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Do App Interstitials Create A Bad User Experience?

Google research says yes, counting the ad format among negative ranking factors. However, Yelp's CEO - and industry experts - remains skeptical of the company's reasoning.

By Mike Obrien · 25 Aug 2015

Industry

Google’s Alphabet: A Welcome Move in Asia

For markets in Asia Pacific, Google's move to restructure itself under Alphabet will give products more autonomy to expand in the region.

By Sophie Loras · 24 Aug 2015

Social

Online Reputation Management: Beyond Damage Control

Most people don't think about their online reputation until it's too late. Here are some tips for damage control - and making…

By Marcela De Vivo · 24 Aug 2015

Social

Tweets Officially Show In Google Desktop Searches

Six months after the deal giving Twitter access to Google's "firehose" of data generated by Tweets, Tweets have started to appear in…

By Mike Obrien · 21 Aug 2015

Industry

Google Summoned to Remove Links to Articles About ‘Forgotten’ Articles

The U.K.'s data privacy watchdog has ordered Google to remove search links to news articles about Right to be Forgotten link removals.

By Dave Neal · 21 Aug 2015

Video

Google Tests Video Ads Within Search Results

Google is following Bing and Yahoo in testing video ads in its search results. Though it's behind the competition, will its YouTube…

By Mike Obrien · 21 Aug 2015

Local

Beyond Listing Management: Why You Need a Location Data Strategy

The proliferation of mobile makes it that much more important for brands to think beyond listing management, and make their location data…

By Jon Schepke · 21 Aug 2015

PPC

What’s In a Keyword? 5 Essential Strategies to Streamline Your PPC Campaigns

Every search marketer should do some keyword maintenance from time to time. Separating your superstars, and using Google's Keyword Planner and Search…

By Diane Pease · 21 Aug 2015

Analytics

Facebook Pulls Ahead of Google In Referral Traffic

Last quarter, Facebook surpassed Google in referral traffic to news sites, challenging the search giant's dominance and becoming its most formidable competitor…

By Mike Obrien · 20 Aug 2015

SEO

User Engagement Metrics Aren’t a Ranking Signal, But You Should Treat Them Like One

Though user engagement metrics are not a solid ranking signal, their value is in signaling to Google that your website is serving…

By James Perrott · 19 Aug 2015

Analytics

A Guide To DoubleClick Executive Reporting

The simplicity, chart customization, and use of formula columns makes Google's DoubleClick Executive Reports a valuable tool for account management for all…

By Helena Clark · 19 Aug 2015

Mobile

Google Expands Sitelinks on Mobile SERPs

Links on Google's mobile search results are now expandable. According to the British SEO who pointed this out over the weekend, the…

By Mike Obrien · 18 Aug 2015

Mobile

Are Desktop Sites Still Necessary? No, Says Google’s Mueller

Despite what John Mueller said in a recent Google Hangout - that mobile-only sites are good enough and won't hurt rankings -…

By Mike Obrien · 18 Aug 2015

SEO

SEO Crisis: User Experience vs. Backlinks

While content is certainly important, it's certainly not the definitive ranking factor. The technical aspects SEO, such as backlinks, are just as,…

By Adam Stetzer · 18 Aug 2015

PPC

3 Tips For Addressing the Rising Cost of Branded CPCs

While CPCs are on a decline, branded CPCs are on a rise. Reviewing Quality Score and competitors, and bid optimization are a…

By Jason Tabeling · 17 Aug 2015

PPC

Winter is Coming: How to Prepare for Holiday 2015

The holidays are quickly approaching, and while mobile and cross-device tracking continue to be important, social buy buttons, Instagram ads and Gemini…

By Kelly Wrather · 17 Aug 2015

Industry

Which Google Brands Will Benefit From Alphabet?

Industry experts see Google's search and ad business remaining relatively unchanged. However, the areas that fall under Alphabet could see a positive…

By Mike Obrien · 14 Aug 2015

Industry

Bidding Farewell to Basic Bidding

As singular keyword bidding ends, marketers should familiarize themselves with the bid stacks Google is testing, such as those for age, gender,…

By Jennifer Johnstone · 14 Aug 2015

SEO

Learn How to Spend Your Marketing Budget Wisely Using SEO

Because search rankings generate more website traffic, which naturally leads to greater conversion rates, SEO should complement traditional print, radio and TV…

By Matt Morgan · 14 Aug 2015

Content

How Shoes.com Became Visually Searchable

When consumers take pictures of any pair of shoes, whether in-person or on a billboard, Shoes.com's visual search partner Slyce scans the…

By Mike Obrien · 13 Aug 2015

SEO

Moz Ranks Ranking Factors

Following SearchMetrics' study on the factors that improve Google rankings, Moz actually ranked the factors. The studies saw eye-to-eye on technical factors,…

By Mike Obrien · 13 Aug 2015

Industry

Google Updates: Post-Alphabet, Post-Android Peegate, Post Quicker in Hangouts

Google's restructuring under Alphabet took the spotlight, though the company did do other things this week, such as updates to Android and…

By Chris Merriman · 13 Aug 2015

Industry

Yandex: Playing the Cards to Win

Working on improving its advertising opportunities and product offerings, Yandex will be a necessity if Google is ultimately forced out of Russia.

By Michael Bonfils · 13 Aug 2015

SEO

Will Google’s Algorithm Give a Boost to the Dot Brand?

Google changes its algorithm based on current search behaviors so it makes sense that Dot Brands don't affect ranking - however, there's…

By Jennifer Wolfe · 12 Aug 2015

SEO

How to Clean Up Unnatural Links from Freehost Microsite Spam

Spam linking was once very common and still works well, though this columnist believes Google will crack down on these links during…

By Marie Haynes · 12 Aug 2015

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