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The Internet Makes People Mean. How Does That Affect Your Brand?

March 16, 2023

Some people act the same on the internet as they do in real life. But many people will change significantly. Studies have found that the internet lowers a person’s inhibitions. This has been termed the “online disinhibition effect.” People will say things that they would never say in real life or act in an overly aggressive manner. For instance, people often use hedge words – like “seems to” or “sometimes” – to try to soften the mood when saying something

3 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Email Marketing

March 9, 2023

If you are doing online marketing, we can help here at Content Customs. One of the benefits of working with us is that we are such a versatile company. The heart of our business often revolves around doing search engine optimization and SEO work. But we can also handle other types of online marketing, such as social media marketing, or setting up pay-per-click advertisement campaigns.

Are You Taking the Wrong SEO Approach?

March 2, 2023

When it comes to search engine optimization, people are often very focused on what they should be doing. They know that they need to get more keywords on their site, for example, or that they want to create links to other pages. They know that they can promote their content through social media to grow their audience. All of this is true, and it certainly is important to focus on the things that you should be doing to try to improve your content and your results.

SEO Is Always Changing

February 23, 2023

It may be time to forget everything that you know about SEO. Many people assume that the process is the same year after year, but that’s simply not the case. Often, there will be major changes in any calendar year, especially as Google updates its algorithm. SEO is always reacting to these changes or trying to anticipate how an edge can be created over the competition.

How Often Should You Post on Social Media?

February 16, 2023

Social media is clearly a way to expand the reach that your brand has and to find a new or larger audience. You can also use it to connect with the audience that you already have, keeping your brand fresh in their minds and even interacting with them to do things like answering questions or telling them about upcoming products. Social media creates this level of interaction in a way that no other type of advertising has in the past.

Google Announces Improved Translation Capabilities

February 9, 2023

It sometimes feels like the world becomes a bit smaller every day, and that is especially true when considering connections made on the internet. Even minor brands now have the ability to market themselves all over the world to a vast array of customers. This has allowed major corporations to spread all over the globe, but it also allows small companies to find niche markets in different areas that they may not have been able to discover previously.

What Is Google Search Really Looking For?

February 3, 2023

When considering how to optimize your website, it can sometimes be helpful to dig into the psychology behind a Google search. What is the search actually designed to do? What is the person starting that search actually looking for? By carefully considering what their goals are, you can then apply this to your SEO strategy to determine how to optimize your site in a way that aligns with these goals.

Why Is Your Site Suddenly Getting Less Traffic?

January 26, 2023

If your website suddenly starts getting less traffic than it has been in the past, you’re certainly going to notice the change. You may not have made any alterations on your end, at least that you know of, but something is clearly impacting your numbers. You need to figure out why this is occurring so that you can rectify it or, if it’s a short-term problem, wait for it to resolve itself.

Voice Search Keeps Getting More Popular

January 19, 2023

Voice search features have changed the way that people use their devices. These searches can be carried out on a wide variety of devices, which is one reason why they are popular. For instance, voice searches could occur on a cellphone, on a home assistant – Alexa or Google Home, to name just two – on a computer equipped with a microphone and in many other ways. Part of the popularity is just the convenience, especially when using a phone.