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Many AI search plans rest on a comforting assumption: teach the model what you do, describe yourself clearly enough, and the recommendations will follow. It feels right, and it's shaping how a lot of marketing budgets get spent. In this...
There's a version of your brand that lives only inside AI answers, and you probably didn't write it. When a buyer asks ChatGPT or Gemini about your company, the description they get back is assembled from sources scattered across the...
Most marketers treat AI search as a black box that either likes their brand or doesn't. It isn't. Behind every answer an AI gives about you sit two very different machines, one that talks and one that knows, and they...
Topical authority is built on entity relationships. The concepts that define a topic and the strength of the connections between them determine how search systems classify your site, not the number of pages you publish.
Targeted topic clusters are a simple yet tactful content strategy that can help boost your visibility on search engines. When you develop an industry-relevant topic cluster model, you display your expertise to users and search engines, increase your ranking potential,...
Your GA4 reports probably show almost no traffic from AI search platforms, but that doesn't mean it isn't there. Google's native AI Assistant channel catches part of it, but building a custom segment will help you build a more complete...
There seems to be a perennial debate about SEO vs. PPC. If you’re caught up in the never-ending tussle about which marketing channel drives better results, it’s time to bring some clarity into the conversation. Read on for a breakdown of the pros and cons of each channel based on insights from industry benchmarks, so we can talk about how SEO and PPC each fit into your larger marketing plan.
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Christina DiSomma
Traffic drops can leave you scrambling to determine to find a quick fix — but where should you start? If you’re facing a sudden traffic drop, these culprits may be to blame.
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Jason White
When prospective students, faculty, and donors are looking for information related to your school, their first stop is usually Google. If your institution's website doesn't appear in the search engine results or deliver relevant content, you risk losing your target audience to your competitors.
By
Christina DiSomma
Worried about how economic changes might impact your marketing budget? You’re not alone. If you’re concerned about an economic downturn, planning how you might market during a recession will prepare you for the possibility, allow you to advocate for your marketing budget, and help you seamlessly transition to your revised marketing plan. Learn more below.
By
Michael Transon
Whether you’re running a national SEO campaign or implementing a local SEO strategy, an SEO consultant can provide additional support and guidance to your team, reimagine your strategy, and identify new opportunities for increasing search visibility. Learn more about why companies with internal search engine optimization resources may want to hire an SEO consultant!
By
Jason White
Tempted by those pay-for-performance SEO companies promising results? You know the saying: if it seems too good to be true, it probably is. If you’re speaking to an SEO agency and they tell you they guarantee positive results or that you’ll only pay for results — read this before you commit to anything.
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Jason White
Want to peek behind the curtain and see who’s linking to your competition? A competitor backlink analysis requires some digging and sleuthing, but it can help you create a more robust link building strategy that’s aligned with your goals.
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Jason White
Guide search crawlers as they navigate your site, letting them know what you don’t want indexed. Here’s how to use robots.txt syntax to support your SEO efforts.
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Jason White
Finding ways to connect with adult learners when they’re ready to continue their educational journeys requires understanding their unique needs and centering your marketing efforts around them. Here’s what you need to know.
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Christina DiSomma
One isn’t enough — your marketing requires coordination across your channels. Here’s what you need to know about creating an integrated marketing campaign.
By
Christina DiSomma
