Tag Archives: Searches

4 Free Ways Local Businesses Can Get Found By More Customers in “Near Me” Searches

Toby Scammell — November 18, 2019 Follow @tobyscammell The internet has turned local business on its head, giving rise to e-commerce companies like Amazon that compete with mom-and-pop shops in just about every retail category. The silver lining is that the mobile web has also made it easier than ever for people to search, find, … Continue reading 4 Free Ways Local Businesses Can Get Found By More Customers in “Near Me” Searches →

3 Best Practices to Deal with Google’s Zero-Click Searches

Google Algorithm

Manisha Sukhyani — November 9, 2019 Follow @msukhyani As per Search Engine Land’s latest study, approximately 49% of all U.S. Google searches resulted in zero clicks in the first quarter of 2019. Another study from SparkToro showed that 60% of mobile searches ended without clicks. Brands are trying hard to earn clicks from organic searches … Continue reading 3 Best Practices to Deal with Google’s Zero-Click Searches →

Data Suggests 94% Of Searches Send People To Alphabet Properties

Statistics

Data Suggests 94% Of Searches Send People To Alphabet Properties by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, August 14, 2019 Marketers that helped Google build its empire shouldn’t be surprised to learn that 50.33% of searches on Google ended without a click during the second quarter in 2019 — the vast majority organic — and 94% … Continue reading Data Suggests 94% Of Searches Send People To Alphabet Properties →

How to Use Google ‘Near Me’ Searches to Your Advantage

Local Search

Ashley Perssico — June 28, 2019 — June 28, 2019 I love potatoes. They are the top food in my diet. I like them baked, fried, scalloped, you name it. But most of all, I like them mashed. I can’t count the times my boyfriend has asked me what I want for dinner and I’ve … Continue reading How to Use Google ‘Near Me’ Searches to Your Advantage →

Healthcare Needs To Rethink How To Chase Online Searches

Search Strategies

Healthcare Needs To Rethink How To Chase Online Searches by Laurie Sullivan @lauriesullivan, May 24, 2019 Healthcare professionals need to think of their services and practices as brands, according to research released this week that suggests the industry has poor optimization and branding practices, along with slow response rates to patient reviews. All these elements … Continue reading Healthcare Needs To Rethink How To Chase Online Searches →

Valentine’s Day Ad Spend Up, But Searches Down

Consumer Behavior

Valentine’s Day Ad Spend Up, But Searches Down by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, Yesterday It’s not uncommon for people to search for items online and then give their spouse or significant other a list of suggested gifts. More women than men do this. In practice, the formality is intended to keep all parties happy. … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Ad Spend Up, But Searches Down →

Retailers Fail To Capitalize On Toys R Us Brand Searches

Branding Trends

Retailers Fail To Capitalize On Toys R Us Brand Searches by Laurie Sullivan @lauriesullivan, (December 01, 2018) Search results on Google reveal that consumers miss the toy retailer Toys R Us. From April 1 through November 25, 2018, consumers searched on the keywords “toys r us” 73 million times, according to data from Kantar Media. … Continue reading Retailers Fail To Capitalize On Toys R Us Brand Searches →

Mobile Searches For ‘Like’ Brands And Stores On The Rise

Mobile Engagement

Mobile Searches For ‘Like’ Brands And Stores On The Rise by Laurie Sullivan @lauriesullivan, September 13, 2018 Google published research on Thursday showing that 61% of shoppers are open to buying from new retailers during the holiday season — and during the 2017 holiday season, nearly half of shoppers did. Trends in mobile searches for … Continue reading Mobile Searches For ‘Like’ Brands And Stores On The Rise →

‘Near Me’ Searches Don’t Need Keywords To Find Local Goods, Services

Keyword Search

‘Near Me’ Searches Don’t Need Keywords To Find Local Goods, Services by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, August 27, 2018 About 69% of consumers use their smartphone to help them shop. Some 63% use the phone to research products, while 62% compare prices, 56% look for coupons or deals, 54% check for store hours, and … Continue reading ‘Near Me’ Searches Don’t Need Keywords To Find Local Goods, Services →

Near Me Searches

Local Search

Dale Keipert — June 13, 2018 Follow @360Interactive — June 13, 2018 The Local Businesses Search Dilemma You have a business that caters to your local community. You’ve often looked at getting your business to rank higher on Google but it never seems like it works. And, you really don’t have the time, money, or … Continue reading Near Me Searches →