Websites are essential for establishing credibility and visibility in the digital landscape, serving as the central hub for engaging with customers, driving leads, and optimizing marketing strategies. HubSpot has published the latest ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ podcast episode ‘Do You Even NEED A Website?’. The video covers the following: Role of traditional marketing and website in AI. AI helps communicate with customers effectively, disrupting websites. Potential disruption in traditional search engines acknowledged. Uncertainty about websites’... [...]

To protect your rankings during a website relaunch, implement 301 redirects for all old URLs, maintain consistent content quality and structure, and promptly address any technical issues to ensure a seamless transition without compromising your hard-earned search engine visibility. Orbit Media Studios founder Andy Crestodina has published an article featuring 13 steps to protect your rankings while relaunching a website. He says, “Relaunching a high ranking website is a little scary. Just imagine: hundreds of hours of work, tens of thousands of dollars invested and then… lower rankings,... [...]

This is a reminder for the SEJ webinar to be held on April 24, 2024.  In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses face unique challenges in acquiring customers and expanding their digital footprint. From limited resources, intense competition to lack of insights, navigating this terrain requires innovative acquisition strategies. Search Engine Journal is hosting a webinar ‘Do More with Less: Navigating Customer Acquisition Challenges for Today’s Enterprises’ on Wednesday, April 24, 2023, at 2.00 pm ET. The SEJ team says, “Join us live on this... [...]

Effective website design is the gateway to captivating user engagement, fostering seamless navigation and enhancing brand credibility. It serves as a virtual storefront, shaping visitor perception and driving conversions through intuitive functionality and aesthetic appeal. MOZ has published the latest episode of the Whiteboard Friday video ‘6 Things SEOs Should Advocate for When Building a Headless Website’ featuring Peter Richman. The MOZ team says, “Discover the essential considerations for SEOs when building headless websites in this insightful Whiteboard Friday by Peter Richman.” MOZ  [...]

Launching a startup in 2024 demands agility to embrace emerging technologies, a keen understanding of evolving consumer behaviors, and a relentless commitment to innovation, amidst a dynamic economic landscape ripe with both challenges and opportunities. Success hinges on harnessing digital tools, fostering a culture of adaptability, and leveraging sustainability as a cornerstone for long-term viability in a rapidly changing world. HubSpot has published the latest ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ podcast episode ‘Everything You Need To Know To Grow A Startup... [...]

This is a reminder for the DMD webinar to be held on April 23, 2024.  An impactful SEO team structure comprises specialists in technical SEO, content creation, link building, and data analysis, collaborating seamlessly to optimize website visibility and performance. By fostering synergy between diverse skill sets and fostering continuous learning, teams can adapt to algorithm updates and market shifts, maximizing organic search success for businesses. Digital Marketing Depot is hosting a webinar ‘Beyond the Search Bar: Crafting an Impactful SEO Team Structure and Defining its Place in Your... [...]

In 2024, link building emphasizes quality over quantity, focusing on building relationships, earning editorial placements, and leveraging strategic partnerships to acquire authoritative backlinks, aligning with search engine algorithms’ evolving emphasis on relevance and credibility for sustainable SEO success. Search Engine Journal is hosting a webinar ‘Link Building in 2024: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What’s Next?’ on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 2.00 pm ET. The SEJ team says, “Getting quality backlinks is one of the hardest parts of SEO, and Google... [...]

The latest The SERP’s Up SEO podcast episode is titled ‘What’s your SEO maturity?’. The SERP’s Up team says, “How does the maturity of your site factor into SEO? Ultimately, an SEO strategy without phases of site development is no SEO strategy at all. Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter take a look at site maturity and how it factors into SEO, as they help you understand why identifying stages of maturity is so crucial to organic search success. Grace Frohlich of Brain Labs stops by to discuss a framework you can use to determine the maturity of your site... [...]

The countdown to the end of third-party cookies has begun in Google Chrome, and the impact will be big for those reliant on them for data collection. Search Engine Journal is hosting a webinar ‘Google 3rd-Party Cookie Deprecation [Update] + 5 Best Strategies’ on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 2.00 pm ET. The SEJ team says, “Join experts from CallRail and Workshop Digital as we dive into the impending changes driven by Google Chrome’s upcoming phase-out, and how you can navigate the challenges of a post-third-party cookie world. You’ll learn: What the death of... [...]

In 2024, SEO remains crucial for businesses, enabling them to navigate the digital landscape effectively, optimize visibility, and stay competitive amidst evolving search engine algorithms and user behaviors, ensuring sustained online relevance and growth. HubSpot has published the latest ‘Marketing Against The Grain’ podcast episode ‘SEO Is Dead… 5 Ways To Save Your Business In 2024’. The video covers the following: SEO industry hit hard by algorithm updates. Google feature snippet: Content shown on Google. AI chat’s user experience. Google’s... [...]