by Kevin Bekker | May 31, 2025 | Marketing Strategy
If you recently updated your site to WordPress 6.5 or newer, and noticed that shortcodes are no longer rendering in your page builder content — you’re not alone. This is a known issue that has affected a large number of WordPress users, particularly those using...
by Kevin Bekker | Apr 29, 2025 | AI SEO, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, SEO
By 2025, searching online isn’t just about Google’s familiar blue links anymore. Now, search is dominated by AI models — like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude — that scan the web, gather information directly from websites, and deliver it instantly as summaries, answers, or...
by Kevin Bekker | Apr 17, 2025 | Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy
In 2025, digital marketing isn’t about chasing trends. It’s about building smart, sustainable systems that guide your audience from first contact to loyal customer. That’s where a full-funnel marketing strategy comes in. This post is your guide to understanding,...
by Kevin Bekker | Apr 1, 2025 | Digital Marketing
The Ultimate Digital Marketing Guide for Small Businesses in Gresham, Oregon If you’re running a small business in Gresham, Oregon—whether you’re a contractor, café owner, retailer, or local service provider—digital marketing can be the difference between slow growth...
by Kevin Bekker | Mar 31, 2025 | Digital Marketing, SEO
Search Generative Experience (SGE) Optimization Checklist: How to Rank in Google’s AI-Powered Search Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE) is changing how search works—fast. Instead of just showing links, Google now uses AI to generate direct answers and...
by Kevin Bekker | Mar 20, 2025 | AI SEO, Digital Marketing, SEO
Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE) is transforming search results by integrating AI-generated responses directly into the SERP. This shift means traditional SEO tactics alone may not be enough to maintain visibility. Instead of just ranking for keywords,...
by Kevin Bekker | Mar 13, 2025 | AI SEO, Digital Marketing, SEO
Google’s Core Web Vitals have become a critical ranking factor, playing a major role in determining how well your website performs in search results. While keywords, backlinks, and content quality remain important, technical performance and user experience are now...
by Kevin Bekker | Mar 7, 2025 | SEO, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy
When people think about Search Engine Optimization (SEO), they often focus on on-page SEO (content, keywords, meta descriptions) or off-page SEO (backlinks, domain authority). While these are essential components of an effective strategy, Technical SEO is the...
by Kevin Bekker | Mar 6, 2025 | AI SEO, Digital Marketing
Google’s approach to digital advertising is evolving rapidly, with AI-driven advancements shaping the future of paid search, shopping, and video ads. According to a recent Search Engine Land article, Google’s Vice President and General Manager of Ads and Commerce,...
by Kevin Bekker | Mar 3, 2025 | Digital Marketing
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the practice of improving a website’s visibility in search engine results to attract more organic traffic—the visitors who find your site naturally rather than through paid ads. SEO helps businesses increase brand awareness, drive...
by Kevin Bekker | Mar 2, 2025 | Marketing Strategy, AI SEO, Digital Marketing
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is evolving at a rapid pace. With Google’s increasing reliance on AI and user experience as ranking factors, small businesses must rethink their strategies to stay competitive in 2025 and beyond. The Biggest SEO Shifts Coming in 2025...
by Kevin Bekker | Mar 1, 2025 | Digital Marketing
Google Ads & AI: Smarter Advertising for Businesses Google Ads is an amazing tool for businesses that want to connect with potential customers online. Now, with AI-powered features making the platform smarter, more flexible, and more automated than ever, it has...
by Kevin Bekker | Jun 2, 2020 | Marketing Strategy, AI SEO, Digital Marketing
Search Engine Marketing (SEM) is evolving fast, and businesses that want to stay competitive in 2025 need to adapt. SEM is no longer just about bidding on keywords—it’s about understanding user intent, leveraging AI-powered automation, and optimizing for better...
by Kevin Bekker | May 22, 2020 | Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy
If you are a local business, your Google My Business (GMB) page becomes front and center. The GMB Page appears in the map pack under the paid ads (Search Engine Marketing ads, also called PPC or pay-per-click ads). The Google My Business Page is a Google business...
by Kevin Bekker | Oct 26, 2017 | Marketing Strategy
The programmatic (ad tech) industry has a problem with ad fraud. Bots created by hackers visit popular websites, collect cookies, then embed themselves on fraudulent websites. Once implanted, the bots serve large numbers with automated clicks which generate revenue...
