Ahrefs Evolve is a wrap. And my favorite memory? All the people I met at the event. In fact, I really loved the diversity—being held in Singapore, I was finally able to meet SEOs and marketers from around the region: Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, China, South Korea, and Japan. These are rarely people you … Read more
I analyzed 300K keywords to understand what triggers AI Overviews. The results were predictable in some ways and wholly surprising in others. For instance, one of my favorite stats (although not the favorite – you’ll have to read on for that ) is that 99.9% of AI Overview SERPs display at least one other SERP … Read more
It’s 2024, and AI-driven search results are leading the conversation. To stay ahead, you need insights into how AI Overviews (AIOs) are influencing website visibility across key industries. Tracking keyword trends is no longer optional—it’s essential. That’s why we analyzed 200,000 keywords to uncover the latest trends in AI-generated responses on Google. From ranking shifts … Read more
YouTube recently analyzed over 8,000 top ads using AI to identify current trends in advertising. According to Anne Marie Nelson-Bogle, VP of Ads Marketing, key findings include: Increased representation: Brands are featuring more diverse characters and perspectives. Celebration of self-expression: Ads are focused on individuality and unique styles. Community-focused storytelling: Brands are emphasizing connection and … Read more
I was scrolling through X last year when I saw this tweet from the CEO of Shopify: It made me pause and think: Can you really replace Google with something else, like AI? I grew up with Google after all; it had never crossed my mind that one day I would stop using the search … Read more
I’ve finally hit the milestone: 100 blog posts for the Ahrefs blog. So, I decided to reflect on my journey. I did two Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions to see what people wanted to know: one on Twitter X and another on LinkedIn. I was pleasantly surprised that so many people were interested, so thank … Read more
Perficient digitally transformed for success by migrating to Oracle Cloud HCM. To share our story, we invited key stakeholders Andrea Lampert, Michael Zucker, Cathie Meyers, and Mike Grennier to join a panel discussion moderated by Stuart Massey, Principal of our Oracle ERP practice. As Vice President of People, Andrea is responsible for working across the … Read more
Wow, Google turned 25 last month. Thinking about this made me wax nostalgic for the good ol’ days, filled with Google Dances, amazing conferences, and super-smart people who built digital marketing as we know it today. I’ve learned a lot over 25 years. Here are my top 25 tips: SEO content doesn’t have to be … Read more
Google’s latest earnings call gave us a little bit more of a glimpse of where Google is headed. Below I’ve included several quotes from the call. Here is a summary of the most important parts: Google is focused on SGE. There has been strong user feedback and adoption. Google is in the early stages of … Read more
If there is one thing Meta has been pushing on paid social practitioners over the past couple of years, it’s automation. From automatically “enhancing” creative to fit the needs of the different placements (and people) on the platform to suggesting copy for your ads, Meta is making its ad platform as approachable as possible. And … Read more
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