The ABC of Google Quick Answers
The number of results that had an answer box went from just over 20% in December 2014 to more than 30% in May 2016Google is increasing the number of queries that receive a Google Quick Answer box. The number of results that had an answer box went from just over 20% in December 2014 to more than 30% in May 2016.
What can Medium’s Creative Exchange bring to native advertising?
Last week, social publishing company Medium announced the launch of a programme that will allow its writers to partner with brands to create dedicated sponsored content: the Creative Exchange.
Five stats that sum up the rise of ad blocking
Love them or loathe them, ad blockers aren’t going anywhere soon, forcing publishers to sit down and have a serious rethink about their marketing strategies. To mark the publication of our first Zoom In report, which explores the rise of ad blocking, we handpicked five stats that tell the trend’s story.
How to create insights from consumers’ click histories
Without any action behind it, data is just a bunch of numbers. Clickstream data is particularly valuable, providing insights about what consumers are doing.
How to use images to bring real world credibility to your digital presence
We all know the importance of imagery, especially on mobile. However, the focus on icons and the fear of oversized pages has caused many designers to forget the power of pictures.
Five most interesting search marketing news stories of the week
Look, I’ll level with you, I’ve pretty much just spent the week staring open mouthed at the internet while one more UK political crisis collapses into the next. You probably have too.
Facebook News Feed update: how #Friendmageddon will affect publishers
Facebook has announced a new change to its news feed algorithm, favouring personal posts over news stories, in an attempt to maintain its personal element. What does this *really* mean for publishers though?
Why you may need to be aware of booby traps when hiring a new SEO
The online marketing world can be somewhat of a wild west in many regards, with SEO at the center of the chaos.
How are beacons going to affect search marketing?
Recently I’ve been reading a lot about the effects beacons and proximity marketing may have on search strategy.
18 best branded Instagram videos of 2016 (so far)
Instagram’s the best. Where else can you find out the best place to get a hipster kebab AND take a terrifying white-water raft ride AND be subjected to endless Kardashian selfies all in a single scroll.
Google’s Joris Merks on the importance of leadership for digital transformation
Joris Merks is Head of Digital Transformation, Northern Europe at Google, and works with companies to embed digital-first thinking into their strategies.
Which kinds of links are most valuable for high rankings?
What does link-building look like right now? What tactics work? Is it all abut quality content or do more shady tactics still get results?
Nine SEO techniques that take less than 15 minutes
I know. It’s the 21st century equivalent of ‘8 minute abs’. But bear with me on this…
Google’s Keyword Planner tool just became even more inaccurate
You’re probably familiar with the Keyword Planner tool, which is one of the best sources we have to spot opportunities and make the business case for an investment into paid or organic search campaigns.
17 inspirational examples of data visualization
Showing data in context, and using creativity to make that same data tell a story, can truly bring numbers to life.
SEO for Etsy: three tips to improve your store’s search visibility
Optimizing your Etsy store and products will help you stay visible whether customers search on Etsy or Google.
73% of marketers believe UX in digital advertising needs to be improved
Digital advertising is experiencing a shift towards a mobile and multiscreen world, and despite all the available opportunities, user experience is not always satisfactory.
How do people view search engine results pages?
The F-shaped pattern has been the commonly understood way in which web users browse sites and search results.
When will responsive websites respond to user context?
Terms like “mobile first” and “responsive web design” sound dynamic and user-centric, but the reality is most mobile-first responsive websites are simply reformatting ubiquitous content to suit different devices.
RLSA and Customer Match: using smart segmentation for big wins
So we all know about RLSA (retargeted lists for search ads) and its ability to use Customer Match, but how many of us are actually taking advantage of it?