For instance, AI Overviews and the commoditized answers Google serves directly in search results mean fewer top-of-funnel clicks reach websites. There are also fewer clicks for bottom-of-funnel keywords as Google inserts itself in the conversion process. For example, if you… Read more ›
If you’re worried this could impact your business, you’ll need to start online reputation management (ORM). But where should you start with ORM? And what the heck is it? In this beginner’s guide, I’ll explain what online reputation management is,… Read more ›
In this article, I’ll share the structures of some real-world agency reports that have been shared with me and how different size agencies approach SEO reporting. SEO agencies juggle multiple clients, so time spent on a fixed task like reporting… Read more ›
Years ago, I had an idea to launch a line of region-specific board games. I knew there was a market for games that celebrated local culture and heritage. I was so excited about the concept and couldn’t wait to get started. But my idea never took off. Why? Because I didn‘t have a plan. I…
Contrary to popular belief, companies don’t sell products — they sell branding. They sell experiences, feelings, and ideologies. Businesses with amazing brands like Coca-Cola know exactly what experience they want customers to have when they make (or consider) a purchase. Being able to control the purchasing experience at this level is the power of branding…
Ad Age released the Agency Report for 2024, and it’s not good news for big firms. Frankly, it’s not that great for small, independent firms either. Find out the possible reasons and what successful agencies should do now.
Ready means that time is up, spec is met and the user can engage. Done might mean that you believe it’s perfect and cannot be improved. We’ll settle for ready. In fact, meeting spec means we’re not settling. It’s just what you promised.
They have a special place in content marketing and SEO history. They were among the early champions of inbound and content marketing and living proof that SEO is a great marketing tactic. Just copying what they do for SEO would… Read more ›
Content teams need to manage ideation, writing, editing, proofing, publishing, promotion, analytics, and reporting across a team of writers, reviewers, and dozens of articles each month. Smart content leads find ways to automate some of these processes to let them… Read more ›
Starbucks recently shifted from a global to a regional marketing structure. Kieran and I believe this is the worst thing you can do to your marketing strategy, resulting in significant, long-term business consequences. Starbucks’ new CEO, Brady Brewer, recently announced a shift from a global marketing approach to a regional, decentralized model. As part of…