Google has updated its guidelines for publishing job openings that have been marked up with job posting structured data.
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Google has updated its guidelines for publishing job openings that have been marked up with job posting structured data.
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Snapchat has introduced a new set of lenses, called “Snappables,” which will let users play AR games with their contacts.
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Instagram rolled out an update allowing users to upload multiple photos and videos to their stories at the same time.
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Google has started sending emails to notify webmasters that their site has been migrated to mobile-first indexing.
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Here are three warning signs to help you determine if you are optimizing for the wrong keywords.
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Here are eight essential components that can help an organization get started building and scaling enterprise SEO efforts.
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Up your digital marketing game. These seven tips will help you be a better digital marketer.
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“If you appear nervous or lacking in confidence, it'll probably be visible to viewers. This is no easy task, especially for the camera-shy, but be mindful of the vibe you're giving off. Try as hard as you can to relax and have fun. It'll show.” - Nick Nelson “Relax! It can be uncomfortable to be on camera, but the more you do it, the easier it gets. Think of it as a conversation with your audience versus a video – it takes some of the pressure off. Also, avoid super busy patterns or lines when you’re picking out what to wear. It can make some really crazy things happen visually.” - Tiffani AllenIn addition to keeping your appearance in check, you also can’t stop once you start. This lesson can be applied to plenty of things you’ll try throughout your marketing career. But if you want to experience success with your videos, it will take a lot grit, determination, and outside-the-box thinking. Even if you aren’t getting the views or subscriptions you want, you have to keep at it, optimizing your approach along the way.
“You have to commit. The first video probably won't be great. It might not even be good. Keep going and it will get better.” - Steve SlaterWe’ve been iterating on our approach to video since 2016, starting with the basics, learning as we go, and striving to make each take better than the next. Here’s an early example from us from a couple years back. And here’s a video from last week. We've been working on finding the perfect lighting scenario, experimenting with different cuts, angles, and interstitials, and other refinements.
“You don’t have to have a huge budget. You can work with what you have to create a great video, you just have to get creative.” - Tiffani AllenOur own videos don’t have a huge budget. For example, we shot the below video in one of our offices and used the creative theme of meditation to engage our audience. It was an out-of-the-box idea, but it currently holds the title for longest watch time. Read: How to Get Started with Video Content Marketing (Without a Blockbuster Budget)
“I would recommend carefully planning out your talking points ahead of time and rehearsing them so they don't escape your mind on the spot. You don't need to memorize a script — in fact, you might not want to, as you'll likely come off as robotic and not very conversational — but memorize the things you'd generally like to say. This will help prevent the "ums" and "uhs" that can become stressful when the camera is rolling.” - Nick Nelson “I would recommend going over your talking points to have a good understanding of what you want to say, but NOT scripting it out verbatim. You want to keep it sounding natural and human.” - Joshua Nite “Practice your narrative, not your lines. If you try to remember what you’re going to say verbatim, you’ll likely need to do multiple takes and it may come off as rehearsed or inauthentic. Know what message you’re trying to deliver and you’ll have much more fun!” - Tiffani Allen
“This comes down to being creative. What are you really trying to accomplish? Know that first, then figure out what tools you have at your disposal to get there. Can’t embed CTAs in your YouTube videos? Use bumpers with short links and add them to the description.” - Tiffani AllenFor our own Crush-It videos, we added clickable CTAs at the end of our videos to subscribe to our channel or watch another episode.
“I think my biggest piece of advice is to have someone behind the camera. It really helps if it's someone who knows what they're doing (like our own video mastermind, Adam Dunn), but even just having someone to push the button and stand there made a drastic difference in how quick and easy it was to record.” - Joshua Nitevia GIPHY
“Transcribe those videos when you embed them on your website. Don't miss out on giving Google all that great content to index.” - Steve Slater “If your video focuses on keywords and topics that are important to your audience, it might be worth creating a written transcript and having it accompany the embedded video in a blog post. This will enable you to gain SEO traction and draw more inbound traffic for the vid. Include optimized headers and everything for maximum impact. Moz sets a good example of this with their Whiteboard Friday sessions.” - Nick Nelson
“To quote the great LIttle Walter, ‘you better watch yourself.’ I know it isn't fun but watch your own videos. See how you look and act on camera.” - Steve Slatervia GIPHY
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Email outreach helps you develop a personal connection with an influencer or brand to grow a long-term relationship.
The post How to Build Links via Non-Traditional Email Outreach by @annaleacrowe appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
From page speed to content layout, here are 10 best practices to create mobile landing pages that convert.
The post 10 Best Ways to Optimize Mobile Landing Pages by @natalieannhoben appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Report: Social media use is increasing despite privacy fears
3.3 billion people worldwide use social media, an increase of some 100 million over the first three months of 2018, according to new report data from Hootsuite and We Are Social, despite a spate of recent privacy fears surrounding Facebook and other social companies. The Next Web
Google posts $31.1B in total revenue, beats top- and bottom-line expectations
Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent firm, posted better than expected revenue results, with almost $27 billion in advertising revenue for the first quarter of 2018, beating both Wall Street and analyst predictions and continuing year-over-year increases. MarTech Today
Facebook’s secret ‘Loyalty Prediction’ ad tool anticipates future user behavior & purchases
Advertisers using Facebook will be able to utilize an artificial intelligence (AI) service tool to anticipate user behaviors and likely purchases, according to reports citing leaked information about the firm’s loyalty prediction ad utility. Marketing Land
Study: Majority reject ads on smart speakers
Most people don’t want advertising delivered through virtual assistants, smart speakers, or voice search results, according to new survey data examining screenless searching, however nearly 40 percent of respondents were open to receiving only relevant ads. Search Engine Land
Reddit to grow its 75-person brand partnerships team by 50 percent to woo advertisers
Reddit plans to increase its brand partnership team by 50 percent in an effort to boost its brand-friendliness and attract more ad spend to the sixth most visited site globally. DigiDay
Google Confirms Algorithm Update Released on April 16th
Google has confirmed the latest of its now-routine broad core search algorithm updates designed to boost SERP quality and relevance. Search Engine Journal
Pinterest redesigns business profile pages with monthly viewer counts
Pinterest’s one million businesses will have access to monthly viewer pin counts after rolling out a revised and updated business profile page that also includes several display enhancements. Marketing Land
Ads.txt has gained adoption, but 19 percent of advertisers still haven’t heard of it
Robot.txt-like Ads.txt server-side whitelist from the Interactive Advertising Bureau Tech Lab has made gains in recognition and implementation, yet adoption hurdles remain. DigiDay
‘You’re seeing the lightbulb go off’: Amazon’s ad business is appealing to more buyers
As marketers have shown increased interest in advertising with Amazon, the company’s ad products have become pricier, according to report data from Merkle. DigiDay
Facebook gives creators new ways to monetize videos, while pushing more users to Watch
Facebook’s Watch tab has played an increasing role in the company’s video advertising strategy, along with several recent enhancements for video creators. Marketing Land
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE:
A lighthearted look at the five stages of data privacy grief, by Marketoonist Tom Fishburne — Marketoonist
Google Maps is Now Using Fast Food Locations as Reference Points — Search Engine Journal
Iconic ‘MAD’ Magazine Relaunches, ‘DCist’ Plans Return — MediaPost
Why So Many People Make Their Password ‘Dragon’ — Wired
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Google recommends AdSense publishers take action to conform to GDPR requirements. Offers the following advice.
The post AdSense Issues GDPR Recommendations for Publishers by @martinibuster appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Here are 12 mobile optimization best practices that you should adopt in the mobile-first era of SEO.
The post Mobile Optimization: 12 Best Practices for the Mobile-First Era by @BrianHarnish appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Find out how you can create Twitter lists and learn five genius ways to use them.
The post How to Create Twitter Lists & 5 Genius Ideas for Using Them by @alextachalova appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Want to maintain a healthy and collaborative environment for a meeting? Here are seven deadly sins you'll need to overcome.
The post The 7 Deadly Sins of Staff Team Meetings by @malleeblue appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Drupal.org announced a critical core vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit multiple attack vectors on a site. Full details on what to do next.
The post Critical Drupal Core Vulnerability – Upgrade Now by @martinibuster appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Here are three ways to discover what date Google associates to your URL and why you would want to know.
The post How to Find the Date Google Associates to Any URL (and Why You Need to Know) by @viperchill appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
What can you do to get a return on your content investment? Consider these themes for your content production.
The post Content Production: Today & Beyond by @shelleywalshuk appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
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Which SEO skill do SEO professionals think is the most important? Find out here.
The post Which SEO Skill Do Practitioners Think Is the Most Important? [POLL] by @A_Ninofranco appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Bill Slawski noticed a change in Google's PageRank algorithm patent. How this may affect link building and SEO.
The post PageRank Patent Update – How it Impacts SEO by @martinibuster appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Search marketing software company SEMRush has raised $40 million to grow its operations, which marks its first-ever round of funding.
The post SEMRush Raises $40 Million to Expand Beyond US-based Search Engines by @MattGSouthern appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Facebook publicly released the guidelines used by their moderators to enforce community standards. Announced ability to appeal content that was removed.
The post Facebook Publishes Internal Enforcement Guidelines & Announces Appeals Process by @martinibuster appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
New Google Search Console implementations show that it is possible to attribute keywords to URLs again. Finally!
The post Google Search Console: Keyword Attribution Returns? by @BrianHarnish appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Here are 37 tips on webinar strategy, planning, marketing, hosting, and presenting that can help you succeed.
The post The Ultimate Guide to Webinars: 37 Tips for Successful Webinars by @infobrandz appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Did one of your competitors buy your brand keywords? Here are four things you can do now.
The post What to Do When Competitors Buy Your Brand Keyword by @jonleeclark appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Learn how you can earn plenty of links and boost your traffic significantly through content creation.
The post How to Create Content That Earns Links & Increases Your Traffic by @brentcsutoras appeared first on Search Engine Journal.