Have you ever visited a website and wondered how, in some of them, the page loads instantly and in some, you are stuck watching certain page elements (fonts and especially images) load sluggishly, one by one, making you feel like you’re wading through molasses on a cold day? (I’ll admit-I even blamed my wi-fi for it!) They are not caused by your internet connection but by nifty techniques used...
Best SEO Practices for Web Developers
While developing a website, web developers often focus on the technical aspects like coding, layout and user experience. But here’s the kicker:- even the most beautifully & technically designed website can struggle to reach their audience, if it is not optimized for search engines. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) holds the key in making your website visible on search engines like Google and...
Google Signals a Potential Decrease in SEO Value for Country Code Top-level Domains
During one of the episodes of Google’s “Search Off the Record” SEO podcast, Gary Illyes, a senior member of Google’s Search Relations team, hinted at a possible shakeup regarding the SEO value of Country Code Top-level Domains (ccTLDs) soon. He was quoted saying, “Think about all the funny domain names that you can buy nowadays like the .ai. I think that’s Antigua or something… It doesn’t say...
Why Short Blogs Win: Capturing Readers in an 8-Second World
Attention span is the modern-day Achilles Heel-not just for Gen Zs but for all generations thriving in today’s fast-paced digital landscape. Let me quantify just how dismal it is: Scientists and psychologists who have been studying attention span over the past 20 years, have found that the average time a person can focus on a task has dropped from 2 1⁄2 minutes to a mere 45 seconds! For internet...
Google Rolls Out November 2024 Core Algorithm Update
Google introduced the November broad core algorithm on 11th November 2024. The algorithm change is expected to take about two weeks to finish rolling out, Google said. This latest iteration denotes the third core algorithm update of this year, followed by the previous August ’24 and March 24’ core updates. Announcing the rollout of this update on X, Google posted: “Today we released the November...
AI + Human = Quality Content: Know How
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now literally everywhere. It is on a mission, shaping various industries towards efficiency and excellence with content creation services at the forefront of this transformation. Content creation is all about grabbing the readers’ eyes, having them engaged and leaving an indelible mark on them, even after consuming the content. And now, with the help of AI,...
Website Content Cleanup: Should It Stay or Should It Go?
Managing a website—in a competitive digital landscape like the present—is a challenging task in itself. From content creation to website navigation and analytics, there are a lot of things to take care of, in order to stay on top of the game. One of the crucial elements that contribute to the success of a website in the digital marketing world is the timely optimization of website content for...
Google Revises URL Parameter Best Practices
A recent revision to Google’s URL structure best practices section in the Search Central documentation was published on October 14, 2024. The most recent update introduced new guidelines for URL parameter structures, simplifying the website address syntax for websites. As following the numerous Google format and algorithm updates is a demanding endeavor, you can utilize custom website...
Google Rolls Out AI-driven Updates to Performance Max Campaigns
Google has added new AI-driven features to its Performance Max campaigns, a game-changer for businesses to enhance their advertising campaigns. According to Google, Performance Max campaigns drove 17% higher ROAS (Return on AD Spend) than other campaigns during the holiday peak cycle in Q4 2023. The AI-powered features being rolled out focus on the following campaign elements, Asset testing...
5 PPC Trends That Will Shape 2025
In the ever-changing landscape of digital marketing, pay-per-click, commonly referred to as “PPC”, continues to remain one of the best advertising strategies for improving online visibility and customer base. Factors such as technological advancements, consumer behavior and industry shifts influence PPC trends for the upcoming year. It’s essential to be aware about evolving trends to get the...