Six most important search marketing news stories of the week
Welcome to our weekly round-up of all the latest news and research from around the world of search marketing and beyond.
Just 36% of people entering the tech industry are women
The technology industry is lagging behind many other sectors when it comes to the proportion of women taking up entry level positions.
How paid search and personalisation can work together
We don’t generally think of paid search as a great channel for personalisation, but increasingly, it’s becoming one.
Understanding the impact of speech recognition software on search
As technology stands right now, we may not be at the point of making real “human” connections with our mobile devices, but we do talk to them. We talk to them a lot.
13 time-saving Excel shortcuts & tips for marketers
Here’s an update of our classic Excel tips and shortcuts list with a few that reflect some new functionality in Excel 2016.
Five surprising benefits of high CTR across all marketing channels
A remarkable CTR is not only the most important thing in AdWords, but it is also extremely important for other marketing channels.
Penguin 4.0: what does it mean for SEO practitioners?
As you’re no doubt aware, Google finally rolled out its Google 4.0 algorithm update at the end of last week.
How to take advantage of Facebook Video’s creative opportunities
Facebook recorded an increase of 800% in video consumption from 2015 to 2016, jumping from 1 billion views to 8 billion views in just a year.
More online product searches start on Amazon than Google
The second annual State of Amazon study by BloomReach found that 55% of consumers start their online product searches on Amazon, compared to 28% who opt for a search engine.
How PPC brand protection can increase clicks by 34%
Brand protection is changing. Are you keeping up?
How to become the intelligence thought leader for your organisation
For executives, keeping up to date with trends and events in your industry is crucial in order to ensure that your business … read more
Thought leadership as a strategy for innovation and growth
The fast pace of business in the digital age means that businesses (and business models) are shifting more rapidly than ever. New … read more
Seven ways to future-proof your digital strategy
Nurcin Erdogan Loeffler, head of strategy and innovation, Vizeum China, outlines the seven ways businesses can future proof their digital strategies.
Reliable search volume data: a glimmer of hope
While poking around in the Google AdWords keyword research tool recently, I noticed something that made me do a double take.
Five Google Shopping tips to help nail your Q4 ROI
Google Shopping tends to be a strong revenue driver for businesses investing in digital marketing. So how do you make sure you are being as efficient and effective as possible on Google shopping?
Guide to Google ranking signals – Part 4: content freshness
This week’s guide to ranking signals continues diving into on-page content factors, with content freshness.
Six most important search marketing news stories of the week
Welcome to our weekly round-up of all the latest news and research from around the world of search marketing and beyond.
Penguin 4.0 is finally here, Google confirms
After a couple of years waiting, and various algorithm fluctuations described as ‘normal turbulence’, Google has finally confirmed today that it’s Penguin algorithm update is rolling out in all languages.
How National Geographic uses visual storytelling to stand out in social media
National Geographic is known for its impressive visual content. How did it use it though to create a highly successful social presence?
12 tips for content marketing from an SEO perspective
How can you create content marketing which works for search, right from the start?