Smartphones put the world at our fingertips. People have questions that need answering, as well as the services or products they need. All of these things are just a search away, and now, we’ve seen a cosmic shift from traditional search to voice search and voice assistants. Statistically, voice search and assistants are not something […]
It’s fairly commonplace for Google Updates to prompt SEOs to raise concerns about the Helpful Content Update (HCU). A careful consideration of known facts reveals that it may be possible to determine whether a site is truly impacted by HCU-related signals. Black Box Systems Black box systems are something that all SEOs should consider understanding […]
Matt Mullenweg recently paused multiple WordPress.org services for a holiday break but unintended effects started almost immediately, affecting the attendance of future WordPress conferences taking place around the world. Joost de Valk requested a fix on GitHub. Mullenweg’s Pause In Services Mullenweg’s unexpected pause in WordPress services affected new account registrations on WordPress.org, new plugin, […]
YouTube has become a critical platform for brands to reach their audience. Understanding YouTube’s three key ad formats – in-stream, in-feed, and Shorts – is essential to creating campaigns that entertain, educate, and inspire without wasting marketing dollars. But why do these formats matter, and how can brands make the most of them? To answer […]
Digital PR is entering a new era. As social platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram become search engines in their own right, traditional strategies focused on backlinks and news coverage are no longer enough. In 2025, success will depend on meeting audiences where they are – through video-led, socially native content that drives authentic engagement. […]
Google reviews are powerful. They’re essential for building trust, attracting customers, and boosting local SEO. But what happens to your local visibility and online reputation when these valuable reviews suddenly vanish? We’ve recently noticed a concerning trend: A significant number of reviews are being deleted. And not just the negative ones. To uncover the reasons […]
The most emotionally engaging ad of the 2024 holiday season is a Teleflora ad featuring a hospitalized boy and a magical snowman. According to research by DAIVID, the ad inspired the highest levels of positivity among viewers. The Power of Wishes ad was created by The Wonderful Agency and encourages donations to help grant transformative […]
Amazon’s search engine operates unlike any other, prioritizing conversions over clicks. To succeed, sellers and marketers must master the nuances of Amazon SEO – where indexing, sales performance, and strategic advertising come together to drive visibility and sales. This guide will show you how. Amazon search: Prioritizing sales over clicks Amazon’s search engine operates with […]
Setting yourself and your organization up for successful marketing means understanding the interesting dates, holidays, and events throughout the year that you can leverage for your brand. Pulling that information together takes time and effort, so we’ve done the legwork for you. Our complete marketing calendar for 2025 with a template gives you all the […]
WordPress and Squarespace both provide tools to create professional, visually appealing websites suited to ecommerce, article publishing, and corporate and non-profit needs. What should you consider when choosing between them? Let’s identify the key differences between these platforms to help you determine which one best fits your goals. Here are seven factors to consider when […]