What you need to know

What you need to know

Remember when meta keywords were all the rage?  Fast forward to 2025, and while search engines have evolved dramatically, meta tags remain crucial building blocks of your SEO foundation, just not the ones you might remember. You’re juggling countless priorities, so it’s tempting to view meta tags as “set it and forget it” HTML snippets. […]

What’s The Best Strategy For Your Business?

What’s The Best Strategy For Your Business?

Both SEO and PPC are essential components of digital marketing, yet they operate in entirely different ways. One delivers instant visibility and quick results, while the other builds long-term authority and organic traffic. But, when budgets are tight, and results need to be justified to the board, which channel deserves more attention? The answer isn’t […]

What you need to know

What you need to know

Advertising on Amazon is getting more complex, with an ever-growing list of targeting options.  At the core of it all? Match types.  Understanding how they work is essential to making your ad spend count. Unlike other ecommerce platforms, Amazon ads directly impact your organic ranking – so campaigns aren’t just about sales; they’re about momentum.  […]

LLMs That Code: Why Marketers Should Care

LLMs That Code: Why Marketers Should Care

Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and Claude are best known for their writing abilities, drafting ad copy, summarizing reports, and helping brainstorm blog content. However, most marketers still know little about one of their most powerful features: They can write actual code. First, it talked. Then, it wrote. Now, it builds. We’re not just […]

How To Install The Google Tag For Conversion Tracking

How To Install The Google Tag For Conversion Tracking

Tracking conversions in Google Ads isn’t optional if you care about making the most of your ad budget. Without it, you’re flying blind, guessing what’s working and what’s wasting money. The good news? Setting up the Google Tag for conversion tracking is easier than it used to be, giving advertisers multiple installation options to fit […]

U.S. search ad revenues surged to $102.9 billion in 2024

U.S. search ad revenues surged to 2.9 billion in 2024

Fueled by “impressive YoY growth,” paid search advertising revenues hit a new high in 2024, according to a new report. In total, search accounted for $102.9 billion of a record $258.6 billion in U.S. digital advertising revenues, according to the IAB Internet Advertising Revenue Report: Full Year 2024, conducted by PwC. That is a $14.1 […]

Rethinking what Google Ads success looks like

Rethinking what Google Ads success looks like

Return on ad spend (ROAS) has been the default metric for evaluating Google Ads performance for years.  It’s easy to calculate, works well with automated bidding, and provides a quick snapshot of efficiency.  However, as ad costs rise and tracking becomes less reliable, relying solely on ROAS is no longer enough, especially for businesses focused […]

Competitor Analysis In Local SEO And How To Gain An Edge

Competitor Analysis In Local SEO And How To Gain An Edge

In every community, multiple businesses and business types vie for prominence within a limited geographic radius. As such, when it comes to online visibility and local SEO, competitor analysis isn’t just a best practice – it’s a necessity. Understanding and responding to your rivals’ strategies, strengths, and weaknesses is the cornerstone of a winning local […]

The best affiliate networks by need and use case

The best affiliate networks by need and use case

Affiliate networks aren’t one-size-fits-all.  Between evolving tracking laws, new tech capabilities, and shifting fee structures, the best choice depends on your business model and goals.  This guide breaks down top affiliate networks by use case, so you can make a smarter, more strategic decision. The data-driven approach to choosing an affiliate network If you’re ready […]

25 Alternative Search Engines You Can Use Instead Of Google

25 Alternative Search Engines You Can Use Instead Of Google

For over two decades, Google has been the search engine that most people use for everyday searches, product research, and staying up to date on the latest news. Because of this market dominance, Google has also been the main search engine of focus for SEO and marketing professionals. However, following the introduction of ChatGPT and […]