Google has announced their August 2024 Search Core Algorithm Update. Google is claiming their update will reward "small or independent sites that are creating useful, original content." Whatever that means. Doesn't explain anything about Google's ranking factors. What Does the Google August 2024 Core Update Mean? While the great Google leak of this spring has […]
Recently, I wrapped up Google's Looker Studio certification course. For the big, shiny certificate you get, it’s rather underwhelming. I expected a challenge but found myself navigating through something unexpectedly straightforward. Pros Cons Introduces key features Not updated since 2018 Free and accessible Lack of challenge Easy to navigate Missing instructional materials Makes it easy […]
After almost exactly seven (7!) years in the making, on October 31, 2023 Google declared Mobile-First Indexing complete. Webmasters are left scratching their heads over the news. "Mobile-first indexing SEO!? What mobile-first!?" What now? What does this mean for the staunch defenders of desktop-only websites? Those relics of the web, treasure troves of simplicity and […]
Step aside, Harvey Specter. Bing is a rock-solid legal advisor. In the 1980s, my dad read this prophetic quote in a book by two German professors: “In the future, one of the most valuable assets will be raw data.” Today, data IS the new oil. And search engines are the refineries. It’s official: Search engines […]
From 28 to 148 Monthly Clicks Almost Overnight. FASTEST. SEO. WIN. EVER. At least one of 'em, especially in recent history. Check out these graphs: It was 3 months, but then the clicks started surging like overnight. Like a star shooting in the sky. On a small-budget performance-based campaign -- for a global company. I […]
A bit over a year ago, I had the great privilege of meeting Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States, and his wife First Lady Rosalynn Carter (who just turned 93 a few weeks ago). Amazing power couple of 74 years, a shining example of the meaning of true love and success! Regardless of […]
FIRST PUBLISHED MAY 26, 2020 -- Entrepreneurs and even ordinary people are the ones who find creative ways to solve challenging problems, no matter how big or small. In this Entrepreneurs’ Spotlight, Agency Intelligence highlights 12 forward-thinkers who share advice, from their own experience, on how small businesses can continue to grow and thrive in […]
