Google has launched a surgical strike on Site Reputation Abuse, AKA “Parasite SEO,” hitting big brands and major revenue streams. Should you be worried? We’ve got you. Dr Pete’s level chart to help you understand the types of actions that are being penalized.
SEO for startups can be overwhelming — but don’t let it keep you from getting started. Contrary to what you might think, startups have many SEO advantages. Thanks to lean processes, startups can be reactive and publish faster. I’m an SEO consultant, and one of my clients (a startup) began working with me when they…
Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. Many people are surprised to learn that I am an introvert. I don’t get my energy from being around lots of people (although I love being around people). Instead, I get my energy from…
Isn’t the point of marketing to remove friction from the buyer’s journey? Not for highly customizable or complex purchases. Slowing the customer down gives you time to guide them to options and add-ons that suit them best. Here’s how.
Modern marketing culture is designed to amplify our desires. To turn faint wants into desperate needs. As a result, we’re intimately familiar with what we want. And we strive to get it. The problem with getting what you want is that now you have a hole, because you don’t want that thing anymore, you have…
Professionals make choices. Including: Don’t exploit friends and family. Surgeons shouldn’t do surgery on their kids, and investment advisors shouldn’t manage their dad’s retirement fund. It doesn’t matter if you’re sure you’re the best in the world. Swap with the person who’s second best. Demand that clients ask hard questions. Don’t be offended if they…
This week’s master is always down for some fun, and he’s got the receipts to show it. “The most fun brand in the world hired us to make them fun,” he grins. “We’re certified fun and we can prove it.” Case in point: When I asked Chandler Quintin for an interview, I failed to mention…
AI has gone mainstream. Although the technology is still evolving, it’s already changing how we work. With the help of AI-powered tools, us workers can automate a variety of tasks, from drafting email subject lines to understanding search performance. If you’re curious about where AI is going — and how you can leverage it —…
The SEO landscape has been a rollercoaster lately, and many marketers and SEO specialists are doing their best to hold on. However, HubSpot’s Senior Director of Global Growth, Aja Frost, remains optimistic about the future of SEO as new competitors enter the arena. “In fact, I think the arrival of new competitors is one of…
These small business SEO tools are free, beginner-friendly, and cover all your needs for DIY SEO. Ahrefs is an essential SEO platform used by over 50,000 companies worldwide. Many small business owners get started for free with Ahrefs Webmaster Tools… Read more ›