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The Formula for Successful Newsjacking

Capitalizing on news that's already out there can help you earn links back to your website - if you know how to do it…

By Stephen Kenwright · 27 Feb 2015

Local

Mobile Search Spend Share to Reach 83% by 2018

Recent eMarketer research found that mobile search spend is growing exponentially with no end in sight, even more so than they previously reported.

By Mike Obrien · 26 Feb 2015

Local

Brands Boost Conversions With Google Shopping Campaigns

Google's local inventory ads, which recently opened up to all advertisers, allow brands like Macy's and PetSmart to make in-stores sales from their search…

By Mike Obrien · 26 Feb 2015

Local

Does Yelp Really Matter?

In a search marketing world that is dictated by Google, should businesses care about getting Yelp reviews?

By Yuyu Chen · 26 Feb 2015

Local

SMBs Benefit From New YP PPC Local Search Feature

ypSearch delivers SMBs desktop and mobile search ads across Google, Yahoo, Bing, and YP.com.

By Mike Obrien · 26 Feb 2015

Local

Optimizing Local SEO Strategy for Multi-Location Businesses

There are lots of challenges that impact multi-location SEO, so how can marketers best optimize their local SEO strategy if they have businesses in…

By Yuyu Chen · 26 Feb 2015

Local

Apps Could Be an Innovative Approach to Local Search

Many small businesses think that apps are best left to big brands and games, but app search is on the rise, and could bring…

By Emily Alford · 26 Feb 2015

Local

Why Search Was Instrumental in the Growth of Taco Bell’s App

Since relaunching its app in October, Taco Bell has found that paid search has contributed to five times the purchase strength of paid social,…

By Mike Obrien · 26 Feb 2015

Local

Apple Pay Could Mean Shoppable Paths for Mobile Search

A new mobile ad feature allows users to save mobile offers to Apple Pay and Google Wallet with the tap of a finger. This…

By Emily Alford · 26 Feb 2015

Local

Spotlight On: Yelp’s Rosie Akenhead

Yelp's manager of local business outreach for the U.K. and Ireland spoke with SEW about recent additions to Yelp, as well as the time…

By Mike Obrien · 26 Feb 2015

SEO

6 Tips From the Monty Python School of SEO

What kind of SEO takeaways can you get from classic Monty Python sketches?

By Grant Simmons · 26 Feb 2015

Industry

Here’s How Badly Google Is Killing Its Digital Media Competitors (for Now)

Google isn't just dominating search, but digital advertising across the board.

By Larry Kim · 26 Feb 2015

Industry

Google Tests Live Chat in Search Results

The search giant is experimenting with integrating Google Hangouts into its search results.

By Yuyu Chen · 25 Feb 2015

Local

Mobile Responsive Sites Boost Search Rankings for SMBs

While most SMBs know that mobile responsive sites boost Google rankings, many don't know that pain points in mobile search could be costing both…

By Emily Alford · 25 Feb 2015

Local

Fledgling App Uses Twitter’s Keyword Search to Win an Audience

Acorns, a brand-new finance app, recently created a hyper-targeted Twitter campaign using keyword search to serve ads to a mobile-first audience.

By Emily Alford · 25 Feb 2015

Local

Enhance Your Local SEO Strategy With Google+ Local

Using Google+ Local is fundamental for businesses in order to be found on Google in local searches, as the platform drives the results on…

By Yuyu Chen · 25 Feb 2015

Local

Wearables to Heighten Demand for Local Search: Prepare Now!

The impending release of the Apple Watch means that marketers should get ready for the rise of wearables by optimizing voice search and embracing…

By Emily Alford · 25 Feb 2015

SEO

Is Link Building Dead?

Is it OK to ask a webmaster to link to me? Or is that an unnatural link? A look at the state of link…

By Marie Haynes · 25 Feb 2015

PPC

5 PPC Settings That Can Sabotage Success

When managing your PPC, do you ever ask yourself "why isn't this working?" Here are five common saboteurs of pay-per-click campaigns that apply to…

By Lisa Raehsler · 25 Feb 2015

Local

Google AdWords Reveals Mobile Call-Only Campaigns

​Call-­only campaigns​ are a new and easy way for advertisers to reach potential customers by prominently showing their phone number.

By Mel White · 24 Feb 2015