engine. However, upstart DuckDuckGo is making waves among searchers who want greater privacy. Find out why users are choosing DuckDuckGo and what it means for your website’s placement in search results. What is DuckDuckGo?
Google Produced 96% of US Mobile Search Visits in Q4 2018
Google is the dominant search engine: that comes as no surprise. Yet new data from Q4 of 2018 shows just how strong is Google’s hold on the search market. Find out what that means for your paid advertising campaigns and organic search. Q4 2018 Search Statistics According to Merkle’s Q4 2018 Digital Marketing Report, 96 … Continued
Google Reviews & Local Business in 2018
Two of my VERY favorite topics! Google reviews & local businesses. Yours too, I just know it 😉 As y’all may remember, we use BrightLocal, a keyword ranking tool, to provide you with the most unbiased rankings for your business. We have been using this service for years now and really have come to trust … Continued
Three Keyword Tips for Improving Local Search Performance
Making sure that prospects can find you is the first hurdle you must clear in online marketing. As a local business, you probably face competition, which may include national retailers with big marketing budgets and seemingly unlimited resources. The good news is that you have an edge – you know your market area and your … Continued
New Google Q&A Feature in 2017 – 3 Things Local Businesses Should Do
Google is constantly rolling out new features to make online search more user-friendly, more informative, and more targeted to meet consumer needs. The latest development is a new question and answer feature that is now appearing on Google Maps for Android and mobile search. How the Google Q&A Feature Works When consumers use Google Maps … Continued
6 Tips to Improve Search Engine Optimization
One of the main reasons of having a website is so that your business, product or services can be found on the internet. Search engine optimization, SEO, is the key ingredient to making sure your website is found by those who could benefit from your business. There are over 300 ranking factors that search engines … Continued
4 Ways to Make the Most of your Local PPC Campaign in 2017
Pay per click advertising can be extremely advantageous for local marketers. While some believe that PPC advertising is only beneficial for big-box or online retailers, many local retailers have discovered that online advertising brings name recognition, enhances credibility, and drives store traffic. It is important, however, to approach a local PPC campaign with specific local … Continued
Who is Fred? About Google’s Latest 2017 Algorithm Update
An unconfirmed Google algorithm update known as “Fred” began making its presence known on March 9th. This latest ranking update is reported to have impacted site rankings in a variety of ways. As with the many other Google algorithm changes you hear about, Fred may have you wondering how your site may have been impacted … Continued