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SEO

Your Job Is to Make Google Look Good

Yes, that's right, if you want Google traffic, your job is to make Google look good. This post will explore why this is true,…

By Eric Enge · 04 Nov 2014

Analytics

Delving Into the Auction Insights Report

How can you get the most out of the Auction Insights report in AdWords? Read on to discover.

By Helena Clark · 04 Nov 2014

Mobile

Mobile Ad Spend Skyrockets as Mobile Search Volume Grows

Smartphone media spend has, for the first time, surpassed that of tablet spend. The two combined accounted for one-third of the money spent on…

By Mike Obrien · 03 Nov 2014

Industry

Matt Cutts Extends Leave From Google Into 2015

Following the news that Bing's Duane Forrester had been let go, Matt Cutts is extending his leave from Google into the new year.

By Ashley Zeckman · 03 Nov 2014

SEO

Should Hotels.com Get a Google Slap for Soliciting Paid Links From Bloggers?

By now, every SEO worth his or her salt knows that exchanging money for links is an absolute no-no in Google's eyes. Apparently, Hotels.com…

By Larry Kim · 03 Nov 2014

Industry

4 Pitfalls to Avoid Heading Into the Holidays

Here are four pitfalls that seem to occur every year, along with some thoughts on how to best avoid them or deal with them…

By Jason Tabeling · 03 Nov 2014

Analytics

Using Analytical Analysis to Help Improve Conversions

The secret to getting the most success out of your initiatives typically lies in accessing the biggest hammer in your marketing tool bag, analytics!

By Josh Mccoy · 03 Nov 2014

Industry

Spooky Google Doodles for Halloween 2014

Just as Halloween has seen some evolution over the years, so have the holiday-themed Google Doodles presented each year on the Web.

By Ashley Zeckman · 31 Oct 2014

SEO

Fast SEO Competitive Analysis Part 2: Competing Content Comparison

In part two of this series on fast SEO competitive analysis, we will look at understanding search behavior and choosing target keyword categories as…

By Ben Goodsell · 31 Oct 2014

Content

A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Robust Content for the Holiday Season

While search marketers make it a point to continuously monitor the performance of their keywords and modify their PPC marketing bids, the process of…

By Pratik Dholakiya · 31 Oct 2014

Content

Writing Your Way to the Top of Search and Social Results

We’ve entered the era of intelligent content that is laced with smart optimization and is penned by qualified writers who have a name, rank,…

By Lisa Buyer · 31 Oct 2014

Industry

Can Groupon Break Into the Search Market?

Groupon's new search feature is a Yelp-like directory of business pages with contact info, user reviews, deals, and a goal of engaging you to…

By Mike Obrien · 30 Oct 2014

SEO

“Which Update?” Is the Wrong Question

What's the right question to ask? That will depend on your skill level and experience in the SEO industry.

By Dave Davies · 30 Oct 2014

Local

Secret Sauce LoMo Tips for More PPC Sales

Paid search marketers have understood that mobile is important for some time, but few are leveraging the power of mobile advertising tailored for local…

By Mary Weinstein · 30 Oct 2014

Mobile

Google Mobile Usability Report IDs Website Issues That Drive Away Business

Google has added Mobile Usability reports to its Webmaster Tools, which will provide a detailed report for each error found on a company's website.

By Ashley Zeckman · 29 Oct 2014

Analytics

How to Get Tons of Great Data From Google AdWords Instantly

The Home screen is an under-utilized element of your AdWords account. Here's how to reorganize in order to get to your data efficiently.

By Joseph Kerschbaum · 29 Oct 2014

Mobile

seoClarity: In Mobile World, Search Result Placement Is Critical to Clicks

Search engine optimization - and where a website appears in search results - can have a significant impact on click-through rate (CTR), especially for…

By Ashley Zeckman · 28 Oct 2014

Industry

Bing Allows Consumers to Use Emojis as Search Term

To allow users to search the same way they communicate, Bing upgraded its search engine to recognize emojis.

By Mike Obrien · 28 Oct 2014

SEO

Scaling SEO Across Your Enterprise Business – The Human Element

Scaling SEO at your company is not just about SEO - success is also dependent on leadership, project management, and efficient process.

By Jim Yu · 28 Oct 2014

Industry

Yahoo Bing Network Audience Stats That Might Surprise You

The latest numbers from comScore on the Bing audience are available – and the stats just might surprise you.

By John Gagnon · 28 Oct 2014