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Dips and Spikes in Traffic: Using the Position Changes Report in Semrush

As a former customer support specialist, I understand the most commonly asked questions by customers. One of these repeated questions was about the traffic graph. “Where did this huge dip/spike come from?” You would constantly monitor the traffic for a particular domain and out of nowhere this huge dip occurs in the graph. You prepare for the worst.

Mike IsaacJul 27, 2015

YouTube: The Hidden Secret to Getting Low Cost Leads

Video Marketing

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YouTube: The Hidden Secret to Getting Low Cost Leads

YouTube is an awesome marketing tool that a lot of business owners haven’t explored. What really makes this avenue amazing is how many leads and overall exposure you can generate at such a low cost. So many people just aren’t aware of YouTube advertising... yet. That being said, I’m here to cover how you can gain more leads at an affordable price with YouTube.

Mike ArceJul 08, 2015

What In The World Is API? (Part 2: Knowing Your Limits and How To Use Data)

General Marketing

4 min read

What In The World Is API? (Part 2: Knowing Your Limits and How To Use Data)

This is a continuation of the previous article, What In The World Is API and How Do I Use It? If you have read the first API article, you have a general idea of what API is and how to use it. But now, you will want to understand how to make sure when enough is enough and how to organize this data.

Mike IsaacJun 29, 2015

Content

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20 Great Examples of Small Business Content Marketing Done Right

You don’t need a huge marketing budget, and you don’t even need to invest in every area of content. It’s simply a matter of finding your niche and serving your audience. And that’s exactly what these small businesses have done...

Aaron AgiusJun 25, 2015

Parallax Web Design vs. SEO: What You Need To Know

General SEO

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Parallax Web Design vs. SEO: What You Need To Know

As search engine marketers, we know that the best time for us to be involved with a web design or redesign project is right at the beginning, so that SEO can be ‘baked in‘ to the process right from the start.

Steve MorganJun 04, 2015

Social Media

4 min read

The Roadmap to Insta-Success: How To Use Instagram To Build Your Brand Online

Instagram is so hot right now. SourceIf you haven’t heard, Instagram is replacing Facebook in terms of organic reach and user engagement. Brands are shifting away from the Book, and focusing more towards the image-sharing network. Why is Instagram so successful? Because it allows brands to tell their stories through a series of pictures and videos.

Megan IngenbrandtJun 02, 2015

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