Voice Search is on the Rise

Voice Search is on the Rise

Voice search is everywhere. You probably even used it the last time you needed directions, store hours, or even just wanted to know the weather. We are using the internet differently in 2019 than we have used it in years prior. So what does this mean for SEO?

SEO – The three letters that brings joy to every internet marketers face. SEO – Search Engine Optimization. While it is still quite technical, it might become somewhat more human with the introduction of voice search.

As humans, we don’t speak robotically. If we ask a question of Siri or “Ok Google” we most likely speak in conversational tones. This is the way SEO experts like our team are now thinking.

If you notice, more search queries (tech-y language for search content) contain questions, full sentences, most likely formed in a question.

“What is the best mattress to buy?”

“Where is a pediatric dentist near me?”

“List the hair salons near me.”

Ok, so that last one wasn’t a question but you catch our drift. People are using real sentences, so that moves towards content being filled with these same sentences.

Searchers want answers, and they want to know you are answering their specific question, not something like it, but that question.

So begin putting this into play. Use titles in your articles with the exact questions you find with your related keywords through Google search.

Make sure the questions are bold and at the top with a good concise answer below it. Try to keep on topic and expand as much as possible on that question with other related questions in the same article. This will give you more favor with Google.

If you need help having your site rank for voice search, contact us.

How to Get a Job as a Digital Marketing Manager

How to Get a Job as a Digital Marketing Manager

Marketing jobs in the past decade have swiftly turned to digital marketing jobs.  If you’re searching for jobs, you will notice the traditional marketing job listings dwindling down.

Times have changed.  That doesn’t mean you’re obsolete just because you know traditional marketing and not digital marketing!

Many of the concepts you know and worked with in the traditional type still work with digital.  The platforms have changed, the strategies have changed, but the concepts haven’t.

Maybe you haven’t even been in marketing, but are now considering a new path.  Your career isn’t fulfilling you or, let’s be real, the money just isn’t enough.  So now, you’ve decided to look at other options.

Did you know there are even digital marketing jobs which allow you to work full time or part time completely from home?  Yep, working on the beach is actually a real thing in this world.  Watch for another article on this very topic.

A quick list on me:

 

Why should I be giving this advice?

A Short Resume:

  • Digital Marketing Manager at  the #1 Consumer Electronics Gaming Company
  • AdWords Certified
  • Analytics Certified
  • Bing Ads Certified
  • Paid Search specialist for real estate, security, beauty, health, SAAS, etc industries

I’ve been on the company side and the agency side.

I’ve been through the interviews from small startups all the way to major Fortune 500 companies and more in between.

I’m sharing over ten years of experience in this industry (practically the entire amount of time this type of job role has been around!)

So let’s jump into it.

One of the BIGGEST questions I receive: “Which skills does X company look for in a Digital Marketing Expert?”

This can be pretty broad.  However, I am cutting it down and organizing this into an easy to understand list.

To Get a Digital Marketing Job You will want to know:

SEO (Search Engine Optimization) – the techniques you need to make the search engines work for you.

Email Marketing – This is very important, become familiar with the platforms like MailChimp or iContact. An email list is extremely important to a business.  Knowing how to grow the list and consistently nurture it is a very valuable skill.

Social Media Marketing – (Think Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest, etc) Beyond what it means to have a Facebook profile or an Instagram page, but knowing how to build a community of hardcore fans for your company’s brand.

Paid Search – Google Ads.  Find out how you can skip the wait time to get a business listing to the coveted top spot in a Google search.

Ecommerce – Selling online.  It’s the future, and if you know how to work an Ecommerce shop, companies need you.

Content Marketing – Blogging for business.

Those are the top skills you will want to know.  Don’t want to learn all of them?  That’s ok, you can find jobs (in office and remote) for each one of these in the list!  The key will be to have the right skills that companies find valuable.

The right skills, learned the RIGHT way will increase your confidence that you will go into interviews with ease.  You will breeze right by all of their questions, and the interviewer will be impressed with you.

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Daily Digital #27 – What Were the Most Popular Searches on Google in 2017?

Daily Digital #27 – What Were the Most Popular Searches on Google in 2017?

With 3.5 billion searches per day on Google (internetlivestats.com), knowing what the general public searches for can give us an insight into their interests, needs, and wants. As a quick overview of some of the more popular searches were the discovery of the secrets of slime, how to locate solar eclipse glasses, how to help hurricane victims and how to support the city of Las Vegas.

Without waiting any longer, we have a more specific list of the “how to’s” and “what is” searches of 2017.

How to..
How to make slime
How to make solar eclipse glasses
How to watch Mayweather vs. McGregor
How to buy Bitcoin

What is..
What is DACA?
What is covfefe?
What is Paris Climate Agreement?
What is net neutrality?

It has become apparent, the searches are not general nor simple, people are expecting answers to their very specific how to questions like “how to make fluffy slime,” “how to make butter slime,” and “how to make slime without Borax.”

What types of places are people searching for in the major cities of the United States?

Take a look at the list below:
San Francisco, Ca – Post office near me
Los Angeles, Ca – Dispensary near me
Houston, Tx – Tattoo shop near me
Chicago – Fireworks near me tonight
New York, NY – Solar eclipse glasses near me
Philadelphia, Pa – Laundromat near me
Washington DC – Chinese restaurants near me
Atlanta, Ga – Italian restaurants near me

Bonus tip – People have become so used to utilizing their GPS in their mobile devices that many are dropping the phrase “near me” but still expecting local results.

With the large number of destructive hurricanes and other problems, people wanted to go beyond typical news coverage. The searches all surrounded “How to help Puerto Rico,” “How to help Houston,” and “How to help Hurricane Harvey” amongst a number of others.

Search Trends for 2018

Seeing that people are becoming more accustomed to specific types of searches with relevant answers, this will only expand in 2018. People are asking detailed questions and want more personally relevant answers, quickly. Plan to use this in your marketing for 2018.

E-Commerce and Digital Marketing Conferences 2017: The Most Comprehensive List

E-Commerce and Digital Marketing Conferences 2017: The Most Comprehensive List

The year may be coming to a close and if you have an e-commerce shop, hopefully you have your plan in motion for the biggest retail surge of the year.  Regardless, learning is always encouraged, so we wanted to give you a list of the top Ecommerce and Digital Marketing conferences that you can still attend in 2017.

October 2017 E-Commerce & Digital Marketing Conferences

Money 20/20
Las Vegas, Nevada
October 23 – 25, 2017

Digital Summit
Chicago, Illinois
October 24 – 25

PerformanceIN Live 2017
London, UK
October 24 – 25

Mobile Shopping Summit 2017
October 24 – 26
Indian Wells, Ca

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TBH App – Breakout App – Facebook Purchase Alert!  Giant Buys TBH App

TBH App – Breakout App – Facebook Purchase Alert! Giant Buys TBH App

What is the TBH Time App? The TBH App is an app specifically for teens (grades 9-12).  (TBH stands for To Be Honest)  It allows users to stay anonymous to help reduce the amount of bullying.  It is a poll app meant to give off positive vibes allowing you to boost each other while staying completely positive.  When students sign up, they connect with their school and give honest compliments to fellow students.  If a guy gives a compliment, the person who receives it has a blue gem added.  If a female gives a compliment, the person who receives it has a pink gem added.   Continue reading

Mobile Reaching New Highs of Ad Spending

Mobile Reaching New Highs of Ad Spending

The IAB report is out.  In 2016 for the full year, the total digital ad spend was $72.5 billion.  Growth in digital ad spending is still strong with an increase over 21% from 2015 to 2016. Randall Rothenberg, the CEO of IAB said the following about mobile’s role in this growth and overall ad spend: “Mobile fueled the internet economy in 2016, with advertisers showing their confidence in digital to achieve their marketing goals. This increasing commitment is a reflection of brands’ ongoing marketing shift from ‘mobilefirst’ to ‘mobile-only’ in order to keep pace with today’s on-the-go consumers.” Screenshot 2017-05-03 at 11.15.11 PM We aren’t just talking about banner or text advertising.  In 2016, we saw the first time audio actually had its own category in digital ad spend.  Audio units saw over $1 billion. In 2016, mobile accounted for 50.52% of the $72.5 billion digital ad spend.  The compound annual growth rate of mobile was 87% in 2016 and heavily drove the digital ad spend. Fun fact: The compound annual growth rate for the past ten years at 16% and has outpaced the US dollar of 3% in the same period. Ready to jump into the digital advertising world, or perhaps you’re looking for help with seeing better results for your digital ads?  We can help.  Send us an email: Kristen@feelingthevibe.com.

Google AdWords – Important Tip for #BlackFriday and #CyberMonday + Podcast

Google AdWords just rolled out yet another feature, and right in time for the two  busiest days of the holiday season for businesses.  The holiday season is just about here, find out what you NEED in your ads to stand out this holiday season.  Since they’re so new, most likely, your competitors won’t know about them just yet.  Jump on board quick.  Check out the podcast below:

 

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Daily Digital Marketing – Tip #24 – Want Success on Instagram?  You Better Be Using these Hashtags

Daily Digital Marketing – Tip #24 – Want Success on Instagram? You Better Be Using these Hashtags

 

Instagram can seem like somewhat of a mystery to many if you don’t have the secret tricks to help you crack that mystery code.  It is important for you to utilize these hashtags below to increase followers and increase likes Instagram.  Let’s get started!

Instagram hashtags-2

 

 

1.  #S4S – “Shoutout for Shoutout”

Definition:  I will tell my IG followers to follow you in exchange for you telling yours to follow me.

 

2.  #L4L – “Like for Like”

Definition: I will like your photo if you like mine.

 

3.  #FBF – “Flashback Friday”

Definition: Post an old photo on Fridays.

 

4.  #IGers – “Instagrammers”

Definition: Speaking to people using Instagram.

 

5.  #POTD – Photo of the Day

Definition: Posts of photos you think are the best.

 

6.  #Regram

Definition: This is telling people to repost the photos on Instagram.

 

Want extra help with Instagram?  Contact us today to get started!

 

Daily Digital Marketing – Tip #23 – Best Time of Day to Tweet

Tweeting, posting, updating statuses.  There is so much to do when it comes to promoting your business online.  How about some rules and information to help you know when is the best time of day and week for clicks, retweets, favorites, and overall engagements.

 

Recently, Bufferapp.com examined over 4 million tweets to see which had the best engagement when.  So let’s take a look at the results:

 

  • Best time for Clicks: Early morning hours between 2 am – 3 am.
  • Time with the Fewest Clicks: 9 am – 1 pm local time
  • Best time for favorites and retweets: Evenings and late at night (9 pm local time is the best hour on average)

Let’s get more specific:

 

  • Most Popular Time of the Day to tweet: Between noon – 1 pm local time
  • Fewest tweets posted: Between 3 am and 4 am local time

 

Looking at the statistic above for the “most popular time of the day to tweet,” please keep in mind, this should actually be used carefully as your tweets may get lost in the shuffle with so much tweeting activity going on.  Therefore, it would be better to tweet during non-peak times if you want to be seen.