If you’ve attended a marketing conference and felt like everything was below your knowledge level or that your questions weren’t answered, there’s a good reason for that. Not everyone is advanced, and not everyone is a beginner. National conferences ensure that the speakers cater to the majority of the group rather than specific individuals at … Read more
SEO is a rapidly evolving field, making it important for professionals to continuously expand their knowledge and skills. We’ve put together a list of essential SEO books suitable for readers at various levels. Some books on this list provide a foundation in core concepts, while more advanced practitioners can explore topics such as entity optimization. … Read more
The social media landscape has changed drastically since we started using Facebook in the mid-2000s. Nowadays, companies rely heavily on social media platforms to connect with their customers and build communities around their brands. As a result, many people are getting into social media marketing as new opportunities arise and career paths develop. But it … Read more
The social media landscape has changed drastically since we started using Facebook in the mid-2000s. Nowadays, companies rely heavily on social media platforms to connect with their customers and build communities around their brands. As a result, many people are getting into social media marketing as new opportunities arise and career paths develop. But it … Read more
Getting Google Ads Certified is a great way to demonstrate a baseline learning effort and level of exposure to PPC and managing Google Ads. Whether you’re coming out of school, entering a career that involves Google Ads, or simply want to learn, it is a great place to get started. Some employees may list it … Read more
A digital marketing course is a good entry point for anyone wanting a career in SEO or online marketing. It can help to provide a basic knowledge base as a starting point. You can build many different specialized career paths, and if you’re just starting your career or seeking to understand digital marketing as a … Read more
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is important in our work and personal lives. It helps us manage and resolve conflict and support others with empathy, which in turn helps us build stronger relationships with others. EQ also helps us accept and deliver criticism calmly and be comfortable saying no, which are valuable skills we need at work. … Read more
Social media has transformed the business world and opened up new career paths in the social media field. There are more opportunities than ever to explore fresh and exciting careers, and understanding what is required to pursue your desired career is essential. Social media manager is a popular job title, but what does it entail, … Read more
I know what it is like to be a reluctant entrepreneur. Back in 2014, when I first started thinking about Starling Bank, if anyone had told me, “Ah, so you are going to be an entrepreneur,” I’d have said, “Absolutely not.” I was similarly reluctant to use the word “founder.” Growing up, I always believed … Read more
With the expansion of generative AI and its integration into most SEO workflows and processes, coupled with the significant impact of layoffs in the tech sector, one has to ponder: is AI poised to replace all of our jobs? In January, Google laid off hundreds of workers as it shifted its investments and focus to … Read more
Since I began doing SEO in 2012, my biggest dream has been to work as an independent SEO consultant. However, it was not until a decade later that I was able to realize my dream. It wasn’t an easy journey, and I made plenty of mistakes along the way. If only I had known then … Read more
Freelancing is an attractive proposition. Many SEOs get their start freelancing because the material barrier to entry is quite low, and there’s a high demand for the services. If you’re good at what you do, you can earn high rates as an SEO consultant. Freelancing is also an excellent path into a career by virtue … Read more
Earning a degree is valuable for many professions. After all, you wouldn’t want a dentist who learned his trade via YouTube videos giving you a root canal, would you? Of course not. But for other professions, you can learn just as much, if not more, than a college curriculum’s worth online for a fraction of … Read more
I have been in the SEO industry for over seven years, and I have been leading the SEO team for the last year and a half. One thing that keeps the job exciting is how dynamic the industry can be. But this can also be a challenge for some. Like any average person, especially those … Read more
Earning a degree is valuable for many professions. After all, you wouldn’t want a dentist who learned his trade via YouTube videos giving you a root canal, would you? Of course not. But for other professions, you can learn just as much, if not more, than a college curriculum’s worth online for a fraction of … Read more
In the dynamic realm of search engine optimization (SEO), my career spans nearly two decades, starting in 2004 when I started working for an agency and just two years later moved to in-house SEO for a large company. Since then, I’ve held various in-house SEO roles at esteemed organizations, including Classmates.com, Concur, Smartsheet, ADP (usedcars.com), … Read more
I have been running Search London, a networking event, for 13 years, and it has been so successful that it has become a major feature in the SEO conference calendar. I originally launched the event in October 2010, but I will be celebrating its 13th birthday on February 26th, 2024, in central London. I wanted … Read more
The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning have dramatically reshaped the SEO and digital marketing landscape, and attending a conference is arguably one of the best ways to benefit from the latest industry insights while expanding your professional network. Spending hours researching articles, forum discussions, and other online resources is always valuable, but … Read more
