March 2025 / 145 posts found
Google’s Mueller Predicts Uptick Of Hallucinated Links: Redirect Or Not? via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
AI tools are creating fake URLs causing 404 errors. Google’s John Mueller offers guidance to navigate this issue. The post Google’s Mueller Predicts Uptick Of Hallucinated Links: Redirect Or Not? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
How This Small Startup Outperformed a Stalling Industry
As liquor sales stagnated last year for nearly the first time in two decades, one segment of the market actually grew by a whopping 29% YoY: Pickle-flavored spirits. If you’re like me, your first question was, “What the ever-loving fffff-?” But your second question is, “What are they doing right?” So I sat down with the marketing director for the top-selling pickle liquor to find out how this small startup is beating the trend and outmarketing the market. Meet the Master Erin Quinn Marketing Director, The Original Pickle Shot Fun fact: Was an extra in two different “This is SportsCenter” […]
Everything Our Paid Team Learned From Attempting a Reddit Advertising Strategy
A Reddit advertising strategy used to be reserved for businesses targeting men. But the tides are turning, and I think it’s time for more brands to consider advertising on Reddit. While Reddit has always had more male users and still has an audience of 63.6% male users, Reddit’s visibility on Google has increased since its new partnership was announced in February 2024. According to Backlinko, the increase in users on Reddit since Q4-2023 is undeniable. I predict the audiences will slowly balance as more women discover Reddit and find it’s not the male-only social media platform that people think. If […]
A Guide To Enterprise-Level Migrations (100k + URLs) via @sejournal, @TaylorDanRW
Avoid traffic loss during enterprise site migration by implementing an organized approach and involving key stakeholders in the process. The post A Guide To Enterprise-Level Migrations (100k + URLs) appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Unlock Local SEO: Online Review Trends Broken Down by Industry [Webinar] via @sejournal, @lorenbaker
Join us and dive into data-backed strategies from GatherUp’s analysis of tens of thousands of businesses to uncover the real impact of online reputation management. The post Unlock Local SEO: Online Review Trends Broken Down by Industry [Webinar] appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Are In-Stream Video Ads Worth the Investment? [Benefits & Best Practices for Marketers]
It should come as no surprise to us marketers that short-form video was the top performing content format in 2024. As video content overtakes text-heavy content formats — whether in the form of live streams, YouTube videos, or Instagram Stories — marketers must include a plan to use in-stream video ads in their strategies. I’m sure you know already how effective the combination of video and marketing tactics can be. In-stream ads provide the opportunity to get your brand in front of your audience when they’re already consuming content. Using the right combination of tactics — like a strong hook, […]
The Email Marketing Strategies Beyoncé, Royal Caribbean, and Sprinkles Cupcakes Use to Boost Conversions and Loyalty
Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. Email marketing isn’t dead—it’s evolving. With an average ROI of $36 for every dollar spent, it remains a marketing powerhouse. But here’s the twist: making your emails more inclusive isn’t just good ethics — it’s good business. As an inclusive marketing strategist who’s analyzed countless marketing campaigns, I’ve noticed that brands that embrace inclusion in their email marketing ultimately attract, convert, and maintain even more subscribers. When people feel seen, they’re more likely to click “buy now” instead of “unsubscribe.” Let’s explore […]
Mullenweg Considers Delaying WordPress Releases Through 2027 via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Leaked Slack chats show Matt Mullenweg is considering delaying WordPress releases to late 2027 The post Mullenweg Considers Delaying WordPress Releases Through 2027 appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Updates Structured Data Requirements For Return Policies via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google requires ecommerce stores to specify in their structured data which country their return policies apply to. The post Google Updates Structured Data Requirements For Return Policies appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
8 Questions to Help You Write a Compelling Marketing Brief
If you’re staring at a blank screen (we’ve all been there) trying to figure out how to develop a marketing brief, there are a few questions you can ask yourself to get to the heart of the problems and solutions your campaign will address. Use these guiding questions alongside our free marketing brief templates to help you create a brief that has just enough information — but not too much — to get your team excited and on the same page. Table of Contents The Importance of a Marketing Brief How to Write a Marketing Brief 8 Questions to Help […]