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Brand + performance: The secret to maximizing ad ROI

Brand + performance: The secret to maximizing ad ROI

In digital marketing, a common belief is that everything can be measured – clicks, conversions, and ROI.  Many advertisers assume that brand awareness is unnecessary and that performance marketing alone is enough to drive sales. After all, brand awareness campaigns don’t always generate immediate traffic or conversions visible in analytics. Their effects unfold over time, […]

Google algorithm changes blamed for 50% traffic drop to news site the Sun

Google algorithm changes blamed for 50% traffic drop to news site the Sun

UK news site the Sun ended 2024 by losing half of its audience, due in part to “algorithm changes at certain platforms,” according to the latest earnings report from parent company News Corp. On the earnings call, News Corp Chief Financial Officer Lavanya Chandrashekar was more specific, blaming “industry headwinds on search algorithms.” Yes, that […]

How to master user intent with SEO personas

How to master user intent with SEO personas

Mastering user intent is all about putting yourself in your user’s shoes. It’s easier to do that if you know what kind of shoes they’re wearing and why. Create and incorporate user personas in SEO decision-making to create actionable insights in the best interest of your actual users. Build your search personas User personas can […]

What is ChatGPT and why SEOs should care

What is ChatGPT and why SEOs should care

Interest in AI technology and, more specifically, OpenAI’s ChatGPT product has skyrocketed in recent years.  People are looking for information about both topics. Source: Google Trends Millions are writing about ChatGPT across the web… …and talking about it in various communities.  Interest shot up almost immediately. This is the first couple of weeks after ChatGPT […]

Google Search testing ‘AI Mode’

Google Search testing ‘AI Mode’

Google is reportedly testing a new search feature named “AI Mode.” AI Mode in Google seems like a new way to search by asking more open-ended and exploratory questions, with the option to follow up. What is AI Mode. AI Mode is described as “Search intelligently research[ing] for you – organizing information into easy-to-digest breakdowns […]

Google refines ad quality systems to improve user navigation

Google refines ad quality systems to improve user navigation

Google introduced a new prediction model to better evaluate the quality of landing page experiences for search ads. This update is designed to reduce frustrating ad experiences and make it easier for users to find the information they need without unnecessary backtracking. Driving the news. Google’s new model improves its ability to predict whether a […]

AI search is gaining traction, but it isn’t replacing Google: Survey

AI search is gaining traction, but it isn’t replacing Google: Survey

People are adopting AI as a complement to classic search, not a full replacement, according to a new survey by digital marketing agency Higher Visibility: 71.5% reported using AI tools for search; 14% use them daily. 79.8% prefer Google or Microsoft Bing for general information searches. 20.2% have changed their primary search platform within the […]

Google Adds New Guidance For Merging GA4 & Search Console Data

Google Adds New Guidance For Merging GA4 & Search Console Data

Google has rolled out updated documentation on how to combine data from Google Analytics and Search Console. Unified SEO Insights The new guidelines recommend using Google Analytics and Google Search Console together. Google Analytics tracks user behavior on your website, while Search Console monitors your site’s performance in Google Search. This combination gives you a […]