Hashtags help people connect by building communities that generate buzz and creating social media holidays for followers to celebrate together. Hashtag holidays are social media events that drive engagement, spark conversations and offer timely opportunities for brands. From #DressUpYourPetDay to #CustomerAppreciationDay, there are hundreds of hashtag holidays to choose from. By using the right ones, … Read more
Following up on my first analysis of +546,000 AI Overviews, I dug deeper into three questions: How are common crawl data and AI Overviews related? How does user intent change AI Overviews? How do the top 20 positions break down for domains that rank in organic search and get cited in AIOs? How Are Common … Read more
You’re now ready to get your affiliate program in motion! Before you do, there are pitfalls to avoid and situations you’re going to run into. In this final section of our series, you will learn the myths, truths, and common pitfalls to avoid when managing and growing an affiliate program. Professional Tips, Myth Busting, & … Read more
I am the first to point out that ROI on email marketing is strong—the strongest, even compared to other marketing channels. And I think there is great value in tracking yours for a number of obvious reasons. Your finance team, for instance, will want to see that the activity and expenses you’re putting towards email … Read more
In part 1 of this guide, you learned the terminology used in the affiliate industry, what can add value and potentially cause a loss for your company, and how to forecast profitability. In this part of the three-part series, you’re going to learn the following: Types of affiliates that you can work with. Tools they’ll … Read more
The IAB has just published the second part of its “2024 IAB Digital Video Ad Spend & Strategy Report,” and the key criteria for digital video investments have fundamentally changed. Since August 2007, when YouTube started offering video advertising, brands, and their agencies have always prioritized reach and frequency. However, business outcomes have now become … Read more
A value-adding affiliate program is among the highest-value, lowest-risk, and most reliable revenue channels. This three-part series will teach you how to launch, manage, and grow a value-adding affiliate program. First, we should define “value-adding.” For this guide, value-adding is traffic that does not intercept your own efforts. If you lose SEO rankings, get banned … Read more
Boost your skills with Growth Memo’s weekly expert insights. Subscribe for free! Taking a break from analyzing leaked Google ranking factors and AI Overviews, let’s come back to the question, “Do big sites get an unfair advantage in Google Search?” In part 1 of David vs. Goliath, I found that bigger sites indeed grow faster than smaller … Read more
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Welcome to the first of a two-part (and possibly more in the future) article series. I hope you gain some valuable insights for your brand or organization. I’m writing these articles from my point of view, having been on the agency side for nearly two decades. I’m the first to admit that I’m not perfect, … Read more
Before we dive into the second way to assume power in your business, let’s revisit Part 1. Who informs your marketing strategy? YOU, with your carefully curated strategy informed by data and deep knowledge of your brand and audience? Or any of the 3 Cs below? Competitors: Their advertising and digital presence and seemingly never-ending … Read more
As I considered the topic that would best serve entrepreneurs, business owners, and marketers alike — all of whom I am — I mused over what I needed most throughout the last year. I needed to take back control of my business. And I am charging you to do the same. While I have provided … Read more
Earlier this week at Litmus Live Week, we shared that 78% of marketers said email is very important to business success (up 7% from last year). Well, if you’re like me—proudly in email marketing for ~15 years—you’ve known that for quite some time. As I’ve developed teams, one thing I always find myself asking: How … Read more
Big tech shakeups continue as the EU orders Google to divest parts of its advertising business. The Wednesday announcement results from the competition commission’s accusations against monopolies. The order comes similar to the recently proposed ‘AMERICA Act’ bill in the United States. The EU Ruling Explained The EU competition commission stated the issue lies “with Google … Read more
When most people think of hyperlinks, they think of connecting two different web pages — such as a blog and landing page — together. But that’s not all hyperlinks can do, they can link to a specific part of a page as well. So remember that really exhaustive glossary you put together on industry terms … Read more
The right search query is a Goldilocks-style effort: Not too specific that you get no results, and not too broad that you get too many. Semantic search, meanwhile, is all about understanding what searchers throw into a search box. In other words, with semantic search, we meet searchers where they are instead of requiring them … Read more
What is sustainability in business? Yes, it’s carrying out your business operations in a way that’s in harmony with the environment and your community. And it involves making decisions that benefit society and being mindful of future generations. Those elements are undoubtedly at the heart of sustainability. They weigh on the conscience and drive us … Read more
