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

B2B Marketing Analytics That Every Team Needs to Track — My Take as a Marketer

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I primarily work with B2B clients, so I’m getting very well-versed in B2B marketing analytics. Every month, I report on the marketing for the prior month, and I turn those marketing analytics into stories and actions. Believe it or not, B2B marketing analytics doesn’t have to be boring. I use various tools for my analytics, … Read more

Mapping Digital Marketing KPIs To Business Outcomes

Mapping Digital Marketing KPIs To Business Outcomes

In an ever-increasing world of messy attribution – thanks to privacy law changes, differing platform conversion tracking methods, new sources emerging like AI, and even just continuing to deal with Google Analytics 4 – digital marketing and search key performance indicators (KPIs) can be tough to stand behind or have a lot of confidence in. … Read more

Google’s AI Shopping Tools Transform Ideas Into Real Products

Google’s AI Shopping Tools Transform Ideas Into Real Products

Google has launched its Vision Match feature for all mobile users in the United States, following a successful test run in Google Labs. This tool solves an everyday challenge for shoppers: turning a specific idea into products that can be purchased. Google research indicates that more than half of shoppers have difficulty finding particular clothing … Read more

Grants for Small Businesses: Grants You Should Be Taking Advantage Of in 2025

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For most founders, securing funding to get started is often one of the most difficult hurdles to overcome. Often, it can be hard to get the credentials required for a business loan, and in many cases, owing someone money or handing over business equity is not very appealing! That’s where grants for small businesses come … Read more

How to Write with Accessible Language

How to Write with Accessible Language

Key takeaways Accessible language is writing in a way that is easy to understand for all audiences, regardless of their ability, background, or education level. Best practices for accessible language include keeping copy concise, using active voice, and localizing your content for global audiences. Litmus’ Accessibility Checks make it easy to test your email against … Read more

CMO Guide To Schema: How Your Organization Can Implement A Structured Data Strategy

CMO Guide To Schema: How Your Organization Can Implement A Structured Data Strategy

Putting together an actionable strategy to keep your organization relevant in the ever-changing search marketing landscape is harder than ever. To help support your organization through this journey, this guide provides insights into why schema markup is essential and how you can implement a structured data markup strategy to support your organization’s goals this year. … Read more

Google Business Profile Update: QR Codes For Review Pages

Google Business Profile Update: QR Codes For Review Pages

Google has rolled out a new feature for Google Business Profiles that makes it easier to collect customer reviews. You can now generate custom QR codes that, when scanned, direct customers straight to your business’s review page. Google announced the update today on X: You can now create easy-to-scan QR codes that take customers directly … Read more

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