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SEO horror stories: Here’s what not to do

These three real-life case studies are anonymized to share textbook examples of how not to approach search engine optimization. There are countless articles about how to improve website rankings. In contrast, there are few about real life, large website SEO horror stories — the...
Posted On 18 Jul 2023
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SEO community mourns Hamlet Batista, advocate for automation in SEO and beloved friend

RankSense’s Maura Loew shares what it was like to work with Hamlet as we reflect on his career and contributions to the community. RankSense CEO Hamlet Batista, a mentor to many in the SEO community and someone fellow marketer Mike King called “the best of us,” died on Tuesday...
Posted On 10 Jul 2023
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Is it time to switch to a new SEO tool?

The biggest factors that influence the decision to purchase a new SEO tool. The SEO industry is constantly changing and evolving.  Your SEO agency’s needs also change as your business grows. The tools you use will shape how you direct your growth. So it’s important to stay...
Posted On 29 Jun 2023
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How to write a meta description that gets clicks

Here are nine tips to ensure you’re giving each webpage the best possible meta description while satisfying the pixel limit. Like all beautiful yet hard-to-perfect things in life, writing effective meta descriptions is hard work. A critical HTML element of every webpage, a meta...
Posted On 21 Jun 2023
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Google launches perspectives filter in mobile search results

This weekend, Google has begun rolling out the new perspectives feature to searchers. Google has begun the rollout of the new perspectives filter in the mobile search results this weekend. This feature was announced at Google I/O and we have seen previews and tests from Google...
Posted On 13 Jun 2023
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SMX Advanced kicks off in two weeks… don’t miss out!

Join us online, June 13-14, for this once-a-year, experts-only training and networking experience. Successful search marketers need to keep up with the latest trends and tactics while seamlessly executing on a day-to-day basis. Make this the year you… Boost PPC productivity and...
Posted On 03 Jun 2023
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10 reasons to join us at SMX Advanced online this June

Join us online, June 13-14, for this once-a-year, experts-only training and networking experience. The rise of generative AI and ChatGPT is unprecedented. Universal Analytics is sunsetting; GA4 is the way forward. Algorithm updates and ranking factor rollouts are endless. Turn...
Posted On 22 May 2023
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An SEO guide to nofollow, UGC and sponsored links

With these attributes, you have greater control over how search engines identify certain links. Here’s how to use them properly. Internal and external links are essential topics every SEO must learn. Links send users to external sites or can be used internally to keep...
Posted On 13 May 2023
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10x productivity with chatbots, prepare for GA4, and more at SMX Advanced

Join us online, June 13-14, for this once-a-year, experts-only training and networking experience. With the steady rollout of algorithm updates (hello, March core update), significant changes to tried and true platforms (farewell, UA), and unprecedented advancements in generative...
Posted On 01 May 2023
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SEO vs. PPC: Differences, pros, cons & an integrated approach

Not sure whether your business would benefit more from PPC or SEO? Here’s how they fit within your larger marketing plan. SEO or PPC? Like everything in marketing, it would be great if there was a simple answer to the SEO vs. PPC question. Unfortunately, despite the human...
Posted On 22 Apr 2023
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