With the punishment for Google’s first search antitrust case expected to be delivered in August 2025, the looming question is what will happen now with a new U.S. President and a new set of Department of Justice (DOJ) appointees. Early signs suggest the Trump administration will largely stay the course of the Biden administration when … Read more
A report from Modern Retail shows that people who use ChatGPT and Google Gemini for quick summaries also click the links these tools provide. This is important for marketers, as it suggests that AI-driven search may change product discovery and online traffic. While these numbers are self-reported and lack broader data, they offer insight into … Read more
Within the last few years, many marketers have started asking, “What is the future of content marketing? And is it worth our investment?” I think that’s a valid question, considering a sound content marketing strategy is one of the best ways a business can help shape its brand identity, garner interest from prospects, and retain … Read more
I love to do content research — what’s more satisfying than falling down a few Google rabbit holes? (Don’t answer that.) Of course, great marketing content is built on more than just Google search results. I’ve put together a six-step guide to how I do my own content research for HubSpot blog posts using a … Read more
Google has updated its documentation to provide clearer guidance on its site reputation abuse policy. The changes are meant to you better understand what qualifies as a violation and how to stay compliant. While the updates don’t change how the policy is applied, they make the rules easier to follow by incorporating more detailed explanations … Read more
Advancing your in-house SEO career can be incredibly lucrative and fulfilling. But most advice is theoretical, too high-level, and comes from people who haven’t done it. I had the good fortune of a very fruitful in-house career, leading large organizations at companies like Atlassian, G2, or Shopify. Over the recent years, I have had the … Read more
Before I worked at HubSpot, when I created my very first series of marketing videos, I was stumped. Befuddled. Frustrated. Here I had a collection of what I thought were great examples of visual content, and yet, I ended up asking myself, “Why is no one watching my videos?” Where did I go wrong? If … Read more
TikTok has seen a considerable amount of drama recently. The Supreme Court upheld a federal law banning TikTok unless its Chinese parent company sells it. U.S. President Donald Trump has given a 90-day reprieve for the popular video platform to allow them time to explore a solution to remain in the U.S. This has prompted … Read more
Meta has announced a new mobile video editing app called Edits, which will be available in app stores in February 2025. The announcement comes hot on the heels of ByteDance’s CapCut temporary removal from major app stores as part of the TikTok ban, leaving creators scrambling for alternatives. The timing is no coincidence, of course. … Read more
Marketing teams can’t afford to lose direction when navigating influencer collaborations, hashtag campaigns and content creation. Without a clear strategy when partnering with creators and influencers, you risk losing time, opportunity and resources. That’s where this flexible seven-week influencer marketing plan comes in. It provides a framework with clear milestones and walks you through a … Read more
Google quietly updated their Estimated Salary (Occupation) Structured Data page with subtle edits that make the information more relevant and easily understood. The changes show how a page can be analyzed for weaknesses and subsequently improved. Subtle Word Shifts Make A Difference The art of writing is something SEO should consider now more than ever. … Read more
I’ve faced plenty of problems when building content teams. Sometimes, those problems led to outright failures. Content falls flat, email campaigns flop, or new hires don’t work out. At times, it feels easier to just accept reality and move on. “Well, that new hire wasn’t the right person for our team right now. We’ll do … Read more
Video is quickly becoming the preferred tool for most marketers to connect with and reach new audiences. Branding videos are undeniably effective — including a video on a landing page can boost conversion rates by over 80%, and the mere mention of the word “video” in your email subject line increases open rates by 19%. … Read more
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A recent investigation has uncovered a problem for websites relying on JavaScript for structured data. This data, often in JSON-LD format, is difficult for AI crawlers to access if not in the initial HTML response. Crawlers like GPTBot (used by ChatGPT), ClaudeBot, and PerplexityBot can’t execute JavaScript and miss any structured data added later. This … Read more
The recent TikTok ban drama in the U.S. has caused a surge in search activity as people look for answers, alternatives, and workarounds. The app temporarily shut down over the weekend and was restored after President-elect Donald Trump announced a 90-day extension. This led to a notable rise in search interest. An SEO consultant named … Read more
Traditional marketing versus digital marketing has become a hot topic among marketing professionals. I set out to learn the pros and cons of each and return with my findings so that you can make an informed decision about marketing your brand. I’ll go over what the two terms mean, and how they work together. Then, … Read more
There are several reasons to migrate your website. They might be to enhance website security through another hosting provider, update your brand image, or improve your user experience. Whatever the reason, you’ll need to follow a migration process that allows you to update your site without compromising your SEO rankings, traffic, and revenue. Many SEO … Read more
