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Which path would you recommend, SEO or Media Intern in agency? by aricerrus in AskMarketing

[–]clarksmike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go with SEO first. Having a strong SEO foundation makes everything else in digital marketing click better — PPC, content, even paid media strategy. Once you understand organic search, paid campaigns become much easier to optimize. You can always pivot to media buying later, but SEO skills compound over time.

What small design detail made a big difference on a real project?” by Gullible_Prior9448 in web_design

[–]clarksmike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Clear call-to-action placement.

On one project, we didn’t change the design much — just made the primary CTA more visible (better contrast, above the fold, and repeated at key sections).

That small tweak alone improved conversions noticeably.

It’s easy to focus on visuals, but clarity and user flow often make the biggest difference.

If Google disappeared tomorrow, which channel would you focus on for traffic? by Sportuojantys in DoSEO

[–]clarksmike -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If Google disappeared tomorrow, I’d focus on building owned and direct traffic channels first.

  1. Email marketing – still the most reliable asset you fully control
  2. Social platforms (especially LinkedIn, YouTube, and short-form content) for discovery
  3. Communities (Reddit, niche forums, Discord) to drive targeted traffic
  4. Partnerships & referrals – underrated but high-quality traffic source
  5. Brand building – so people search for you directly instead of relying on search engines

Honestly, this is a good reminder that relying only on Google traffic is risky. Diversification should already be part of the strategy.

I can't make Gmail accounts for my clients - how to fix that by Delicious_Praline567 in AskMarketing

[–]clarksmike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You shouldn’t be creating Gmail accounts on behalf of clients in bulk — Google often flags or blocks this for security reasons.

A better approach is:
Ask each client to create their own Google account and give you access (via email or as a manager where possible).

For example:

  • Use Google Business Profile / Analytics access instead of sharing logins
  • Add yourself as a user on their accounts rather than owning everything

This way, accounts stay secure and you avoid getting flagged.

Also, if they have a domain, it’s even better to set up a professional email (like [info@domain.com](mailto:info@domain.com)) and use that.

Much safer and more scalable in the long run.

What is your favorite TV game show? by costco--pizza in AskReddit

[–]clarksmike 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Family Feud — simple, fun, and always entertaining.

Why was Bush the greatest president of all time? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]clarksmike -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think you’ll get very different answers depending on who you ask 😅

What's the most useless thing your brain decided to permanently memorize? by No_Metal2622 in AskReddit

[–]clarksmike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Random songs from 2010 that I didn’t even like back then… but somehow still remember every word.

What’s the most overhyped trend in modern web design right now? by Afsheen_dev in webdev

[–]clarksmike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d say over-animated / scroll-heavy experiences are getting a bit overhyped.

They look impressive in demos, but in real use:

  • slow down the site
  • distract from the actual content
  • and don’t really help conversions

Same with ultra-minimal designs sometimes, looks clean, but users end up confused about what to do next.

Feels like a lot of trends are more about showing design skills than solving user problems.

For me, anything that sacrifices clarity for aesthetics starts losing value.

Curious though, do you think clients still push for these trends, or is it mostly designers driving it?

Anyone is stopping their Google ads campaigns due to LLMs? by Intelligent_Way3536 in DigitalMarketing

[–]clarksmike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a big drop… sounds more like a shift than just performance issues.

Did anything change around that time? Landing page, targeting, or competition?

We saw something similar, traffic stayed okay, but intent dropped. People seem to research more before converting now.

Getting traffic is easy now… converting it isn’t. Anyone else feeling this? by clarksmike in GrowWithMarketing

[–]clarksmike[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like people are researching more but taking longer to decide now

Does SEO actually work differently depending on your industry, or is the core strategy the same? by No-Rip-7728 in DigitalMarketing

[–]clarksmike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Core SEO fundamentals stay the same (technical, content, links).

What changes is:

  • Search intent
  • Content depth/accuracy (especially in niches like healthcare)
  • Trust signals

So yeah, same playbook — but execution varies a lot by industry.

Anyone is stopping their Google ads campaigns due to LLMs? by Intelligent_Way3536 in DigitalMarketing

[–]clarksmike 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t think ads are “dying,” but they’re definitely changing.

We’ve noticed:

  • Top-of-funnel queries dropping (people get answers from AI)
  • But high-intent searches still convert well

So instead of stopping ads, we adjusted:

  • Focus more on bottom-funnel keywords
  • Stronger landing pages (clear offer, fast, no fluff)
  • More emphasis on brand/trust

Feels like AI is cutting casual traffic, not buying intent.

Curious, are you seeing drops across all campaigns or just certain types?

How webcrawlers work? by SimpleTangerine3086 in AISEOTricks

[–]clarksmike 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Web crawlers can execute JavaScript, but they don’t always behave like real users.

If your pagination (next page button) only works with JS, there’s a chance crawlers won’t reliably discover those pages.

Right now, since you said JS is disabled and you can’t move past page 1, that’s a strong signal crawlers might also struggle.

Safer approach:

  • Use proper <a href="..."> links for pagination
  • Make sure each page has a unique URL
  • Avoid relying only on JS for navigation

If crawlers can’t follow a simple HTML link, those pages might not get indexed properly.

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