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Trojan horse SEO: How to gain traction in new markets

Search Engine Land

Much like paid search practitioners occasionally like to borrow competitor clout and poach traffic by bidding on brand terms, SEO professionals who are growing brands in new markets need to look at poaching the demand that already exists for related markets – and then explain why their brand is a great alternative.

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Search marketing: Evolving roles, responsibilities, challenges

Search Engine Land

Search marketers design, run and optimize campaigns – and rely heavily on spreadsheets to successfully do their jobs, according to a new Search Engine Land survey. The biggest responsibilities for search marketers. Researching and recommending new marketing technology products. Why we care.

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The New Marketing Accountability

Marketing Insider Group

Michael Brenner is the author of B2BMarketingInsider and serves as Director of Online and Social Media Marketing for SAP. Pages About Michael Brenner Appearances Search Based on Traction Theme by The Theme Foundry Copyright © 2010 B2B Marketing Insider.

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Why paid search marketers need a growth mindset

Search Engine Land

Do you ever feel like the world of paid search evolves faster than you can keep up? With constant updates and the push to accept AI and automation, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and discouraged as a paid search marketer. This willingness to learn, experiment and adapt keeps paid search experts at the forefront.

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This day in search marketing history: January 17

Search Engine Land

Search Engine Land: Top Stories & Stats, Jan. From Search Marketing Expo ( SMX ). Ad testing in a multi-format world of responsive search ads, three headlines and more. Past contributions from Search Engine Land’s Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). 2012: A New Year, New Markets & New Keywords by Bill Hunt.

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Broad match keywords: When to test and when to avoid

Search Engine Land

When exploring new markets or product lines If you’re launching a new product or testing new keywords, broad match keywords can help you gather data on search intent and add keywords that you may not have found in initial keyword research. Get the newsletter search marketers rely on. Processing.

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How to manage SEO campaigns during economic downturns

Search Engine Land

Get the newsletter search marketers rely on. Understanding your consumer confidence In addition to reviewing your TAM, you need to review the confidence of consumers within your SOM (serviceable obtainable marketing) and SAM (serviceable addressable market). Business email address Sign me up! Processing.

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