Preparing Websites for AI Search Algorithms

As predicted during our first-ever Partner Day, AI is reshaping the way people search and receive personalized results. Don’t get it twisted: traditional SEO tactics still matter, but to stay visible and competitive, brands must adapt to AI-driven search experiences.  While many brands – and even some agencies! – are still trying to wrap their […]

There May Be Pain Coming – But AI Offers a Way Through

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Uncertainty creates hesitation, and in times of economic turmoil, this can quickly turn into paralysis. For the first time in history, brands have access to tools that make surviving or even thriving in a recession possible. The reality is that you should be moving faster, generating more, pivoting on a dime, and getting real time […]

3 Foolproof Steps To Mastering SEO Search Intent

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Whether it’s at the height of the holiday season stretching from Halloween to Thanksgiving to Christmas, or you’re looking for a holistic way to understand Paid Media audiences as well as organic search users, brands can use an effective alternative to PPC advertising. By investing in SEO, edging out competitors is possible during the holidays, […]

The Value of Investing in Content Marketing for Listing Brands

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For B2B and B2C brands alike, the value of new content can be immeasurable. The more that search engines, especially Google, scour all of the information on the internet, the higher likelihood that your website will be found and given more favorable results if the content is richly informative, engaging, and helpful. Here, we look […]

Yes, Your Web Design Affects SEO Rankings — Here’s How

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Although web design combines the disciplines of programming and graphic design, it’s not just a task for developers. To get the most out of your website — whether a new website, you’re going through a redesign, or you’re deep into a brand refresh that will eventually impact your website — you need to involve marketers […]

Why YMYL Content and having an EEAT strategy will boost your content

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If only Jerry Seinfeld worked in the digital marketing space because a great question he’d have would be, “What’s the deal with all the acronyms in digital marketing?” From understanding EEAT and asking yourself, “What is YMYL content?” to the shortening of all the Google properties to GA, GSC, and everything in between, a broad […]

10 Questions to Ask When Hiring an SEO Expert

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Why Quality Content is Important to the Success of Your Business

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We have all likely heard the phrase “content is king,” but what does that actually mean, and why should you care? Today, it is understood that to operate a successful and scalable business, you must have a solid online presence. In order to do so, investing in quality content that serves a purpose is non-negotiable.  […]

How to Change Your Marketing Strategy in Light of Google AI Chatbot Update

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There’s a lot that can be said about artificial intelligence (AI), and more specifically about the latest in conversational AI and generative AI that is being used by Google and Bing in search using these large language models (LLMs). You’ll know them as Bing GPT-4 by OpenAI and Google Bard—AI-powered chatbots generating search results. In […]

An Opposites Attract Match Made in Heaven: Organic Social Media and SEO

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Although like any odd couple, maybe even Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon from The Odd Couple, organic social media and SEO may seem like ever the… odd couple. Maybe even the opposite. However, when two warring sides — maybe simply just two opposing sides — come together, it’s a match made in heaven. And when […]

How to Create an Effective Full Funnel Marketing Strategy for SEO

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Every business needs a full funnel marketing strategy to attract new audiences and find qualified leads. What is a full funnel marketing strategy? The primary goal of a full funnel marketing strategy is to capture as many qualified leads as possible. It starts by reaching a wide audience and narrowing down the audience over time, […]

Understanding Google’s Latest Algorithm Updates

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Every year, Google releases numerous updates in an effort to better search results and improve users’ experiences on the Internet. The updates’ impacts vary; the changes range from minor to significant. September 2022 brought a wide range of algorithm updates, and many online communities speculated about the extent to which these affected visibility in the […]

Why Your Company Should Use a Fractional CMO Agency

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What You Should Know About Fractional CMOs

Is your company ready to continue growing, but you don’t have the budget for an internal marketing strategy professional? You can still achieve your marketing goals with a fractional CMO who displays all the qualities needed for someone in marketing leadership. What is A Fractional Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)? Over the years, organizations have realized the […]