Responsive Search Ads: How They Drive Results Online
Responsive search ads are a form of advertising in Google Ads where headlines, descriptions, and layout are automatically selected to complement the user's context. Google Ads experiments with different combinations to present users with the most relevant content, tailored to their search queries. Read more.
Patrick ErikssonGA4 vs Universal Analytics: What You Need to Know
Google Analytics is undergoing a significant transformation. As of July 1, 2023, Universal Analytics (UA) will no longer process new data, marking the official transition to Google Analytics 4 (GA4). This shift represents a major evolution in how businesses track and analyze user behavior, data collection, and SEO performance. If you haven’t already migrated to... Read More
Kathy WatermanSix Steps for Web Analytics Success
Are you making the most of your web analytics? Web analytics tools provide valuable insights into how your marketing efforts are performing and how you can enhance user experience to optimize your content and SEO strategies. Get ahead of the competition simply by understanding your data better and utilizing reporting features to their full potential.... Read More
Bryan SmithWhy Online Reviews Are Essential to Your Business
Editor’s Note: This article was initially published in May 2019 and updated in February 2023. In a time when people don’t buy products or book a service without first reading reviews, it’s crucial to seek out these testimonials from your customers and know how to manage and use them to your advantage! Why Reviews Are... Read More
Matthew BrownRanking in Google: What Matters Most in 2022
Ranking in Google’s search results is key to getting your content in front of your target audience. However, keeping track of algorithm changes can be very challenging, and knowing which Google ranking factors really matter can be even harder. How many ranking factors does Google have? Well, lots, but don’t let this overwhelm you –... Read More
BluetrainResponsive Search Ads are Replacing Expanded Text Ads
After June 30th, You Won’t Be Able to Update Expanded Text Ads One thing that is constant is change, especially at Google! Starting June 30th, 2022, you will no longer be able to create or edit Expanded Text ads. Google’s move to sunset Expanded Text Ads is part of their push for automation with Responsive... Read More
Ciprian RusuHow to Remove Private, Outdated, or Duplicate Content from Google
It happens to the best marketers. You search for your website on Google and notice the search engine has indexed some pages that you would have preferred to keep private or hidden. This could include outdated information, duplicate content or content that contains sensitive or private information. Once you’ve discovered this content on Google, one... Read More
Kathy WatermanRanking in Google Answer (aka Position Zero) in 2020
This post was originally published in 2019 and has been updated for 2020 Algorithm Updates. What is Position Zero? Have a question? Just Google it. Does your website provide the best Google answer? If so, your website could appear in the Featured Answer Snippets, or Position Zero. Firstly, your search result “position” is the ranking... Read More
Matthew BrownGoogle Chrome to Add ‘NOT SECURE’ Label to Websites Without HTTPS – What You Need to Know
For most of the year, the web has been buzzing about Google shifting to label sites that don’t use HTTPS as “not secure”. In a recent round of emails to Google Search Console account holders with HTTP sites, Google confirmed their October deadline, saying, “Starting October 2017, Chrome (Version 62) will show a “NOT SECURE”... Read More
Bryan SmithHow to Fix Not Secure Website in Chrome
For most of the year, the web has been buzzing about Google shifting to label sites that don’t use HTTPS as “not secure”. The problem is you can’t simply ask Chrome to disable the not secure warning for your website. The Chrome Not Secure warning will stay till you take action. What Is HTTPS, Anyway?... Read More
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