Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) is a Google Core Web Vitals metric that measures a user experience event. CLS became a ranking factor in 2021 and that means it’s important to understand what it is and how to optimize for it. What Is Cumulative Layout Shift? CLS is the unexpected shifting of webpage elements on a … Read more
Breadcrumbs are a navigational feature for your website, and they can greatly impact SEO and user experience. Many websites still don’t implement breadcrumbs, which is a huge mistake. Not only do breadcrumbs impact SEO, but they are also pretty easy to implement. Here’s what you need to know about breadcrumbs, how they impact SEO, and … Read more
Google’s Gary Illyes confirmed a common observation that robots.txt has limited control over unauthorized access by crawlers. Gary then offered an overview of access controls that all SEOs and website owners should know. Common Argument About Robots.txt Seems like any time the topic of Robots.txt comes up there’s always that one person who has to … Read more
Email personalization is consistently one of the biggest priorities for marketers—but it’s also one of the things that’s making them tear their hair out. There’s good reason for both of these facts. Personalized email helps captivate audiences with true 1:1 experiences, leads to more engaged subscribers throughout the customer journey, and increases conversions, conversion rates, … Read more
Microsoft has unveiled its full plan for Xbox at Gamescom 2024, with over 50 titles set to be showcased at the event. As detailed on Xbox Wire, the blog post included games from Xbox Game Studios, Activision Blizzard, Bethesda Softworks, and other third-party creators. Xbox enthusiasts will be able to get up close and personal … Read more
Listen NEW! Listen to article Sign in or sign up to access this audio feature! No worries … it’s FREE! The number of customer digital touchpoints continues to increase unabated. And that means our marketing efforts are more measurable than ever and marketers are expected to be able to connect the dots between marketing campaigns … Read more
Google Ads is currently experiencing a widespread outage that has affected several components of its platform. The incident, which began on August 1, 2024, at 15:27 UTC, has left many advertisers unable to access vital tools and reports. According to the Google Ads Status Dashboard, multiple features are currently unavailable: Report Editor Dashboards Saved Reports … Read more
If you‘re a business owner looking to build your start-up from the ground up, you’ve likely read plenty of blogs looking for advice on marketing your business—but I‘m guessing there’s sometimes been a frustrating lack of resources for your particular challenges. Most marketing guidance centers on the perspectives of brands that are already established or … Read more
Google’s Communications team recently took to X to clarify its Search Autocomplete feature following user complaints and misconceptions. Autocomplete’s Purpose & Functionality Addressing claims of search term censorship Google stated: “Autocomplete is just a tool to help you complete a search quickly.” Google notes that users can always search for their intended queries regardless of … Read more
Google has released an update to its Publisher Tag Ads Library, introducing a new feature to improve Interaction to Next Paint (INP) scores. The update focuses on yielding during out-of-viewport ad slot insertions when using Single Request Architecture (SRA). INP Improvement: Focus On Ad Loading Efficiency The new feature allows for more strategic ad loading, … Read more
It may sound weird, but I can’t think of AI media planning without thinking of the 1999 Robin Williams movie Bicentennial Man. OK, fine, I can’t think of artificial intelligence (AI) in general without it coming to mind, but I can explain. The movie follows the “life” of Andrew, a robot purchased to do household … Read more
Last week Greg Jarboe wrote an article for SEJ covering insights from the 2024 IAB Digital Video Ad Spend & Strategy Report which was the second part of a two-part report. The first part reported that overall spending on digital video advertising in the U.S. is projected to grow 16% and that in the last … Read more
*taps mic* Are you listening? LinkedIn allows creators and brands to set up aptly named Audio Events on the platform similar to X/Twitter Spaces or Clubhouse. With the audio feature, you can live-stream interactive conversations with your LinkedIn audience — and beyond. LinkedIn Audio Events offer a unique way to engage with your professional network … Read more
If there’s one thing that can make or break a business, it’s how long a customer gets left on read. When a customer reaches out for help or simply has a question, long wait times can quickly impact your business’s bottom line. According to The 2022 Sprout Social Index™, 36% of consumers will share a … Read more
This week’s Ask an SEO question is from Ursula, who asks: Should a small business with a local office (more workshop than sales office) and a Google Business Profile listing delete the GBP listing if they want to focus on selling their product nationwide? Great question, Ursula! I hear this question all the time at … Read more
Topicality in relation to search ranking algorithms has become of interest for SEO after a recent Google Search Off The Record podcast mentioned the existence of Core Topicality Systems as a part of the ranking algorithms, so it may be useful to think about what those systems could be and what it means for SEO. … Read more
