New research of over 16 million webpages shows that Google indexing rates have improved but that many pages in the dataset were not indexed and over 20% of the pages were eventually deindexed. The findings may be representative of trends and challenges that are specific to sites that are concerned about SEO and indexing. Research … Read more
Six years ago, I led a website content overhaul that nearly derailed when the product team and sales department had completely different ideas about our messaging priorities. Despite my experience with content strategies, I made a rookie mistake — I hadn’t created a stakeholder map. That experience pushed me to develop a systematic approach to … Read more
If your Instagram profile looks a little different, you’re not alone. Instagram is rolling out a new 4:5 aspect ratio for post previews, replacing the classic 1:1 square grid. This means posts now appear taller, bringing the profile grid in line with the vertical-first format already used for feed posts and Reels. 0:00 /0:11 1× … Read more
The contracting phase of an influencer marketing partnership might not be the most exciting step, but it’s essential for setting expectations and protecting both parties. When done right, it’s a straightforward process. But legal bottlenecks—like heavy redlines and lengthy approvals—can quickly turn it into a headache. A well-structured, flexible influencer contract template can cut through … Read more
A recent analysis by xfunnel.ai examines citation patterns across major AI search engines. The findings provide new insight into how these tools reference web content in their responses. Here are the must-know highlights from the report. Citation Frequency Differs By Platform Researchers submitted questions across different buyer journey stages and tracked how the AI platforms … Read more
I’ve been in content marketing for over a decade, and let me say that it’s never been this hard to rank highly in search. The reason is that there’s a lot of content out there — Google says that it indexes “hundreds of billions of webpages,” which take up over “100,000,000 gigabytes in size.” With … Read more
TikTok, including Douyin in China, earned $6 billion in in-app purchases last year, more than double any competitor, according to Sensor Tower’s Q4 Digital Market Index. This marked a 36% increase from the previous year, showcasing TikTok’s growing financial dominance in mobile commerce. Mobile App Market Growth Global in-app purchase revenue reached $39.4 billion in … Read more
Google is introducing new features that streamline removing personal information from search results. These updates include: A redesigned “Results about you” hub A simplified removal request process An option to refresh outdated search results. Redesigned “Results About You” Page Google has updated its Results About You tool. Now, it proactively searches for personal information and … Read more
Managing Google Shopping campaigns is both an art and a science. Even with the most refined strategies and detailed data, performance fluctuations can happen – and when they do, they often leave marketers scrambling for answers. Understanding why these fluctuations occur, knowing how to respond, and effectively communicating with clients are essential skills for anyone … Read more
Investments in AI have reached unprecedented levels. According to a World Economic Forum report, the global AI infrastructure market was valued at $35.42 billion in 2023, and projected to reach $223.45 billion by 2030. Our own Q4 2024 market research indicates that 55.4% of B2B marketing teams are investing in AI to automate and analyze … Read more
AA WordPress developer pleaded with Matt Mullenweg at WordCamp Asia 2025, asking him to restore Automattic’s contributions to the WordPress core. Mullenweg apologized and said it’s not up to him; it’s up to WP Engine to drop their lawsuit, and he encouraged the community to put pressure on WP Engine. Automattic’s Scaled-Back WordPress Contributions Automattic … Read more
If it feels like the “B2B marketing funnel” concept has been around forever, you’re not far off. In 1898, advertising pioneer Elias St. Elmo Lewis created the AIDA model, laying the foundation for the funnel we marketers use every day. While the idea of selling something to someone is as old as humanity, the modern … Read more
Listen NEW! Listen to article Sign in or sign up to access this audio feature! No worries … it’s FREE! AI use is skyrocketing, and new tools are entering the scene every day. No wonder that many leaders are concerned about the ethical implications of AI in marketing. To drill into that topic, Goldcast and … Read more
Recent studies by Gartner and Adobe show that generative AI is becoming a key tool in marketing. Almost three-quarters of marketing teams now use GenAI, and most consumers are comfortable with AI in advertising. AI Adoption In Marketing A survey by Gartner of 418 marketing leaders found that 73% of marketing teams use generative AI. … Read more
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TikTok is proving to be a major marketing heavyweight as more brands leverage the app to find and delight their audience. If you‘re a brand trying to find your footing on TikTok, you’ve come to the right blogger. I spoke with social media expert Annabelle Nyst, former senior marketing manager for HubSpot‘s brand social channels … Read more
Last week, I published a meta-analysis of AI Overviews and their impact on SEO. Today, I publish an analysis of the research on AI chatbots and their potential impact on customer acquisition and purchase decisions. Image Credit: Lyna ™ I’ve analyzed 14 studies and research papers to answer five key questions: How valuable is AI chatbot … Read more
This week’s Ask An SEO question comes from Harjeet: “Hi! I have a website that provides information of warehouses all over United states. The problem is that only eight to nine pages are indexed by Google. But it has many dynamic pages. For example, if you do a search for any location on homepage search … Read more
