30-second summary: The debate still continues in the SEO community on the variation of value from backlinks. Google has shifted their position on these links. What do we get for our efforts? Are nofollow links worth the pain? Are nofollow links a waste of time? SEO practitioners have for years been told that nofollow links […]
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What a chaotic digital media landscape means for advertisers as 2020 ends
30-second summary: Between the election, a pandemic, protests against racial injustice, and an unusual holiday season, brands face no shortage of challenges communicating their messages. Media buyers have been competing with a lot of noise. It has forced them to get creative and lean on the wealth of knowledge they have about consumers to create […]
What to expect from SEO in 2021?
30-second summary: The pace of technological advances and progress in the SEO sector isn’t slowing down, and you should expect major changes and updates in 2021. Google has already announced two algorithm updates slated for March and May 2021. There are various trends for SEO in 2020 like UX SEO and feature snippets which appear […]
What will 2021 mean to the advertising world?
30-second summary: Despite the overall doom and gloom, some industries actually skyrocketed in 2020. 2021 is supposed to dot some i’s and cross some t’s in the field of transparency and first-party data solutions. Live streaming related to gaming and sports is a huge advertising-friendly zone that is expected to expand further in 2021. Header […]
Role of featured snippets in website traffic boost
30-second summary: Featured snippets account for a 35.1% share of all clicks. The featured snippet and knowledge panel SERP give a better click-through rate together. Users click on featured snippets that seem “informative”. Users who prefer the regular search results listings don’t click on featured snippets. “People also ask” boxes are an unpopular choice showing […]
The promising post-cookie world – Search Engine Watch
30-second summary: Google’s market-leading Chrome browser utilizes a signed-in Google account, and Facebook requires personal logins to access its ubiquitous platform. Marketers who wanted to reach consumers efficiently outside of the walled gardens have long relied on the third-party tracking cookie. Now Google has announced that they will phase out third-party tracking cookies in Chrome, […]
Five great ways responsive web design benefits your SEO
30-second summary: COVID-19 pandemic emphasizing the practicality of internet mobile for all-around daily tasks. Mobile web browsing skyrocketing fuelled by consumer shopping intent. Half the world’s population browsing the internet on a mobile device, with 61 million UK mobile internet users by 2021. Google’s webmasters announcing the mobile-first index launch in March 2021, with a […]
Five SEO tips to dominate local search this holiday season
30-second summary: 60% of consumers have been shopping online more often since COVID-19. Making your local SEO strategy a top priority for small retailers and those with multiple locations. Shoppers are browsing more frequently and making more purchases, although they are smaller in value. Local retailers should focus on creating in-store experiences online and pick […]
Four digital marketing strategies to prepare for a wild holiday season
30-second summary: Ecommerce has become an increasingly important element of any business, but it is more important than ever going into the 2020 holiday season. With the plethora of brands vying for ad space online, companies must make the most of their marketing budgets by adjusting their digital strategies. Socium Media CEO Owen Loft offers […]
Customer experience optimization (CXO) for online stores: Three proven SEO tactics
30-second summary: Once you have the right product and pricing, succeeding with your online store essentially boils down to effective digital marketing and delivering a top-notch customer experience. For ecommerce, in particular, SEO — or ranking on the first page of Google — plays a huge role in effective marketing and online branding, as it […]