A new study analyzing 5,000 Google Shopping keywords sheds light on the factors that correlate with higher rankings. The research, conducted by Jeff Oxford, Founder of 180 Marketing, reveals trends that could help ecommerce stores improve their visibility in Google’s free Shopping listings. Amazon Dominates Google Shopping Amazon ranks in the #1 position for 52% … Read more
Google updates review snippet guidelines, recommending ratings include written reviews and author names. Google recommends ratings include written reviews and author names. Reviews must be visible and provide context. Proper implementation improves search visibility and user trust. Source link
For small, mobile, local businesses operating without a fixed storefront, navigating the world of local SEO can feel like charting uncharted territory. Service area businesses (SABs) – think plumbers, electricians, mobile pet groomers, and the like – face unique challenges in establishing a strong online presence. However, by understanding the nuances of local SEO for … Read more
Creating content for your audience involves much more than sprinkling the right keywords throughout your website. To truly resonate with potential customers and drive conversions, you need to understand your audience’s journey and tailor your content to align with each stage of your sales funnel. By developing an editorial calendar that not only meets business … Read more
A Motion to Intervene has been filed in the WP Engine lawsuit against Automattic and Matt Mullenweg, alleging fifteen claims and seeking monetary awards along with changes to WordPress.org’s governance structure. A motion to intervene is a legal request by a third party that seeks to join an ongoing lawsuit, the success of which hinges … Read more
Google has officially shut down its Web Vitals Chrome extension with the release of Chrome 132. All its key features are now fully integrated into DevTools’ Performance panel, making it the go-to tool for measuring Core Web Vitals. While nearly 200,000 users used the extension, the Chrome team has decided to focus solely on DevTools, … Read more
Google has updated PageSpeed Insights (PSI) to display the data collection period for Chrome User Experience Report (CrUX) metrics, addressing a common frustration among developers. Barry Pollard, Web Performance Developer Advocate at Google Chrome, announced the change on X: “Good post. But this thing bugged us: ‘Unfortunately, PageSpeed Insights does not show the data collection … Read more
YouTube can be an effective source of B2C or B2C customers, but most companies look at it through the wrong lens: a performance channel. The desire for companies to immediately squeeze customers out of YouTube content is holding them back. After helping dozens of companies expand from SEO to YouTube, I’ve discovered that YouTube is … Read more
One of the first questions my boss would ask when I was agency-side was “What’s your budget?” It’s an innocent enough question and one worth asking, but for enterprise clients, it’s putting the cart before the horse. As an agency, managing cash flow is one of the most challenging aspects of the job. Asking every … Read more
Matt Mullenweg commented that the conflict he initiated could eventually lead to the closure of WordPress.org. He claimed that the only way to end the conflict was for WP Engine to drop their lawsuit, which would have the effect of enabling Mullenweg to resume his campaign to drive WP Engine out of business. A WordPress … Read more