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Paid and Organic Search MarketingDouglas KarrMar 29, 2025
The SEO Iceberg: Hidden Factors That Are Sinking Your Organic Rankings
When it comes to SEO, most folks focus on the shiny stuff above the waterline: keywords, site speed, backlinks, and content quality. The usual ranking factor suspects. It’s like watching the Titanic steam full-speed ahead, confidently dodging obvious icebergs—but utterly unaware of what’s lurking below the surface. Unfortunately, it’s not the visible chunk that sinks you—it’s what’s underneath. Over the…
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Analytics & TestingDouglas KarrMar 4, 2025
How Social Signals Boost Your Online Presence in 2025: A Dual-Engine Approach
Social signals—interactions like likes, shares, retweets, and comments—act as a real-time pulse of your brand’s popularity and engagement on platforms like X, TikTok, and Instagram. These signals don’t just shine on social media; they ripple into your search engine visibility, driving traffic and credibility. But here’s the catch: while social media thrives on instant feedback, climbing search engine rankings (on…
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Content MarketingDouglas KarrMar 4, 2025
Do Longer Posts Get More Views? A Data-Driven Analysis
Years ago, I analyzed Martech Zone and tried to identify whether my word count impacted the number of post views. The result was a minimal correlation, which encouraged me that the correct word count is the number of words necessary to explain your topic to your audience… and no more. Of course, this contradicts the advice of many SEO experts…
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Paid and Organic Search MarketingDouglas KarrFeb 12, 2025
6 Platforms to Get Paid for Posting Links
Do you have a website that collects traffic and attracts an audience? Why don’t you turn it into an additional source of income? Share links online and put money in your pocket. It’s an excellent opportunity for content creators or social media enthusiasts. Are you curious about how it works and where to start? Keep reading to explore top platforms…
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Sales and Marketing Training
Douglas KarrFeb 1, 2025
15 Ways That Content Creators Can Monetize Their Work
Brands enlist content to drive awareness within their industry, acquire prospective clients by researching online, and use content to drive retention by assisting customers to succeed with their products or services. The challenge with a brand utilizing content is overcoming the hesitation associated with a prospect or customer seeing the content purely to drive revenue (which is what it’s for).…
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Paid and Organic Search MarketingDouglas KarrJan 27, 2025
Bing: A Growing Search Engine You Shouldn’t Overlook
Many businesses overlook optimizing for Bing, assuming that Google’s dominance renders other search engines irrelevant. However, Microsoft’s Bing serves a substantial audience and offers unique opportunities that should not be underestimated. By understanding the characteristics of Bing users, its growing market share, and its notable volume of daily active users, businesses can make strategic decisions to reach untapped audiences and…
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Paid and Organic Search MarketingDouglas KarrJan 9, 2025
Moz: Create A WordPress Shortcode To Publish Your Site Authority and Metrics
When companies review sites to write articles on, they often look for sites with high domain authority, indicating solid ranking and traffic from search engines. One leader, of course, in the SEO industry is Moz. For my site, I hoped to take some of the information from Moz’s collected data and publish it on my Media Kit page. Moz has…
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Paid and Organic Search MarketingDouglas KarrDec 16, 2024
How Technical SEO Impacts Your Website’s Rankings
When it comes to achieving higher rankings on search engines like Google, most people focus on keywords, backlinks, and content. While those elements are important, they won’t deliver results without a solid technical foundation. That’s where technical SEO comes in. It ensures your website is built so that search engines can crawl, index, and rank effectively. Technical SEO can feel…
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E-commerce and RetailMichael JacobsDec 11, 2024
6 Ecommerce Strategies for 10%+ Growth in 2025
Hey there, thinking about boosting your ecommerce game in 2025? You’re not alone. With everyone shopping online, it’s a wild race to stay ahead. So, how do you ensure your online store doesn’t just float but grows by over 10%? Let’s dive into some strategies that can help you do just that. We’ll talk about everything from SEO to customer segmentation and…
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Sales and Marketing Training
Douglas KarrDec 11, 2024
What is Authority?
In the digital landscape, authority has become a critical determinant of business success, yet it remains one of modern business’s most misunderstood and poorly measured aspects. At its core, business authority represents the degree to which a company or individual is recognized as a credible, trustworthy, and influential voice within its sphere of operation. However, true authority extends beyond mere…