I’m sure many of us working in PPC (or across the wider digital spectrum) have been asked at least a handful of times in recent months, “Should we be worried about automation?” I’ve heard it from clients, and even prospective job candidates. And I can see why the question is commonly …
Read More »Google adds emoji & GIF suggestions, translations & more to GBoard for Android
Google has rolled a number of new features for GBoard for Android — the keyboard app it originally launched on iOS devices. Android users now will see emoji and GIF suggestions as they type, and they’ll be able to share GIFs in supported apps, including Facebook Messenger, Snapchat, Hangouts and …
Read More »SearchCap: Google algorithm update, Gboard update & mobile speed
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: New, unconfirmed Google ranking update ‘Fred’ shakes the SEO worldMar 9, 2017 by Barry Schwartz The webmaster and SEO community, along with the automated Google tracking …
Read More »Optimizing for Mobile Search: A checklist to improve local SEO
Mobile devices now account for nearly 60 percent of all searches. Are your local sites and landing pages in the best position to show up in the SERPs and engage mobile consumers? Join us for an in-depth look at how to optimize your location-based marketing strategy for the mobile consumer. …
Read More »A technical argument for quality content
Those who know me know that I’m primarily a technical SEO. I like on-site content optimization to be sure, but I like what I can measure — and now that keyword densities are mostly gone, I find it slightly less rewarding during the process (though equally rewarding via the outcome). For …
Read More »There’s still time to feed your search marketing obsession @ SMX West
We’re just 2 weeks away from Search Engine Land’s SMX West, the premier marketing conference for search obsessed professionals! What’s in it for you! Join us March 21-23 for more than 100 dynamic and authoritative speakers, keynotes, exceptional networking (including our featured Google Dance!) and more. If you’re obsessed with SEO, …
Read More »Google rolls out AdWords account-level call extensions, among other call updates
Kashin / Shutterstock.com Last summer, Google began a test showing business names in the headlines of call-only ads after the phone number. The change led to better conversion outcomes, and Google is now rolling it out of testing globally. Business names now show in AdWords call-only ads globally. This was one …
Read More »Building your marketing technology team? Bring them to MarTech.
Collaborating is powerful. Harmonized teams produce superior outcomes for their organizations. That’s why you should bring your entire team to MarTech, May 9-11 in San Francisco, CA. You’ll get strategies, insights and be introduced to marketing technology solutions that accelerate your organization’s digital transformation and customers’ experiences. Attend for: Case …
Read More »SearchCap: Pinterest search, Google AdWords call extensions & content quality
Below is what happened in search today, as reported on Search Engine Land and from other places across the web. From Search Engine Land: Google rolls out AdWords account-level call extensions, among other call updatesMar 8, 2017 by Ginny Marvin Business names in call-only ads, more detailed reporting and an …
Read More »Big changes are coming to local marketing, are you ready for them?
If you manage marketing or search for a multi-location brand, you already know the game-changing potential of local search. But just when you think you’ve got everything figured out, the rules change. The local marketing industry has been over-focused on listings management, and today it’s primed for a rapid evolution. …
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