You can’t talk about SEO without mentioning keyword research. Most SEO marketing campaigns start with keyword research. (Or at least they should). If you haven’t upped your keyword research game, you could be holding your campaigns back and costing you (and your clients) cash. Let’s look at 18 keyword research mistakes you might be making … Read more
Barry Pollard, the Google Chrome Web Performance Developer Advocate, explained how to find the real causes of a poor Lowest Contentful Paint score and how to fix them. Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) LCP is a core web vitals metric that measures how long it takes for the largest content element to display in a site … Read more
Paid media marketers, take a deep breath – 2024 was a whirlwind, wasn’t it? AI officially moved from buzzword to business-as-usual, with tools like Google’s Gemini and Microsoft’s Copilot changing how we create ads, manage campaigns, and even analyze performance. Privacy updates threw yet another curveball, with third-party cookies trying to fade into the sunset, … Read more
Digital marketing is changing and the industry is trying to adapt whilst accepting the uncertainty. So, let me offer an alternative approach that you could take this year. Invite all the key decision-makers in your organization – including C-level executives as well as the heads of digital analytics, digital advertising, SEO, content marketing, and social … Read more
Expanding and growing in new international markets is a challenge for many businesses around the world. Often, significant effort and resources are dedicated to international strategies, whether through PPC campaigns, social media, or SEO. But do we analyze the results of these actions effectively? Google Analytics 4 (GA4) can be a useful tool for analyzing … Read more
This month’s Ask an SEO question comes from Heather, who asks: “Do you find that, sometimes, even your best formula to rank doesn’t make sense? I advise employment lawyers on how to write. However, I find the “formula” doesn’t seem to work. Have you found you can’t even to get it to work? Loaded question, … Read more
Website migrations, specifically domain migrations, are often seen as one of the more complex parts of SEO. They are becoming increasingly more common as businesses are consolidating websites and assets to reduce costs and consolidate efforts as more channels and platforms come into play. As SEO professionals, we are tasked with mitigating as many risks … Read more
TikTok has published its annual “What’s Next” trend report, which provides a glimpse into the emerging trends and strategies that will shape the coming year. Here’s a breakdown of the key insights and takeaways from the report. Top 10 Takeaways From TikTok’s Report 1. Collaboration TikTok recommends brands partner with a wide range of creators … Read more
Google has released a new episode of its Search Central Lightning Talks, which focuses on rendering strategies, an important topic for web developers. In this video, Martin Splitt, a Developer Advocate at Google, explains the intricacies of different rendering methods and how these approaches impact website performance, user experience, and search engine optimization (SEO). This … Read more
A new study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of TransUnion has revealed significant challenges faced by many marketing teams. These challenges primarily stem from the complexity of their marketing technology (martech) stacks. The study found that a substantial 70% of marketing leaders struggle to effectively identify and reach their target audiences across various channels. … Read more