Almost 14 million search queries on Google have featured snippets in the search engine results pages (SERPs), according to a recent study conducted by Ahrefs. Better yet, featured snippets are stealing 8.6 percent of the clicks from the top result on Google. Earning featured snippet spots on Google is of vital importance to your SEO […]
Top 10 ways to write scannable content
The internet and mobile devices have radically changed how we consume content. Content needs to be fresh, simple and actionable. Most importantly, content needs to be scannable. Readers typically won’t read your article from start to finish. They will scan for the answers they are looking for and skip anything that is not relevant to […]
The importance of fresh content
Google has always looked at relevant, up-to-date content as an important ranking factor. The difference is, given the 200+ other ranking factors Google uses to decide where to index content, freshness has never played as crucial a role (except in news related searches)… until now.
Who is your buyer persona and how do you develop one?
Marketing is about people. Good marketing is about understanding how your product or service can directly benefit a person. To market your business well, then, you must understand exactly who your customer is. To do this, we create buyer personas. Here’s how to go about it.
How to explain content marketing so you can get approvals
Content marketing is a complex sport. There are many moving parts, and if one train carriage is missing, the entire strategy will fall short. Explaining this to your boss is especially difficult, and when you struggle to present a good enough ROI, it becomes impossible. Here’s how to explain your content marketing strategy in simple terms so your boss can buy into it and let you get on with your job.
20 statistics about website design in 2019
In today’s digital age, your website is your digital store front – it’s what potential customers judge to determine whether they want to buy something from you. Here are 20 statistics about website design, and why you should make it a priority in 2019.