While truly great writing can’t be taught, good writing definitely can. As a marketer, you are ultimately a storyteller, conveying the story of your brand through different mediums and reframed for different audiences. Now all you need to do is translate this skill to the page. Here are some best practices for creating impressive, captivating…
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When I meet with clients and review competitor ad data, I often find that my clients’ prices are much higher than the other sellers listed. This tip is a basic one: keep close tabs on competitive prices for your products. It’s impossible to do this manually so we usually use The Search Monitor as a…
Last week, reports surfaced suggesting the possibility that Google has made changes to local map results. As detailed by Search Engine Roundtable’s Barry Schwartz, in the past week numerous individuals in the SEO community reported seeing compression in the local map pack results. One SEO who was monitoring results for clients observed “massive compression”: In…
While the digital age has greatly influenced Generation X – or those born post-baby boom – seniors and the elderly are also joining the crowd of those who use the Internet for everything from research, staying in touch with friends and family, and making purchases. In a 2013 study published by the Pew Research Internet…
Why catchy titles make a difference It’s important to be mindful of the Google and social media potentials for the headline, so that it not only attracts readers, but also appears to an audience of prospective readers in the first place. keyword-rich title will give a shout-out to Google so that placement on the search…
“Thin” or “Shallow” Content Responding to a drumbeat of complaints about poor search results, Google rolled out its “Panda” update in February 2011. Panda targets what is described as “thin” or “shallow” content or content that is lacking in substance. This domain-level penalty targets sites with a predominant amount of so-so content and essentially treats…
Some SEOs and brands think that rankings are a very important metric to track for SEO success. But is this really the case? Some sites rank well for high-volume keywords but don’t get any benefit from it because the keywords do not meet user intent, and the user ends up leaving the site because they…
Earlier this week at Apple’s WWDC, the company announced a “beautiful redesign” of Apple Maps and opened it up to third-party developers. A year ago at the same event, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that Apple Maps were being used 3.5x more than “the next leading mapping app” (Google Maps) on the iPhone. Apple Maps’…
Google announced last week that it is rolling out new symptom-related direct answers on mobile. According to the announcement, searches for specific symptoms like “headache on one side” will display a list of related conditions, while a search for an individual symptom such as “headache” will return a description of the symptom, self-treatment options and…
For brand marketers, one of the most important aspects of a solid marketing strategy is a focus on content creation. Many marketers today argue that great content is the golden ticket to a great marketing approach. They believe without great content, brands miss engaging with their target audiences effectively. While there’s no doubt that content…