Patterns in feedback hold marketing gold. AI uncovers them for easy wins. What it is: Theme detection in reviews for post features. How it works: AI analyzes, you feature positives. BrightLocal’s study links reviews to higher click-throughs. What to do this week: Scan with AI, feature one theme in a post. Why it matters: Turns […]
Let AI Handle Your Google Profile Updates
Consistency without constant effort? AI schedulers make it happen. Set once and stay active. What it is: Tools for auto posts and photos. How it works: Connect and queue content. Zapier’s picks keep things consistent without daily work. What to do this week: Connect a tool for automatic post refreshes. Why it matters: Effortless activity […]
Kick Off 2024 Right, Make Sure Folks Find Your Spot on Google Maps
Most customers decide in seconds if your business is worth a click. Old holiday hours or stale photos? They scroll right past. Here’s how to grab their attention and start the year with more visits. What it is: Your free listing on Google Maps for hours photos updates and posts. How it works: Sign in, […]
Responsive Design or Die: Why Your Website Must Go Mobile-First
By now, you’ve likely heard the buzz about responsive design — the ability for a website to adapt its layout based on the device viewing it. But in May 2013, this isn’t just a design trend. It’s a business necessity. With Google subtly shifting its algorithm toward mobile performance and smartphone adoption skyrocketing, “mobile-first” is […]
The End of Google Reader & the Coming Content Shock: What It Means for Your Digital Strategy
Google just dropped a bomb on the digital community. On March 13, 2013, the company announced it will be shutting down Google Reader by July 1st. For many marketers, journalists, and SEO professionals, this is more than just the end of an RSS feed aggregator — it’s a wake-up call. In a world where we […]
Google AdWords, Part 2 [Internship]
As you read in the Google Adwords part one, pay per click (PPC) is one of the options Google offers as an advertising feature. However, PPC is not the only feature. Cost Per Impression (CPI) is another online advertising tool that Google offers. CPI usually is in the form of a banner ad on a […]
Why use Google AdWords? – Part 1- [Internship]
Ever search something on Google and wonder what makes the first search result better than the next? With a little help from AdWords it can help you achieve a higher rank in the search results. AdWords bid on keywords that will help trigger their sponsored ads. How much they bid is one of the things […]
How Exact Match Domains Have Weathered the Penguin Storm
Exact match domains have always had the added advantage of direct-type in traffic, giving them certain immunity to algorithm updates. Once an EMD is linked to a website, the webmaster’s behavior has more to do with rankings. Penguin sought out sites with too many exact match anchor text links, but the outcome had more to […]
How to Budget for Marketing
Whatever it is, the budget you put in place for your marketing for the year ahead will shape the results you achieve. Now is the ideal time to define your marketing approach and the budget that will support it. In a recent Toluna survey of businesses, 40% of businesses surveyed stated that they did not […]
Google Places for Your Service Industry
An innovative business known as PlumberSEO.net has found a way to use Google Places for service industry networking. While they specialize in working with HVAC contractors and Plumbers, PlumberSEO helps those in their industry take their businesses to the next level with effective online marketing with social media, SEO, map optimization and many other internet marketing tools.