Flying close to the sun: SEO tactics that may get you burned

The temptation to take the “quick and easy” route is everywhere, and SEO is no different. Contributor Stephan Spencer shows how going black- or gray-hat might sound good initially, but in the end, like Icarus, may get you burned.

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Up close at SMX: Using paid search and social together

Columnist Kristi Kellogg recaps a session at SMX East that dives into how marketers can integrate their paid search and social efforts for better marketing results. The post Up close at SMX: Using paid search and social together appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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How to help your sales team close more paid search leads

Acquiring tons of leads through paid search is great, but columnist Jacob Baadsgaard cautions that your sales team’s ability to convert those leads can make or break your campaign ROI. Learn how to improve conversions from your PPC leads. The post How to help your sales team close more paid search…

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Get up close with PPC KPIs to improve your performance

What are the primary metrics that define success for your PPC campaigns? Columnist Matt Umbro explores the pros and cons of optimizing for some common paid search metrics. The post Get up close with PPC KPIs to improve your performance appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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Yahoo To Close BOSS, Build Your Own Search Service Next Month

Yahoo to close yet another search service. Yahoo BOSS is closing March 31, 2016. The post Yahoo To Close BOSS, Build Your Own Search Service Next Month appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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Bing Ads To Force Close Variants On Advertisers & Will Modify The Way That Negatives Operate

Last year Google ticked off paid search professionals with the announcement that a true Exact Match will no longer exist. Next month, Bing will be following suit when close variants will be added to all campaigns. Additionally, big changes are afoot with negative terms, advertisers will need to…

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Content Marketing & Promotion To Drive Quality Links: Up Close @SMX West

Contributor Mark Traphagen recaps a session from SMX West 2015 on how to create link-worthy content. The post Content Marketing & Promotion To Drive Quality Links: Up Close @SMX West appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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Meet The SEOs: Up Close @SMX West 2015

What’s the latest on how top SEOs are handling the challenges of the business? Contributor Janet Driscoll Miller recaps a key panel discussion from SMX West. The post Meet The SEOs: Up Close @SMX West 2015 appeared first on Search Engine Land.

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