Category: Google

Core Web Vitals Update May 2021

In April 2021, Google announced that the Page Experience update will be gradually rolled out beginning in mid-June 2021. Because features will be mixed in slowly over time, the full impact of Page Experience won’t take effect until late August. This comes as a relief to many site owners, as there is more time to […]


Google Video Ads Guide for 2020

If you’re looking for a way to better captivate your audience and get more clicks, video ads might be just what you’re looking for. Video ads can be an effective way to catch the eye of potential leads, and can tell a more compelling story than conventional ppc ads. If you are wondering how to […]


Google My Business Updates August 2020

So far 2020 has been a wild ride. The challenges posed by global events has forced businesses large or small, in nearly every industry, to adapt how they operate. Google understands the increased pressure put on businesses because of the pandemic, and has been quick to respond with change. Google My Business has become an […]


How to Use YouTube for Business Marketing

As video becomes more and more prominent in search behavior, it has become a viable medium for business marketing. Use this guide for YouTube marketing tips to create your own YouTube Marketing Funnel and develop your own video marketing strategy to start getting results. Before we continue, please keep in mind that this guide is […]


What is a YouTube Suggested Clip and How to Get a Featured Snippet

“How To” videos are on the rise. Data shows that video is becoming more popular as an answer source. Likewise, Google is serving more YouTube videos in search results, especially for “how-to” type questions. Using video to answer questions in Google Search is increasingly relevant, and is a big opportunity for reaching a bigger audience. […]


Google My Business COVID-19 Updates Spring 2020

For businesses affected by COVID-19, Google is rolling out updates to Google My Business quickly as current events rapidly evolve. Clear communication with your customers has never been more important than in a time like right now. Google My Business is invaluable when it comes to business-to-customer relations. Here are a few Google My Business […]


How to Use Google Trends for Your Business in 2020

Google Trends is a powerful and free tool provided by Google to help users understand search trends across many regions and languages over time. While Google Trends can be used for fun, like finding out what the top searched songs were in 2019, there are real business marketing applications too. This guide will give you […]


4 Ways to Use Google My Business to Grow Your Online Presence

Google is constantly finding new ways to help customers connect with businesses and find the right product or service for their needs. The Google My Business feature exists as a helpful ecosystem for small and large businesses to provide images, videos, contact information, reviews, integration with Google Maps, and much more. Think of Google My […]


Smartz is a Google Partner Here’s Why It Matters

There are many factors to consider when looking for a trustworthy digital marketing agency. No matter how many services the agency offers, client trust and industry experience tell you all you need to know about their work. In the world of digital marketing, there is no single authority that can give you a better referral […]


A Guide to Google My Business

As the importance of an online presence continues to increase, you may have realized that your business could benefit from Google My Business. You may be wondering how to best present your brand online, or you may be looking to improve your existing Google My Business account. You’ve come to the right place. Smartz offers […]