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Is Content Finally Taking Its Revenge On Link Building?

By Philip Blomsterberg June 27th, 2017 When it comes to search engine optimization, the standard has basically always been that links reign supreme. Content has often been considered less important and has been given a lower priority. With RankBrain and the integration of contextual search results, content has become one of the most important ranking factors … Continue reading Is Content Finally Taking Its Revenge On Link Building?

Finally getting (Linked)In on the retargeting action

LinkedIn’s official rollout of Matched Audiences in April highlighted new audience targeting options. Columnist Laura Collins explains why retargeting works and why advertisers should be taking advantage of the changes. Laura Collins on June 2, 2017 at 10:12 am Since its launch in 2003, LinkedIn has completely revolutionized professional networking. I often wonder how recruiters, … Continue reading Finally getting (Linked)In on the retargeting action

Finally going mobile-friendly, but on a collision course with Google’s mobile-first index [Case Study]

Google’s index has been shifting toward ‘mobile-first,’ making mobile pages the default pages for ranking purposes. Columnist Glenn Gabe uses a case study to illustrate some of the issues this might pose for site owners. Glenn Gabe on December 16, 2016   This fall was packed with announcements about Google’s mobile-first index. First, Gary Illyes … Continue reading Finally going mobile-friendly, but on a collision course with Google’s mobile-first index [Case Study]

Criteo Finally Introduces Predictive Search Platform For Google Shopping

by Laurie Sullivan@lauriesullivan, October 25, 2016 Criteo introduced a search platform for Google Shopping Tuesday after months of speculation. The platform takes a strong effort at predictive search based partly on machine learning and technology from its Datapop acquisition in 2015. Predictive Search combines Datapop’s product feed, content optimization and responsive campaign technology with Criteo’s … Continue reading Criteo Finally Introduces Predictive Search Platform For Google Shopping

Well played, Google: Advertisers (finally) get more device bidding controls

The most widely disparaged aspect of Advanced Campaigns is eliminated at last. Contributor Andy Taylor extols the change, explains what it means for marketers and makes a couple of suggestions for further improvement. Andy Taylor on May 27, 2016 Just last week, I submitted this column with the title, “Is it time for Google to … Continue reading Well played, Google: Advertisers (finally) get more device bidding controls

Revenue Growth Finally Becomes Top Marketing Metric In 2015: Report

by Laurie Sullivan, January 12, 2015  Revenue growth has become the top metric for marketers looking to quantify budgets. In fact, 32% of participants in a survey released Monday named revenue growth No. 1, followed by customer satisfaction at 30%, and return on investment at 23%. CEOs have become more involved in marketing, requiring hard numbers … Continue reading Revenue Growth Finally Becomes Top Marketing Metric In 2015: Report