Google is making a big change to its domain structure. Soon, all country-specific Google domains will redirect to Google.com. This change ties into earlier hints that Google may rely less on hreflang markup, showing how Google is changing its approach to international search. Google Consolidates Domain Structure Google announced plans to phase out country-specific domains … Read more
Visual content, be it video, infographics, photos, or some secret fourth thing, is a must-have in any marketing campaign. But, if you struggle to edit visuals or coordinate elements like colors and fonts, creating visual content for your brand can seem daunting. If that‘s the case, I’ve been in your shoes before. To help you … Read more
One of the scariest things that can occur with a WordPress user is that you install a plugin, and upon activation, you get a white screen of death. This screen, where your beautifully crafted website once lived, is now plain white or produces a line or two of unformatted text. A plugin conflict is when … Read more
Imagine a place where you can stay updated on your college roommate’s life, get book recommendations, discover new brands, and learn more about anything you like. That’s exactly what Instagram is for you, for me, and for over one and a half billion other active Instagram users. In this beginner’s guide, I’ll share everything you … Read more
“For media and retail brands, going viral is easy. But there isn’t a built-in fan base for the finance sector,” asserts Monzo Bank’s Head of Social, Richard Cook. The challenge Cook references is well-known to financial services marketers. Educating consumers about money can come with a steep learning curve. Factor in cultural taboos about personal … Read more
Success in PPC has historically been measured using performance indicators like click-through rates (CTR), cost per acquisition (CPA), and return on ad spend (ROAS). However, with the rise of AI, new technologies are having an impact on how we approach and measure performance and success, causing a major change in customer behavior. From Click-Based Metrics … Read more
![AI Overviews: We Reverse-Engineered Them So You Don’t Have To [+ What You Need To Do Next]](https://nicheplrnewsletter.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/AI-Overviews-We-Reverse-Engineered-Them-So-You-Dont-Have-To.png "AI Overviews: We Reverse-Engineered Them So You Don't Have To")
This post was sponsored by DAC. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. Authors: Dan Lauer & Michael Goodman Is the classic funnel model (TOFU-MOFU-BOFU) still relevant in an AI-driven SERP? What kinds of queries trigger Google’s AI Overviews? How can you structure content so that AI pulls your site into the … Read more
2024 was the year of AI tools. Thousands of new apps launched — some just photo generators and gimmicks, others much more useful. What stood out to me were the tools that actually helped you get things done. This list comes from a16z’s AI Unwrapped, which largely features consumer apps for personal use. I’m calling … Read more
A new study of over 577,000 LinkedIn posts challenges common marketing advice. It finds that posts with links get 13.57% more interactions and 4.90% more views than posts without links. The LinkedIn study by Metricool analyzed nearly 48,000 company pages over three years. The findings give marketers solid data to rethink their LinkedIn strategies. Link … Read more
Google’s AI Overviews have changed how search works. A TrustRadius report shows that 72% of B2B buyers see AI Overviews during research. The study found something interesting: 90% of its respondents said they click on the cited sources to check information. This finding differs from previous reports about declining click rates. AI Overviews Are Affecting … Read more
I first downloaded TikTok during college to scroll through comedy and pop culture discourse. But then, as I grew as a marketer, I started seeing some serious potential everywhere. And I’m not the only one who noticed. TikTok has evolved beyond just dance trends and viral challenges into a genuine powerhouse for brands connecting with … Read more
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Are your paid campaigns delivering the results that really matter? If your ad strategy is focused only on cost-per-acquisition, you might be leaving long-term growth on the table. It’s time to rethink how you measure success in Google Ads. In this upcoming webinar, you’ll get: Smarter ways to measure PPC success. Tested, powerful bidding strategies. … Read more
In last week’s Memo, I explained how, just as digital DJing transformed music mixing, AI is revolutionizing how we create content by giving us instant access to diverse expressions and ideas. Instead of fighting this change, writers should embrace AI as a starting point while focusing our energy on adding uniquely human elements that machines can’t … Read more
This week’s question comes from Thomas, who asks: I disabled the JavaScript just to check the content of my webpage, but unfortunately I could not see any content except the banner H1 tag. Will it hurt my SEO? If yes, what are the advisable solutions for this? This is a great question – it’s something … Read more
Before you decide what to buy, you probably decide where to shop — which means turning to your favorite search engine. With online searches dominating as the starting point of most purchases, customer journey SEO is now mission-critical for every business. I honestly can’t remember the last time I made a purchase without some online … Read more
Google’s John Mueller answered a question on Bluesky about whether structured data helps with SEO, which may change how some people think about it. Schema.org Structured Data When SEOs talk about structured data they’re talking about Schema.org structured data. There are many kinds of structured data but for SEO purposes only Schema.org structured data matters. … Read more
Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so (in no particular order): Microsoft turns 50 and announces major Copilot upgrades. During its 50th anniversary, Microsoft unveiled several new features for Copilot, including native Windows integration, a Copilot Search engine, and performance boosts on AMD and Intel PCs. Microsoft 365 … Read more
This post was sponsored by Heeet. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. How do you calculate the true cost of SEO content production? Are you overspending or underspending on SEO compared to performance? Can you connect SEO-driven awareness to pipeline and revenue? How do you make SEO efforts more visible to … Read more
