Your Ads: Up for Auction?

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An ad auction is the process search engine algorithms utilize to determine which ads to show based on user searches. The auction process not only dictates whether the ad will show, but in what order ads are placed. This is called your ‘ad rank.’ The ad rank consists of many factors, including your actual bid […]

How Website Security Affects Your Search Rankings

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The Google Chrome browser warns users if a website is not SSL-enabled by displaying a “not secure” message next to the URL. This, along with the proliferation of data hacking, should be reasons enough to have your site certified as secure (HTTP versus HTTPS). SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is security technology for establishing an encrypted […]

What does SEM mean to you?

If you are involved with your firm’s marketing efforts, specifically driving traffic to your website, then your whole world is SEM: search engine marketing. The term itself was originally a generic phrase for both SEO (search engine optimization) – which is commonly referred to as ‘organic traffic’ – and paid online search activities. The latter […]

Demystifying Google Analytics in 2020

Traffic Sources in Google Analytics

Demystifying Google Analytics in 2020 The very word ‘analytics’ sounds intimidating, especially to a small business owner who barely has the time to peruse Google, let alone use it to grow their own business.  The benefit of having data at your fingertips is to help you decide if your ROI (return on investment) is paying […]

Google Al For Digital Marketers in 2019 | 3 Changes You Need To Make Now

Google Al For Digital Marketers in 2019 will change the way you see the industry We have reached a period in our generation where technology is slowly seeping into the micro moments of our daily lives. Whether it’s utilizing Google Home to order a pizza, ask the weather, look at our calendar, or just browsing […]

Stay on Top of SEO Trends for 2019

It’s never too early to prepare for the future, especially if you’re a business owner. Now that we are only a few months away from 2019, knowing the upcoming SEO trends will be helpful to guide you into another successful year. How many 2019 SEO trends are you following? What Is SEO? SEO or search engine […]

10 Must Know Facts About SEO

Guardian Owl Digital SEO Trends to Watch in 2020

In this generation where almost everything is done online, it’s no wonder why selling, advertising, transacting etc. is being done via the internet. One way to get your blog, online shop, or content out there is through the help of SEO or search engine optimization. But, do you know enough about SEO? This article will […]

7 Lessons Every SEO Practitioner Needs To Learn

Search engine optimization (SEO) is a fairly forgiving online marketing discipline. It’s a long-term strategy, so if you make one mistake, you’ll usually have plenty of time to correct it. On top of that, your search rankings are the sum total of hundreds of variables, so you might be able to safely miss one or two […]

The Best Alternative Keyword Research Tools

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Keyword research is an integral part of any search engine optimization strategy – and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Keyword research takes up a significant chunk of time, and this is the case for many marketers, website owners and content creators. But it is something that has been expanding outward toward small and medium […]

3 essential techniques for SEO success

In today’s rapidly changing digital world, SEO techniques can change with the direction of the wind. Tricks that won you a front-page position two years ago may be useless now. In order to drive a digital marketing campaign to success, it is vital to understand the importance of SEO. When used properly, SEO facilitates in […]