October was a busy month for Google. From finalizing the August 2024 Core Update rollout to launching multiple new AI-driven features across Google products, businesses of all industries and sizes need to catch up on all the new digital marketing opportunities they can try on Google platforms soon. 1. AI-Organized Search Result Pages In an effort to provide users with more personalized...
Each year Google releases a number of algorithm updates. Core updates affect how webpages are ranked and weighed. Each Google algorithm update stems from their mission to instantly provide internet users with relevant and trusted information about a question or topic they are interested in. The August 2024 core update is focused on boosting high-quality, engaging content and demoting low-value,...
Mystery shopping is a decades-old market research technique that can provide your business with great insight into the quality of its customer service and shopping experience for the average consumer. This service is an excellent way to gain an unbiased perspective on your business operations so you can make improvements and changes as necessary. According to the job search site JobMonkey,...
Launching a new business can be incredibly exciting, especially if you’re confident people will love your products and services. However, simply offering products for sale isn’t quite enough to make it in today’s highly competitive market—you also need an excellent marketing strategy to get noticed, reach your target audience, and stay above the competition. It’s understandable that a marketing strategy can...
Apple Maps has been the default map app for all iPhones since it was introduced in 2012. After over a decade, Apple Maps is finally available on the web. Although it launched only as a beta version on July 24, the web version still includes many key features of the app such as driving and walking directions, reviews, ordering food,...
Since 2004, Yelp was founded on the mission of building stronger communities by connecting people to the best local businesses for the job needed. Yelp is celebrating its 20th anniversary in a big way — by adding all new features that will increase business visibility online and help customers find answers much quicker. 1. Upgraded Accessibility Tools “Wheelchair Accessible” is one...
What is a Digital Marketing Strategy? A digital marketing strategy is a plan on how to use digital channels in a way that aligns with your business goals and brand message. Each digital channel — such as search engine marketing (SEM), social media and video marketing — could have their own schedule, goals and tone of voice. However, the overall digital...
Beginning July 31, 2024, Google will remove call and chat history features from Google Business Profiles (formerly known as Google My Business profiles). The chat feature will be removed entirely and users will no longer be able to contact your business via chat on Google Business Profiles. Users will still be able to contact your business via the click-to-call phone...
Visual search is gaining huge momentum in digital marketing right now, especially given how rapid improvements to artificial intelligence (AI) are driving this popular search trend. Here’s what you need to know about visual search marketing, and how to include this exciting and revenue-boosting practice in your digital marketing and search engine optimization (SEO) strategies. What Is Visual Search Marketing? Visual search marketing...
Historically, Memorial Day Weekend has been the biggest movie weekend of the year, kicking off blockbuster season. Even just two years ago, Top Gun: Maverick became the highest-grossing Memorial Day Weekend release of all time. This year, the summer blockbuster kick-off was an absolute dud — becoming the worst performing Memorial Day Weekend box office in the last 30 years....