In a major industry move that marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another, Previsible.IO has acquired Internet Marketing Ninjas. For those of us who’ve been around since the early days of SEO, this is more than a headline—it’s a legacy moment. [Continue reading]
Metricool Brings Real Analytics to Personal LinkedIn Profiles
Metricool, the social media scheduling and reporting tool used by agencies and creators worldwide, just rolled out a long-awaited feature: LinkedIn analytics for personal profiles. [Continue reading]
This Cleveland Agency Found a Smarter Way to Rank in Every Suburb—Without Opening More Offices

216 Marketing just gave its digital presence a full overhaul. But it’s more than a design refresh. The new website at 216Marketing.com reflects how the agency has quietly expanded its service reach—while staying laser-focused on helping small … [Continue reading]
Survey: Gen Z Reuses Passwords but Demands Bank-Level Security From Small Businesses

A new survey from GoDaddy paints a lopsided picture of online security in 2025. Young consumers are quick to point fingers—but slow to lock their own digital doors. The results show Gen Z and Millennials are demanding airtight security from … [Continue reading]
Liftoff Reveals What’s Actually Working in Mobile Ads

Liftoff’s 2025 Mobile Ad Creative Index isn’t based on theories. It’s based on 4.7 trillion impressions, 263 billion clicks, and over 1.1 billion installs from January 2023 through May 2025. That’s not a guess—it’s a field test with global reach. And … [Continue reading]
EasySend’s Big Move: AI Tools That Make Static Forms Obsolete

EasySend just took a sledgehammer to the way businesses handle digital forms. The company, based in Tel Aviv and known for its work in customer-facing automation, launched a redesigned website along with major upgrades to its Digital Experience … [Continue reading]
Is Social Media Failing Small Businesses? New Survey Reveals a Hidden Blind Spot
According to new research released by GoDaddy, nearly half of all small businesses now run primarily online. These businesses use websites, marketplaces, and—most heavily—social media to reach their customers. That sounds impressive on paper. But … [Continue reading]
Why Cloudflare’s Pay Per Crawl Is a Trap for 99% of Websites

Cloudflare is rolling out Pay Per Crawl, a new feature that allows websites to charge for crawlers like search engines and AIs to index their content. At first glance, it sounds like a win for publishers—but for the overwhelming majority of websites, … [Continue reading]
The Hidden Risk of Double Letters in Brand and Domain Names

Choosing a brand name is one of the most important early decisions you’ll make—and when that brand includes a double character, such as "tt," "mm," or "ll" at the junction between two words, things get tricky fast. Think SmartThings, WattTime, … [Continue reading]
GEO Verified™ Launches to Help Brands Survive the AI Search Shakeup

As AI-powered search continues to rewrite how buyers find information, GEO Verified™ has been introduced to help companies avoid becoming invisible. This new service, created by BV Strategies and Manhattan Strategies, provides a practical framework … [Continue reading]
RetailOnline.com Hits the Market After 25 Years—And It’s Built for the Future of E-Commerce
The domain name RetailOnline.com, first registered in 1997 and held privately ever since, is now available for acquisition. This isn’t just another .COM. It’s a rare digital asset with the potential to anchor a global retail media network, e-commerce … [Continue reading]
AI-Powered Task Planning: The Future of Business Efficiency and Personal Productivity

The business landscape is undergoing a seismic shift as artificial intelligence transforms how organizations approach task planning and resource management. Recent research reveals that the global AI market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with … [Continue reading]
New Yoast Add-On Turns Google Docs Into an SEO Power Tool

Yoast SEO has launched a Google Docs integration that brings live SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and readability feedback directly into the writing process. The tool is part of Yoast’s continued effort to support marketers, writers, and … [Continue reading]
Simon Data Flips the Script on Marketing with AI Agents
Simon Data, a customer data platform built for marketing teams, has launched a new set of AI-powered tools called Composable AI Agents. These agents give marketers direct access to analyze, act on, and launch data-driven campaigns without waiting for … [Continue reading]
IAB Lays Down the Law for Gaming Ads—Here’s What Brands Need to Know

The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) has introduced a new Gaming Measurement Framework to address one of the most persistent challenges in digital media: how to measure ad performance inside gaming environments. As the gaming audience expands … [Continue reading]
Google Review Extortion Text Message – Scam Warning for Business Owners

A disturbing new scam is making the rounds, and it’s targeting small businesses that rely on their online reputation. A business owner recently received a text message from a foreign number claiming they were hired to post 35 fake negative … [Continue reading]
Google Names SearchKings Top AI Innovator for Transforming Lead Quality
Google doesn’t hand out AI trophies for gimmicks. This year, the search giant recognized SearchKings for something that actually moved the needle. … [Continue reading]
Marketing Exec Buys Social Media Firm in Deal That Signals Big Plans

The Social Media Pros, a digital marketing agency with a tight focus on the home services sector, has been acquired by Medalist Holdings Group. This marks the first official acquisition under Medalist's operating entity, Gray Street, LLC. … [Continue reading]
Amsive Takes on ChatGPT and Gemini with Next-Gen SEO for the AI Search Era

For nearly 20 years, Amsive has helped brands rise in the ranks of traditional search. But the game has changed. With search now driven by AI platforms like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Copilot, the agency just rolled out a timely evolution: … [Continue reading]
Reddit Sued After Google’s AI Overviews Allegedly Gutted Traffic

A newly filed securities class action lawsuit is drawing a sharp spotlight to one of the most significant tensions in online publishing today: Google’s shift to AI-generated summaries, and what that means for companies like Reddit that rely on … [Continue reading]
Globant Unleashes FUSION: AI Marketing Agents Built to Do the Work

Globant has introduced a new AI suite called FUSION, and it’s not just another platform trying to ride the artificial intelligence wave. Unveiled during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, FUSION was built with a single goal: to … [Continue reading]
ROR Acquires Incline Marketing to Supercharge Local SEO for Home Services
ROR Partners, known for performance marketing built on data and AI, has announced its acquisition of Incline Marketing, a Florida-based agency focused on SEO and organic growth strategies for home service companies. … [Continue reading]
Taboola’s DeeperDive Lets Publishers Fight AI With… More AI

In a move aimed at flipping the script on AI-driven search engines, Taboola has introduced DeeperDive, a new answer engine powered by generative AI but built to live directly on publisher websites. The idea is simple: give readers fast, … [Continue reading]
Hidden HTML Code Might Be Exposing Your AI-Generated Content

Did you copy content from ChatGPT or another AI and paste it into your CMS? There’s a good chance the HTML is telling on you. AI-generated content often carries extra code—quiet signals tucked into your page source. They’re invisible to your … [Continue reading]
Herringbone Digital Buys Hennessey Digital

Herringbone Digital, a growing digital marketing platform backed by private equity firm Trinity Hunt Partners, has made its first move into the legal sector. The company announced this week that it has acquired Hennessey Digital, a widely recognized … [Continue reading]
ChatGPT Now Sends 4 Out of 5 AI Referrals—Google Slips to 4th Place

The latest data from Statcounter shows a clear leader in the AI traffic race—and it’s not Google. ChatGPT now accounts for 79.8% of all website referrals from AI chatbots worldwide, far outpacing its competitors in nearly every market. … [Continue reading]
Post-TikTok Panic? New Report Reveals Where 2.8 Million SMBs Might Shift Their Ad Dollars

A major change is looming. TikTok faces a deadline of June 19 to divest from its Chinese parent company or face a U.S. ban. That clock isn’t just ticking for influencers. It’s a red alert for 2.8 million small and midsize businesses (SMBs) that rely … [Continue reading]
Ad Prices Drop as Brands Flee the Funnel: Why Prospecting is Taking the Biggest Hit

AdRoll’s latest State of Digital Advertising Report for Q2 2025 has put a spotlight on one thing: display prospecting ads are getting cheaper—and fast. Costs dropped 27% year-over-year in Q1. That’s not just a blip. It reflects a growing hesitation … [Continue reading]
Internet Stability Isn’t a Guarantee—ICANN Report Shows What We’re Risking
Behind every stable website, secure connection, and seamless online interaction lies something far less visible than servers or fiber optics: cooperation. Global, cross-sector cooperation. For two decades, that cooperation was maintained—often … [Continue reading]
Ditch the Fake Followers: Hexrate’s AI-Driven Instagram Strategy Puts People First

Hexrate has officially stepped into the crowded social media marketing space with something surprisingly rare: restraint. Built by a team of Instagram growth veterans, Hexrate.com combines AI-assisted audience targeting with hands-on human outreach. … [Continue reading]
Intelligent Audit’s Catalyst Targets Hidden Costs for Small Businesses

Intelligent Audit, a longtime name in freight and shipping optimization, has launched a new platform called Catalyst™, aimed directly at the needs of small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs). … [Continue reading]
Orange 142 Drops New Social Media Playbook—And It’s Packed With ROI-Focused Moves
Social media isn’t just where brands get noticed. It’s where trust is built, buying decisions are made, and marketing budgets either pay off—or don’t. Orange 142, part of Direct Digital Holdings, just published a new social media best practices guide … [Continue reading]
Shoppers, Robots, and Fewer Stores: Six Big Moves That Will Reshape Retail by 2035
Retail is staring at a reset. Bain & Company released a report this week ahead of the Consumer Goods Forum Global Summit in Amsterdam that outlines six major disruptions expected to reshape retail by 2035. These aren't vague trends. Bain argues … [Continue reading]
ICANN to Raise Registrar Fees for First Time in 10+ Years — Here’s How Much You’ll Pay
For the first time in more than ten years, ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) has announced plans to raise the fees it charges domain registrars. The change is part of ICANN’s effort to maintain stable funding as it continues … [Continue reading]
Fraudsters Are Exploiting PayPal Commerce: Here’s What Online Sellers Need to Know

A growing number of ecommerce sellers are reporting being targeted by a sophisticated and frustrating form of fraud abuse via PayPal. In a recent Hacker News thread, a startup founder described being bombarded with a stream of low-value … [Continue reading]
Consumers Trust TikTok, Not ChatGPT: New Data Exposes a Major Marketing Shift

SOCi, a leader in localized marketing solutions, has just released findings that challenge how brands think about customer trust and discovery. According to its 2025 Consumer Behavior Index (CBI), consumers may be open to using AI tools like ChatGPT … [Continue reading]
Marketers Are Done Renting Audiences—Email Is Back and It’s Serious Business

A new report and ebook from GetResponse makes one thing clear: brands are tired of playing landlord to someone else’s audience. Based on feedback from more than 1,300 marketers, the message is sharp—if you don’t own your audience, you risk losing … [Continue reading]
Lost in Google, TikTok, and AI? SOCi Says It Has the Map—and the Math to Prove It
In a world where marketing teams are getting buried under Google, TikTok, Instagram, and AI chat outputs, SOCi is offering something unexpected: breathing room. … [Continue reading]
Akamai Launches First-Ever Tool to Clean Up DNS Security Mess

Akamai Technologies has launched what it's calling a first-of-its-kind DNS Posture Management solution. This new product isn’t just about watching DNS—it’s about fixing it before it becomes a liability. Most businesses rely on DNS (Domain Name … [Continue reading]
Behind the Privacy Shield: How I Expose Hidden Website Owners in Minutes

Everyone has a unique skill. Mine? Finding people who don’t want to be found—specifically, domain owners trying to stay anonymous. You can hide behind WHOIS privacy, fancy registrars, or offshore hosting, but if that domain is live on the web, you’ve … [Continue reading]