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Does Adding Updated and the Year to Your Title Tag Help with Organic Traffic?

Want to know if having the text “(updated)” and the year at the beginning of the title would make people more likely to click on an organic result? Check out the test.

Daria SherrAug 24, 2022

Ecommerce

6 min read

The State of Ecommerce: A Sample of Insights for 2022 and Beyond

Ready to shape your ecommerce strategy for 2022 and beyond? Traffic Analytics can reveal key industry trends looking toward the future.

Natalia ZhukovaAug 18, 2022

SEO Split Test Result: Adding Keywords to One or Two Word Title Tags

Original Research & Studies

5 min read

SEO Split Test Result: Adding Keywords to One or Two Word Title Tags

We decided to see if adding keywords to location tags is a guaranteed SEO win. Read to find out.

Daria SherrAug 17, 2022

Agency to Agency: How to Find and Land Local SEO Clients

General Marketing

9 min read

Agency to Agency: How to Find and Land Local SEO Clients

According to Google Trends, the search for “local SEO services“ went up nearly five times in February 2022, compared to the same period in 2020. So, if you’re looking to leverage this hot digital trend and make your name in the industry, read on as we go through the things you need to consider to find local SEO clients.

Katarina PetrovićAug 16, 2022

SEO Split Test Result: Adding Unicode Characters to the Meta Description

Original Research & Studies

5 min read

SEO Split Test Result: Adding Unicode Characters to the Meta Description

Using special characters or emojis in page titles and meta descriptions always generates a lot of discussion within the SEO community. “Is it advisable to use them?”, “Is it good or bad for your SEO performance?“.

Koen LeemansAug 11, 2022

Competitor Intelligence & Research

21 min read

Brand Visibility—What Is It? How Can I Increase It?

Knowing how to measure and improve brand visibility is vital to making sure your brand is seen. Here‘s how to get started.

Alex BirkettAug 09, 2022

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Keyword Research for SEO: What It Is & How to Do It

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Learn how to do a competitive analysis and compare your brand against your competitors.

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Banner Ad Sizes: Choosing the Right Size

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What Is Ecommerce? How It Works & Getting Started

Ecommerce is selling products and/or services online via websites and apps instead of in physical stores.

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What Is Marketing? [Simple Definition, Purpose, & Types]

Marketing is all the activities your brand uses to reach your target audience and turn them into buyers.

Sydney GoOct 11, 2024

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How to Make an Ad, Step by Step

A great ad doesn’t bombard audiences’ in their newsfeed, it conveys a clear brand message, offers value, and earns users’ attention.

Grace BrennanSep 05, 2024

Social Media

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How to Find YouTube Influencers

Need help finding influencers on YouTube for a partnership campaign? Follow these steps.

Grace BrennanApr 18, 2024

Original Research & Studies

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10 Small Business Trends for 2025

Learn the top small business trends for 2025 to stay ahead of the competition and keep employees happy.

Ankit VoraFeb 19, 2024

Which Companies Spend the Most on Digital Advertising? [Study]

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Which Companies Spend the Most on Digital Advertising? [Study]

Learn what companies spend the most on advertising across 12 separate industries—and how you can gather competitive ad intel for your own niche.

Shannon O‘SheaNov 14, 2023

Average CPM for Display Ads: Benchmarks by Industry [Study]

Original Research & Studies

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Average CPM for Display Ads: Benchmarks by Industry [Study]

If you‘re looking for CPM benchmarks for digital ads in your industry, this study is for you.

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Advertising Trends: The Most Popular Types of Digital Ads [Study]

Original Research & Studies

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Advertising Trends: The Most Popular Types of Digital Ads [Study]

By partnering with AdClarity, we’ve investigated ad types, ad channels and ad spend so you can plan and strategize with the kind of competitive edge that other players don’t have in your industry.

Luke HarselOct 10, 2023

Original Research & Studies

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Top 100: The Most Visited Websites in the US [2025 Top Websites Edition]

This post uncovers the top 100 most visited websites in the US, deep-diving into a few industries — Media, Retail, and Streaming Services — that show the biggest position changes.

Natalia ZhukovaDec 23, 2022