Top Google Searches (January 2025)
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Top Google Searches (January 2025)

Get the week’s best marketing content As of 2024, the most searched thing on Google is “youtube.” The next most popular searched words are “amazon,” “facebook,” “gmail,” “wordle,“and “google.” Below are lists of the top 100 most popular searches and questions in the US and worldwide, pulled from our database of 28.7 billion keywords: Keywords…

Why I Wouldn’t Start Affiliate Marketing in 2025 (And What I’d Do Instead)
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Why I Wouldn’t Start Affiliate Marketing in 2025 (And What I’d Do Instead)

Back in the day, I ran a couple of semi-successful affiliate websites. I even once ranked #1 for “best protein powder.” This was a pretty lucrative keyword given its commercial intent and high search volume. Ever since then, the idea of starting another affiliate site and getting serious about it has always been in the…

8 Websites Driving Insane Traffic Using… Calculators
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8 Websites Driving Insane Traffic Using… Calculators

Calculators are the unlikely tactic savvy website owners are using to drive hundreds of thousands (and sometimes millions) of clicks from Google to their websites. In this article, I’ll share some examples of calculators that caught my attention and show you how I found them. (And how you can make one, too.) Groww.in Domain Rating: 75…

Steal 21+ of Our Best SEO & Content Marketing Templates
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Steal 21+ of Our Best SEO & Content Marketing Templates

It doesn’t matter whether you’re just starting out in SEO, or you’re decades-deep—these battle-tested content marketing templates will give you a headstart on your next project. I’ve been in marketing for coming up to ten years now (*internal scream at the passing of time*) and, while I like to think I have a bit of…

Website Not Working? Troubleshooting Guide to Check If a Page Is Down and Fix Errors Fast
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Website Not Working? Troubleshooting Guide to Check If a Page Is Down and Fix Errors Fast

Ever clicked on a link only to be met with an error message? A website not working is frustrating, right? In today’s digital world, people want to access any page anytime. They want it fast. They want it now. So what happens when a website’s down? If you operate a site, it could mean losing…

.org vs .com: What’s the Difference & How to Choose Which Domain Extension Is For You
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.org vs .com: What’s the Difference & How to Choose Which Domain Extension Is For You

.com and .org are both well-known examples of domain extensions. But what is .com exactly, and what is .org? And does it matter which one you use? (Spoiler alert: yes.) When you set up a website for a business or a non-profit organisation, you might think the most important part of the address is the…

What Are Referring Domains? A Guide to Referring Domains vs Backlinks + SEO Impact 
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What Are Referring Domains? A Guide to Referring Domains vs Backlinks + SEO Impact 

New to the world of referring domains? Let’s take a look at what they are and how you can use them.  Know as much about referring domains as you do about the amount of water on Mars? Well, for any business with an online presence, getting traffic to your website, upping engagement, and building brand…

What is Domain Privacy Protection & Do I Need It? A Guide to Protecting Information
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What is Domain Privacy Protection & Do I Need It? A Guide to Protecting Information

In this article, we explore what domain privacy protection is and why it matters.  You’re busy securing your domain. It’s the name you’ve always wanted, so you’re super excited. Then, you notice the option to add domain privacy protection. Wait…  say what, now? Domain privacy protection?  Well, domain privacy protection is just what it says…

Should You Use a Hyphen in a Domain Name? Advantages and Disadvantages of URL Dashes
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Should You Use a Hyphen in a Domain Name? Advantages and Disadvantages of URL Dashes

Can a hyphen in a domain name affect SEO? No. But should you use dashes in URLs? Depends. Find out all you need to know.  So, you’ve picked the perfect business name only to find the matching domain isn’t available. Cue the never-ending ‘hyphen in domain name’ debate. Whether or not you should put a…

How to Redirect a Domain to Another Domain: Domain Name Forwarding Explained
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How to Redirect a Domain to Another Domain: Domain Name Forwarding Explained

Read this article to learn all about how to redirect one domain to another.  If you want to find out how to redirect a domain to another domain, congrats! You’ve been pointed to the right place. Your website is a massive deal for your brand. It’s your big sign, shopfront, shelves, counter and everything else,…

Why .store Is the Perfect Domain Extension for Your Online Shop
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Why .store Is the Perfect Domain Extension for Your Online Shop

In the vast, ever-evolving eCommerce landscape, filled to the brim with new digital marketplaces, standing out is vital for online shop owners. And you shouldn’t underestimate the impact your top-level domain can have on your brand’s online presence. Over the last 12 months, the .store registry commissioned Contrast Digital to run a TLD experiment to…