Everything we publish

Latest stories

27,170 articles, newest first.

Industry

The middle ground for single keyword ad groups (SKAGs)

SKAGs is the practice of placing single keywords in an ad group. With Google’s user intent evolution, is it still worth it?

By Jon Crowe · 24 May 2019

PPC

Don’t let unwanted automated ad extensions keep you up

By default, campaigns on Google and Bing automatically show dynamic ad extensions. Quick fixes on how you could remove or manage them.

By Blake Lucas · 23 May 2019

Content

Nine types of meta descriptions that win more clicks

I’ll walk you through nine types of meta description tags with screenshots and examples, showing you what works well and how they could do…

By Joe Williams · 22 May 2019

Industry

Five ways blockchain will impact search marketing

Five major ways blockchain will impact search marketing, and how advertising professionals are already beginning to master this disruptive technology.

By Chris Porteous · 21 May 2019

SEO

Seven reasons why your rankings dropped and how to fix them

When you face a drop in your rankings or traffic, it’s just the tip of an iceberg. Discover the possible causes of a sudden…

By Inna Yatsyna · 20 May 2019

PPC

Using IF functions on Google Ads to improve productivity

IF functions are a versatile means to tailor ads to users in real time. Speed up the workflow and free up bandwidth to focus…

By Clay Schulenburg · 17 May 2019

Industry

New visual search innovations tap human emotions and biological buying triggers

Shopping on social media channels is spreading quickly as the next big thing. The rise of visual search is powered by people’s desire to…

By Gary Burtka · 16 May 2019

Industry

Kenshoo Trends Report – The state of search advertising in 2019

The search industry's interest goes beyond Google, Apple Search Ads' on the rise. Kenshoo reveals insights and key stats on social and search advertising.

By Tereza Litsa · 15 May 2019

Analytics

A summary of Google Data Studio: Updates from April 2019

GDS, a free dashboard-style reporting tool launched in June 2016 allows data import from over 100 third-party sources. Updates listed with screenshots.

By Jacqueline Dooley · 14 May 2019

Local

Local SEO for enterprises: Optimizing for the Local 3-Pack

Mobile users are most likely using Google to search for local businesses, and those searches are generally limited to what’s called the “Local 3-Pack.”…

By Emily Alford · 13 May 2019

Content

Study: How to use domain authority for digital PR and content marketing

Are high DA sites always a good fit for your content? Our study found a link between DA and the response types we received…

By Domenica D'Ottavio · 10 May 2019

Industry

Digital marketing strategy guide for B2B industrial manufacturers

Most of the time, people that gather information to find suppliers are engineers, managers, and CEOs. How to create a content strategy that speaks to…

By Karina Tama · 09 May 2019

SEO

Google bans adverts for anti-censorship sites in China

Despite Google and China's interesting history, Google's latest movements have been speculatively characterized as attempts to regain favor with China.

By William Chalk · 08 May 2019

Analytics

What defines high-quality links in 2019 and how to get them?

Assertive Media's 2018 study of 230 UK link-building agencies found that nine out 10 used unscrupulous techniques. So, what makes a high-quality link?

By Ayodeji Onibalusi · 07 May 2019

Industry

The evolution of SEO and the shift from point solutions to platform

SEO methods and insights are supporting strategy and decision making beyond website content. Uncover the broader use of SEO intelligence in evolution.

By Andy Betts · 07 May 2019

Analytics

On-site analytics tactics to adopt now: Heatmaps, intent analysis, and more

Google Analytics is great, but here's look at newer, less-discussed tools that can be used for on-site analytics, including Finteza, HotJar, and Text Optimizer.

By Ann Smarty · 06 May 2019

Industry

How AI is powering real-time SEO research: Insights and optimization

Around 77% of C-level executives recently reported that business adoption of AI initiatives is a major challenge. For SEO, introducing AI-powered tools could eliminate…

By Jim Yu · 06 May 2019

Analytics

The SEO metrics that really matter for your business

Understand the best metrics for your business when it comes to SEO, view them from a technical and commercial perspective. Lots of screenshots included.

By Matthew Ramsay · 03 May 2019

Development

Progressive web apps (PWAs) for SEO: Benefits, stats, examples

A PWA is a mobile-friendly website that behaves like an app but doesn’t need to be downloaded to be used. Starbucks' and Forbes' case…

By Rohan Ayyar · 02 May 2019

PPC

Tips to lower brand CPC for greater profitability

The long-term benefits can help advertisers gain up to 40% cost savings, have a significant impact on profitability, and free up budget for new…

By Nicolas Ross and Steven Oleksak · 01 May 2019