SEO professionals are on the verge of a new era. With hindsight, the previous epoch could be called “The Age of the One-Trick Pony.” It began back in 2002 when Google passed more than a dozen crawlers and directories to become the dominant search engine. If you learned how to improve a website’s visibility in … Read more
You’ve just launched your stunning new website, but weeks pass, and it’s barely a blip on Google’s radar. When visitors do find it, they quickly bounce—frustrated by tiny text and endless scrolling on their smartphones. Sound familiar? Many business owners pour resources into visually striking websites, overlooking a crucial factor: mobile optimization. In today’s digital … Read more
Last month, I bought a laser cutter. If you’ve been in my shoes, you know that one does not simply Google “best laser cutters” and then buy the one most recommended in the ranking articles. As search marketers, that’s often what we think happens. But here’s what actually happened: The branch of SEO that cares … Read more
The advent of large language ****** (LLMs) marks the most significant shift in the search experience since the rise of mobile technology. Google’s SERPs are evolving beyond the traditional 10 blue links, introducing AI Overviews and other enhanced features. The full impact on brands and consumers is still unfolding This article explores the hypothesis that … Read more
Digital advertising has evolved quite a bit since I started working in paid media. PPC ad platforms work in a completely different way than they did just four or five years ago, with automation and AI featuring so heavily that you can’t work without them. Lead generation advertisers today have access to tools like broad … Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming every facet of PPC advertising, from creative assets to audience targeting, reporting and ongoing optimization. With the rise of LLMs as an alternative to traditional search, we’re also witnessing huge disruption to Google’s search business. This article explores the latest trends, tools and strategies to help you navigate the evolving … Read more
I chuckled when I saw the words “Search was broken” on the LinkedIn profile of Stefan Weitz. This assessment had nothing to do with Google Search in 2024. Rather, he was talking about Google in 2010. This was a time when Google was loved despite only answering one in four queries successfully, according to Weitz. … Read more
In 2023, Google’s Gary Illyes stated that links are no longer the third most important Google ranking factor. Was he lying? A recent study by Internet Marketing Ninjas showed that over 96% of websites in the Top 10 search results have more than 1,000 backlinks from unique domains. And only 0.3% have less than 100. … Read more
The relationship we used to have with Google was simple. It was a fair-use argument: we give Google content to index, and we get traffic in return. We do a good and ethical job at creating that content, we get rewarded with better rankings than those who do not. AI has essentially turned all that … Read more
The SERPs are a volatile place right now. Since March 2024, the SEO industry has seen significant disruptions, with Google rolling out its latest algorithm changes. From the deindexing of websites to the delivery of manual penalties, site owners and SEO professionals have found themselves in a tough spot as Google attempts to clean up … Read more
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