11 common SEO myths to ignore in 2016
With so much written about it, it’s easy for myths and misunderstandings around SEO to take hold. Whether you’re an expert or a beginner at SEO, it’s always useful to confront such myths, soRead More…
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Which Olympics TV ads drove consumer searches?
With a massive TV audience tuning in for the Rio 2016 coverage, it’s an important event for brands. So which TV ads have been most effective? A post on the Google Analytics blogRead More…
How to create winning ad copy using a scientific approach
I have a question for you: what’s the program you first turn to when creating your ad copy? If you’re like the majority of people today, your answer would be Excel. Unfortunately,Read More…
As Google AMP enters the mobile SERPs, some see lower CTRs
Last week, Google announced that Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) are making their way into the organic mobile SERPs. While AMP is not a ranking signal, at least not yet, this announcement is a milestoneRead More…
What are the top 10 most popular search engines?
You know, apart from the most obvious search engine. And possibly the second most obvious one too. In fact I’ll start again, what are the eight most popular search engines after GoogleRead More…
Five simple SEO practices to remember when setting up a new blog
When trying to optimise a new blog for SEO, most individuals and businesses can get confused. There’s sometimes too much information, and guidance can be very technical. Here I’ll be sharing a fewRead More…
What are the most common on-page SEO issues and how can you fix them?
Appearing in the top organic listings of Google is increasingly like pouring a gallon of milk into a shot glass. And the shot glass is already full of adverts, a bunch of maps, aRead More…
17 useful search marketing stats from Merkle’s Q2 2016 report
This morning, Merkle released its quarterly Direct Marketing Report, ahead of Google’s own Q2 earnings announcement and it makes for a bumper stat-filled reading. Of particular note are the revelations that: Google searchRead More…
Quiz: How well do you know these 25 SEO abbreviations?
SEO, SEM, PPC, CTR, HTML, HTTP, IP… even for the most seasoned digital marketing professionals, the world of SEO can be a daunting, jargon-filled place. But all you need is a littleRead More…
How to increase your remarketing ad conversions in five steps
Remarketing adverts are designed to remind people who visited your website of what you sell and reinforce your brand when they’re moving around the web. Remarketing is also known as retargeting and accordingRead More…