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How To Repair & Recover Negative Brand Mentions In SERPs

How To Repair & Recover Negative Brand Mentions In SERPs

This time on Ask An SEO, we’re diving into a branding question from someone dealing with negative SERP results: I have a client that recently had some financial issues and the SERP for their brand has many negative listings. Do you have any ideas for a strategy that could help to remove those listings and […]

How to learn, grow, and build your network

How to learn, grow, and build your network

Mentorship is a powerful yet often overlooked tool in the SEO industry.  Whether you’re an industry veteran or an up-and-coming specialist, the mentor-mentee relationship offers countless benefits that can accelerate growth, refine skills, and build a stronger professional network. In an industry where algorithms, strategies, and best practices constantly evolve, having guidance from someone with […]

Google sees ad potential in Gemini AI

Google sees ad potential in Gemini AI

Google’s Gemini AI could eventually become an advertising platform, with CEO Sundar Pichai hinting at “native ad concepts” during the company’s earnings call. The big picture: Gemini currently offers a free tier and paid subscription options Pichai signaled potential future advertising integration The company plans $75 billion in capital expenditures this year to advance AI […]

LinkedIn Report Reveals 5 Key Trends Reshaping B2B Marketing

LinkedIn Report Reveals 5 Key Trends Reshaping B2B Marketing

A new LinkedIn report shows how businesses are changing their approach to measuring marketing success. The report, based on insights from leaders at Microsoft, ServiceNow, PwC, and other global firms, identifies five key trends reshaping measurement strategies. 1. Revenue-Centric Metrics Marketers are now focusing more on revenue-related metrics instead of traditional cost-per-lead measures. Leaders are […]

Smart Bidding In Google Ads: An In-Depth Guide

Smart Bidding In Google Ads: An In-Depth Guide

Imagine running campaigns that adjust bids perfectly for every auction, targeting the right user at the right moment. That’s the promise of Smart Bidding in Google Ads. For PPC marketers, especially for beginners, Smart Bidding can feel like an enticing but sometimes overwhelming tool. Between algorithm updates, new automation options, and ever-changing PPC best practices, […]

Google Ads simplifies conversion tracking with new tag manager feature

Google Ads simplifies conversion tracking with new tag manager feature

Google Ads introduced new form tracking in Tag Manager that enables codeless event creation for lead form submissions. Advertisers can now set up conversion tracking via a user-friendly interface, eliminating complex manual coding. Key features: Codeless event detection. Flexible form submission tracking. Multiple URL matching options. Why we care. This update dramatically reduces the technical […]

OpenAI drops sign in requirement for ChatGPT search

OpenAI drops sign in requirement for ChatGPT search

You no longer need to login or create an account to use ChatGPT Search from OpenAI. You can now just use ChatGPT without an account. The announcement. OpenAI announced this on X, saying: ChatGPT search is now available to everyone on http://chatgpt.com — no sign up required. More details. OpenAI launched ChatGPT Search in October […]

Google organic and paid CTRs hit new lows: Report

Google organic and paid CTRs hit new lows: Report

Organic and paid click-through rates (CTRs) are down – and Google AI Overviews are partially to blame. However, paid CTR declined regardless of whether AI Overviews were present. The new analysis of ~10,000 informational intent keywords ranking in the top 20 positions was conducted by digital marketing agency Seer Interactive. Organic CTR drop. For queries […]