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What is CTR and 7 Things You Must Know to Improve It

Outbrain

CTR, or clickthrough rate, is a pretty simple calculation of how many people clicked on an ad (clicks) divided by the number of times the ad was shown (impressions). Ad Clicks ÷ Ad Impressions = Clickthrough Rate. But CTR – AKA clickthrough rate – is much more than just a metric. But what is it and why does it matter?

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Will Your SEO Strategy Be Impacted By Google’s Removal of Right-Hand-Side Ads on SERPs?

Content Standard

As of Friday of last week, Google confirmed that it had permanently removed all right-hand ads on its SERPs (search engine results pages) worldwide, making room for ads at the top and bottom of the page. As organic results get squeezed and bumped down, the importance of consistently using long-tail, relevant keywords increases.

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Will Your SEO Strategy Be Impacted By Google’s Removal of Right-Hand-Side Ads on SERPs?

Content Standard

As of Friday of last week, Google confirmed that it had permanently removed all right-hand ads on its SERPs (search engine results pages) worldwide, making room for ads at the top and bottom of the page. As organic results get squeezed and bumped down, the importance of consistently using long-tail, relevant keywords increases.

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13 Ways to Make the Most of PPC on a Small Business Budget

Valasys

The Search Network utilizes Google’s SERPs to display basic text adverts. Concentrate on Long-Tail Keywords High-traffic keywords might have a hefty cost per click. Find unique, long keywords to compete on a budget. Most marketers report higher clickthrough rates and conversion when using extensions.

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"Why Did My SEO Ranking Drop?" How to Find and Fix Falling Blog Posts Before It's Too Late

Hubspot

Are the posts that have surpassed it in the SERPs higher-quality, i.e. more comprehensive, more examples, better graphics/visuals? Here's what those top checkboxes mean: Clicks: The raw number of clicks from the SERPs. Impressions: The number of times the page showed up on the SERP. How recently have you updated the post?

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4 Smart Ways to Keep Up With Google in 2017

Hubspot

There are many new elements on Google search engine results pages (SERPs) that make it harder to generate clicks. Use keyword research tools such as Google AdWords and HubSpot's Keywords App to determine the long-tail, conversational keywords your audience is searching for. 2) Evolve your keyword targeting strategy.

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How to Run a Last-Minute Holiday Campaign Using PPC

Hubspot

And if you're a marketer who wants to give your holiday campaigns some extra oomph in the SERPs, it's probably too late to improve your organic search rankings -- at least if you want some quick holiday returns. So instead, look for long-tail keywords that are less popular, more relevant to your ad, and easier to nab.

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