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Here's our recap of what happened in online marketing today, as reported on Marketing Land and other places across the web.

From Marketing Land:
  • 3 ways to improve link equity distribution and capture missed opportunitiesSep 25, 2017 by Chris LongYou've worked hard to accumulate as much link equity as possible from external sources, but is your internal linking structure diluting that equity? Columnist Chris Long details how to reclaim your lost link value.
  • Google is making strides with Google My BusinessSep 25, 2017 by Brian SmithThough Google My Business isn't perfect, columnist Brian Smith believes that recent updates and added features illustrate Google's commitment to making the platform work for local business owners.
  • How to use AI for link building and improve your search rankingsSep 25, 2017 by Kevin RoweAs artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow in popularity among consumers, marketers working in search engine optimization must consider how it can make their work easier and help them get better results.
  • Instagram hits 2 million monthly advertisers, doubling in six months (again)Sep 25, 2017 by Tim PetersonInstagram crossed the 1-million-advertiser mark in March and is closing the gap on Facebook's 5 million.
  • Video marketing prep for great holiday resultsSep 25, 2017 by Brent HieggelkeSanta doesn't visit every house in one night. So why hold yourself to a tight turnaround? Columnist Brent Hieggelke advises brands to start celebrating the holidays now, so they might get a full stocking of sales results come December.
  • Sailthru issues a Personalization Index for online retailersSep 25, 2017 by Barry LevineAmong the hundred retailers, only two scored just over 70, out of a possible 100.
  • Even for email, experience is everythingSep 25, 2017 by Jose CebrianWhile campaign numbers and email platforms are important, columnist Jose Cebrian believes marketers can't afford to ignore the experience their subscribers are getting.
  • 6 ways the Era of Bots could dramatically change how products are marketed and soldSep 25, 2017 by Barry LevineThe CEO of a bot-building platform envisions the real impact of bot-based commerce.
  • Marketing technology can't fix a flawed process, says VisionEdge Marketing's PresidentSep 25, 2017 by Amy GesenhuesVisionEdge Marketing's Laura Patterson will be a part of the 'How to Implement Best-in-Class Processes, the Foundation of Your Marketing Operations' panel at MarTech Boston.
  • YouTube Studio updates let creators schedule posts & see subscriber numbers in the appSep 22, 2017 by Amy GesenhuesThe new features make it easier for creators to manage their YouTube channels from mobile devices.
  • Facebook will measure how its ads compare against, complement TV campaignsSep 22, 2017 by Tim PetersonFacebook will offer more advertisers the ability to measure campaign brand lift, but brands will need to trust Facebook to grade its own homework.
  • How long does it take to deindex low-quality or thin content published by accident? [case study]Sep 22, 2017 by Glenn GabeIs mistakenly published content impacting your site's SEO performance? Columnist Glenn Gabe shares a case study detailing how to fix this issue — and how long it may take to resolve once fixed.
  • SEO 101: Which URL versions to add to Google Search ConsoleSep 22, 2017 by Fili WieseCan you really afford to miss out on free technical data about your website's performance in Google search results? Of course not! Contributor Fili Wiese explains how to set up your website in Google Search Console to make it work to your advantage.
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    About The Author Amy Gesenhues is Third Door Media's General Assignment Reporter, covering the latest news and updates for Marketing Land and Search Engine Land. From 2009 to 2012, she was an award-winning syndicated columnist for a number of daily newspapers from New York to Texas. With more than ten years of marketing management experience, she has contributed to a variety of traditional and online publications, including MarketingProfs.com, SoftwareCEO.com, and Sales and Marketing Management Magazine. Read more of Amy's articles.

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