Driving *Meaningful* Clicks with Enriched SERPs - BrightonSEO 2019Izzi Smith
With Google's content-heavy SERP features aiming to satisfy searcher needs directly on the results, how do you adapt your SEO strategies to deal with that in order to not lose crucial organic traffic?
My new BrightonSEO talk covers different searcher intents, the SERP features most likely to be displayed, which intents to avoid, how to enrich your organic presence to drive only the right kind of traffic that will benefit your on-site engagement, and why it's so important to use these features to your advantage.
SERP-Rising Tips to Drive Meaningful Clicks - Unboxed OxfordIzzi Smith
These slides cover general ways you can improve your appearance and visibility in SERPs to stand out in competitive spaces, use Structured Data to build stronger, connected entities and rich results, be more present in features and platforms, all to win more engaged website traffic.
The Batman SEO Toolbelt to Vanquish Google’s SERP | Brighton SEO 2018Grant Simmons
Riddle me this. What is the best tool to discover the answers to the questions Google users ask? One tool? Ha.
While one tool may give you some of the answers you want, a step-by-step approach with a variety of select tools will give you the answers you need!
Take a walk through Gotham City’s underworld as we uncover both the process and tools you’ll need to win worthy search visibility and traffic.
Keywords Aren't Dead. Debunking SEO Myths. Brighton SEO 2016Laura Hogan
Keywords Aren't Dead, That's Bull - Debunking The Myths.
Brighton SEO September 2016 talk from Laura Hogan.
Understand the five common myths surrounding the use of keywords within SEO and just why they're wrong! From anchor text, to keyword research and URL structure; learn why keywords are as vital as ever in today's SEO strategy.
Best practice is not enough #brightonSEO @Linkdex #SEOnow stageBranded3
Think back to the last time you applied for a job. It doesn’t matter if you work in-house or agency side – it’s likely that there was a line in your job spec that read “a good understanding of best practice”.
But when you turned up on your first day at work, knowing the best thing to do in every situation that might arise I doubt you were surprised to find out that the best thing to do couldn’t be done.
The website wasn’t built that way.
The client won’t sign that off.
That’ll never get past legal.
So you need to come up with the second best thing to do. That’s not part of best practice. Opinions come to a head and nothing gets done because businesses are mistaken in their opinion that doing nothing is fine if the best thing can’t be done.
But best practice is a misnomer anyway.
When we say best practice what we really mean is standard practice.
If all you ever implement is standard practice that’s all you’ll be. Standard.
If you can’t even reach standard your business deserves to fail.
Where does best practice even come from though? People treat it as if it’s some kind of bible handed down from the gatekeepers – the guys who can shut off your revenue.
Best practice is actually more like Wikipedia than a bible. It’s populated by everyone who works in the industry and most of it is factually incorrect. You should get 0 points for referencing it. The only things in there that actually do come from the channel owners are loaded with bias. Contributions from experts are self-serving and so many pat each other and themselves on the back that received wisdom becomes perceived fact.
But if neither are reliable – and if what everyone is doing is the same thing – isn’t there a chance that doing something, anything different could drive better results than best practice?
I would always overrule an expert if the data says otherwise.
If we know our customers want X and the channel owners want Y, we should spend our time getting X to work with Y and not the other way around.
Staff are fearful that deliberately setting out to do something that isn’t best practice will result in an automatic dismissal. I’m not saying it won’t.
As a result, people will wait months or years for best practice to be implemented because it’s safe. The channel owners told us to do it. The experts concurred. Businesses spend a lot of money and a lot of time being average because nobody gets sacked for being average. After all – it’s in the job description.
Google Discover Optimisation with Google Web StoriesFelipe Bazon
How to drive thousands of visits from Google Discover using Google Web Stories and other techniques that you will learn only if you watch this talk. With proven case studies and validated results.
From the SMX East Conference in New York City, September 27-29, 2016. SESSION: Link Building Fundamentals. PRESENTATION: The Art and Science of Building Links - Given by Debra Mastaler, @debramastaler - Alliance-Link, President. #SMX #13D
Driving *Meaningful* Clicks with Enriched SERPs - BrightonSEO 2019Izzi Smith
With Google's content-heavy SERP features aiming to satisfy searcher needs directly on the results, how do you adapt your SEO strategies to deal with that in order to not lose crucial organic traffic?
My new BrightonSEO talk covers different searcher intents, the SERP features most likely to be displayed, which intents to avoid, how to enrich your organic presence to drive only the right kind of traffic that will benefit your on-site engagement, and why it's so important to use these features to your advantage.
SERP-Rising Tips to Drive Meaningful Clicks - Unboxed OxfordIzzi Smith
These slides cover general ways you can improve your appearance and visibility in SERPs to stand out in competitive spaces, use Structured Data to build stronger, connected entities and rich results, be more present in features and platforms, all to win more engaged website traffic.
The Batman SEO Toolbelt to Vanquish Google’s SERP | Brighton SEO 2018Grant Simmons
Riddle me this. What is the best tool to discover the answers to the questions Google users ask? One tool? Ha.
While one tool may give you some of the answers you want, a step-by-step approach with a variety of select tools will give you the answers you need!
Take a walk through Gotham City’s underworld as we uncover both the process and tools you’ll need to win worthy search visibility and traffic.
Keywords Aren't Dead. Debunking SEO Myths. Brighton SEO 2016Laura Hogan
Keywords Aren't Dead, That's Bull - Debunking The Myths.
Brighton SEO September 2016 talk from Laura Hogan.
Understand the five common myths surrounding the use of keywords within SEO and just why they're wrong! From anchor text, to keyword research and URL structure; learn why keywords are as vital as ever in today's SEO strategy.
Best practice is not enough #brightonSEO @Linkdex #SEOnow stageBranded3
Think back to the last time you applied for a job. It doesn’t matter if you work in-house or agency side – it’s likely that there was a line in your job spec that read “a good understanding of best practice”.
But when you turned up on your first day at work, knowing the best thing to do in every situation that might arise I doubt you were surprised to find out that the best thing to do couldn’t be done.
The website wasn’t built that way.
The client won’t sign that off.
That’ll never get past legal.
So you need to come up with the second best thing to do. That’s not part of best practice. Opinions come to a head and nothing gets done because businesses are mistaken in their opinion that doing nothing is fine if the best thing can’t be done.
But best practice is a misnomer anyway.
When we say best practice what we really mean is standard practice.
If all you ever implement is standard practice that’s all you’ll be. Standard.
If you can’t even reach standard your business deserves to fail.
Where does best practice even come from though? People treat it as if it’s some kind of bible handed down from the gatekeepers – the guys who can shut off your revenue.
Best practice is actually more like Wikipedia than a bible. It’s populated by everyone who works in the industry and most of it is factually incorrect. You should get 0 points for referencing it. The only things in there that actually do come from the channel owners are loaded with bias. Contributions from experts are self-serving and so many pat each other and themselves on the back that received wisdom becomes perceived fact.
But if neither are reliable – and if what everyone is doing is the same thing – isn’t there a chance that doing something, anything different could drive better results than best practice?
I would always overrule an expert if the data says otherwise.
If we know our customers want X and the channel owners want Y, we should spend our time getting X to work with Y and not the other way around.
Staff are fearful that deliberately setting out to do something that isn’t best practice will result in an automatic dismissal. I’m not saying it won’t.
As a result, people will wait months or years for best practice to be implemented because it’s safe. The channel owners told us to do it. The experts concurred. Businesses spend a lot of money and a lot of time being average because nobody gets sacked for being average. After all – it’s in the job description.
Google Discover Optimisation with Google Web StoriesFelipe Bazon
How to drive thousands of visits from Google Discover using Google Web Stories and other techniques that you will learn only if you watch this talk. With proven case studies and validated results.
From the SMX East Conference in New York City, September 27-29, 2016. SESSION: Link Building Fundamentals. PRESENTATION: The Art and Science of Building Links - Given by Debra Mastaler, @debramastaler - Alliance-Link, President. #SMX #13D
Leveraging the powers of Structured Data ✨Izzi Smith
There are many great resources out there on how to create Structured Data markup for your websites, and why this is beneficial for triggering Rich Results in Search. But I understand that getting Structured Data best implemented across your site requires buy-in from stakeholders and developer resources. In my new SMX Munich talk, I give advice on how you can implement an effective process that will ensure reliable testing and implementation of Schema mark-up and how this can benefit your website's goals.
You've seen enough talks to know the importance of internal links. But what next? How exactly do you go about improving your internal linking. This presentation looks at the issues, the opportunities and the actionable steps to take.
How to Optimise the SHIT out of Your Internal SearchLukeCarthy
Key reasons why optimising your internal web search is ESSENTIAL for SEO and a proven method to get it right, grow traffic, improve conversion and improve UX.
Presentation delivered as part of Search Leeds 2018 at the First Direct Arena.
If you're looking for a large site migration to go without a hitch you're going to need a robust and methodical way of working through your redirects - no matter how big the site.
Migrations are the make of break point of any site process because you have, in theory, everything to lose if it is done wrong.
In this presentation Chris will run through the framework with which to approach redirect mapping of a new site process.
Rest of the blog writeup can be found here - https://strategiqmarketing.co.uk/blog/htaccess-hell-brightonseo-2016/
The Future of Visual Search by Gianluca Fiorelli for Brighton SEOGianluca Fiorelli
Visual Search is the ugly duckling of Search Marketing: no one seems to pay too much attention to it … and this is terribly wrong.
In fact, Google, Bing, Pinterest, eBay, Amazon, and more and more brands have started offering Visual Search as an alternative for discovering and buying all kinds of things on the Internet.
In his talk, Gianluca will present the latest advancements in Visual Search: from the increasing monetization of Google Images and, soon, Google Lens to how Voice and Visual Search can become a killer combo for experienced SEOs and how we can use the already numerous visual search APIs to create our branded web applications the opportunities that Visual Search in Augmented Reality can offer to create 10X content.
BrightonSEO Conference: Yext Discussion on Voice Search and SchemaChristian Ward
How to Speak Search Engine.
Ever listen to a child ask questions of Siri? Have you watched them say, “Ok, Google…” and proceed to ask what seems to be an awkward string of words? Believe it or not, children tend to speak “Search Engine” better than we do. Children have defined “structured” language choices with simple terms that haven’t been corrupted by years of nuanced definitions, metaphors, and colloquialisms. These clear, singular definitions are exactly what Google wants from you too, and we’ll talk about how to accomplish that.
These slides were presented at the SEMrush webinar "It's Time to Leave These 4 SEO Myths in 2020". Video replay and transcript are available at https://www.semrush.com/webinars/it-s-time-to-leave-these-4-seo-myths-in-2020/
BrightonSeo - 5 Trends shaping the Future of Local Search - Sept 2016Myles Anderson
On 2nd September Myles Anderson, Brightlocal's CEO, presented at Brighton SEO. The topic was the 5 Trends Shaping the Future of Local Search.
Local Search is one of the most dynamic & fast-evolving areas of search marketing. Predicting the future is hard but current trends provide a great pointer for what is likely to come. In this presentation I take a close look at 5 trends that I believe will be dominant in the next 2-3 years and provide clear tips for local businesses & SEOs to capitalise on these trends.
How to Use Search Data to Build Content that Drives Value at ScaleConductor
While cat videos may still dominate YouTube & Instagram, quality content creation requires a less feline focus, and an ability to scale content beyond kittens with value and uniqueness. Join Grant Simmons as he demonstrates how Homes.com leverages big data and fat cats to create content that aligns with; brand messaging, user interest, and search engine quality mandates. You'll get inspired, excited and empowered with ideas and information that will scale your content strategy out of the litter box and into Google's search results.
Presentation by:
Grant Simmons - VP of Search Marketing, Homes.com
Jason Barnard — Structured Data for the Knowledge PanelSemrush
These slides were presented at the SEMrush webinar "Structured Data for the Knowledge Panel". Video replay and transcript are available at https://www.semrush.com/webinars/structured-data-for-the-knowledge-panel/
BrightonSEO 2018 - How to Tighten up Your SEO on Large WebsitesGreenlane
In this presentation I cover the evolving role of SEOs in a large enterprise environment. I cover a few good ways to sell through to clients and employers. I also provide some actionable SEO tips that big websites should be considering.
The Online PR industry has many outputs, one of them is link building for SEO. Learn more about what this really means - which links set websites on fire.
Watch my site migration talk here: https://goo.gl/jP1PIM
BrightonSEO deck September 2016 featuring examples of failed migrations and top tips on how to get a website migration right.
Semantic markup and structured data are awesome, but what it we could make those things even more awesome that we ever imagined? Well, what if I told you we could use tag management tools to track the performance and ROI of structured data? What if I told you, you could start pushing out semantic markup so that your site could earn rich snippets without ever having to actually go into your source code and apply microdata? Well you can! Check out my session at SMX West 2015 to find out how!
How to better understand voice search behavior and optimize to make the most out of the voice search opportunity? In this presentation you'll obtain insights, actions and tools.
SearchLove London 2019 - Rand Fishkin - The Search Landscape in 2019Distilled
In this broad look at search trends and searcher data, Rand will explore the key changes affecting search marketers and those seeking to earn influence through Google. From zero-click searches, to tough choices on structured data, to the new ways Google is using information consensus and weighting particular types of authority, this presentation will make every marketer a more strategic thinker about search.
Learn about semantic search and, most importantly, how to facilitate it! My talk at SearchFest will dive deep into the implementation angle so that marketers and developers can not only learn about why structured data is important, but how to implement it on their sites using microdata and/or JSON-LD.
The Evolution of SEO: How to Become a Modern-Day SEO MasterConductor
Simon Heseltine, VP of Search at ForRent.com, will show you how search engines have evolved over the last few years, and where they’re going. Find out what you should have done, that if you haven’t, your competitors may have. He'll give you insights into where you should focus your 2017 SEO budget, and he'll also provide an intro into some of the other topics that will be covered in more depth over the rest of the conference.
Presentation by:
Simon Heseltine - VP of Search, ForRent.com
This presentation was given at the 2017 Conductor C3 marketing conference. Learn more: http://c3.conductor.com/
SEO 101: An Intro to Search Engine OptimizationUpTikMedia
The following slideshow was presented by Brady Callahan - on behalf of UpTik Media - to a class at Lee University. The subject of the presentation is An Introduction to Search Engine Optimization, or more informally, SEO 101. Topics covered in this presentation range from (but are not limited to): the history of search engines, what SEO is, how search engines crawl the Web, how websites can be optimized for search, how search engines rank pages, the power of Google+, schema markup, machine learning, and more.
Rob Bucci, CEO at STAT Search Analytics | @STATrob
Google is telling us what our customers are looking for; they’ve spent billions doing the research. All we have to do is pay attention. In this session, Rob will provide a guide for how you can take cues from Google to create better strategies for gaining the attention of your customers at each stage of the purchase funnel.
Leveraging the powers of Structured Data ✨Izzi Smith
There are many great resources out there on how to create Structured Data markup for your websites, and why this is beneficial for triggering Rich Results in Search. But I understand that getting Structured Data best implemented across your site requires buy-in from stakeholders and developer resources. In my new SMX Munich talk, I give advice on how you can implement an effective process that will ensure reliable testing and implementation of Schema mark-up and how this can benefit your website's goals.
You've seen enough talks to know the importance of internal links. But what next? How exactly do you go about improving your internal linking. This presentation looks at the issues, the opportunities and the actionable steps to take.
How to Optimise the SHIT out of Your Internal SearchLukeCarthy
Key reasons why optimising your internal web search is ESSENTIAL for SEO and a proven method to get it right, grow traffic, improve conversion and improve UX.
Presentation delivered as part of Search Leeds 2018 at the First Direct Arena.
If you're looking for a large site migration to go without a hitch you're going to need a robust and methodical way of working through your redirects - no matter how big the site.
Migrations are the make of break point of any site process because you have, in theory, everything to lose if it is done wrong.
In this presentation Chris will run through the framework with which to approach redirect mapping of a new site process.
Rest of the blog writeup can be found here - https://strategiqmarketing.co.uk/blog/htaccess-hell-brightonseo-2016/
The Future of Visual Search by Gianluca Fiorelli for Brighton SEOGianluca Fiorelli
Visual Search is the ugly duckling of Search Marketing: no one seems to pay too much attention to it … and this is terribly wrong.
In fact, Google, Bing, Pinterest, eBay, Amazon, and more and more brands have started offering Visual Search as an alternative for discovering and buying all kinds of things on the Internet.
In his talk, Gianluca will present the latest advancements in Visual Search: from the increasing monetization of Google Images and, soon, Google Lens to how Voice and Visual Search can become a killer combo for experienced SEOs and how we can use the already numerous visual search APIs to create our branded web applications the opportunities that Visual Search in Augmented Reality can offer to create 10X content.
BrightonSEO Conference: Yext Discussion on Voice Search and SchemaChristian Ward
How to Speak Search Engine.
Ever listen to a child ask questions of Siri? Have you watched them say, “Ok, Google…” and proceed to ask what seems to be an awkward string of words? Believe it or not, children tend to speak “Search Engine” better than we do. Children have defined “structured” language choices with simple terms that haven’t been corrupted by years of nuanced definitions, metaphors, and colloquialisms. These clear, singular definitions are exactly what Google wants from you too, and we’ll talk about how to accomplish that.
These slides were presented at the SEMrush webinar "It's Time to Leave These 4 SEO Myths in 2020". Video replay and transcript are available at https://www.semrush.com/webinars/it-s-time-to-leave-these-4-seo-myths-in-2020/
BrightonSeo - 5 Trends shaping the Future of Local Search - Sept 2016Myles Anderson
On 2nd September Myles Anderson, Brightlocal's CEO, presented at Brighton SEO. The topic was the 5 Trends Shaping the Future of Local Search.
Local Search is one of the most dynamic & fast-evolving areas of search marketing. Predicting the future is hard but current trends provide a great pointer for what is likely to come. In this presentation I take a close look at 5 trends that I believe will be dominant in the next 2-3 years and provide clear tips for local businesses & SEOs to capitalise on these trends.
How to Use Search Data to Build Content that Drives Value at ScaleConductor
While cat videos may still dominate YouTube & Instagram, quality content creation requires a less feline focus, and an ability to scale content beyond kittens with value and uniqueness. Join Grant Simmons as he demonstrates how Homes.com leverages big data and fat cats to create content that aligns with; brand messaging, user interest, and search engine quality mandates. You'll get inspired, excited and empowered with ideas and information that will scale your content strategy out of the litter box and into Google's search results.
Presentation by:
Grant Simmons - VP of Search Marketing, Homes.com
Jason Barnard — Structured Data for the Knowledge PanelSemrush
These slides were presented at the SEMrush webinar "Structured Data for the Knowledge Panel". Video replay and transcript are available at https://www.semrush.com/webinars/structured-data-for-the-knowledge-panel/
BrightonSEO 2018 - How to Tighten up Your SEO on Large WebsitesGreenlane
In this presentation I cover the evolving role of SEOs in a large enterprise environment. I cover a few good ways to sell through to clients and employers. I also provide some actionable SEO tips that big websites should be considering.
The Online PR industry has many outputs, one of them is link building for SEO. Learn more about what this really means - which links set websites on fire.
Watch my site migration talk here: https://goo.gl/jP1PIM
BrightonSEO deck September 2016 featuring examples of failed migrations and top tips on how to get a website migration right.
Semantic markup and structured data are awesome, but what it we could make those things even more awesome that we ever imagined? Well, what if I told you we could use tag management tools to track the performance and ROI of structured data? What if I told you, you could start pushing out semantic markup so that your site could earn rich snippets without ever having to actually go into your source code and apply microdata? Well you can! Check out my session at SMX West 2015 to find out how!
How to better understand voice search behavior and optimize to make the most out of the voice search opportunity? In this presentation you'll obtain insights, actions and tools.
SearchLove London 2019 - Rand Fishkin - The Search Landscape in 2019Distilled
In this broad look at search trends and searcher data, Rand will explore the key changes affecting search marketers and those seeking to earn influence through Google. From zero-click searches, to tough choices on structured data, to the new ways Google is using information consensus and weighting particular types of authority, this presentation will make every marketer a more strategic thinker about search.
Learn about semantic search and, most importantly, how to facilitate it! My talk at SearchFest will dive deep into the implementation angle so that marketers and developers can not only learn about why structured data is important, but how to implement it on their sites using microdata and/or JSON-LD.
The Evolution of SEO: How to Become a Modern-Day SEO MasterConductor
Simon Heseltine, VP of Search at ForRent.com, will show you how search engines have evolved over the last few years, and where they’re going. Find out what you should have done, that if you haven’t, your competitors may have. He'll give you insights into where you should focus your 2017 SEO budget, and he'll also provide an intro into some of the other topics that will be covered in more depth over the rest of the conference.
Presentation by:
Simon Heseltine - VP of Search, ForRent.com
This presentation was given at the 2017 Conductor C3 marketing conference. Learn more: http://c3.conductor.com/
SEO 101: An Intro to Search Engine OptimizationUpTikMedia
The following slideshow was presented by Brady Callahan - on behalf of UpTik Media - to a class at Lee University. The subject of the presentation is An Introduction to Search Engine Optimization, or more informally, SEO 101. Topics covered in this presentation range from (but are not limited to): the history of search engines, what SEO is, how search engines crawl the Web, how websites can be optimized for search, how search engines rank pages, the power of Google+, schema markup, machine learning, and more.
Rob Bucci, CEO at STAT Search Analytics | @STATrob
Google is telling us what our customers are looking for; they’ve spent billions doing the research. All we have to do is pay attention. In this session, Rob will provide a guide for how you can take cues from Google to create better strategies for gaining the attention of your customers at each stage of the purchase funnel.
SearchLove San Diego 2017 | Rob Bucci | Snooping Into Google's Insights on Se...Distilled
Google is telling us what our customers are looking for; they've spent billions doing the research. All we have to do is pay attention. In this session, Rob will provide a guide for how you can take cues from Google, and create better strategies for gaining the attention of your customers at each stage of the purchase funnel.
Data Engineering 101: Building your first data product by Jonathan Dinu PyDat...PyData
Often times there exists a divide between data teams, engineering, and product managers in organizations, but with the dawn of data driven companies/applications, it is more prescient now than ever to be able to automate your analyses to personalize your users experiences. LinkedIn's People you May Know, Netflix and Pandora's recommenders, and Amazon's eerily custom shopping experience have all shown us why it is essential to leverage data if you want to stay relevant as a company.
As data analyses turn into products, it is essential that your tech/data stack be flexible enough to run models in production, integrate with web applications, and provide users with immediate and valuable feedback. I believe Python is becoming the lingua franca of data science due to its flexibility as a general purpose performant programming language, rich scientific ecosystem (numpy, scipy, scikit-learn, pandas, etc.), web frameworks/community, and utilities/libraries for handling data at scale. In this talk I will walk through a fictional company bringing it's first data product to market. Along the way I will cover Python and data science best practices for such a pipeline, cover some of the pitfalls of what happens when you put models into production, and how to make sure your users (and engineers) are as happy as they can be.
https://github.com/Jay-Oh-eN/pydatasv2014
Seven Sources of Keyword Research to Drive Smart Content Marketing and Influe...gShift
A presentation about smart content marketing, data, keywords, seven sources of keyword research, influencer marketing and how they all link together with SEO and discoverability.
Rethinking SEO - Facts, Figures & DataChad Pollitt
This presentation is an exploration of SEO's past, present and potential future. It also shows that to win at search today requires winning on the other channels first.
In this talk I will walk through multiple tools/resources available to help you handle large datasets from log files to Google Analytics. These new techniques will empower you to find more valuable insights and help you avoid the annoyance of crashing Excel spreadsheets.
As more companies get on the content train, search engine optimization is more important than ever.
Take SEO beyond a buzzword at this workshop. You will learn analytics that make SEO measurable and allow you to demonstrate the ROI of your efforts.
At this workshop you'll learn: What domain authority is and how to use it to outrank your competitors; Metrics that demonstrate the ROI of SEO optimization; How to avoid Google penalties; How to use free tools for competitive research, analytics and website optimization; and Winning at local search.
Web Analytics 101 - Ned Poulter @MMUBS #dsmmcmNed Poulter
As a proud member of the MMUBS alumni I was invited back to speak to the next generation of budding digital marketers to speak about web analytics.
Like most of my talks, I tried to keep things informative and actionable, whilst also communicating some of the reasons why web analytics is so fundamental in the modern marketing environment, and for business decision making as a whole.
As these students are coming up to finalising their degree I shared some top tips for things I would learn in their position (from someone who's been there and done that) and also some great resources for continuing their learning.
SearchLove Boston 2018 - Casie Gillette - The Power of Data: 15 Keys to a Suc...Distilled
In a world of content overload, standing out has never been more challenging. Good content means creating the right content, for the right people, and delivering it at the right time. Enter data. In this session, we'll dive into the biggest issues facing content marketers and break down the 15 key data points that can help guide your strategy.
Maximizing ROI on Pinterest - #AMAOKC - August 2013 - by PinLeagueDaniel Maloney
Learn what tactics are helping brands leverage Pinterest as a marketing platform in an organic, ROI-driven manner. Includes tutorial on using Pinterest Analytics from PinLeague to optimize content strategy, build your community and grow your business.
C-T-R-You Ready for 2021?! - On-SERP SEO StrategiesIzzi Smith
As SEOs we have to do all in our power to drive more and more relevant clicks to our website, but the SERP is an over-populated and competitive space filled with ads and Google integrations, so we need to stand out as much as we can. Izzi's new talk covers useful strategies you can use in 2021 to: better analyze and interpret searcher intents, scale the creation of rich results and featured snippets, satisfying "needs met" and more.
In May 2021, Core Web Vitals will become part of the Page Experience ranking signal, meaning failing to improve negative user experiences could result in ranking losses. Not only that, but these metrics enable you to better measure and quantify UX so you need to pay attention to them to avoid frustrated website visitors!
This talk covers many areas around:
- What Core Web Vitals are and how you can improve them
- How to effectively measure them with your toolset
- Becoming an advocate within your company to get technical improvements shipped
- Case studies from existing domains that could do with some CWV TLC!
Happy Optimizing!
Building Entities & Connections in 2020 Izzi Smith
Entities are machine classified objects and concepts that allow for reliable results, more efficient fact delivery, better UX of web search, and so much more. Basically put - entities are breathtaking! Izzi's talk touches upon entities and the Knowledge Graph within the context of Search over the past 8 years, and how brands and domains can leverage their power to be present and well-represented across SERPs, the risks of doing so, and what this all means for the ecosystem of search.
"Awesomeness Near Me" - How to win at Local SEOIzzi Smith
For the brick-and-mortar business, Local SEO is incredibly crucial but it can usually be a straightforward process for smaller businesses. But how can you scale the required high attention to detail across a large company with thousands of locations?
This brand new presentation covers tips to improve your local pack rankings and performance, based on case studies from SIXT car rental.
An Enterprise SEO's Blueprint to Owning Zero-Click SearchesIzzi Smith
How can your business stand to gain from zero-click searches and feature heavy SERPs? I cover many tips on how you can use Structured Data to your advantage to create Rich Results and build a stronger, connected entity, win Featured Snippets to outrank competitors, properly track performance, and lots more.
Winning with Structured Data and Schema.org - OMLIVE 2018Izzi Smith
The use of Structured Data and Schema helps provide crucial understanding and context to your data in a way Search Engines can understand, allowing them to provide more relevant and richer results to users. My talk for the OMLIVE 2018 aims to teach you what it is, how to implement it, and how to get the most out of it to improve your organic CTR and performance.
Mastering Multi-Touchpoint Content Strategy: Navigate Fragmented User JourneysSearch Engine Journal
Digital platforms are constantly multiplying, and with that, user engagement is becoming more intricate and fragmented.
So how do you effectively navigate distributing and tailoring your content across these various touchpoints?
Watch this webinar as we dive into the evolving landscape of content strategy tailored for today's fragmented user journeys. Understanding how to deliver your content to your users is more crucial than ever, and we’ll provide actionable tips for navigating these intricate challenges.
You’ll learn:
- How today’s users engage with content across various channels and devices.
- The latest methodologies for identifying and addressing content gaps to keep your content strategy proactive and relevant.
- What digital shelf space is and how your content strategy needs to pivot.
With Wayne Cichanski, we’ll explore innovative strategies to map out and meet the diverse needs of your audience, ensuring every piece of content resonates and connects, regardless of where or how it is consumed.
The session includes a brief history of the evolution of search before diving into the roles technology, content, and links play in developing a powerful SEO strategy in a world of Generative AI and social search. Discover how to optimize for TikTok searches, Google's Gemini, and Search Generative Experience while developing a powerful arsenal of tools and templates to help maximize the effectiveness of your SEO initiatives.
Key Takeaways:
Understand how search engines work
Be able to find out where your users search
Know what is required for each discipline of SEO
Feel confident creating an SEO Plan
Confidently measure SEO performance
5 big bets to drive growth in 2024 without one additional marketing dollar AND how to adapt to the biggest shifting eCommerce trend- AI.
1) Romance Your Customers - Retention
2) ‘Alternative’ Lead Gen - Advocacy
3) The Beautiful Basics - Conversion Rate Optimization
4) Land that Bottom Line - Profitability
5) Roll the Dice - New Business Models
AI-Powered Personalization: Principles, Use Cases, and Its Impact on CROVWO
In today’s era of AI, personalization is more than just a trend—it’s a fundamental strategy that unlocks numerous opportunities.
When done effectively, personalization builds trust, loyalty, and satisfaction among your users—key factors for business success. However, relying solely on AI capabilities isn’t enough. You need to anchor your approach in solid principles, understand your users’ context, and master the art of persuasion.
Join us as Sarjak Patel and Naitry Saggu from 3rd Eye Consulting unveil a transformative framework. This approach seamlessly integrates your unique context, consumer insights, and conversion goals, paving the way for unparalleled success in personalization.
10 Video Ideas Any Business Can Make RIGHT NOW!
You'll never draw a blank again on what kind of video to make for your business. Go beyond the basic categories and truly reimagine a brand new advanced way to brainstorm video content creation. During this masterclass you'll be challenged to think creatively and outside of the box and view your videos through lenses you may have never thought of previously. It's guaranteed that you'll leave with more than 10 video ideas, but I like to under-promise and over-deliver. Don't miss this session.
Key Takeaways:
How to use the Video Matrix
How to use additional "Lenses"
Where to source original video ideas
Most small businesses struggle to see marketing results. In this session, we will eliminate any confusion about what to do next, solving your marketing problems so your business can thrive. You’ll learn how to create a foundational marketing OS (operating system) based on neuroscience and backed by real-world results. You’ll be taught how to develop deep customer connections, and how to have your CRM dynamically segment and sell at any stage in the customer’s journey. By the end of the session, you’ll remove confusion and chaos and replace it with clarity and confidence for long-term marketing success.
Key Takeaways:
• Uncover the power of a foundational marketing system that dynamically communicates with prospects and customers on autopilot.
• Harness neuroscience and Tribal Alignment to transform your communication strategies, turning potential clients into fans and those fans into loyal customers.
• Discover the art of automated segmentation, pinpointing your most lucrative customers and identifying the optimal moments for successful conversions.
• Streamline your business with a content production plan that eliminates guesswork, wasted time, and money.
Everyone knows the power of stories, but when asked to come up with them, we struggle. Either we second guess ourselves as to the story's relevance, or we just come up blank and can't think of any. Unlocking Everyday Narratives: The Power of Storytelling in Marketing will teach you how to recognize stories in the moment and to recall forgotten moments that your audience needs to hear.
Key Takeaways:
Understand Why Personal Stories Connect Better
How To Remember Forgotten Stories
How To Use Customer Experiences As Stories For Your Brand
The digital marketing industry is changing faster than ever and those who don’t adapt with the times are losing market share. Where should marketers be focusing their efforts? What strategies are the experts seeing get the best results? Get up-to-speed with the latest industry insights, trends and predictions for the future in this panel discussion with some leading digital marketing experts.
The Forgotten Secret Weapon of Digital Marketing: Email
Digital marketing is a rapidly changing, ever evolving industry--Influencers, Threads, X, AI, etc. But one of the most effective digital marketing tools is also one of the oldest: Email. Find out from two Houston-based digital experts how to maximize your results from email.
Key Takeaways:
Email has the best ROI of any digital tactic
It can be used at any stage of the customer journey
It is increasingly important as the cookie-less future gets closer and closer
Most small businesses struggle to see marketing results. In this session, we will eliminate any confusion about what to do next, solving your marketing problems so your business can thrive. You’ll learn how to create a foundational marketing OS (operating system) based on neuroscience and backed by real-world results. You’ll be taught how to develop deep customer connections, and how to have your CRM dynamically segment and sell at any stage in the customer’s journey. By the end of the session, you’ll remove confusion and chaos and replace it with clarity and confidence for long-term marketing success.
Key Takeaways:
• Uncover the power of a foundational marketing system that dynamically communicates with prospects and customers on autopilot.
• Harness neuroscience and Tribal Alignment to transform your communication strategies, turning potential clients into fans and those fans into loyal customers.
• Discover the art of automated segmentation, pinpointing your most lucrative customers and identifying the optimal moments for successful conversions.
• Streamline your business with a content production plan that eliminates guesswork, wasted time, and money.
The Secret to Engaging Modern Consumers: Journey Mapping and Personalization
In today's digital landscape, understanding the customer's journey and delivering personalized experiences are paramount. This masterclass delves into the art of consumer journey mapping, a powerful technique that visualizes the entire customer experience across touchpoints. Attendees will learn how to create detailed journey maps, identify pain points, and uncover opportunities for optimization. The presentation also explores personalization strategies that leverage data and technology to tailor content, products, and experiences to individual customers. From real-time personalization to predictive analytics, attendees will gain insights into cutting-edge approaches that drive engagement and loyalty.
Key Takeaways:
Current consumer landscape; Steps to mapping an effective consumer journey; Understanding the value of personalization; Integrating mapping and personalization for success; Brands that are getting It right!; Best Practices; Future Trends
Digital Commerce Lecture for Advanced Digital & Social Media Strategy at UCLA...Valters Lauzums
E-commerce in 2024 is characterized by a dynamic blend of opportunities and significant challenges. Supply chain disruptions and inventory shortages are critical issues, leading to increased shipping delays and rising costs, which impact timely delivery and squeeze profit margins. Efficient logistics management is essential, yet it is often hampered by these external factors. Payment processing, while needing to ensure security and user convenience, grapples with preventing fraud and integrating diverse payment methods, adding another layer of complexity. Furthermore, fulfillment operations require a streamlined approach to handle volume spikes and maintain accuracy in order picking, packing, and shipping, all while meeting customers' heightened expectations for faster delivery times.
Amid these operational challenges, customer data has emerged as an important strategy. By focusing on personalization and enhancing customer experience from historical behavior, businesses can deliver improved website and brand experienced, better product recommendations, optimal promotions, and content to meet individual preferences. Better data analytics can also help in effectively creating marketing campaigns, improving customer retention, and driving product development and inventory management.
Innovative formats such as social commerce and live shopping are beginning to impact the digital commerce landscape, offering new ways to engage with customers and drive sales, and may provide opportunity for brands that have been priced out or seen a downturn with post-pandemic shopping behavior. Social commerce integrates shopping experiences directly into social media platforms, tapping into the massive user bases of these networks to increase reach and engagement. Live shopping, on the other hand, combines entertainment and real-time interaction, providing a dynamic platform for showcasing products and encouraging immediate purchases. These innovations not only enhance customer engagement but also provide valuable data for businesses to refine their strategies and deliver superior shopping experiences.
The e-commerce sector is evolving rapidly, and businesses that effectively manage operational challenges and implement innovative strategies are best positioned for long-term success.
Mastering Local SEO for Service Businesses in the AI Era is tailored specifically for local service providers like plumbers, dentists, and others seeking to dominate their local search landscape. This session delves into leveraging AI advancements to enhance your online visibility and search rankings through the Content Factory model, designed for creating high-impact, SEO-driven content. Discover the Dollar-a-Day advertising strategy, a cost-effective approach to boost your local SEO efforts and attract more customers with minimal investment. Gain practical insights on optimizing your online presence to meet the specific needs of local service seekers, ensuring your business not only appears but stands out in local searches. This concise, action-oriented workshop is your roadmap to navigating the complexities of digital marketing in the AI age, driving more leads, conversions, and ultimately, success for your local service business.
Key Takeaways:
Embrace AI for Local SEO: Learn to harness the power of AI technologies to optimize your website and content for local search. Understand the pivotal role AI plays in analyzing search trends and consumer behavior, enabling you to tailor your SEO strategies to meet the specific demands of your target local audience. Leverage the Content Factory Model: Discover the step-by-step process of creating SEO-optimized content at scale. This approach ensures a steady stream of high-quality content that engages local customers and boosts your search rankings. Get an action guide on implementing this model, complete with templates and scheduling strategies to maintain a consistent online presence. Maximize ROI with Dollar-a-Day Advertising: Dive into the cost-effective Dollar-a-Day advertising strategy that amplifies your visibility in local searches without breaking the bank. Learn how to strategically allocate your budget across platforms to target potential local customers effectively. The session includes an action guide on setting up, monitoring, and optimizing your ad campaigns to ensure maximum impact with minimal investment.
Core Web Vitals SEO Workshop - improve your performance [pdf]Peter Mead
Core Web Vitals to improve your website performance for better SEO results with CWV.
CWV Topics include:
- Understanding the latest Core Web Vitals including the significance of LCP, INP and CLS + their impact on SEO
- Optimisation techniques from our experts on how to improve your CWV on platforms like WordPress and WP Engine
- The impact of user experience and SEO
5. AGENDA
1. Search Appearance in 2018
2. Why Bother with Featured Snippets
3. Top Tips on Winning them
4. Sixt-cessful Case Studies
5. Tracking Snippet Generation
6. Key Takeaways
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6. A QUICK LOOK AT
SERP APPEARANCE
IN 2018
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93. RESULTS
Sixt.com Sixt.co.uk
Car Model Pages
Generating a Snippet:
18%
Bookings:
+41%
Sessions: +46%
Bookings:
+48%
Sessions: +183%
Car Model Pages
Generating a Snippet:
28%
YoY Data from GA Organic @izzionfire
94. RESULTS
✓Increased revenue & traffic (always nice)
✓Most Organic rankings stable on #1 for 1 year now
✓Other Worldwide Sixt domains are prepared for the gradual Google
roll-out (already occuring)
✓Additional brand awareness
✓Google Voice Search response: „here is information from Sixt rent a
car“
✓A pretty sweet formula for Featured Snippets
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