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A Plain English Guide to Real Time Bidding
Because of its efficiency and cost-effectiveness, real-time bidding (RTB) has become one of the most popular ways to purchase ad inventory online. But even for experienced marketers, real-time bidding can be a very confusing concept. So let’s break down what RTB is, how it works, and the pros and cons of using it — all while keeping it jargon-free. In this post, you’ll learn: What is real-time bidding (RTB)? How does real-time bidding work? Real-Time Bidding Platforms Real-Time Bidding Pros Real-Time Bidding Cons Let’s get started. Real-time bidding is the driving force behind most programmatic advertising campaigns. Programmatic advertising is […]
What Is Brand Perception? How to Measure It and 4 Examples
If you take a second to think about your shopping habits, you’ll probably realize that a majority of the products you buy are influenced by brand perception. You’re not the only one — 77% of B2C consumers make purchasing decisions based solely on the brand name. Brand perception, or the thoughts and feelings associated with a company, impacts why people wear a certain brand of clothing or pick one pasta sauce over another at the grocery store. Once consumers adopt an attitude about a brand, it’s tough to change. That’s why brands work hard to create positive associations in people’s […]
The Professional’s Guide to SEO: Link Building Sneak Preview
We’re developing a brand-new SEO guide for you — The Professional’s Guide to SEO, designed as your next-step resource once you’re comfortable with the baseline provided by the Beginner’s Guide to SEO. When we think of link building, one of the first people we think of is our friend Paddy Moogan at Aira, the architect of the Beginner’s Guide to Link Building, MozCon alumni speaker, and industry thought leader. That’s why we’re jazzed to announce that the link building chapter of our upcoming Professional’s Guide to SEO is authored by none other than the fine folks at Aira. And today […]
Waterfall Charts: The Marketing Graph You Need to Hit Your Goals
Last November, my husband and I were on our honeymoon in Maui. One of the main activities we wanted to do was a hiking tour near the waterfalls. We dreamt of swimming in the cascading water at sunrise. When you hear the word “waterfall,” that’s typically what you imagine. However, today, we’re going to talk about a different kind of waterfall — the waterfall chart. Waterfall charts are a data visualization resource that can help you gather and track important data such as traffic goals and lead generation. Below, let’s review what a waterfall chart is, how to read one, […]
How to Use Excel Like a Pro: 19 Easy Excel Tips, Tricks, & Shortcuts
Sometimes, Excel seems too good to be true. All I have to do is enter a formula, and pretty much anything I’d ever need to do manually can be done automatically. Need to merge two sheets with similar data? Excel can do it. Need to do simple math? Excel can do it. Need to combine information in multiple cells? Excel can do it. In this post, I’ll go over the best tips, tricks, and shortcuts you can use right now to take your Excel game to the next level. No advanced Excel knowledge required. What is Excel? Microsoft Excel is […]
What is a Web Crawler? (In 50 Words or Less)
When it comes to technical SEO, it can be difficult to understand how it all works. But it’s important to gain as much knowledge as we can to optimize our websites and reach larger audiences. One tool that plays a large role in search engine optimization is none other than the web crawler. In this post, we’ll learn what web crawlers are, how they work, and why they should crawl your site. You might be wondering, “Who runs these web crawlers?” Usually, web crawlers are operated by search engines with their own algorithms. The algorithm will tell the web crawler […]
What Are Brand Assets? 6 Examples to Inspire You
All companies that want to attract customers and stand out against competitors need strong brand assets. These elements help build an identity, maintain consistency, and create trust. Considering that trust is the second most important factor in buying from a new brand, it’s essential for companies to design brand assets that highlight their values, strengths, offerings, and identities. Brand assets let you create customer touchpoints that are immediately recognizable. Think of Amazon packaging, the Pixar lamp, or Apple’s minimalist design. But branding assets aren’t simply logos and slogans. They’re the combination of several elements that come together to create a […]
Core Web Vitals: What Next?
The promised page experience updates from Google that caused such a stir last year are far from being done, so Tom takes a look at where we are now and what happens next for the algorithm’s infamous Core Web Vitals. Click on the whiteboard image above to open a high resolution version in a new tab! Video Transcription Happy Friday, Moz fans, and welcome to another Whiteboard Friday. This week’s video is about Core Web Vitals. Before you immediately pull that or pause the video, press Back, something like that, no, we haven’t got stuck in time. This isn’t a […]
Brand Logos: 19 Logo Examples, Samples, & Sources of Inspiration
When it comes to your business’ branding strategy, establishing a logo is one of the most critical tasks. Your logo will be pervasive throughout your marketing campaigns, and it’s one of the most prominent branding elements people will think of when someone mentions your company. Mounting research backs up how important a logo can be to your brand. In fact, a recent study from the Journal of Marketing Research found that an effectively designed logo can “influence brand evaluations, purchase intentions, and brand performance.” Not sure what it takes to create a killer brand logo? To give you a better […]
The Ultimate Guide to Advertising in 2022
When you hear the word advertising, what comes to mind? Do you think of banner ads on your favorite website? Those hilarious Super Bowl commercials? The billboards along the highway or posters in the subway stations? While most of us have a pretty good idea of what advertising looks like, we often struggle to nail down exactly what it means — and how to do it well. From the printing press to pop-up ads, advertising has certainly changed with the times. Despite this, though, the need for advertising hasn’t changed, and neither have the techniques and best practices that make […]