AI Overviews appeared from nowhere in August 2024, and now appear on over a quarter of the keywords in this sample (and they’re much more prevalent for informational keywords). Functionally, AI Overviews seem to overlap with existing SERP features, especially… Read more ›
Every SEO—whether beginner or expert—uses Google’s free tools in some capacity. They’re widely accessible, they offer a glimpse into how Google’s search and advertising systems work, and they’re often the first place we look for performance data. Here’s what each… Read more ›
I asked our ace data scientist, Xibeijia, if she could help me build a profile of “AI proof keywords”. By “AI proof keywords” I mean queries that keep (or increase) their clicks, even when AI Overviews are present in the… Read more ›
A few years ago, I led a product launch campaign for a SaaS platform targeting mid-sized marketing teams. We had solid content — blog posts, email drips, webinars — but conversions were underwhelming. The content wasn’t landing with the right people at the right stage. We were speaking to everyone, so we weren’t really speaking…
At least the Powerball tells the truth. In a state run lottery, the deal is very simple: You pay your money, you take your chances. The government randomly chooses a winner and the winner gets a big prize and everyone else gets nothing. But there are lotteries all around us, hidden in plain sight. There…
We decided to find out. We pulled one million keywords that triggered AI Overviews and extracted the top three links cited within those AIOs: a total of 1.9 million citation links in our database. We then analyzed the relationship between:… Read more ›
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Managing a pest control business means juggling customer appointments, technician schedules, service plans, and follow-ups. A traditional spreadsheet or generic tool simply can’t keep up. That’s why teams are turning to CRMs for pest control — built for these unique needs. A recent study found 30% of field service companies increased customer retention by using…
I’m not saying I exploited my position as managing editor to meet one of my favorite YouTubers… … but I will say that I’m unreasonably excited to share today’s interview. And, my selfishness aside, this former Disney marketer has a lot to learn from. Today’s master turned his covid furlough hobby into a highly successful…
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Right? There’s a lot to glean from turbulent times like the 2008 recession and the more recent COVID-19 pandemic. Within these periods are droves of case studies proving that whether or not a company comes out thriving is largely dependent on the strength of its marketing. It’s no…