Eric Sachs 
Backlinks remain a key part of any website’s long-term SEO strategy, even though good backlinking is both unreliable, and difficult to achieve. While search engines have come a long way since the days of Netscape, the basic principle behind any good search engine remains the same: all data ultimately serves to help the algorithm better … Read more
Great news – you can now pin Instagram posts to the top of your profile! Instagram is continuing to grow and dominate its niche as an image-sharing platform. Capitalizing on its audience, Instagram also continues to add to its feature list, attempting at times to coopt ideas from other platforms (such as Reels, part of … Read more
Search engine optimization (SEO) is the process of improving the visibility and ranking of a website or web page in search engine results pages (SERPs). SEO involves optimizing a website’s content, HTML tags, and associated coding to improve its relevance to specific keywords and phrases people use when searching for information online. The main aim … Read more
Keyword research tools are a dime a dozen, ranging in cost from free to a hefty monthly premium. Knowing what separates paid applications and programs from free ones and understanding how the differences between these SEO tools can individually help your business achieve a complete understanding of current and rising trends can help set you … Read more
Mobile Site Optimization If you have been keeping up with Google’s SEO changes – which is a full-time job in and of itself – then you might have caught wind of the company’s plans to continue prioritizing mobile accessibility and design when considering search engine results, otherwise known as mobile-first indexing. In summary, Google … Read more
Google has been making strides to position its Google Ads Performance Max campaigns as the next big thing, replacing Smart Shopping and Local ad campaigns later this year. This means advertisers will need to get comfortable with the relatively new Performance Max features, including the new updates Google plans to roll out throughout the rest … Read more
Despite controversies, a massive branding change, and years of negative press, Facebook remains one of the strongest and most stalwart social platforms on the Internet and an invaluable source of potential leads and customers for businesses worldwide. However, making the most out of Facebook means understanding how it promotes content to its users. And as … Read more
Web hosting is a critical service with a huge market, with variable offerings designed to provide a flexible selection to potential customers. However, as with most things, the general rule is that you get what you pay for. Some hosting companies offer a wider selection of perks and a greater level of service for the … Read more
Content is going to be a crucial part of any digital marketer’s long-term plan. While it’s been over 20 years since Bill Gates asserted that Content is King, the statement rings true to today. Content, both the kind you create and the kind created about you, is what informs search engines on the quality and … Read more
The opportunity to communicate with clients and customers on an individual level from across time zones is not unique to the age of the Internet, but it’s certainly never been as easy or convenient as it is today. Google’s Business Profile (formerly known as Google My Business) has allowed business owners to enable in-app messaging … Read more
We all know a picture tells a thousand words, but infographics are even more efficient. The right infographic can turn facts and data into arguments, turn potential leads into sure sales, and can reduce complex data points into actionable information in multiple different contexts, from product info to political activism. But infographics are still a … Read more
Video content is pulling more and more weight in the field of digital marketing, as it becomes easier than ever to post, host, and consume. Between the astronomical rise of TikTok and the success of YouTube Shorts, not to mention other popular forms of short-form video content, it’s become clearer over time that at least … Read more
An unbroken block of text is not user-friendly. Good spacing, layout, and font choice can go a long way towards making text look better. But you need more to keep the eye interested, especially when trying to present content online. Statistics show that readers are 80 percent more likely to read your content when it’s … Read more
Link building remains a cornerstone technique for improving your website’s search engine optimization marketing – provided you’re doing it right. Yet while most webmasters understand the importance of proper link building, too few know how to do it – and how to differentiate between a good link and a bad link (yes, there are appreciable … Read more
Starting January 19th, 2022, advertisers on Facebook are no longer be able to create new ad sets utilizing certain Detailed Targeting options, including: Health causes (e.g., “cancer awareness”, “obesity pandemic”, etc.) Sexual orientation (e.g., “LGBTQIA+”, “trans rights”, etc.) Race and ethnicity Religious groups (e.g., “Islam”, “Catholic Church”, “Hannukah”, etc.) Political beliefs (e.g., political movements, political … Read more
Instagram carousels are not a new feature, and were first introduced to Instagram in 2017. So why bring them up now? They’ve regained relevance in 2022 because of engagement trends, signaling a change in how users on Instagram are behaving and consuming content. While the rule of social media marketing is often that content is … Read more
Want to improve your Google SEO rankings? Nearly a third of people who look something up on Google click the first result first, and over two-thirds choose among the first five. Only about 5 percent ever click on number six. Less than half a percent of searchers ever checks the second page. When you take … Read more
Starting January 18, 2022, Yoast SEO will be integrated into the Shopify platform as an app. In short, this means retailers on Shopify will be able to utilize Yoast to improve the “findability and readability of your pages”. As per their blog post on the topic, Yoast SEO for Shopify: “outputs all the needed SEO … Read more
Staying on top of the changing shopping trends is a challenge, especially after a global pandemic. As the second year of the pandemic draws to a close, we’re unfortunately far from seeing the end of this era, which has brought with it a slew of new shopping trends in global commerce. The “new normal” is … Read more
As we’re ringing in the new year, it’s becoming clearer what 2022 will have in store for us. Content marketing is ever-changing, with new trends constantly emerging on the horizon, some closer than others. While we’re likely still years away from fully matured content marketing via AR and VR (through the likes of Instagram and Metaverse), … Read more
To improve your conversions on your website, focus on user experience with a clear, easy-to-navigate design. Optimize call-to-action buttons for visibility and compelling action. Test different page layouts, headlines, and content with A/B testing. Ensure mobile responsiveness and fast loading times. Personalize content to meet your audience’s needs and preferences, effectively guiding them towards making … Read more
Alongside a number of other changes made this year, Google continues to revise and rebrand its toolkit for online businesses and internet retailers by changing Google My Business into the Google Business Profile. While little more than a name change on the surface, a deeper dive into the announcement reveals Google’s long-term plans for Google … Read more
In late October, Microsoft announced Microsoft’s partnership with Shopify, marking a strategic collaboration between these tech giants. This alliance aims to expand e-commerce capabilities by integrating Shopify’s extensive merchant network with Microsoft’s vast consumer base. This partnership promises to enhance online shopping experiences, offering greater reach and efficiency for businesses and a more seamless experience … Read more
The results are in! For at least one kind of race, that is. Content management systems, or CMSs, play a vital role in making it easier and easier for companies and individuals to develop compelling, responsive, and easily navigable websites on the Internet. We’ve made leaps and bounds in website design and convention since the … Read more
Google has introduced a new Google Deals feed, an innovative addition to its Shopping tab in search results. This Google Deals feed categorizes products related to user queries, highlighting promotions, sales, and price drops. This feature streamlines the shopping experience by conveniently displaying various deals, making it easier for consumers to find and take advantage … Read more