
Look Ma, no keywords! Phrase-free AdWords campaigns are here
Google has confirmed that these campaigns are currently running for select advertisers only and promote verified business locations...

How to use good ol’ PPC to support fun and creative branded content
One way to increase the efficiency and profitability of a PPC budget is to examine how PPC can be used to support really fun and creative...

Intent-based keyword research: Let Google be your guide
Whether paid or organic, when it comes to search marketing, keywords are king. Good keyword research is at the heart of any successful...

Hooray! Google My Business descriptions are back
Google My Business (GMB) recently brought back the business description field, which has caused those of us working in the local search...

How to use a podcast to create smart and usable content
This is Part 3 of a three-part series. Here are Part 1 and Part 2. The more podcast interviews you do, the more credibility and authority...

Why do we overcomplicate link building?
When I answer, “Well I just search the web for good sites and reach out to them,” I tend to get a lot of disappointed looks and long...

Are your ads pointing to the right domain? Here’s a script to find out.
Standards are high for PPC superheroes, and even the best of us can make a mistake. Luckily, there’s a perfectly easy way to deal with...

Dynamic Search Ads are for amateurs or superheroes
In this column, I would like to talk about Dynamic Search Ads (DSAs), which are generally for people new to paid search, and I’ll share a...

Google patent on related entities and what it means for SEO
But that’s not the case with the recently granted Google patent “Related entities.” I believe this patent is being applied and it gives...

The power of podcasting: SEO keyword angles
found here. Once you are booked on a podcast, brush up on the host’s website, bio and about page. Listen to recent podcast episodes so...

How to use the Knowledge Graph for higher rankings
To pull off this extraordinary feat, Google and its team of engineers needed to create connections between their data using “real world...

7 ways to turn a webinar into a stream of link-attracting content
Doesn’t matter if we’re talking about images, articles, blog posts or videos. Producing large quantities sometimes causes a decrease in...

No search volume? No problem! 3 ways to improve low-traffic AdWords campaigns
Better ad copy, landing pages or sales tactics can improve those numbers, but at the end of the day, you only have 10,000 searches per...

Stop being a link snob and saying no to certain links
The client won’t accept a nofollow or an image link or the anchor text isn’t what they specified. Guest posts will get you penalized....

The power of podcasting: How to boost your reputation and search engine rankings
If you’re in the digital marketing industry, you know podcasts are HOT. Whether you’ve started your own or are a regular podcast...

Recruitment SEO: How to create a well-optimized career section on your site
If a job candidate is interested in your company, he or she will immediately go into research mode and scour the Internet for more...

Giants collide: Google’s impending showdown with Amazon
Talk in the digital advertising space has traditionally focused on Google and Facebook’s digital duopoly, each fighting for more of your...

What’s different about digital marketing in the cannabis industry?
The cannabis industry is one of the fastest-growing in the US, with a diverse and exciting startup landscape. And yet, it faces an uphill...

Google Ad Grants changes and your PPC strategy: Where to go from here
This past December, Google communicated changes to its Google Ad Grants program. If you’re a nonprofit or an agency working on behalf of...
























