Navigating the complex world of SEO reporting can often feel overwhelming. With a myriad of metrics available, it’s crucial to pinpoint which ones truly matter to your strategy.
YouTube tapped its machine learning capabilities to analyze over 8,000 of the top ads on its platform this year, surfacing five key creative trends that resonated. Why it matters. The findings, extracted using custom AI ****** that processed text, visuals, audio and more, provide a data-backed playbook for how brands can stand out on YouTube. … Read more
Site launches are arguably one of the most risky SEO endeavors. You can go from pure SEO bliss to catastrophe at the flip of a switch. I’m sure any experienced SEO you ask could tell you a site launch horror story or two; whether it was their own doing due to lack of knowledge/experience or … Read more
It’s frustrating when you’ve spent time and effort optimizing your site, only for Google not to index certain pages. Especially when those issues don’t have an obvious explanation. But ignoring the problem isn’t an option. So, what do you do if some of your important pages aren’t appearing in search results? You delve into the … Read more
A lot is happening in the world of search right now, and for many, keeping pace with these changes can be overwhelming. The rise of chatbots and AI assistants – like ChatGPT and its new model GPT-4o, along with Google’s rollout of AI Overviews and Search Generative Experience (SGE) – is blurring the lines between … Read more
by Jim May 9, 2024 Welcome back Rankers! Apologies for my lengthy absence but the world of AI is moving at such a breakneck pace that by the time I’ve planned a new video, the content is outdated! We’re celebrating 25 years in business this year, and we’ve always considered many of the things we … Read more
Navigating the complex world of SEO reporting can often feel overwhelming. With a myriad of metrics available, it’s crucial to pinpoint which ones truly matter to your strategy.
Google’s March 2024 core update will hands down be one of the most talked-about SEO topics of the year, if not the last few years. There’s so much around the update, from its length to the death of the helpful content update (HCU) to all of the quality issues on the SERP (talking about you, … Read more
Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy (and in many parts of the world) and provide jobs for nearly half (45.9%) of US employees. Nearly 9-in-10 Americans state small businesses have a positive impact, whereas only 29% of Americans view large corporations positively. Want to learn about the state of small businesses, what … Read more
AI Optimization (AIO) is becoming increasingly important — and for good reason. Traditional search augmented with Generative AI like Google’s Search Generative Experiences are now being tested outside of labs and are expected to impact 84% of search queries. AI-first search engines like Perplexity are experiencing a monthly growth rate of 40%. These innovations have the … Read more
The recent shift from “conversions” to “key events” in (GA4) represents a significant change that digital marketers, especially SEO professionals, need to understand and act on. This article explores the implications of this change and insights on how to leverage it to elevate your marketing reporting. Understanding key events in GA4 On March 21, I … Read more