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3 Questions to Ask Your Local Search Optimization Specialist

May 22, 2013 - How do you make sure that your business shows up when people run searches based on their location? Comments

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How to Create Actionable Insights From YouTube Search Data

youtube-logo May 20, 2013 - It's time to talk about video analytics, key performance indicators (KPIs), and how to measure, optimize, and direct video content. Comments

Google Maps Gets a Brand New Look

new-google-maps-bar-tartine May 17, 2013 - Google has announced a revamping of Google Maps and it is much more than a few changes. It is a reworking of the entire Google Maps interface from the group up, designed to make Maps more intuitive for users. Advertisements also have a new look. Comments

New Shopping Tool Poaches Deals for Online Checkout

poachit May 17, 2013 - PoachIt claims it can simplify the online shopping jungle with an intelligent tool designed to find the best deals. Comments

12 Hidden Pitfalls in PPC Campaign Automation

ppc-icon May 17, 2013 - A completely automated approach to marketing will cause your analytical abilities and corporate capabilities to atrophy, so getting the mix right is important. Comments

SEO Diagnostics With Google Analytics

seo-analytics May 16, 2013 - Start your investigation without letting assumptions or biases affect your thoroughness. Comments

Bing Adds Direct Facebook Interaction to Social Sidebar

bing-engage-with-facebook May 14, 2013 - You will now be allowed to directly engage with your Facebook friends right from Bing's search results pages. The new tool will allow you to ask questions or provide comments or answers on posts that are relevant to the search. Comments

As the Buy Funnel Evolves, Here Are 4 SEM Metrics You Should Consider

conversion-funnel-strategies May 10, 2013 - If you're not factoring in SEM's ability to generate awareness and influence eventual purchase behavior, your chances of gaining access to branding budgets is slim. Comments

Yahoo Attempts to Exit Microsoft Search Deal for Google Partnership

microsoft-yahoo May 8, 2013 - Yahoo Chief Executive Marissa Mayer rumored to be trying to end 10-year partnership. Comments

Demystifying Google's Enhanced Campaigns Bid Modifiers

enhanced-campaigns May 6, 2013 - Bid modifiers are a powerful new feature, but advertisers should take care when implementing them. Comments

5 Free Excel Add-Ins to Help Digital Marketers Decipher Big Data

geoflow-excel-visuals May 2, 2013 - As the volume of data grows by the hour, take comfort in knowing "big data" can be sifted through an interface that you're already familiar with - Excel. Comments

Post-Penguin Link Building Strategies - Pruning Your Links

penguinpal May 1, 2013 - The core principles of trust, relevance, authority, and commitment all play a role in this link "pruning" process. Part one in a two-part series. Comments

SES Toronto 2013 Agenda Posted: Here Are 9 Must-Attend Sessions

ses-toronto-2012 Apr 29, 2013 - The full conference agenda for SES Toronto 2013 is now online. SES Toronto, taking place June 12-14, will provide experienced marketing and advertising professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to traverse the dynamic digital landscape. Comments

Are Publishers Only Getting Social 'Half Right'?

digital-publishing Apr 29, 2013 - While publishers are getting much better at using social media to distribute their content, many are struggling to understand the impact of this social activity. Comments

PPC for B2B on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook

ppc-icon Apr 26, 2013 - As we move into social media, the additional targeting options available within LinkedIn and Facebook can provide benefits that search marketing alone can't deliver. Comments

Search Spending Grows But CPCs Flat, Kenshoo Says

kenshoo-global-search-advertising-trends-infographic-q1-2013 Apr 25, 2013 - Has search lost its luster? Global search spending continues to grow, but costs-per-click (CPC) may be stagnating, according to Kenshoo's Global Search Advertising Trends report. Comments

Optimizing Videos for YouTube Search

youtube-search-3 Apr 22, 2013 - Tips and insights on optimizing videos for maximum YouTube visibility, strong brand impression, engagement, and viral social sharing. Part two in a two-part series. Comments

Google Q1 Earnings Up As Shift to Enhanced Campaigns Nears Full Transition

asteroid-2012-da14s-google-doodle Apr 19, 2013 - Google reported nearly $3.35 billion in net income on $13.97 billion in revenue, during the first quarter of the year. The search giant is also nearing the end of a full-scale transition from separated advertising channels, campaigns and strategies to a more converged multi-screen platform. Comments

Networks and Marketers May Profit From Google Affiliate Network Shutdown

largenewgooglelogofinalflat-a Apr 18, 2013 - Google's exit could be good news for competitive affiliate networks and affiliate program management companies. Comments

The Time Suck That Is SEO Reporting

seo-analytics Apr 18, 2013 - It's the responsibility of every SEO to focus on the activities that are going to have the greatest return, even if doing so means taking part in some uncomfortable meetings to justify your decisions. Comments

Google Relaunches Person Finder In Response To Boston Tragedy

wwmt-top-stories-bostontues-bfw0g Apr 16, 2013 - Google relaunches Person Finder tool allowing family and friends of Boston's tragedy to enter the name of a person they are looking for, or share information about someone who is there. Comments

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