Meta descriptions and branding have the most influence on search clickthrough, survey finds

Meta descriptions and branding have the most influence on search clickthrough, survey finds

Meta descriptions, followed by brand name and page title, have the largest influence over whether users click through on a search result, according to a study conducted by Ignite Visibility. Two-thirds of survey respondents also said that more ads would make them want to use Google less, and the majority agreed that Google is improving its search results by including featured snippets and other SERP features. The survey polled over 500 participants aged 25–60. Source: Ignite Visibility. The biggest influence on clickthrough. When asked which factor most influenced their decision to click on a result, 62.9% of respondents said it was the description, 24.2% said it was the brand name […]

SMX Overtime: Here’s how multi-location brands can manage their local listings

SMX Overtime: Here’s how multi-location brands can manage their local listings

During my “Local presence management for multi-location brands” session at SMX East, attendees asked questions about review rankings, duplicate listings and pages and local franchise challenges so I wanted to take the time after the event. 1. I see a lot of companies with a small number of reviews ranking higher than other local companies with 100s of reviews. Both are local. If reviews are 75% why would a company with 5 reviews outrank a company with 100 reviews? Some multi-location businesses that have fewer reviews than another multi-location business may still rank higher for a few reasons.  The first is proximity or location. There are certain categories where the […]

Microsoft: Search advertising revenue grew slower than expected last quarter

Microsoft: Search advertising revenue grew slower than expected last quarter

Microsoft reported revenues of $36.9 billion for the second quarter of the 2020 fiscal year, which ended December 31, an increase of 14% over the prior year. Revenue from search advertising ticked up just 6% year-over-year in the quarter that encompassed the holiday shopping season. Search advertising growth was lower than the company had expected, Microsoft CFO Amy Hood said on the earnings call Wednesday. The company had expected search advertising growth would be in line with the 11% seen in the previous quarter. LinkedIn revenue growth has been decelerating. Revenue increased by 24% year-over-year last quarter, down from the 25% growth of the previous two quarters. The LinkedIn audience […]

23 Best WordPress Themes for Membership Sites (2020)

23 Best WordPress Themes for Membership Sites (2020)

Are you looking for the best WordPress themes for membership websites? Unlike blogs and business themes, membership websites need a wide variety of templates to use in different membership areas. In this article, we have hand-picked some of the best WordPress themes for membership sites. These themes offer more flexibility and choices, which you’ll need to build a strong online community. Making a Membership Website with WordPress WordPress is the top website builder in terms of popularity and global usage. There are two types of WordPress, and you must choose the right one for your membership site. See the difference in our WordPress.com vs WordPress.org comparison chart. We recommend using […]

Social Media Content Strategy: How to Respond to a Changing Marketplace

Social Media Content Strategy: How to Respond to a Changing Marketplace

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Instagram’s Testing Emoji Reactions for Direct Messages

Instagram’s Testing Emoji Reactions for Direct Messages

I mean, it seems almost too obvious, now that Twitter’s done it, but Instagram is reportedly also testing out quick emoji reactions for direct messages in the app. Instagram is working on Reactions for Direct Messages Currently, “non-employees can only see the ❤️ reaction” Facebook’s Tech Comms Manager @alexvoica confirmed this unreleased feature and this is “something they’ve been testing for a few days” pic.twitter.com/EzVWfA6Doo — Jane Manchun Wong (@wongmjane) January 30, 2020 As you can see in this tweet from reverse engineering expert Jane Manchun Wong, Instagram’s new DM reactions are currently only available in test mode to internal employees. Non-employees, as noted, will only see the ‘heart’ response […]

Facebook Provides New Resources to Help Gaming Creators Manage their Communities

Facebook Provides New Resources to Help Gaming Creators Manage their Communities

As Facebook pushes further into gaming, and game streaming in particular, The Social Network is also being forced to address issues with trolling and other types of anti-social behavior which have, unfortunately, become common staples in some corners of the community. Though some of that is due to varying tolerance within different groups, and the unclear boundaries between each. As explained by Facebook: “While our Community Standards protect against the most egregious harms like hate speech and terrorism, sometimes all it takes is one person being rude, mean or simply disruptive to ruin a conversation for everyone. And what may be considered competitive banter in one streaming community, might be considered toxic […]

Snapchat’s ‘Bitmoji TV’ Will be Launched This Weekend

Snapchat’s ‘Bitmoji TV’ Will be Launched This Weekend

After we got our first glimpse of the coming option earlier in the month, Snapchat has now confirmed that its new Bitmoji TV offering will be launched this weekend to all users. As first reported by TechCrunch, ‘Bitmoji TV’ will make the custom Bitmoji avatars of you and your Snap friends the stars of their own full-motion cartoon series. The episodic cartoons will be mapped out by Snap’s team, but your custom Bitmoji characters will appear in each, undertaking various types of adventures and quests. The option aims to tap into the rising interest in short, TV-like content, along with the popularity of Bitmoji, while also adding a extra dash of […]

LinkedIn Reaches 675 Million Members, Continues to See ‘Record Levels of Engagement’

LinkedIn Reaches 675 Million Members, Continues to See ‘Record Levels of Engagement’

Microsoft has once again reported that LinkedIn saw ‘record levels of engagement’ over the last three months of 2019, while the platform also continues to expand its audience across the globe. The findings are listed in Microsoft’s FY20 Q2 report, which the company published this week, outlining its key performance highlights in the most recent period. As per Microsoft: “LinkedIn continues to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce – every seven seconds someone is hired on LinkedIn. We saw record levels of member engagement again this quarter. Marketing Solutions remains our fastest growing business as marketers leverage enhanced tools and LinkedIn Pages to connect with our […]

Facebook and Snapchat Add New Super Bowl-Themed Visual Tools

Facebook and Snapchat Add New Super Bowl-Themed Visual Tools

Super Bowl LIV is coming up this weekend, and both Facebook and Snapchat have launched some new visual features to help users get involved in the action and show their support. First off, on Facebook – The Social Network is adding a new set of Messenger camera filters and stickers which have been designed in partnership with the NFL, including its ‘Endzone filter’ for your Messenger videos and Stories. As per Facebook: “With the Endzone filter, you’ll be able to picture yourself as a wide receiver from the Niners or the Chiefs catching the game-winning Hail Mary to get your team the Lombardi Trophy. And with the Fan filter, you’ll […]