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Is click-through rate a valuable SEO metric?

Search Engine Land

The role of click-through rate (CTR) in SEO has been debated for many years. Well, given all the websites using Google Analytics and Search Console, Google has a wealth of user experience data. I remember at least three widely read correlation studies that looked at user experience factors like CTR (among others).

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Digital marketing primer: Understanding strategies and measuring success

Search Engine Land

Click-through rate (CTR): The percentage of users who click on your search engine listing compared to the number of times it’s shown. Bounce rate: The percentage of visitors who leave your site after viewing only one page. Click-through rate: The percentage of recipients who click on links within your email.

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How AI is reshaping the content creator industry

Search Engine Land

Analysis has shown that the general drop in traffic to small independent sites was not caused by the unhelpfulness of their content but by an overall drop in click-through rates. This approach ensures relevant and engaging content, fostering a deeper connection with the audience.

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How to get your email marketing ready for iOS 18

Martech

While this may improve user experience, it raises concerns about potential reductions in visibility and engagement for marketers. One thing we can say for certain is that engagement rates will be negatively impacted for any emails that appear in any folder other than the primary inbox, said McKenna.

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How to recover from Google Ads performance drops

Search Engine Land

Conversion issues : Look at landing pages, offer relevance or user experience. Key metrics to analyze Bounce rate : A high bounce rate could indicate problems with the landing page relevance or user experience. Page load time : Slow-loading pages can significantly impact conversion rates.

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The small B2B marketing team’s guide to ABM

Martech

When designing this page, ensure that it aligns closely with the personalized ads that brought users there, maintaining consistent messaging and visuals for a seamless user experience.

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Push notifications: The secret weapon for SEO and revenue growth by RollerAds

Search Engine Land

This means that every 10th user joins your subscriber base, allowing you to communicate with them regularly. High click-through rates. Notifications appear directly on the browser screen when the user is online, making them hard to miss. You don’t have to aggressively offer users to subscribe immediately.

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