Staying Ahead in Paid Media: Why 2026 Demands Strategic Evolution
Success in paid media isn’t about spending more; it’s about staying agile and adapting quickly. As we head into 2026, shifts in AI-driven automation, privacy regulations, evolving ad formats, and changing consumer expectations are forcing marketers (and agencies) to rethink how they structure campaigns, target audiences, and measure success.
How Expert Google Business Profile Optimization Turns Clicks Into Calls
Your Google Business Profile isn’t just a digital listing; it’s one of the most powerful marketing tools you have. When managed strategically, it becomes a consistent source of calls, clicks, and customers. But when left unchecked, it can quietly lose visibility, damage your reputation, or even be updated by Google.
What Ethical Organic SEO Looks Like in an AI-Driven World
When Google AI Overviews push your site down the page and lead to fewer clicks by the day, you might wonder if you really need to keep that white hat on and avoid gaming the system.
July 2025 in Review: Google Core Updates, AI Curveballs, and the Value of Doing Things Right
There is a time and place for an opinion, but sometimes firsthand truths are simply more valuable. I am hoping this new monthly series will offer a clear, honest look at what’s happening across the client accounts we manage every day.
How to Get Your Site Cited in AI Platforms (We've done the research so you don't have to!)
To stay visible in the age of AI, marketers need to shift from a Google-only mindset to a diversified strategy that considers how each AI platform finds, evaluates, and cites content.
How AI Will Affect The Future of Language
Explore how AI is impacting language evolution, what that means for communication, and why staying human in our expression still matters.
How AI Is Using Google Business Profile Reviews in AI Overviews to Suggest Local Businesses
AI platforms appear to be tapping into Google Business Profile reviews much more frequently to suggest businesses directly within those AI-generated answers. So, what does this mean for both the consumers and business owners?
AI Growth and Its (Greater by the Day) Impact on Site Traffic
The integration of AI in search engines is reshaping how users access information, leading to decreased website traffic.
Stretch Your Nonprofit Marketing Budget with Google & Bing Grants
Navigating Google Ad Grants and other funding opportunities can be complex, but Rooted Rock Marketing is here to help.
Google’s New AI-Optimized Event Listings: What It Means for Destination Marketing & Tourism
This feature allows regional event listings to stand out to potential travelers searching for things to do in the area.
Maximizing Tourism Marketing: How Performance Max Drives Results
The advantages of Performance Max in tourism marketing to maximize reach and impact.
Thinking About a New Website? Now is the Time to Hire an SEO Agency
Incorporating SEO strategies from the beginning of web development can save significant time, money, and effort.
Buying Fake Reviews? You Might End Up in Review Jail
With fake reviews on the rise, Google reinforces the importance of ethical marketing practices.
Travel SEO: a Journey, Not a Destination
Let’s dive into what makes travel SEO special and why it takes a hands-on, always-adapting approach.
Beware of Unethical SEO Practices: Why Businesses Should Choose Ethical Marketing Agencies
Shady SEO practices may seem like a quick solution but can cause long-term harm to your business.
How Traveler Data-Based SEO Can Boost Traffic and Conversions in the Travel & Hospitality Industry
Organic search competition among travel and hospitality websites as a whole is at an all-time high. SEO can provide a competitive edge.
How Long Does SEO Take To Show Results
SEO is a big investment and you want to know when that investment will start paying off.
Tired of Your Ads? So Are They: How to Prevent Ad Fatigue
Strategies for identifying and combating "ad fatigue".
Google’s Phase-out of Smart Campaigns will Push Advertisers to Performance Max
The end of Smart Campaigns and systematic conversion to Performance Max may leave some ad campaigns under performing.
Google Announces August 2024 Core Update
The August Google Core Update is focused on made-for-human consumption, useful content.