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The Joy of Clicking
Ecommerce is a science – but it’s not a mystery. The best online retailers have cleared a path for the rest of us by implementing thousands of testing strategies and providing reams of data for others to see and learn from. Today, nearly one-third of the total Internet population shops online. For retailers, this number proves the growing power of…
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SearchWP: Why We Upgraded Our Site Search To This WordPress Plugin
If you’re still relying on the default WordPress search experience, you’re likely missing out on meaningful engagement and valuable insights. Default search functionality in WordPress is limited — it doesn’t account for custom fields, doesn’t index content-rich files like PDFs, and certainly doesn’t provide the kind of actionable analytics today’s businesses need. Visitors get frustrated, bounce rates climb, and your…
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Checking Your Site’s Rank with Personalized Search
One of my clients called last week and asked why, when she searched, her site was first in the rankings but another person had her down the page a bit. If you hadn’t heard the ruckus, Google has turned on personalized search results permanently. That means that based on your search history, your results will differ. If you’re checking your…
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Dos and Don’ts of Content Marketing
Alright, here’s your chuckle for the afternoon. Using Meltwater Buzz, we just saw this simple and beautiful infographic providing a good checklist of items that one may want to keep in mind when developing their content marketing strategy. One of the rules with regard to blogging is Don’t publish a badly written blog. I’ve seen a lot of bad writing…
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Taking Your Site International with Search
We’ve had the challenge and fun of working with a few clients on tips to take their site international when it comes to SEO. We also have other clients who don’t want to rank internationally but get a ton of international traffic. Getting a search engine like Google to understand your intent for localization or internationalization isn’t as easy as…
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How Purpose-Driven Design Helped a Nonprofit Turn Complex Data into a Powerful Advocacy Tool
When EdTrust-West set out to expose systemic inequalities in California’s education system, the data was clear—but the team needed to ensure that the message would land and be impactful. Here’s how a design-led strategy transformed their communication approach, leading to deeper engagement, wider reach, and real-world policy impact. Included in this article are key takeaways for marketers to ensure that…
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10 Tips for Commenting Strategies: Build Authority and Drive Leads Without Getting Banned
The shift from traditional blog comment sections to social media forums and communities has significantly altered how marketers interact with their audiences. Platforms like LinkedIn, Reddit, Facebook Groups, and niche Discord servers have become the new venues for commentary-based networking and visibility. Still, they come with both massive potential and clear risks. Commenting is no longer just about dropping a…
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Don’t Discount Traditional PR
We’re presenting at a regional conference today and I’m listening to a PR presentation. Public relations has taken a hit economically, but the PR agencies that have developed strong relationships with major media are thriving. Our agency has partnered with a firm, Dittoe PR, for over a year right now and we’ve had incredible results. One of our clients had…
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Is Facebook Just Following AOL’s Demise?
In the evolving digital communication landscape, Facebook’s current role mirrors the prominence once held by AOL in the 1990s. Both platforms have served as primary gateways to the internet, creating controlled environments that shape user experiences. This article explores the parallels between Facebook and AOL, highlighting how Facebook has become the modern equivalent of AOL through several key aspects. Advertising…
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Why Every Publisher Should Implement a trust.txt File—and How to Do It Right
In an era where misinformation spreads faster than facts and AI models are trained on everything that isn’t nailed down, publishers have an increasing obligation to transparently assert their identity, affiliations, and data usage policies. The trust.txt file is an emerging standard designed to do precisely that—and it’s time for every publisher to consider implementing it. Here’s everything you need…
