River deposits exist across the Martian surface. A large sedimentary basin named Aeolis Dorsa contains some of the planet’s most spectacular and densely packed river deposits. In a new paper published in the Geological Society of America Bulletin, planetary researchers provide evidence that these deposits represent incised valleys carved and …
Read More »TalkIQ raises $14 million Series A to give enterprises AI insights into voice communication
There’s no shortage of startups building their brands around AI for enterprise. And within the enterprise, few spaces are as competitive as AI-powered voice analytics. TalkIQ is the latest company in the space to carry home a large round of financing with promise. With $14 million in Series A funding, …
Read More »8 major Google algorithm updates, explained
Almost every day, Google introduces changes to its ranking algorithm. Some are tiny tweaks; others seriously shake up the SERPs. This cheat sheet will help you make sense of the most important algo changes and penalties rolled out in the recent years, with a brief overview and SEO advice on …
Read More »Amalia Hernandez Google doodle celebrates the Ballet Folklorico de Mexico founder
Today’s Google doodle pays homage to Amalia Hernandez, founder of the Ballet Folklorico de Mexico, on what would have been the dancer and choregrapher’s 100th birthday. Credited with helping bring Mexican culture to the world through dance, Hernandez took her formal training and blended it with Mexican folk dances to …
Read More »Google gradually limiting search ads on addiction treatment queries
Beginning last week, Google started limiting ads on search results pages for drug and alcohol treatment center queries. Rehabilitation centers like those operated by Advanced Recovery Systems have suddenly seen ads disappear from roughly 40 percent of queries they were targeting, reported The Verge. Searches for “drug detox,” “drug rehabilitation” and …
Read More »Google iOS app now makes related content suggestions
AmsStudio / Shutterstock.com Google has long tried to make it easier for users to do follow-up searches or search for related content as they browse (examples here and here). Now, Google has updated its iOS app to make suggestions for related content at the bottom of the page. The animation below …
Read More »An integrated approach: From SEO to PPC and beyond
For most businesses, the summer season means a slow-down in industry events — but for digital marketers, there is no rest! My company was out in force at both The Turing Festival and BrightonSEO this year, both of which represent fantastic forums for knowledge-sharing and networking. Reflecting on what were …
Read More »What SEOs need to know about Baidu in 2017
The first half 2017 was stressful for Baidu, which witnessed a recession in active advertisers and stagnant revenue. Nonetheless, we see the search giant putting a huge amount of resources into AI and into building China’s web ecosystem. If you are in the business of inbound marketing to the Chinese …
Read More »Bing says links are still a very important ranking factor
A recent interview with James Murray, EMEA product marketing manager at Microsoft Bing, and Laura Hampton of Impression suggested that Bing will be decreasing the impact links play in their overall search ranking algorithms. We asked Bing about this, and they told us that links are still a very important …
Read More »SMX East early bird rates expire Saturday. Register now!
The sun is about to set on SMX East early bird rates! Join thousands of search marketers and learn the latest SEO and SEM tactics at SMX East, October 24-26 in New York City. Act now for big savings. Here’s what’s in store: 58 sessions, keynotes and clinics featuring proven, actionable …
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