Category Archives: Google Tools

Google Launches Autotrack To Help Sites Get More Out Of Universal Analytics

A library of plugins is designed to give sites common tracking features automatically. Ginny Marvin on February 23, 2016    Last week, Google launched autotrack for analytics.js (aka Universal Analytics) to make it easier for marketers to get more out of Google Analytics without having to go through a big customization learning curve. The autotrack library “attempts … Continue reading Google Launches Autotrack To Help Sites Get More Out Of Universal Analytics

How to Use Google’s New AdWords Formulas to Gain Additional Insights into Call Data

by Jonathon Byrd February 12, 2016February 12, 2016 In late January, Google quietly released a new formula function for custom columns in AdWords. Using the custom formulas functionality, marketers can apply formulas to metrics available in the custom columns drop-down. For marketers importing call tracking data from Google Analytics and/or tracking calls directly from ads, … Continue reading How to Use Google’s New AdWords Formulas to Gain Additional Insights into Call Data

Google Search Partner Network: Friend Or Foe?

To include search partners or not to include search partners? That is the question for many AdWords advertisers. To help answer this question, columnist Andy Taylor shares data on search partner ad performance. Andy Taylor on February 5, 2016 The Google Search Network gives advertisers the ability to gain additional AdWords traffic and conversions from … Continue reading Google Search Partner Network: Friend Or Foe?

All About the Updated Google Webmaster Guidelines

by Eric Seal January 30, 2016January 30, 2016 The Google Webmaster Guidelines just got a big update. Following last week’s Webmasters page revamp, the new Google Webmaster Guidelines page has been updated for the changing user base. The Guidelines are divided into two sections—General Guidelines and Quality Guidelines—that offer you a simple list of best … Continue reading All About the Updated Google Webmaster Guidelines

Google Announces “Real-Time Ads” So Marketers Can Jump On The Next Left Shark Moment

The tech giant is also beefing up its YouTube AdBlitz site and channel for Super Bowl ads. Barry Levine on January 20, 2016 To help marketers take advantage of “micro-moments” — those events that everyone starts talking about — Google is today announcing online Real-Time Ads. A typical micro-moment: last year’s performance by the left shark in … Continue reading Google Announces “Real-Time Ads” So Marketers Can Jump On The Next Left Shark Moment

The Complete Guide to Google’s Knowledge Graph

by Aleh Barysevich January 11, 2016 Follow @LinkAssistantJanuary 11, 2016 SEO is a constant source of anxiety among business owners and marketers; especially in recent years, as Google has introduced and increased its focus on “contextual” search. The Knowledge Graph is one of the best examples, because it presents a tremendous opportunity for quicker and … Continue reading The Complete Guide to Google’s Knowledge Graph

Why Your Personal Brand Should Be Marketing On Google Plus

by Personal Branding Blog January 8, 2016January 8, 2016 Over the last few years Google Plus has steadily grown into a social network used by individuals, brands, and businesses. With the recent redesign of Google Plus influence on this platform is more important than ever, especially on mobile. This is a great time for personal … Continue reading Why Your Personal Brand Should Be Marketing On Google Plus