Researchers say software vendors routinely collect customer and business data and incorporate it into commercial products. By Constantine von Hoffman Published on August 5, 2026 New research says software vendors are routinely collecting far more customer data than is needed and using it to build commercial products. The findings come from Clark Barron, … Continue reading Is your intent data being sold to your competitors?
AI forms buyers’ opinions before they visit your website. Learn how to build authority across AI and the sources they trust. By Stephanie Trovato Published on July 22, 2026 A few weeks ago, researching software for a project, I did what millions of people are doing these days and opened ChatGPT instead of Google. … Continue reading Your newest competitors aren’t other brands
Your biggest competitor may not be who you think. Here’s how to uncover the real threats to your revenue. Zac Stucki on April 7, 2025 Most marketers define their competition too narrowly — and it’s costing them. They focus on companies that offer similar products or services, but customers don’t make decisions based on … Continue reading The competition you’re ignoring is costing you customers
It’s not just an exercise when launching a new business. Here’s how to think deeply about your competition during times of change. BY Mickey Lyons Writing a thorough business plan is a necessary if tedious part of starting a business. But it’s not just for the startup phase. It’s also a good practice for existing businesses … Continue reading Why you should write your competitor’s business plan
Google’s Goal To ‘Crush’ Competition Described In Emails by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, September 12, 2024 A former Google executive told colleagues around 2008 and 2009 that the goal was to “crush” rival advertising networks, according to evidence prosecutors presented at its antitrust trial on Wednesday. “We’ll be able to crush the other networks and … Continue reading Google’s Goal To ‘Crush’ Competition Described In Emails
Company defends its ad tech dominance by pointing to market competition, low fees and benefits for businesses. Is it true? Anu Adegbola on September 10, 2024 With Google’s antitrust jury trial underway, Google claimed the U.S. Department of Justice has a “narrow view” of the ad tech market and that advertisers and publishers have many alternatives. … Continue reading Google vs. DOJ: Why Google’s ‘hundreds of competitors’ claim doesn’t add up
Ruud Hein | February 22nd, 2024 Online Competitors vs. Business Competitors in SEO Keyword Research In the digital age, the line between online and offline competition has blurred, but there’s still a significant difference between the two. Some businesses might be your direct rivals on the high street or in the local community … Continue reading Online Competitors vs. Business Competitors in SEO Keyword Research
Gabriel Smith October 28, 2021 Industries may be different in many ways, but the expectations of customers are the same. Customers want a seamless and easy digital experience with great service levels and delivery. In the realm of pricing, the same rules apply. Habitat_de_lill / Pixabay In my field of expertise, pricing and quote to … Continue reading 2 Ways to Gain the Competitive Edge by Always Meeting Customer Expectations
Joe Martinez September 25, 2021 Using keywords to target other brand names, products, or services is one of the easiest ways to go after competitors in Google Ads. But targeting competitor keywords can get expensive. The good news is, there are more options we have than just the Search Network. While Search will always have … Continue reading 3 Clever Ways to Target Your Competitors’ Audiences Without Search Ads
Alexander Belsey July 20, 2021 StartupStockPhotos / Pixabay Nowadays, whatever your industry, potential clients and customers are bombarded with advertisements, promises and logos to the point of over-saturation. This is perhaps especially true of businesses online, but something similar is happening in print and onscreen too. That’s why it’s more important than ever to stand … Continue reading 5 Powerful Ways to Help Your Business Stand Out From the Competition
