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The Top Traffic, Conversion, & Lead Trends in Q3: Data & Takeaways from 120,000+ Businesses
When it comes to Q4, Halloween isn’t the only spooky thing haunting marketers. In fact, the most intimidating part of Q4 is the pressure to end the year with great results, while also taking on immense annual planning to start the new year off right. And, on top of the normal stressors of Q4, businesses are also dealing with concerns about inflation, uncertain economies, and how a potential recession could impact their bottom line. As you enter an uncertain Q4, it will be helpful to gather all the hard data you need to make decisions, including research on how industries […]
WordPress Vulnerability In Shortcodes Ultimate Impacts 700,000 Sites via @sejournal, @martinibuster
U.S. Government advisory warns of CSRF vulnerability in WordPress plugin Shortcodes Ultimate which is used by over 700,000 websites The post WordPress Vulnerability In Shortcodes Ultimate Impacts 700,000 Sites appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
What is Comparative Advertising? [+ Examples]
Comparative advertising is a marketing tactic which helps to drive brand awareness by comparing their product or service to a competitor. When executed correctly, comparative ads can successfully convince consumers to do business with one brand over another. But, this strategy requires care and attention, especially as companies may find themselves in the middle of a lawsuit. In this post, we’ll delve deeper what comparative advertising is, give real-life business examples, explain the legality of using the strategy, and present pros and cons that you can use to make the best decision for your business. With half of US […]
10 Best Mobile Friendliness Tests [+ What Does it Mean to be Mobile Friendly?]
Nobody wants to sit there pinching, poking, and squinting at their phone just to view your website. So it should come as no shock that 50% of people will use a business less often if their site isn’t mobile friendly, according to Google. But how can you be sure that your website is mobile friendly? Sure, you could check it on your own smartphone. But what about the hundreds of other kinds of phones and tablets that your visitors are using? Today we’ll cover a selection of mobile friendliness tests that will give you clear answers and actionable tips. For […]
Is Mobile-Friendliness A Google Ranking Factor? via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Is mobile-friendliness a ranking factor today? What impact does it have on search rankings? Read on to find out. The post Is Mobile-Friendliness A Google Ranking Factor? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
How To Create A Custom 404 Page In WordPress via @sejournal, @JuliaGeekPack
When navigating a website, there are few things more frustrating than landing on a 404 error message: “Page Not Found.” Here’s how to fix it. The post How To Create A Custom 404 Page In WordPress appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Cloud Rebrands Data Studio As “Looker Studio” via @sejournal, @BrianFr07823616
Google has unified all its business intelligence tools under the Looker brand, seeking to allow companies to bring more data into their workflows. The post Google Cloud Rebrands Data Studio As “Looker Studio” appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Bigger Than Middle Earth? An Inside Look at Forgotten Runes Wizards Cult
In the world of traditional media, IPs often have to wait to receive a big-budget adaptation before mainstream audiences embrace them. For instance, George R.R. Martin’s A Game of Thrones took 15 years to receive an adaptation — and audiences across a wide gamut of demographics ate it up. However, in the spirit of Web3 making new approaches possible, the Forgotten Runes Wizard’s Cult hopes to flip that meta on its head. “We’re speedrunning the next big fantasy franchise,” said Forgotten Runes co-creator Dotta in an interview with nft now. How big? “Bigger than Middle Earth, Westeros, and Hogwarts combined,” […]