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Latest in keyword research

Google’s Keyword Planner tool just became even more inaccurate

You’re probably familiar with the Keyword Planner tool, which is one of the best sources we have to spot opportunities and make the business case for an investment…

By Chris Lake · 29 Jun 2016

SEO

How one small word makes a huge difference on Google SERPs

Recently we've had a lot of internal discussions about the importance of keywords and the various combinations, including match type.

By Jason Tabeling · 17 May 2016

Industry

Seven most interesting search marketing news stories of the week

Welcome to our weekly round-up of all the latest news and research from around the world of search marketing and beyond.

By Christopher Ratcliff · 06 May 2016

Analytics

A couple of time-saving keyword optimization techniques for you to try

If there’s one thing that almost all of us can agree on, it’s that no matter what changes in the world of…

By Josh Mccoy · 14 Mar 2016

SEO

Six ways to improve your micro-targeted long-tail keyword strategy

Using micro-focused keyword strategies can be a simple, impactful approach to improving your SEO results. When analyzing websites that are already successful…

By Dave Hutton · 01 Mar 2016

SEO

5 Steps for SEO Competitive Analysis & Research

Tips on how to perform competitive research in order to formulate a clear, realistic, and cohesive strategy.

By Marcela De Vivo · 05 May 2015

SEO

7 Essential Tasks and the Tools Needed for Beginning an SEO Initiative

A look at seven areas you must review in the kickoff of a well-oiled SEO campaign.

By Josh Mccoy · 30 Apr 2015

SEO

3 Signs Your SEO Campaign Is Dying – and How to Fix It

SEO red flags can be hard to spot initially, but if you know what to look for, you should have no problem…

By Jayson Demers · 16 Mar 2015

Content

How SEO Actually Improves Content Quality

In spite of the many people that might state otherwise, SEO and content can actually be best friends - here's a look…

By Lisa Barone · 11 Dec 2014

Industry

Disney Dominates Halloween Keyword Ad Spend

Almost one-third of all paid search ad spend for Halloween costume keywords was spent on a Disney-related search term, AdGooroo says.

By Ashley Zeckman · 23 Oct 2014

Development

The Importance of Initial Research Prior to Link Development

Even if you can take just a day or so to really do some research before you start trying to generate links,…

By Julie Joyce · 21 Oct 2014

SEO

Fast SEO Competitive Analysis

Careful keyword research is a time-consuming, often overlooked, but yet foundational aspect of creating a fantastic SEO strategy.

By Ben Goodsell · 03 Oct 2014

Content

The “Content-Driven” Sales Funnel

Though the "integrated" approach to content marketing will mean that your content is discovered through many varied channels, including search, it’s always…

By Brad Miller · 02 Oct 2014

PPC

How to use Keyword Research to Find New Landing Page Testing Ideas

Marketers can use competitive keyword research in part to find more profitable keywords, improve their ad copy and come up with A/B…

By Jamie Smith · 22 Sep 2014

SEO

How to Align Google Webmaster Tools US and Web Report with Google Analytics

It's possible to align Google Webmaster Tools search query data with Google Analytics and that can help users identify the intent of…

By Ben Goodsell · 08 Aug 2014

Analytics

Competitive Analysis for Panda Using SEMrush [Tutorial]

There’s a lot you can learn from analyzing websites in your niche that have been impacted by Panda. This post explains how…

By Glenn Gabe · 06 Aug 2014

SEO

A Strategic Approach for New SEO Clients

Starting a new SEO project, or want to check ongoing projects? Use the following approach, which includes a mix of specific keyword…

By Peter Van Der Graaf · 05 Jun 2014

SEO

4 Keyword Research Techniques in an Age of Vanishing Keyword Data

Keywords still matter and Google is making it harder for us to find them. But not impossible. Here's how you can use…

By Erin Everhart · 23 Apr 2014

SEO

Title Tags & SEO: 3 Golden Rules

Title tags remain an important part of SEO, and are well worth some attention. When writing your title tags, you should have…

By Eric Enge · 20 Apr 2014

PPC

5 SEM Spying Strategies You Can Use Today to Generate More Profit

Drive more search profit by using keyword and competitive research tools, crowdsourcing, reverse engineering competitor campaign structure, monitoring competitor search activity and…

By Jamie Smith · 27 Mar 2014

SEO

So… You Think SEO Has Changed?

The next time someone tries to tell you that SEO is dead or that SEO is completely changed, just ignore all of…

By Catfish Comstock · 19 Mar 2014

Analytics

gShift Gives Content Marketers More Ways to Mine Twitter Keyword Data

SEO software company gShift has announced a new way for its subscribers to mine valuable data from the conversations a brand’s audience…

By Jessica Lee · 24 Feb 2014

SEO

8 Deciding Factors that Influence SEO Keyword Prioritization

Not all keywords are created equal. Some drive more traffic, others have higher intent, and still others may be more profitable for…

By Ken Lyons · 28 Jan 2014

Content

7 Reasons Your Blog Sucks & How to Fix It

It can be difficult to publish engaging, informative and high quality content on a regular basis. If you're making publishing sporadically, spamming…

By Ken Lyons · 10 Dec 2013

Mobile

Mobile SEO: 5 Ways to Ensure Your Brand’s Content is Optimized

Marketers and brand leaders need to consider how their brand content is discovered and engaged with by searchers on a mobile device…

By Krista Lariviere · 13 Nov 2013

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