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Here’s What You Need to Know: Google’s June 2019 Core Update
Earlier this month, Google rolled out its June 2019 core update. The update is part of a series of frequent updates to the algorithm that Google releases each year. When did the update take place? Google’s Danny Sulivan announced the update on June 2 and it was...
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Search Data Science Shows the Modern Buyer’s Journey is Not Linear
The buyer’s journey (also known as a sales or purchase funnel) is one of the most well-known concepts in marketing. But it’s also one of the most outdated models. Read below to learn why the modern buyer's journey is not linear. Originally, the model was created by...
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Google Marketing Live 2019: 6 Exciting New Ad Formats
The highly anticipated Google Marketing Live 2019 event unveiled 6 new ad formats for marketers and business owners. Last year Google announced marketing innovations such as Youtube Lead Ads, Responsive Search Ads, and Smart Campaigns while promoting their...
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Why Keywords, Alt-text and Meta Descriptions are Important
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) involves hundreds of terms and strategies aimed at ranking highly on search engines like Google. Among the most important concepts are keywords, alt-text, and meta description. If you want users to actually find your website, you need...
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Which Social Media Channels are Best for Your Business?
It’s no secret that social media marketing can be a powerful brand tool. When executed properly, having a social media strategy in place can bolster search rankings, drive more website traffic, and increase conversion rates. This direct line to customers and clients...
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Evergreen vs. Seasonal Content
Every blog post or article you’ve ever read falls into two categories: seasonal content and evergreen content. Some marketers and writers will tell you to “write timeless content”, while others will suggest focusing on trending topics. The truth is, as you may have...
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The Ideal Length of a Blog Post
Getting a blog post to rank highly on Google isn’t always simple. After all, there are a number of factors to consider, from promotion to blog length, but many writers and marketers get stuck on the latter. If you’ve already done a little research into the ideal blog...
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Why Businesses Still Need Blogs In 2019
By now, you’ve likely heard countless explanations of why blogging will become useless in 2019. “Video is the future!” they say, or “No one has the time to read a blog!” Both may be true: video is becoming increasingly important, and modern Internet users have limited...
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2018: Year In Review – Google
This is the fourth and final installment in our ongoing series: 2018: Year In Review, where we cover the major changes in a social network or ad platform, and where we think they’re headed in the coming year. We’ve covered Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Snapchat,...
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