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Of all the apps, tools, and platforms Google offers, Google Trends is one that can often be overlooked by both online advertisers and regular people alike. It’s not ubiquitous like YouTube, Maps or Gmail, and not built-in to your work role as a marketer like Google Ads. But it can be really helpful, is immediately accessible to even the most tech-illiterate, and has multiple uses. So why don’t more businesses use it? First off — what is Google Trends? Google Trends is a completely free tool offered by Google that […]
First off: why even have a blog? This is a pretty common thing to wonder for those who are just beginning their dive into an improved online presence. In some ways, it can feel like just another task in an area that can already be a bit overwhelming at first. But once you learn more about blogs’ role in your digital visibility, it’s clear they’re a really, really great tool. A blog can help answer people’s frequently asked questions, share industry news, and address informational intent from search engine users. […]
Regardless of the specific goal of a campaign, your marketing efforts eventually lead towards the goal of conversions. So what connects the ad and the conversion? The landing page. But what turns a landing page from, well, just a page to land on, to an effective path to conversions? Let’s take a look. First thing’s first: landing pages and your conversion paths Landing pages are an extremely common method for capturing leads. They’re useful not only to get in contact with potential leads, but also for building remarketing lists. The […]
Worried about keeping up with Google’s algorithm and its occasional changes? First off, don’t be. (Or, don’t really be.) Google recently had a significant core update that’s worth dissecting, but in the end it’s mostly a good excuse to discuss A) Google’s priorities and B) how they affect you. This change should not mean an overhaul of your content strategies — unless said strategies needed overhauling anyway — but Google shows they’re continuing to place increasing significance on content integrity and quality. Here’s what we know: What is this “Google […]
Sometimes when working with SEO, you feel like you’ve hit a ceiling. Every factor that goes into a high-performing site seems to be accounted for. So, what should you tackle when you feel like you’ve done it all? Audit, audit, audit When it feels like you’ve done all you can do, auditing is the first step to figure out what isn’t actually functioning as well as it could. There are many different programs that can help here; one, Screaming Frog, can alert you to missing or duplicate title tags and […]
The following is a collection of tips from the Fujisan Marketing SEO experts. They cover a range of SEO challenges and common e-commerce site problems along with our solutions and advice on how to create the best organic results. So, without further ado: Prioritize Mobile Or, at least, don’t neglect mobile. The fact is, while many companies devote more energy to and typically approach their site from the perspective of a desktop user, 57% of traffic comes from mobile or tablet users. If you’re primarily focusing on your site’s utility […]
We are pleased to announce the newest member of the Fujisan Marketing team, Daniel Haugen. We sat down with Daniel to learn more about his background in digital marketing as well as his hobbies outside of the workplace. Tell us about your Search Marketing background prior to joining Fujisan Marketing. I’m sure other digital marketers can relate when I say I’ve worn a lot of hats. My experience with search marketing began as a copywriter at evo.com. Working as part of their marketing team, I gained a lot of valuable […]
So, now you know the what and why of link building (or, if you don’t, check it out in our part one article here), but what about the how? In case that last line wasn’t obvious enough, that’s what we’re going to talk about right… wait for it… now. Types of links and what they mean Before we dive into the tactics of link building, let’s review the different link types and how search engines treat them. These link types are called link attributes, and they’re a way of qualifying […]
Do you ever feel like you’ve hit a ceiling for your business’ online presence? After all, you’ve put a lot of effort into making sure your business and its site are well-represented online, but after a certain amount of effort, perhaps a sense of diminishing marginal returns start to kick in. But don’t fret, because there’s another factor that can help boost all your other efforts! Enter your link profile. Link building: What is it and why do I care? Link building is, simply put, the process of proactively increasing […]
Whether you use it or don’t, love it or hate it, voice assistants and their search capabilities are here to stay. In fact, not only are they here to stay, but they’re continually taking up a greater role in our lives. With this in mind, marketers are wise to keep an eye on voice search and how it affects digital marketing. Here’s some thoughts on tackling this challenge proactively: Voice Search Basics Voice search is based on speech recognition technology, which works by taking phonemes and translating them into letters. […]
