Google’s Gary Illyes answered a question about which is less worse to use, millions of 404 error pages or 301 redirects. Gary’s answer cleared the air about how to think about each status code. The question was simple: “What is less harmful: having millions of 404 error pages or millions of 301 redirects, where sold … Read more
When launching your own business, it’s incredibly easy to get swept up in all the jargon. It probably seems like there is a term for everything, a complex acronym around every corner, and before long, your head can begin to spin. One common example of this is trying to understand the difference between being self-employed … Read more
Foundr Magazine publishes in-depth interviews with the world’s greatest entrepreneurs. Our articles highlight key takeaways from each month’s issue. We talked with Max Cutler, founder of Parcast and former Spotify executive, about what’s next for podcasting. To read more, subscribe to the magazine. ————— In 2011, podcasting was an emerging medium. In 2016, there were … Read more
The distinction between content marketing and content strategy is subtle because the two concepts work together. Once you figure it out, you can use them as the one-two punch to help grow your brand. This post explains content marketing and content strategy and gives advice for using both to benefit your business. The Difference Between … Read more
In the fast-paced digital landscape of 2023, having a strong online presence is crucial for B2B companies to drive traffic, generate leads, and stay competitive. SEO is pivotal in achieving these goals. This blog post (and its accompanying comprehensive guide) aims to provide B2B marketers, SEO specialists, and business owners with the knowledge and tools … Read more
WordPress is one of the best website-building tools available, but it can be tricky to figure out how to use it for your purposes best. One of the most confusing parts of using this tool is deciding between WordPress.org vs WordPress.com. In this post, we’ll answer the question, “What is the difference between WordPress.com and … Read more
If you’re listening to a coach, professor, or sales dude explain the ins and outs of selling a product, at some point, they’re going to tell you to make a buyer persona. But, another figure in the selling sanctum of knowledge might tell you to make a customer persona. Or a customer profile. Maybe a … Read more
Access to relevant information is, without a doubt, the number one requirement for making good business decisions. For this reason, most companies use tools that help them gather and analyze customer data. There are three types of platforms that are particularly popular — CDPs, CRMs, and DMPs. But what do these abbreviations stand for? How … Read more
Artificial intelligence and machine learning have been in the spotlight lately as businesses are becoming more familiar with and comfortable using them in business practices. Although often discussed together, AI and machine learning are two different things and can have two separate applications. Here’s everything you need to know about the difference between artificial intelligence … Read more
“Life finds a way.” The quote, delivered by Dr. Ian Malcolm in Steven Speilberg’s 1993 adaptation of Jurassic Park, is in reference to a lab-grown dinosaur’s will to survive. While the context is incredibly specific, the overall sentiment is not. Despite the hurdles, life—whether that be dinosaurs or people—always finds a way. And what is … Read more
Listen NEW! Listen to article Sign in or sign up to access this audio feature! No worries … it’s FREE! 2021 was a record year for digital advertising. Why was that so? What were (and are) the main drivers of the digital advertising boom? The boom is more complex than the usual explanations for it, … Read more
While profit may not be the only impetus for starting a business, it’s certainly among the deciding factors. Whether or not a new business succeeds or fails depends on its ability to generate a profit. Building an audience/customer base, marketing, developing a solid business plan are all important elements of the most successful business, and … Read more
Google releases one or two changes to its algorithms daily; most of them are not noticeable. And a few times a year, Google will officially announce a “core update.” A core update refers to broad changes to Google’s algorithm and systems that cause notable fluctuations in search results. This article is an up-to-date summary of … Read more
Google Search is constantly evolving to serve more useful results to searchers. One of the more recent figures we have states that Google conducted 4,887 launches, 17,523 live traffic experiments, 383,605 search quality tests, and 62,937 side-by-side experiments to improve the results search engine users received in a single year. The results of rigorous testing … Read more
CSS. HTTP. URL. HTML. It’s possible the only field that uses more acronyms and initializations than web marketing is the military. The military uses them to save time. Sometimes, it seems like our industry only uses them to confuse newcomers. And it’s not uncommon for even experienced professionals to mix them up. Some of the … Read more
Nowadays it’s impossible to scroll through your Instagram feed without coming across at least one — if not several — attention-grabbing videos known as Reels. Dubbed the TikTok Clone, Instagram Reels were released in 2020 and consist of short videos up to one minute long. The feature has overtaken the app’s photos-first philosophy as 91 … Read more
Getting a law firm to rank at the top of Google Search is often a hefty task. As one of the most competitive industries out there, legal professionals can struggle to stand above the rest. Most lawyers know SEO is the key to ranking high on Google. But how do you know where to start? … Read more
In the spirit of sunlight as the best disinfectant – let’s talk about the news coming out of a Brighton SEO afterparty. To the ‘freelancer’ I had to ask to “GO AWAY” repeatedly at the #BrightonSEO party yesterday – DO NOT TOUCH WOMEN YOU DON’T KNOW!! A tap on the shoulder – fine. Hand around … Read more
