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8 Pieces of Insight From #SEJSummit London Speakers
Only 11 more days until SEJ Summit London! This London marketing conference is going to be the bee’s knees, and we really hope you’ll join...
New #MarketingNerds Podcast: Using Analytics to Drive Better Results From Online Marketing
In today’s Marketing Nerds episode, SmartInsights CEO Dave Chaffey talks about Google Analytics and how it can improve your search marketing strategies.
Mobile-Only Internet Users Surpass Desktop-Only Users For First Time Ever
ComScore reports that, for the first time ever, the amount users who use the internet exclusively on mobile devices has exceeded the amount of users...
How Event Marketing Should Fit Into Your Online Marketing Strategy
Learn hot to maximize your company’s event marketing efforts with effective online marketing techniques and tools – before, during and after the event.
Vulnerability Found in Latest Versions of WordPress, Patch Now Available
A new comment XSS exploit vulnerability, being called “Zero Day”, has been found in the latest versions of WordPress: 4.2, 4.1.2, 4.1.1, and 3.9.3. The...
Will Amazon Become the Source for Home Repair?
Amazon.com to offer a new service for finding local home repair services and purchasing the services direct on Amazon.
How The Pareto Principle Affects Your Analytics Data, From #SEJSummit Speaker Ryan Jones
Our SEJ Summit Chicago event was held on April 15th, and we were happy to have Ryan Jones, of SapientNitro, presenting. Ryan covered the Pareto Principle, which is...
#MarketingNerds: How to Successfully Integrate SEO Into Your Website
In this #MarketingNerds episode, Carolyn Shelby of Tribune Publishing talks about switching website platform without hurting your SEO rankings.
WordPress Version 4.2 Now Live, Here’s What’s New
Version 4.2 of WordPress is now available to download. The update has been labeled Powell in honor of jazz pianist Bud Powell, and comes with...
Multiple WordPress Plugins Vulnerable to Security Flaw, Immediate Update Recommended
WordPress Security watchdogs, Sucuri have issued a warning that multiple WordPress plugins are vulnerable to a security flaw: “Cross-site Scripting (XSS) due to the misuse...
How Should Your Business Respond to #Mobilegeddon? (TLDR: Start with Deep Breaths)
OK, so let’s breathe, everybody. If you’re in the search marketing (or even in the digital marketing) space you’ve likely heard about Google’s unusual preemptive...
Mobilegeddon is Here: Google’s Mobile-Friendly Algorithm is Live!
Editor’s Note: SEJ founder Loren Baker also contributed to this post. Today, Google launched its long-awaited mobile-friendly algorithm update worldwide, which is estimated to affect a...
Worldwide Reaction to #Mobilegeddon
Web publishers around the world are commenting on Google’s mobile-only algorithm.
The Future, Maximizing Content, & Omni-Channel Marketing: #SEJSummit Chicago Recap
Did you miss SEJSummit in Chicago? Never fear, there are still free tickets available for our other events in London, Silicon Valley, New York, and Atlanta available...
Google to Drop Domain Names in Favor of Site Names in Mobile SERPs
Google announced it is making some changes to how URLs are displayed in mobile search results. In fact, it won’t be displaying URLs at all anymore....
5 Bits of Wisdom From #SEJSummit Speaker David Naylor on The Marriage of #SEO and PR
Dave Naylor is well-known in the UK as experienced search marketer. Below, we discuss the marriage of SEO and PR and how it can work for...
Is Google’s Mobile Deadline of April 21st The New Y2K?
Google wants more mobile optimized websites. What will the penalty be if yours is not?
How to Adapt Your Content Strategy in Time for Mobilegeddon
Preparing for mobilegeddon needs a step back before taking action and before shifting your entire content marketing plan. Doing nothing is not an option.
5 Tactics to Combat Seasonal Peaks in Local Search Volume
Building local search marketing campaigns that stay effective in the face seasonal dips takes planning and creativity. Here’s how you can do it.
FBI Issues PSA: ISIL Defacements Exploiting WordPress Vulnerabilities
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a public service announcement about continuous website defacements occurring as a result of a vulnerability in the...
Making the Most of Magento #SEO Among Multiple URLs
Making the most of Magento means knowing how to optimize your e-commerce site properly for search engines. This article deals with duplicate content concerns in...
Google to Launch New Product for Connecting Searchers With Local Services
Buzzfeed reports that sources close to Google are saying the search giant is planning to launch a new product for connecting people directly to local...
5 Takeaways From #PeepCon 2015
Check out takeaways from PeepCon 2015, held on March 28th at The Heritage Hotel Manila!
The Small Business Owner’s Guide to Google’s April 21 Mobile-Friendly Algorithm Update
A small business owner’s step-by-step guide to preparing for Google’s upcoming mobile-friendly algorithm update.
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How Many Shopping Carts Are Abandoned on E-Commerce Sites? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Almost 68% of online shopping carts are abandoned on e-commerce sites, on average.
Google Announces it Will No Longer “Trust” China’s Official Web Registrar
In a post on the company’s official security blog, Google announced it will no longer accept the registrations of new HTTPS certificates from China’s official...
Google Answers Pressing Questions About Mobile-Friendly Algorithm Update
With the launch of Google’s mobile-friendly update fast approaching, it should come as no surprise that it’s hot on every webmasters mind. Nowhere was this...
5 Subtle Changes That Directly Impact Your Search Rankings
How responsive design, reviews & ratings, social engagement, HTTPS, and intelligent use of images can push up your search rankings on Google SERPs.
How to Use Image #SEO to Build an Unexpected Advantage
Images drive traffic, backlinks and a whole lot more. It’ll be a game changer for your SEO strategy in 2015 and beyond.
#SEJThinkTank Recap: Google Analytics Tips for Web Publishers
On Wednesday, March 18th, the #SEJThinkTank gathered to hear a presentation by Slobodan Manic, CTO of Search Engine Journal, covering Google Analytics Tips for Web...