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Google’s Mobile Algorithm Puts Customers First [#SESMiami]

Google will begin prioritizing mobile-friendly sites because that's what users have grown to expect, said developer programs tech lead Maile Ohye in her SES…

By Mike Obrien · 26 Mar 2015

Industry

Ad Blocking: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

How does the emergence of ad-blocking browser plugins and applications affect search marketers?

By Guillaume Bouchard · 26 Mar 2015

PPC

Hacking the Google Display Network for Insanely Low CPC

Use these five Google Display Network hacks to achieve the lowest cost per click - they're all geared toward improving click-through rate and driving…

By Larry Kim · 26 Mar 2015

Local

Google’s New Program Aims to Get Local Businesses Online

The tech giant's newest initiative looks to assist local businesses in completing their listings on Google Search and Maps.

By Yuyu Chen · 25 Mar 2015

PPC

Hilton Uses Google Hotel Ads to Entice New Customers

Hilton Hotels is using Google's new ad product, aimed specifically at the hotel industry, to grow conversions by 45 percent and increase ROI by…

By Emily Alford · 25 Mar 2015

SEO

Help! My Penalty Was Lifted, But Traffic Has Not Increased

There are several possible reasons why your site has not recovered after getting a manual action lifted. Here's a look at a few of…

By Marie Haynes · 25 Mar 2015

PPC

Optimizing for AdWords Display Campaigns: Demographics, Ads, Mobile

Consider the following tips when rolling up your sleeves for optimizations in the Google Display Network.

By Lisa Raehsler · 25 Mar 2015

PPC

Optimizing Your Brand Performance on Shopping Ads

Utilizing shopping campaign priorities allows us to bid differently on brand searches compared to other less intent-driven generic searches.

By Helena Clark · 24 Mar 2015

Industry

Little Fanfare as Yahoo Leaves China

The announcement that Yahoo will close its Beijing office has had almost no impact on the digital community in China.

By Sophie Loras · 24 Mar 2015

Industry

Bing’s Unified Device Targeting Arrives

Bing Ads is in line with Google AdWords, now that Microsoft's search engine has added smartphones to the device-targeting changes made this past fall.

By Mike Obrien · 23 Mar 2015