YouTube has implemented aggressive new restrictions against ad blocker users, including account suspensions and potential legal action. However, this crackdown will likely backfire and drive users away from YouTube. (refer my previous articles: YouTube’s Ad...
Have you heard of the marketing mix, also known as the four Ps of marketing? This framework is a foundational model for developing a sound marketing strategy. The four Ps are product, price, place, and promotion. Just like the legs of a chair, if any of the four Ps...
Google has just announced the launch of Gemini, their newest artificial intelligence (AI) model that represents a major advancement in multimodal capabilities. Google Gemini is the next evolution of Google large language models, able to understand and generate...
Search engine optimization (SEO) may seem complex and intimidating at first glance. However, mastering a few core concepts can help unlock the full potential of SEO for driving targeted organic traffic, boosting conversions, and maximizing revenue for your business....
Google recently provided Reddit with the biggest boost in search engine rankings that the site has ever seen. As an odd sort of thank you, Reddit threatened to block Google from crawling its pages. This drama between the two internet giants has caught bloggers and...
Doing marketing without a strategic plan leads to failure. As a business owner, you need a clear, actionable marketing plan guide to reach your goals. This comprehensive guide walks through the 10 essential steps for crafting an effective marketing plan from scratch....
One of our first B2B (Business to Business) clients typified some of the key challenges B2B marketers face. As they told us, “We don’t need loads of visitors to our website, we just need the right ones – the decision makers.” In their case, that meant HR...
YouTube recently announced major upcoming changes to its content policies regarding AI-generated media. As AI tools become more advanced and accessible, YouTube aims to increase transparency about synthetic content to protect viewers and creators. In this...
YouTube recently started cracking down on ad blockers, showing messages that threaten to disable video viewing for users who block ads. However, this plan appears to be backfiring. Rather than complying, viewers are installing enhanced ad blockers at higher rates. The...
Instagram Surprisingly Cuts Reels Creator Bonuses On March 10, 2023, Meta made a shocking announcement that they would no longer offer bonuses to creators on Reels for Instagram or Facebook. This decision goes against the trend of platforms doubling down on short-form...
Email used to be a relaxing and calming experience. Keeping that unread message count at zero by diligently sorting each message into its proper folder was satisfying. My, how times have changed. Now inboxes overflow with unsolicited spam that’s impossible to...
Adding visually appealing and fast loading images to your WordPress site is one of the most effective ways to improve its appeal, user experience and search engine rankings. With so many image format options to choose from like JPEG, PNG, GIF, SVG, BMP and the newer...