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Introduction to AI SEO
Introduction to AI SEO As the owner of a digital marketing agency focused on B2B software companies, I’ve witnessed firsthand how artificial intelligence has fundamentally transformed search engine optimization. AI SEO represents the convergence of machine learning, natural language processing, and predictive analytics to revolutionize how we approach digital visibility. Think of AI SEO as your intelligent digital strategist – one that processes millions…
The Google-Reddit Deal Nine Months In
The Google-Reddit Deal Nine Months In In February 2024, Reddit entered into a licensing agreement with Google, reportedly valued at $60 million annually, granting Google access to Reddit’s extensive user-generated content for training its AI models. (PCMag) Some Market Vantage clients have seen shifts in organic rankings based on Google’s preference for Reddit content. Many have been experimenting with advertising on Reddit, and it…
Effective B2B Demand Generation Strategies for 2025
Effective B2B Demand Generation Strategies for 2025 In the ever-evolving landscape of B2B marketing, demand generation has emerged as a crucial strategy for driving business growth, especially in the face of tightening budgets and cautious buyers. For 2025, understanding and implementing effective B2B demand generation strategies is not just a necessity, but a key differentiator that can set your business apart from the competition….
What is SEO Forecasting?
SEO forecasting is the process of using data-backed techniques to predict the future organic performance of a website. This involves analyzing past and present rankings, keywords, click-through rates (CTR), and other relevant data to estimate how many people will visit a website over a specific time frame. The goal of SEO forecasting is to provide a clear picture of potential organic traffic, rankings, and…
7 B2B Lead Generation Strategies That Actually Work
Let’s cut to the chase – you want more B2B leads that convert, right? As someone who’s been in the trenches of digital marketing for B2B software and tech companies, I’ve seen what works and what doesn’t. So, let’s skip the fluff and dive into seven B2B lead generation strategies that are crushing it right now. Before we jump in, here’s a quick reality…
How to Evaluate SEO Performance to Drive Better Results
Introduction Search engine optimization (SEO) is a critical component of any digital marketing strategy. However, implementing SEO tactics is only half the battle. To truly maximize your SEO efforts, you need to consistently evaluate your results and adjust your strategy accordingly. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of evaluating your SEO performance, providing actionable insights and tools to help you drive…
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Moz is a website with both free and paid analytical tools. They can help you to analyze your social media, web links, SEO, google rankings and much more.
Quirk has a great free tool that allows you to see how any website is performing. This search status tool provides extensive search-related information in a convenient toolbar.
SEO Book is a tool we use and recommend for keyword and competitive research. They have a variety of different SEO tools available: including an SEO toolbar, a rank checker, keyword suggestion and SEO training.
If your internet speed seems slow, Speakeasy provides a free tool to test the upload and download times to various locations to help you determine the problem.
Need to find your IP address? This website can help. They can also perform IP address and Whois lookups, and teach you how to anonymize your IP address from servers.
Website Speed Testing Tools
User experience on a website is an important part of ranking organically in Google, of which the loading time is a vital part. Fortunately, there are some free tools to determine the speed of a website load time. This will allow you to diagnose and correct any problems discovered during the test. The following are a couple we like:
Google Developers have provided this tool, Page Speed Insights, to evaluate the loading speed on both computers and mobile devices.
Pingdom will determine the website loading speed on a computer.
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