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5 HTTP Security Headers You Need To Know For SEO via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Are security headers a part of your SEO audits? Here’s why they should be, alongside the top security headers you need to know. The post 5 HTTP Security Headers You Need To Know For SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
SEO vs. PPC: When to Optimize and When to Pay for Traffic
If you’re struggling to get the word out about your brand new business venture, you’re not alone. Like you, many business owners struggle to acquire customers in the beginning.Balancing the cost, maintenance, and results of a marketing campaign isn’t easy. Most of the time, the solution to this problem is one of two marketing strategies: search engine optimization (SEO) or pay-per-click (PPC) campaigns. But which method is suitable for you? In this article, we’ve explored what you can expect to achieve from each of these acquisition strategies. We’ve also provided some pros and cons of SEO and PPC strategies along […]
The Plain-English Guide to Conjoint Analysis
Sometimes, commercials really get me. T-Mobile‘s Super Bowl commercial this year is a prime example — “What’s for Dinner?” demonstrates the infuriating process of choosing what to do for dinner for a young couple, and it’s gold. The reason T-Mobile’s ad was so relatable is because of their market research. They looked at what their target audiences wanted — including their thought processes, what informs their decisions, and the trade-offs they’re willing to make for their products. To accomplish all of these important factors in one go, many companies use conjoint analysis. Think about buying a new phone. Attributes you […]
Visual Focus: The Digital Designs Propelling B2B Brand Success In 2022
Which digital designs will shine the brightest in 2022 when it comes to telling the evolving stories of B2B brands in fresh new ways? Each year the world’s biggest firms in the world of design publish their takes on the new innovations that may come down the pike over the next 12 months, and while never a guarantee of digital design success, savvy B2B marketers and designers tend to keep tabs on the yearly visual shifts put out by Adobe, Pantone, and others. Let’s take a look at some of the design ideas that are helping brands craft their digital […]
2022 February Flash Fiction Challenge: Day 23
There’s a lot you can pack into flash fiction; but sometimes, focusing on a single moment can open up your writing in a way that a wider span of time cannot. For today’s prompt, write a story that takes place in 10 minutes or less. Remember: As mentioned yesterday, these prompts are just starting points; you have the freedom to go wherever your flash of inspiration takes you. (Note: If you happen to run into any issues posting, please just send me an e-mail at mrichard@aimmedia.com with the subject line: Flash Fiction Challenge Commenting Issue.) Here’s my attempt at capturing […]
Microsoft Ads: Reach Success With The Future Of Ad Exchanges – Ep. 264 via @sejournal, @lorenbaker
Constantly looking for ways to optimize your ad spend? Dreaming of a high-ROI paid advertising future? We’ve got great news — the future is now. The post Microsoft Ads: Reach Success With The Future Of Ad Exchanges [Podcast] appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Nine WordPress Plugins Expose Over 1.3 Million Sites To Exploits via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Nine WordPress plugins, including popular ad management, malware firewall and database managers were found to have vulnerabilities affecting over 1.3 million websites The post Nine WordPress Plugins Expose Over 1.3 Million Sites To Exploits appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
How to Write Unique Horror Fiction When Every Trope Has Already Been Used
I’ve been writing dark stories for 14 years professionally, and quite often my students, peers, and friends ask me, “Richard, how do you write unique horror stories when every trope has already been used?” That’s a great question. Something I wrestle with every time I sit down to write. So here are a few ideas. GENERAL VS. THE SPECIFIC So, if I mentioned a few horror tropes or monsters, such as a werewolf, vampire, zombie, or demon, you might roll your eyes. “Seen it, been there, done that, bored to death.” And I hear you. But what if I instead […]
WD Poetic Form Challenge: Chanso
(Editor’s note: I’ve made a slight change to how people can enter poems below. If you enter via email, please follow the subject line guidelines, or I may very well delete your entry without reading it.) I’m hoping to announce the winner of the seadna WD Poetic Form Challenge next before the end of the month, but let’s go ahead and start another a new poetic form challenge. This time around, we’ll write the chanso, a variable French form. Find the rules for writing the chanso here. So start writing them and sharing here (on this specific post) for a […]