Tom Demers

Tom Demers

Tom Demers is the co-founder and managing partner of Measured SEM. He has over a decade of experience helping businesses generate meaningful growth through SEO, PPC, content marketing, and online publishing. Formerly the Director of Marketing at WordStream, Tom has also worked as an in-house SEO specialist, SEO manager, agency consultant, and independent search marketing advisor. Through Measured SEM and his own publishing properties, he has driven millions of dollars in incremental pipeline and sales, generated millions of unique visitors, and built, monetized, and sold high-traffic sites. His insights have been featured in outlets including Search Engine Land, Search Engine Journal, USA Today, and Fox Business.

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Google’s August Core Update: Everything We Know (+What to Do Next)

Here's what you need to know in the aftermath of Google's August core update--plus tips to save your site.

Is SEO Dead? Not Local SEO! + How to Do It Right

Despite the recent updates, changes, and craziness with Google and the SERPs, there's one piece of the puzzle that's largely unfazed: local SEO.

8 SEO Strategies that Actually Still Work in 2024

This expert shares the tried-and-true SEO strategies that are still working now.

How Much Are Mobile Brand Searches Really Worth? (Data)

It's not obvious, but branded searches are actually big business, for both Google and for brands. How much are they worth, and how will the move to mobile change the way we think about brand searches?

SEO Basics: Complete Beginner’s Guide to Search Engine Optimization

In this complete beginner's guide to SEO, learn the SEO basics in eight parts, including keyword targeting, on-page SEO, quality content, technical SEO, and more.

Tumblr Ads: Learn About Paid Advertising Options on Tumblr

Highlighted posts allow users to designate their own Tumblr posts to be highlighted in your followers’ dashboards. The price is currently $2 but was $1 upon launch.

How to Use the Google AdWords Keyword Tool in Your PPC Campaigns

What is the Google Keyword Tool and how can you use it to get keyword ideas for your PPC campaigns? Find AdWords keyword research tips here.

How to Use the Google Ads Shared Library

Learn about the components in the Google AdWords Shared Library, including audiences and campaign negative keywords, and how to use them in your campaigns.

Google Ads Audience: What Is a Google Ads Audience?

This is the first post in a series on the Google Ads audience tab. In this post, we’ll focus on the topic of how Google defines an “audience” as it pertains to Google Ads (formerly known as AdWords) display campaigns, and some of the strategic ways you can make use of audiences within your display campaigns.