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How to Measure the Impact of Content Based on Intent
Kelly Johnstone

How to Measure the Impact of Content Based on Intent

When it comes to measuring the impact of content, you might think of KPIs like “sitewide conversion rate”, or picture an upward graph that shows an increase in traffic. But are those metrics really meaningful? In this piece, Kelly argues that, no, they’re not. Instead, focus on getting actionable insights that can help your content flourish, by measuring its impact in a meaningful way.

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Understanding the Google Ads Auction & Why Ad Rank Is Important
Tanuja Mahdavi

Understanding the Google Ads Auction & Why Ad Rank Is Important

When there is a search query on Google, Google Ads runs a quick auction to determine which ads will show for that query, and what the ad positions should be. This ad auction is repeated every time an ad is eligible to appear for a search term, and is an integral part of the SERP landscape. To help understand it, Tanuja covers the what, how, and why behind the Google Ads auction.

Local Economics Through the Lens of Elected Officials and Organizers
Miriam Ellis

Local Economics Through the Lens of Elected Officials and Organizers

If you want to serve local business owners, allying your company with their deepest needs matters. Recently, the Institute for Local Self-Reliance provided a valuable opportunity to hear from localism advocates and elected officials about small business owners’ goals and obstacles. Today, Miriam briefly recaps the illuminating information from this event.