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#2 Most Read Article of 2014: The 10 Best Shopping Engines

Top 10 Comparison Search Engines

A new study analyzes the best comparison shopping engines based on traffic, revenue, conversion rate, return on spend, average CPC, quality of merchant tools, and merchant response ratings to help guide marketing spend for online retailers. A new study analyzes the best comparison shopping engines based on traffic, revenue, conversion rate, return on spend, average CPC, quality of merchant tools, and merchant response ratings to help guide marketing spend for online retailers. 0 Comments

How New gTLDs Fare in Search Marketing [Research]

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Globe Runner released findings of an experiment to discover how new generic top-level domains fared in paid search in impressions, click-through rate, conversions and KPIs. Globe Runner released findings of an experiment to discover how new generic top-level domains fared in paid search in impressions, click-through rate, conversions and KPIs. 0 Comments

Top Paid Search Keywords for Health Insurance Revealed [Study]

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AdGooroo released a study that showed the top AdWords advertisers in the U.S. health insurance sector, which keywords they spent the most money on and the results. AdGooroo released a study that showed the top AdWords advertisers in the U.S. health insurance sector, which keywords they spent the most money on and the results. 0 Comments

Organic Search Drives 51% of Traffic to Websites [Study]

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Data from SEO platform provider BrightEdge and its Data Cube show organic traffic is the largest source of traffic over other channels like paid search and social media. Data from SEO platform provider BrightEdge and its Data Cube show organic traffic is the largest source of traffic over other channels like paid search and social media. 0 Comments

30% of Traffic to Insurance Sites Came from Search in June

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Data coming from Millward Brown Digital shows leading insurance brands received 30 percent on average of website traffic from search in June. Other top performers in Q2 in the search results included GEICO and Progressive. Data coming from Millward Brown Digital shows leading insurance brands received 30 percent on average of website traffic from search in June. Other top performers in Q2 in the search results included GEICO and Progressive. 0 Comments

Fake Googlebot Activity up 61% [Report]

For every 24 Googlebot visits a website will also be visited by a Fake Googlebot

One in every 24 visits is a fake Googlebot. Identifying bad bots can be tricky; some are very sophisticated, especially the ones mimicking Google. Here are some steps you can take to verify whether you're getting faked visits. One in every 24 visits is a fake Googlebot. Identifying bad bots can be tricky; some are very sophisticated, especially the ones mimicking Google. Here are some steps you can take to verify whether you're getting faked visits. 0 Comments

5 Most Important Takeaways From the Link Building Survey 2014

Link Building 2014 Survey Thoughts and Analysis

A new survey shows that our industry continues to improve, and links continue to matter. Link building is getting harder, so implementing diverse tactics is extremely important. And link building works best with other online marketing activities. The Link Building Survey 2014 shows that link building is getting harder, links still matter, and diverse tactics are extremely important. 0 Comments

Retailers Outspend Luxury Brands on Luxury Keywords in Paid Search [Report]

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In the battle for luxury shoppers, top retailers in 2013 outspent top luxury brands on Google AdWords paid search ads in four of five categories: apparel, beauty and cosmetics, shoes, and watches, according to a new report from AdGooroo. In the battle for luxury shoppers, top retailers in 2013 outspent top luxury brands on Google AdWords paid search ads in four of five categories: apparel, beauty and cosmetics, shoes, and watches, according to a new report from AdGooroo. 0 Comments

SEM the Most Effective Acquisition Channel for 85% of Retailers [Survey]

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A study by Shop.org and Forrester Research shows 85 percent of retailers surveyed said search marketing (including PPC and SEO) was the most effective customer acquisition tactic. The study also showed display advertising is experiencing a comeback. A study by Shop.org and Forrester Research shows 85 percent of retailers surveyed said search marketing (including PPC and SEO) was the most effective customer acquisition tactic. The study also showed display advertising is experiencing a comeback. 0 Comments

Apparel PPC: Zappos Dominates the Competition

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When it comes to paid search advertising in the apparel category, Zappos is king, according to a new report from AdGooroo, which examined U.S. Google AdWords data from Q2 2014 and also revealed the top 20 apparel keywords by spend. When it comes to paid search advertising in the apparel category, Zappos is king, according to a new report from AdGooroo, which examined U.S. Google AdWords data from Q2 2014 and also revealed the top 20 apparel keywords by spend. 0 Comments

3 Reports Offer Insights on State of Paid Search in Q2

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Three reports from Adobe's Digital Marketing, Kenshoo, and The Search Agency highlight the state of paid search across the globe - including paid search spend, click-through rates, cost per click and more trends and data by engine and device in Q2 A flurry of findings from Adobe, Kenshoo, and the Search Agency: paid search spend, click-through rates, cost per click and more trends and data. 0 Comments

Mobile: 34% of Organic Search, 42% of Social Traffic in Q2 [Report]

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RKG released its digital marketing report for Q2 2014 and found organic traffic comprised 31 percent of all website visits in Q2, and mobile traffic grew to make up 34 percent of those visits. Meanwhile, 42 percent of social visits came from mobile. RKG released its digital marketing report for Q2 2014 and found organic traffic comprised 31 percent of all website visits in Q2, and mobile traffic grew to make up 34 percent of those visits. Meanwhile, 42 percent of social visits came from mobile. 0 Comments

Mobile Paid Search Spend Up 98% Globally vs. Last Year [Report]

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Covario released its quarterly report that looks at global paid search spend. Mobile online advertising saw a 98 percent increase in spend year-over-year (YoY) and 6 percent increase quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) globally. Overall, spend was up 21 percent YoY and 2 percent QoQ worldwide. Covario reports a 21 percent year-over-year spend increase and 2 percent QoQ boost amongst its high tech, consumer electronics, and retail clients. 0 Comments

Organic Search Accounts for Up to 64% of Website Traffic [STUDY]

Organic Search Equals 64 Percent of all Website Visits

Inspired by Groupon deindexing itself from Google and finding 60 percent of their direct traffic was actually organic search, Conductor reveals data showing that organic search is actually responsible for driving 64 percent of traffic to websites. Inspired by Groupon deindexing itself from Google and finding 60 percent of their direct traffic was actually organic search, Conductor reveals data showing that organic search is actually responsible for driving 64 percent of traffic to websites. 0 Comments

Top Keyword Combos for PPC Retail Ads During Back to School [Data]

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The back-to-school and back-to-college retail audience spent an estimated $72.5 billion in 2013. Here's a look at how word choice in retail PPC ads during the back-to-school season (July 15 to September 15) can impact your campaign success. Data from Google AdWords and the Yahoo Bing Network shows the top word combinations for PPC retail advertisements during the back-to-school season. 0 Comments

67% of Travel & Hospitality Brands Use Dedicated Mobile Sites

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A travel and hospitality industry analysis by The Search Agency finds that of the 100 travel sites studied, 8 percent implemented responsive design, 67 percent served dedicated mobile sites, and 25 percent served desktop versions of the site. A travel and hospitality industry analysis by The Search Agency finds that of the 100 travel sites studied, 8 percent implemented responsive design, 67 percent served dedicated mobile sites, and 25 percent served desktop versions of the site. 0 Comments

Search Engine Traffic Declines While Engagement Remains Steady [Study]

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A Shareaholic analysis of search engine data has found a steady decline in the number of visitors coming from search engines over six months. Based on average visit duration, pages per visit, and bounce rate, Google sent less engaged visitors. A Shareaholic analysis of search engine data has found a steady decline in the number of visitors coming from search engines over six months. 0 Comments

Mobile Implementation Errors Cost Sites 68% of Organic Smartphone Traffic [Study]

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Even if you've decided to "go mobile," you may be losing an average of 68 percent of smartphone traffic. New BrightEdge research looks at the various types of mobile solutions and how they affect important outcomes like rankings and traffic. Even if you've decided to "go mobile," you may be losing an average of 68 percent of smartphone traffic. New BrightEdge research looks at the various types of mobile solutions and how they affect important outcomes like rankings and traffic. 0 Comments

Competitive Analysis in Search Is Linked to Higher Conversions [Data]

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Those who give little to no mindshare to competitive analysis should rethink that approach. Data shows those who do may find that adding regular competitive analysis and adapting strategy based on that analysis positively impacts their bottom line. New data indicates that adding regular competitive analysis and adapting strategy based on that analysis can positively impact your bottom line. 0 Comments

Videos Dominate Universal Search Results 65% of the Time [Study]

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Searchmetrics studied the Universal Search results for millions of keywords over the course of a year to gauge what has changed in Universal Search and how. Videos were the most common type of Universal Search result, with YouTube dominating share. The Searchmetrics data also showed keywords that displayed Universal Search results grew to 81 percent in 2013, up from 75 percent in the previous year. 0 Comments