November has been a busy month – Google has released multiple new updates, including BERT, and we are all trying to see how it affects website traffic and conversions. Some industries saw positive improvements and others noticed dramatic dropoffs. One of the major strategies for SEO is to know what’s going on in the industry Continue Reading
I have been an avid cruciverbalist – person skillful in solving crossword puzzles – for the last decade. Though in my younger years the NYT crossword was impenetrable, only the easy Monday crossword presenting any chance of consistent completion, with the introduction of the NYT crossword app I was able to get enough reps to Continue Reading
If you work with SEO, you know that Google makes thousands of updates every year. Some of them are crucial core algorithm updates and we still remember the days after Panda, Hummingbird, and Penguin updates were released. To always keep on top of your SEO strategy, it’s important to keep updated on the latest news Continue Reading
Google Analytics is a massively powerful and informative analytic tool, but it can be overwhelming to navigate. In Canada, 9 in 10 of the most active websites have a Google Analytics tag, but far too many webmasters and marketers set it and forget it. Though it may be used sparingly to measure growth in traffic Continue Reading
Content creation is more than “just writing” or plopping in as many meme-worthy Shutterstock images as possible – it’s a daring dance that involves being creative, engaging, and targeting the right audience. Not everyone gets that, including most competitors, so take advantage of that lapse in judgement and make your brand stand out as something Continue Reading
Whether you are running a Google search campaign, Google remarketing campaign, or Facebook Ads campaign, all ads must point to a destination. There are many options out there. You could point to your homepage or a standard service or product page on your existing website. You could custom code a landing page designed specifically for Continue Reading
I bet if I asked you what lipstick your favourite blogger wears, you’d know. How about their favourite restaurant in Toronto? Or the new bag they just received? This is how influencer marketing works, in a nutshell. While this is nothing new in the PR and advertising world, what’s interesting is the fact that “influencers,” Continue Reading
Want to know how many people are downloading your whitepapers, filling out your contact form, or spending more than 10 minutes on your site? Well, you’re in luck! Within Google Analytics, you’re able to use a specific action or website interaction to measure the behaviour of users on your site. This function, called goal tracking, is Continue Reading
What if there was a way to improve click-through rate, drive more traffic to your website, and better delight users, all in 160 characters or less? It’s all possible when you take the time to add well-crafted meta descriptions to your website. In this quick guide, we’ll walk you through everything there is to know Continue Reading
The most challenging and time-consuming part of SEO is link building. This is especially true for small and medium-sized businesses. Backlinks are vital because they connect you to the world at large. A strong backlink profile tells search engines that your site is legitimate, contains pertinent information, and is trusted by other websites. Without backlinks, your Continue Reading
