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Kelsey Jones is a marketing consultant, writer, and owner of SixStories.com and StoryShoutNews.com. Kelsey has been in digital marketing since 2007 and journalism since 2004. During her career, she served as a US Search Awards judge for three years, was managing/executive editor of SEJ from 2014 to 2017, and has spoken at State of Search, Pubcon, SEJ Summit, and others.
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6 Interesting Ways You Can Use Twitter Polls
Here are a few interesting ways you can use Twitter polls to help drive more engagement.
Emoji SEO: Can You Rank For Emoji-Based Searches?
Could you rank for an emoji-based search? Signs point to yes.
Kelsey Jones Leaving Search Engine Journal
Kelsey Jones is leaving Search Engine Journal, effective March 31st.
SEJ Live: Erin Robbins on Thinking Outside the Search Bubble & Beating Your Competitors
Erin Robbins joined #SEJLive to talk about how to leverage data for search campaigns, key SEO metrics to focus on, and how to monitor these...
Announcing Search Engine Nerds, a Rebranded Search Podcast
We look forward to learning more with you as we continue our podcasting journey with Search Engine Nerds!
Duane Forrester Joins Yext as VP of Industry Insights
Duane Forrester, formally of Bing and Bruce Clay Inc., joins Yext.
How to Capitalize on Social Media User Mistakes
Checking your brands’ common misspellings, abbreviations, and misused hashtags from users can lead to be customer service and brand sentiment gains!
How to Use 360-Degree Photos and Video in Social Media Marketing
360-degree photos and videos make viewing media on websites or social networks. Here’s some ideas on how to use it and what’s coming in 2017.
We’ve Put Comments Out of Their Misery
We have decided to remove commenting from Search Engine Journal, effective today.
Does Facebook Live Increase Engagement and Website Traffic? [STUDY]
Here are some stats on our initiatives for Facebook Live and if they drove traffic and engagement or not.
Memorialized Account Bug is “Killing” People on Facebook
There was quite a shock Friday afternoon as many people checked their Facebook profiles, only to see that their profile had been memorialized.
Fast Page Speed Equals Higher Profits: An Interview With Fili Wiese
It’s in your best interest to keep page speed high, but not for the reasons you may think.
#SEJSummit NYC Recap: SEO, AMP, Psychology, & Content Marketing
Check out the latest in SEO, AMP, and more from SEJ Summit NYC 2016.
Google’s Maile Ohye: HTTPS for AMP Functionality Now Required
Maile spoke at SEJ Summit NYC 2016 about creating mobile-first content and the importance of HTTPS in AMP.
Machine Learning & Its Impact on SEO: An Interview With Eric Enge
Eric Enge, CEO and Founder of Stone Temple Consulting, discusses machine learning and its impact on SEO
How to Attract an Audience With Visual Storytelling With Debra Jasper
Telling your story more visually is a compelling way to get people’s attention in an age of dwindling attention spans. Learn more here.
Mark Traphagen Talks The Three Pillars of SEO
Mark Traphagen discusses SEO and how authority, relevance, and trust are important factors.
The Future of AMP and SEO With John Shehata #SEJSummit
john Shehata of Condé Nast talks about AMP and the future of SEO.
SEJ Live: Aleh Barysevich & Christina Baldassarre on SEO, Social Media
This week #SEJLive was joined by Aleh Barysevich & Christina Baldassarre to discuss SEO metrics and social media tips.
#SEJSummit Speaker Glenn Gabe on This Year’s Google Changes
Glenn Gabe speaks about the latest Google changes and how SEOs should prepare for 2017.
John Jantsch on How to Use SEO For Growth #MarketingNerds [PODCAST]
John Jantsch and Kelsey Jones discuss important concepts around SEO: whether or not linkbuilding is bad, why creating a content strategy is important for SEO,...
The Why Behind Search With Kristan Bauer #SEJSummit
Kristan Bauer, Director of SEO at Zillow, discusses the impact of user intent in search.
How to Network Like a Boss on #MarketingNerds
Join Amanda Russell, Debbie Miller, and Kelsey Jones as they discuss their most awkward networking experiences, how they feel more confident networking, and what to...
Bill Hunt on Being Proactive in SEO #SEJSummit
What is the number one SEO mistake you can’t believe brands are still making? Learn that and more from Bill Hunt.
SEJ LIVE: Anne Ahola Ward & Bridget Randolph on the Future of SEO, Mobile Search
This week #SEJLive was joined by Anne Ahola Ward and Bridget Randolph to discuss mobile SEO and the future of the search industry. Below are their...
A Short Guide to Google Allo Search Optimization
With over 150K downloads so far on Android devices, a 4-star rating, and 48% in a recent poll saying that they use and love Allo,...
How Content Marketing and SEO Work Together #SEJSummit
Brand content tends to be created with either SEO or reputation/brand-enhancement in mind, but rarely with both, as if they were mutually exclusive.
SEJ Live: Stoney deGeyter on Combining SEO and UX
This week #SEJLive was joined by Stoney deGeyter to discuss how user experience and SEO work together.
SEJ LIVE: Brian Harnish and Mindy Weinstein on Local SEO & Audience Targeting
This week #SEJLive was joined by Brian Harnish and Mindy Weinstein to discuss local SEO and how to build a highly targeted audience.