Neil Patel

Search engine optimization (SEO) used to be defined by the number of keywords and keyword synonyms across your website’s content.  When Google launched its knowledge graph, SEO shifted away from simply relying on keywords, and search engine crawlers began prioritizing rich snippets and entities on search engine results pages (SERPs). These days, Google has more […]

As one of the largest e-commerce platforms on the internet, Shopify offers budding (and established) entrepreneurs a platform to sell their wares and increase their reach. In fact, Shopify dominates nearly 20 percent of the e-commerce market share. That’s not all. With millions of active buyers on the platform, there is plenty of opportunity for […]

As marketers and brands, many of you use PPC ads to drive traffic to your brand or a client’s website. There’s nothing wrong with that approach. After all, PPC ads have obvious advantages. You can reach new customers, track your results, and manage your budget. However, for all their benefits, these ads can sometimes lack […]

A recent study found that 70 percent of Americans are shopping online more than ever. E-commerce is booming, and there’s never been a better time to start an online store. One of the best platforms to launch your e-commerce store is Shopify. Why do so many people love Shopify? In part due to its: affordability […]

Have you ever thought a struggling ad campaign would perform better outside of the country? International PPC campaigns work best when you understand your target audience and appeal to the local culture. Here are seven top tips for running international PPC ads to give you the knowledge necessary to succeed anywhere on the planet. International […]

Google recently announced that they have delayed the release of the Google Page Experience update. In mid-June they are going to release the update as well as some new tools to help you out. But as you know, you don’t want to wait for Google to release their algorithm update and then fix the issues […]

Pandora, the popular music-streaming service, boasts over 81 million users, and the average Pandora user spends 2 hours and 15 minutes per day listening to music on the platform. With ad options on both their free and paid platforms, Pandora music ads are a great opportunity for advertisers who want to increase their audience. Let’s […]

If you’re looking to get into video marketing, there’s no better channel than YouTube. They’re the second most visited website on the entire internet, with over 2 billion users, have virtually no competitors, and consumers are increasingly spending more time watching more online videos. With this flood of consumer attention, it’s no wonder companies are […]

We’re all accustomed to ads following us around the internet. Is it a little creepy? It can be, but many people write it off as a part of using the web. However, the world is changing. With a greater emphasis on privacy, the way personalized ads follow you around the internet could be, too. The […]

There are a lot of misconceptions about online reputation management. Some people think it’s just social media monitoring, while others believe it has something to do with public relations, and still others have no idea the impact it can have on sales. In this guide, I’ll explain the role of online reputation management in today’s […]

Are you ready for X reality? It’s coming, too, along with a host of exciting business and marketing opportunities.   Here is what it is, why it matters, and how to use it to grow your business.  What Is X Reality? X reality is short for extended reality. Sometimes called cross reality, it’s a convergence of […]

If you’re serious about digital marketing, you’ve likely spent thousands of dollars on testing, experimenting, and workshopping only to find that you simply aren’t reaching your target audience. That’s where Amazon Posts comes in. Amazon is doing more than just integrating social with online retail. Their Posts initiative reimagines what social media marketing could be, […]

Every business wants to feel like its customers and employees are happy. After all, it’s human nature to want to be loved, right? However, “making people happy” isn’t just a nice-to-have. Doing so has real-world business benefits. For instance, did you know customers will pay up to a 16-percent price premium and display greater loyalty […]

Advancements in the advertising industry have led to data-driven methods to promote and market your business. One relevant example is programmatic advertising. A study found programmatic ad spend will top $59.45 billion in 2019. By 2021, $81 billion of digital display ad spend will be conducted programmatically. How can programmatic buying benefit your business? What […]

Sign up. Buy now. Learn more. None of these common call-to-action triggers will probably get you the desired result, because your target audience is more knowledgeable than ever before. If you want to learn how to write the perfect call-to-action that’ll captivate your target audience, educate them and increase your conversions, this in-depth article was written with […]

Email marketing is one of the most important strategic channels in a marketer’s toolkit. According to UK DMA, 91 percent of marketers rate email as their most important channel, followed by social media at 83 percent. Email marketing’s success rate comes from its high ROI, which DMA states comes in at around $58 for every […]

You want to get your products in front of the people who are going to buy them. When you get your products on eBay, you’re putting them in front of an audience of 185 million people, but with competition from over 1.7 billion listings, how can you make sure you stand out from the crowd? […]

Think back to the last time you made a big online purchase. If you’re like most consumers, there’s a good chance you interacted with the brand multiple times on different channels using different devices before you paid. The customer journey isn’t straightforward anymore (if it ever was). It’s a meandering path where customers visit brands […]