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Generative Engine Optimization: The New Frontier for Search?
Generative engine optimization is the practice of optimizing for AI search platforms. Find out how it differs from SEO and how to build your GEO strategy.
Ultimate Guide to PPC Metrics: 17 Experts on the Top 3 Must-Check PPC Metrics
Not sure which PPC metrics to focus on when evaluating your Pay Per Click (PPC) campaigns? Get tips from the top experts in the industry in our Ultimate Guide to PPC Metrics.
9 Google Ad Extensions to Boost Your CTR
Learn all about using Google ad extensions to increase your ad CTR, including location extensions, sitelink extensions, call extensions, and more in this comprehensive guide.
How to Use Keyword Research for New Product Development
Have you ever thought about using keyword research to guide new product development? Learn how to find out what customers want using Google Suggest.
How Does Google Ads Geographical Targeting Really Work?
Does Google AdWords location targeting work the way you think it does? You might be surprised how aggressively Google uses the geo targeting option.
Google Analytics Multi-Channel Funnels: How to Use Multi-Channel Tracking & Attribution
Despite being somewhat overshadowed by slightly more interesting tech news yesterday, the Google Analytics blog made a big announcement: multi-channel funnels are now available to everyone.
5 Low-Budget Ways to Distribute Your Blog Content
Here are five easy, low-cost ways to distribute your blog content for greater readership and link building.
Google Analytics & AdWords Tracking Issues: Multiple AdWords Accounts for One Google Analytics Account
Having a single Google Analytics account linked to multiple AdWords accounts can be a headache. Here are several workarounds to consider.
What to Do When Your Google Ads CPCs Are Too High
As AdWords gets more competitive, your costs per click (CPCs) may be driven too high to make your campaign profitable. Learn five ways to lower your CPC.
How Does Google Make Money? The Most Expensive Keywords in AdWords
How does Google make money? About 97% of Google’s revenue comes from people advertising on keywords! Learn the top 20 most expensive keywords in Google AdWords advertising, including competitive, high CPC keywords like insurance, mortgages and loans.
Google Ads Editor 101: Google Ads Editor Tutorials, Tips & Resources
Learn how to use AdWords Editor, a free PPC tool from Google that allows you to carry out bulk editing actions more quickly and easily.
Choosing a PPC Agency: 10 Questions to Ask
Finding the right agency to manage your PPC marketing campaigns is quite similar to making an internal hire – in addition to evaluating the agency's background and reputation, you'll want to ask a series of questions to help you better understand what they're about.
Guest-Posting Dos & Don’ts: How to Get Your Guest Post Accepted
At WordStream, we're a fan of guest posting as a way of building links and relationships. But sometimes you put in the effort to write a post and the blog editor rejects it, or never gets back to you at all. That adds up to disappointment and a big waste of your time.
Top 5 Ways to Monetize a WordPress Blog
So you’ve got a successful blog – now how do you start making money from it? Passive income is the best. Learn five ways to monetize your WordPress blog including pay-per-click advertising, sponsored posts, custom search, affiliate links and more.
Keywords vs. Search Queries: What’s the Difference?
What's the difference between keywords and search queries? Though sometimes used interchangeably, these terms don’t mean the same thing. Search queries are the actual terms that search engine users type into the search box…
Google Correlate: Google Trends in Reverse
The new Google Correlate tool acts like Google Trends in reverse, allowing users to upload a data set to see what search terms match the trend.
SEO Title Tags vs. Witty Headlines: Is There Room for Puns in Online News?
Unsurprisingly – since this is a mainstream magazine we’re talking about – the topic is nothing new. Journalists have been wringing their hands over the supposed loss of the clever headline since SEO first started, well, making headlines (making waves? making hearts go pitty-pat?) five or six years ago.
5 Ways to Lower Your Cost Per Action (CPA)
Learn five easy ways to lower your cost per action (CPA) to make your pay-per-click campaigns more profitable.
Comparing Year-Over-Year Search Query Trends
Learn how to gain valuable insights by comparing year-over-year data from your AdWords search query reports.
Understanding the Differences Between Google and Bing Match Types
Google and Bing (adCenter) use different keyword match types. Learn the differences between these match types and how they'll affect your ads.
Google Plus One: What Google +1 Means to You, Your Campaigns, & The Future of the Universe
Google is rolling out its new +1 feature, making search more social. What does it mean for those in the search marketing industry?
Running an AdWords Campaign in a Competitive Local Market
Learn why you need to set up at least two different PPC campaigns if you're running an AdWords campaign in a competitive local market.
Quora SEO: How to Use Quora if You’re an SEO
Does Quora offer any search engine optimization value? Learn how you can use Quora for SEO in this detailed guide.
Fighting Cross-Campaign Ad Poaching with Negative Keyword Lists
Learn how to use negative keyword lists in Google AdWords to prevent broad match ad poaching across your PPC campaigns.
The Signaling Theory of Marketing: What Your Actions Say About Your Business
Signaling theory posits that the purpose of most human behavior is to signal value and status to others. How is marketing like signaling?
Visualizing Link Flow Within a Site
Learn how to visualize link flow in your website using simple free tools including Xenu and GraphViz.
Google Personal Blocklist Helps Users Defeat Spammy Link Farms
Google Personal Blocklist is a Chrome Extension designed to help users keep SEO spam such as content link farms out of their Google search results.
