AI is becoming more prominent in search, and recent studies show that when an AI overview appears in Google Search, click-through rates drop significantly. At the same time, users are increasingly discovering information through other platforms, applications, and digital methods rather than turning to Google as their first choice. This shift means that SEO professionals […]
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Balancing quick wins against longer-term SEO plays is always a challenge when deciding how and where to allocate resources. Different stakeholders within a client’s business have varying expectations about how long SEO should take to show an impact. To address this, we balance shorter-term tactics, or “quick wins,” with longer-term initiatives that deliver results over […]
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Business-to-business (B2B) buyers spend nearly a third of their time (27%) on online research, according to Gartner. This, alongside similar statistics, underlines the importance of strategic digital marketing and how crucial search engine optimisation (SEO) is to ensuring success for B2B businesses. Businesses need to assess how well their websites perform compared to their competitors. […]
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Historically, Google has rewarded authenticity and consistency over time, leading to what some might call a “big brand bias”. Google often rewarded large, established brands with a track record of reliability by giving them greater visibility. However, this trend seems less apparent in the new age of AI-driven tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and other large […]
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Many businesses focus solely on driving traffic through SEO. While earning traffic is essential, it’s not the ultimate goal. Instead, aligning your SEO strategy with your sales objectives will result in consistent commercial growth. Here, I’ll explore how developing a sales-focused SEO strategy can lead to higher conversions, improved customer engagement, and long-term success. Tailoring […]
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With the rise of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity, consumers are increasingly relying on generative AI engines to research topics, ask questions, and create content. Even traditional search platforms like Google are integrating generative AI features, slowly introducing these innovations at a gradual pace to users as the mass market becomes more […]
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For Software as a Service (SaaS) companies, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is an essential channel for driving cost-effective customer acquisition and boosting Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR). Unlike paid channels that require ongoing spending to sustain traffic, SEO provides compounding benefits over time, making it a scalable and sustainable growth strategy. Key metrics for measuring SEO […]
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The landscape of search engine results pages (SERPs) has changed significantly in the past year, driven by the rise of generative AI and user-driven platforms like Reddit and Quora. These shifts are forcing businesses to rethink how they compete for attention online, especially in the SaaS space. One major element in this evolution is the […]
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Amazon has unveiled a new AI-powered search assistant called Rufus, billed as unprecedented and bound to change how consumers find what they’re looking for on the e-commerce giant. Instead of a mere presentation of choices of products, Rufus is designed to engage them with their queries in a more personalised and conversational manner. This is […]
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In the competitive travel industry, organic traffic through SEO is a crucial driver of current and potential visitors for most travel businesses. With the industry’s value at approximately $9.5 trillion in 2023, it’s attracted the attention of major tech leaders like Google and Meta. These companies aim to capture a larger share of this profitable […]
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AI Overviews bring both opportunities and challenges for eCommerce businesses. As search trends shift, the growing role of AI-generated content in shaping user experiences around gift-related queries has sparked intriguing insights. Our analysis of AI Overviews for gift-centric search terms reveals surprising patterns in source selection, ranking distribution, and content freshness. Additionally, while most content […]
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In February 2024, Gartner published data suggesting that by 2026, Search Engine volume will decline by 25%. I’ve held off mentioning this statistic in any articles or expressing a viewpoint on it, becuse I’ve been cautious about over-investing in predictions since ComScore published the “50% of all searches will be voice by 2020”. Back in […]
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