Google’s Martin Splitt Warns Against Redirecting 404s To Homepage

Google’s Martin Splitt Warns Against Redirecting 404s To Homepage

Google has released a new episode in its “SEO Office Hours Shorts” video series, in which Developer Advocate Martin Splitt addresses a question many website owners face: Should all 404 error pages be redirected to the homepage? The Clear Answer: Don’t Do It In the latest installment of the condensed Q&A format, Splitt responds to … Read more

Google Discontinues Controversial “Page Annotations” On iOS

Google Discontinues Controversial “Page Annotations” On iOS

Google has discontinued its Page Annotations feature in the iOS app, which automatically added search links to webpages. The feature was introduced late last year and converted certain website text into Google Search links without publisher consent. Recent updates confirm that it’s no longer supported. Short-Lived & Controversial The Page Annotations feature was first announced … Read more

How to Expand Beyond Email Marketing With a Multichannel Strategy

How to Expand Beyond Email Marketing With a Multichannel Strategy

Listen NEW! Listen to article Sign in or sign up to access this audio feature! No worries … it’s FREE! If you’ve landed on this article, you’re probably worried about your email marketing. Perhaps you’re doing everything “right”—following best-practices, considering email deliverability, and creating engaging content—but you’re still not cracking the inbox. You’re not alone. … Read more

14 Digital Content Types You’re Probably Not Using Enough

14 Digital Content Types You’re Probably Not Using Enough

Feeling tapped out when it comes to creative content ideas? If you feel like you’ve done it all, I challenge you to explore these 14 uncommon types of content. Many marketers overlook these unconventional digital content formats, but they can be highly effective. Slot some of these content styles into your arsenal to mix up … Read more

7 Brands That Got Inclusive Marketing Right

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Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. As an inclusive marketing strategist and consultant, one of the things I find myself having to educate clients on is the right way to think about marketing inclusively. At its core, inclusive marketing is all about helping … Read more

10 Top Converting Landing Pages That Boost Your ROI [With Examples]

10 Top Converting Landing Pages That Boost Your ROI [With Examples]

This post was sponsored by Unbounce. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. Want to increase sign-ups, sales, or demo requests from your landing page? How can you ensure your landing page is optimized for conversions? Landing pages can make or break your conversions. A well-designed landing page doesn’t just look good; … Read more

350+ Instagram Caption Ideas (+ How to Use AI to Write Yours

350+ Instagram Caption Ideas to Make Your Own (+ Write Yours with AI)

Ever wondered how to increase your reach and engagement and, in turn, grow your following on Instagram? Your Instagram captions could hold the key. Yes, Instagram is a visual social media platform, but your caption carries more weight in the Instagram algorithm than you think.  A strong visual can catch users’ attention, but carefully thought-out … Read more

March Madness marketing: How elite brands can score major points

March Madness marketing: How elite brands can score major points

It’s the start of March Madness and college basketball enthusiasts around the country are rejoicing. Although picking the perfect March Madness bracket is nearly impossible, millions of people complete the legendary ritual each year and tune into the live games. The famous NCAA tournament draws in die-hard fans and bandwagon supporters alike. And what would … Read more

The Usability Testing Playbook [Expert Tips & Sample Questions]

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As an employee and a freelancer, I’ve seen plenty of brands fall prey to a shiny object syndrome where they want to build a feature they saw a competitor launch or simply thought was a good idea. Then, they build that idea without knowing if their audience needs or wants it — they skip usability … Read more

AI Overviews Rise As Click Rates Decline

Google CTR Study: AI Overviews Rise As Click Rates Decline

A new study on Google search behavior examines changes in clickthrough rates across industries. The data correlates with increased AI Overviews (AIOs) in Google’s search results. Research from Advanced Web Ranking (AWR) reveals that AIOs appeared in 42.51% of search results in Q4, up 8.83 percentage points from the previous quarter. With this increase, clickthrough … Read more

Ask A PPC: Is Google Ads Still Good Value For Money For Low Budget Accounts?

Ask A PPC: Should I Pause My Expanded Text Ads

Historically, Google has been the default for most marketers, especially when it comes to pay-per-click (PPC) advertising. However, for low-budget accounts, the question arises: Is Google Search the best value for money? This article explores how Google Search can still provide value for money for lower-budget accounts and where to allocate the budget if Google … Read more

The 13 Best Keyword Research Tools to Find the Right Keywords for SEO

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Let’s get right down to it — the key to successful SEO is concentrating on long-tail keywords, which are associated with more qualified traffic that’s more likely to convert. As for the key to finding — and choosing — the right long-tail keywords? I’ve found that it involves knowing how to use keyword research software … Read more

WordPress’s Next Phase: Mullenweg Shares What’s Ahead

WordPress’s Next Phase: Mullenweg Shares What’s Ahead

In a recent podcast interview, Matt Mullenweg shared his informal plans for ensuring the future of WordPress. He outlined several areas where WordPress is taking advantage of technological changes, including security, AI integration, and reducing technical debt. He also addressed the long-term future of WordPress leadership, emphasizing the importance of decisive vision. Mullenweg outlined four … Read more

Google Updates Robots Meta Tag Document To Include AI Mode

Google Updates Robots Meta Tag Document To Include AI Mode

Google has updated its Search Central documentation to include details about AI Mode in its robots meta tag specifications. This update coincides with the rollout of AI Mode via Google Labs. Document Updates For AI Mode The updated document now specifies that you can control the appearance of your content in Google’s AI-powered features, including AI … Read more

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