[ad_1] Google probably won’t ever tell us how its algorithms work – but that doesn’t mean it won’t drop a few hints. Google’s Search Quality Rater guidelines mention E-E-A-T (experience, expertise, authoritativeness and trustworthiness) 126 times – which is a pretty big indicator that this is important, according to Melissa Fach, lead SEO content manager...Read More

[ad_1] In an era of data and digital transformation, the best advice for marketers sometimes is that less can be more impactful amid data abundance. Businesses should focus on essential, actionable information rather than overwhelming their systems with excessive tools and reporting. This approach can create a more effective engagement between sales and customers, streamlining...Read More

[ad_1] Google has launched the URL Contains targeting functionality on Performance Max. The feature, which is also available on Dynamic Search ads (DSA), enables you to manually specify which URL to show your PMax ads to. Here’s a preview of how to access the new tool on the platform, as shared by Google Ads expert...Read More

[ad_1] Meta is reportedly considering paid versions of Facebook and Instagram that would ban ads in Europe. The cost of the subscription and potential rollout date has not yet been confirmed by the company. However, Meta will continue to offer free versions of its apps which will still serve ads regardless, according to the New...Read More

[ad_1] SEO for adult sites is a fiercely competitive space – yet pervasive and unwanted adult-intent traffic remains a big challenge for enterprises, ecommerce sites and marketplaces.  Here is why this is a problem and what can be done about it. When non-adult sites rank for adult searches It’s important to understand that “adult-intent traffic”...Read More

[ad_1] Microsoft Advertising Editor has rolled out in-market audiences across all of its markets in EMEA, APAC, and LATM. The platform has also launched new audience types. Alongside this expansion, the platform now supports bulk associations for In-market audiences, as well as: Remarketing. Dynamic remarketing lists. Similar audiences. Customer match. Custom audiences. Custom combination lists....Read More

[ad_1] “We want to hit {goal}. What should we expect to spend?” Whether in-house or at an agency, if you’ve been in PPC account management, odds are you’ve been asked some version of that question at least once.  And for some, there’s a tendency to want to spit out a ballpark figure with little context...Read More

[ad_1] Much has been written about Google Search Generative Experience (SGE), but the most important questions remains unanswered: If and when Google SGE goes live, how will it impact organic traffic? Will our traffic drop, and if so, by how much? And what can we do about it? This article presents a framework that can...Read More

[ad_1] In the ever-evolving realm of artificial intelligence (AI), launching new technologies is no longer an anomaly but a relentless pursuit of innovation. Amid this technological maelstrom stands Google’s latest creation, Google Bard, a name reminiscent of the ancient bards renowned for their poetry and storytelling. As a multifaceted tool developed and launched by Google...Read More

[ad_1] Q4 is looming, and many brands are strategizing how to optimize their budgets to get more traffic to their products when buyer intent soars.  One humble suggestion from this longtime affiliate marketer: TM+ partners (also known as Trademark+ partners or affiliate search partners), who work with brands to bid on brand keywords to drive...Read More

[ad_1] A steady decline in organic click-through rate has posed a real challenge for SEOs over the last few years. With organic ranking becoming increasingly competitive, the best way SEOs can continue to excel is to shift their focus to SERP features and rich results, according to Tanner Zoromski, SEO manager at Merkle, a customer...Read More

[ad_1] Search marketing is an ever-changing industry, but even amid the generative AI movement, one thing remains constant: keywords. Identifying the most valuable keywords for your business can make or break your visibility and online presence and put distance between you and your competition. But only when it’s appropriately harnessed. Learning to do strategic keyword...Read More

[ad_1] We often hear that SEO takes several months to a year to have an impact. But that’s not entirely true.  Technically speaking, results are possible within days if you get content live and indexed quickly. But ironically, that’s often the part that gets stalled.  Things just simply don’t go live – sometimes for months...Read More