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Google Removing Domain Names From Search Results Increases Internet User Vulnerability

Bill Hartzer

On Thursday, April 16, 2015, Google announced that they are beginning to remove the domain name from the mobile search results. Rather than displaying a URL in the search results or a domain name, Google has begun to display a website name or a website name and a breadcrumb of the website’s page.

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The 8 best URL shorteners for engagement and tracking in 2022

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However, there are several other reasons why brands would want to use URL shorteners. Allows you to create branded URLs. Some link shorteners let you create a branded URL containing your brand. For example, you may have seen long URLs on Amazon s hortened to a branded URL like: [link]. Auto-branded links.

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NamesCon 2014 Keynote: Jennifer Wolfe

Bill Hartzer

Jennifer wrote a book called Domain Names Rewired, and is a keynote speaker here at NamesCon 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jennifer is frequently hired to to consult and educate executives and brands about the new TLDs. There are not a lot of top level domains currently. In the brand space, what could be happening?

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10 Things Marketers Need to Know About Voice in 2020

Social Media Strategies Summit

The 2000s was the rise of mobile that placed the power of the internet and desktop computers in the palm of your hand. In 2020, building a voice app can be equated to being one of the first brands to build a website in the 1990s or a mobile app in the 2000s. 4: Major brands have already started using voice.

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Your 2011 Digital Marketing Reboot

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The pervasiveness of mobile smartphones ( iPhone , Android , BlackBerry ), tablets ( iPad , Samsung , Dell ) and the entire app economy that surrounds it is quickly becoming a dominant business force. Figure out how the digital channels can best serve your brand. Do you own your brand online? Is your website mobile?

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4 Reasons the New Google Local Stack Sucks

Navolutions

Contractors know that phone numbers can play a big role in your branding. Other distinct numbers, or numbers that are posted on enough offline materials, can also contribute to your branding. A search for “roofer in Livermore” on a mobile device. The Local Stack Hides URLs.

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How to Set Up Twitter Newsletters and Why Newsletters Aren’t Going Anywhere

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As a result, newsletters are an excellent vehicle for reaching an audience, whether you have a brand or you’re trying to build one. Another opportunity for monetization is through newsletter sponsorships – a growing option for brands looking to create targeted ads. — Evan Armstrong (@itsurboyevan) March 23, 2022.