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    Google Analytics: The New Interface

    A 2013 guide to the redesigned Google Analytics interface: what changed, where to find your reports and how Google wants you to analyse your data.

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    Why Video Content In 2014 Is Essential

    Why video content became a must for businesses in 2014 and the main benefits it brings, starting with getting your message across to busy audiences.

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    Paid Directories: Are They Worth The Money?

    Are paid directory listings worth it for SEO? Why most paid links are risky, the exceptions that can help your rankings, and how to tell the difference.

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    The Importance Of Brand Consistency Across Social Media

    Why a consistent brand across Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram matters, and how to keep your design and voice the same on every channel.

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    Google Adwords: Image Extensions Explained

    Google AdWords image extensions explained: how the 2013 beta let advertisers add images to text ads, the benefits, and how to apply to join the beta.

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    Growing your business reach with Facebook Offers

    How Facebook Offers work, why they spread through friends' News Feeds, and how businesses can use them to reach more people and win repeat customers.

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    Building Link Profiles For The Future Is Key To Successful SEO

    Why short-term link building can lead to Google penalties, and how to build a natural, relevant link profile that protects your site's rankings.

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    Facebook Competitions WIN Fans Over!

    Why running a competition on Facebook can build your brand and sales, and why you need to follow Facebook's promotion guidelines when you run one.

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    Google Ad Extensions: Explained

    An early guide to Google AdWords ad extensions: what they are, how they have changed over time, and how to choose the ones that suit your business.

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    Understanding Key Metrics In Google Analytics

    The key Google Analytics metrics explained for small and medium businesses, so you can read your monthly reports and track your website's results.

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    Pinterest for Businesses

    What Pinterest offered businesses in 2012, how brands can use the visual social network, and ideas for running promotions and competitions on it.

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    QR Codes and How They Can Be Used

    What QR codes are, how they work like two-dimensional barcodes, and ideas for linking them to your website, Facebook page, email address or offers.

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