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  • Q3 2020 in Review: Google Updates

    Google didn’t release many updates this quarter and spent more time fixing technical bugs from mid-September to early October. The industry initially thought the bugs were an update as rankings fluctuated. However, it turned out to be an indexing issue regarding canonical tagging where Google’s system couldn’t differentiate between duplicate content.
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  • Will Digital Marketing Recover in 2021?

    Despite slashed marketing budgets, advertising needs have also dwindled reducing the costs of paid ads making it an optimal time to invest. As reliance on automated marketing processes increases, companies will continue to optimize their existing assets headed into 2021. This process allows companies to better manage smaller budgets while maximizing the use of their digital assets. 
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  • What the Heck Happened to Digital Marketing in 2020?!

    The U.S. economy started 2020 on a high note, with an eighth consecutive year of increasing growth. Most companies expected a downturn of some sort to occur, yet were prepared to spend an estimated $800 billion on marketing in 2020 according to a study from Forrester. Marketers were aiming to spend more on content and influencer marketing until the emergence of COVID-19 stalled those efforts.
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  • October 2020 Winners & Losers

    As the 2020 holiday season approaches, Amazon continues its reign over ecommerce. Google is aiming to compete in ecommerce queries with more free listings in SERPs and new schema markups for shipping. Amazon is expected to maintain its No. 1 spot, but a battle is brewing for the No. 2 spot between Walmart and Ebay.
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  • When to Cut Bait with Your Agency

    Terminating an agency partnership should be a last resort for several reasons. The cost of firing an agency and hiring a replacement can be astronomical and building a new partnership takes time to reach fruition. Mutual trust and transparency is needed for a successful partnership.
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  • Maximizing Agency Output When You Need It Most

    Agencies are able to maximize their outputs when they have the necessary resources available like manpower and datasets. Data is especially crucial as thorough insights give agencies the ability to effectively course correct roadmaps when necessary.
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  • Managing Agency Relations During Times of Change

    One effective method to improve agency communication is to have someone who’s working on your brand work on site with your team. Strategy roadmaps are more clear and it’s easier to communicate day-to-day instead of worrying about scheduling meetings across regions or timezones.
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  • Work with Your Agency During a Crisis

    The most efficient agency partnerships are the ones where agencies are integrated into your organization and not treated as an external, third party. When you begin working with an agency it’s critical to set expectations early and mutually agree on what success looks like for your organization.
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  • Stop! Don’t Fire Your Agency!

    When determining to keep, fire or rehire an agency, it’s critical to have ROI conversations first to justify the right course of action. Also, different types of agencies can better suit your growth strategies. Instead of just ending an agency partnership, consider a supplemental replacement that can benefit your overall growth strategy and guarantee positive ROI.
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  • Making Moves in a Rapidly Growing Industry

    Companies that understand what stage of the marketing funnel their customers are at and have the content to address them at every stage is a critical growth component. Ecommerce and the home goods industry are performing exceptionally well throughout the pandemic as people seek to furnish and update their home spaces during shelter in place. Competition is also fierce in these industries, and applying technical website optimizations are essential to surpassing competitors.
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