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  1. What is a site audit? Why do you need one? What kind of audit do you need? What should you expect in the final report of the person auditing you? Find out in this detailed guide covering everything you need to know about site audits. Source: Search Engine Watch

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  2. Back when we first published a 10 step guide on how to top Google search, the world of organic and paid search was a vastly different place. Sure it was only three years ago (almost to the day), but my how the landscape has changed. In 2013, to get to the top of Google it was merely a manner of doing some killer keyword research, ensuring your site had a good and clear structure and making sure you had a ton of high authority backlinks coming your way. And although these are all still very relevant practices today, we also now have to contend with these brand new factors too… Disclaimer: there are hundreds of things you need to do to improve search visibility,…

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  3. If you want your m-commerce project to deliver the results you’re expecting, context should be front and centre of your design. Across all industries, mobile traffic is eating into PC web traffic in a big way, even in economies which have a large installed base of consumer PCs. But ecommerce sites aren’t seeing mobile web visitors, particularly those who use smartphones, converting to mobile shoppers with the same success as PC shoppers. As Andy Favell writes in ClickZ Intelligence’s new report, ‘The DNA of a Great M-Commerce Site Part 2: The 12 Pillars of Mobile Design’: “It is fair to conclude that conversions would be higher if the m-commerce experience on …

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    Like a lot of marketers, I find LinkedIn Ads frustrating. The thing is, by making just a few needed improvements, both LinkedIn itself and advertisers could greatly benefit. For LinkedIn, advertising could be bringing in much more than a meagre $181 million in revenues, as it did during the second quarter of 2016. Compare that to the advertising revenues of Google ($19 billion) and Facebook ($6 billion) during the same quarter. For advertisers, better LinkedIn ads would offer some pretty obvious benefits. It would give brands and businesses another platform to reach LinkedIn’s 450 million professionals (although only a quarter of those users are reportedly activ…

  5. Search traffic is of course vital for online retailers, but a new survey finds that more people use Amazon as the first port of call when looking for products. The second annual State of Amazon study by BloomReach found that 55% of consumers start their online product searches on Amazon, compared to 28% who opt for a search engine. The survey of 2,000 US consumers found that Amazon’s share of the action was up 11% year on year, and the figures down for search engines and other retailers. The retailer’s reputation for price-competitiveness, (as well as the fact that it sells just about everything) means it’s the go-to destination for comparison shopping. 9…

  6. We don’t generally think of paid search as a great channel for personalisation, but increasingly, it’s becoming one. Caroline Reynolds, VP of Paid Search at iProspect, gave a presentation at the Content Marketing Association’s most recent Digital Breakfast explaining exactly how personalisation and paid search can work together. It’s never been easier to reach people through the myriad marketing channels at our disposal, and yet it’s also never been harder to make a real connection with them. Marketers are discovering that personalisation is key to this: it allows them to build an emotional connection with consumers in a way that was never possible before. “It’s …

  7. Many AdWords features come with fabulous advantages that help improve account performance or ease campaign management. But beware: some of these also have pitfalls and tricks that throw PPC managers off course. Never fear, solutions are here. Source: Search Engine Watch

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    Every government agency should understand, monitor, and seek to shape its digital presence around SEO fundamentals to ensure their services, activities, and positions are issues are front and center in the everyday lives of the public via search. Source: Search Engine Watch

  9. Google's Android platform has reached record worldwide sales numbers, according to analysts. Research firm IDC said that the Google mobile operating system is the first to surpass 100 million quarterly shipments in a single quarter. Source: Search Engine Watch

  10. The holiday season is nearing and retailers are gearing up to attract an influx of shoppers. Here are four ways e-commerce companies can reach a wide scope of holiday consumers in different cultures and increase revenues and build brand loyalty. Source: Search Engine Watch

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    Researching a new market, customer or channel can be wildly inefficient. The web has abundant information, but finding just the right information you need is time consuming if you don�t know some of the tricks. Read on to discover 10 of the best! Source: Search Engine Watch

  12. Other than cleaning up the quality of the Google index what else could the objective of the Penguin updates be? Much like the icebergs that so often surround penguins, Google's Penguin updates have much, much more going on below the surface. Source: Search Engine Watch

  13. Brothers, Bryan and Jeffrey Eisenberg have published a mini-ebook for marketers looking to boost holiday sales. The ebook lists more than 21 tactics to that could help you sell more this month in the retail revenue race before the holiday season. Source: Search Engine Watch

  14. Split testing is the single most neglected discipline within the search industry. The good news is, it isn't as technical as you might think, and Google offers a way to get started for free. Learn how to set up, manage, and analyze an experiment. Source: Search Engine Watch

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    Google�s updates are frequent and the rules of the game do shift, but the major elements of onsite SEO and backlinks have been the fuel for better rankings for years. Follow these tips to earn better rankings and build a community around your brand. Source: Search Engine Watch

  16. Whether you are a devoted resolution-maker or just want to know how you can be a better marketer, here are 13 changes every marketing professional should make in 2013. Source: Search Engine Watch

  17. Editorial links, just like editorial coverage can't be guaranteed. However, follow these suggestions and you'll maximize your chances of success. Source: Search Engine Watch

  18. The importance of being found by your target audience on LinkedIn is equally as important as engaging that person once they find you. Here�s how to make your profile visible and engaging so that qualified leads start flying into your LinkedIn inbox. Source: Search Engine Watch

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    Google is changing the user-agent they use when crawling content for smartphones. Ensuring mobile searchers find relevant and usable pages is an absolute must do. If you're not already, time to start creating special mobile reports in 2014. Source: Search Engine Watch

  20. With so many DSPs available it can be challenging to determine which platform will best serve your needs. What are some common inefficiencies to look out for and questions to ask before committing? Consider these five factors when choosing a DSP. Source: Search Engine Watch