Month: February 2025

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Image: (NOT) Getting Tired Of Winning: The Sequel – Tidal Digital

(NOT) Getting Tired Of Winning: The Sequel – Tidal Digital Well, here we are again. Another year, another round of industry chaos, and somehow, we’re still standing – thriving, even. While the marketing world scrambles to make sense of the latest algorithm meltdowns and platform “enhancements” (read: more ways to make our lives difficult), we’ve been quietly getting on with it – growing, adapting, and, […] Read More

Image: AI & SEO: Friend or Foe? Using AI in SEO: The Right Way, the Wrong Way & the Smarter Way (And no, I don’t just mean LLMs)

AI & SEO: Friend or Foe? Using AI in SEO: The Right Way, the Wrong Way & the Smarter Way (And no, I don’t just mean LLMs) Author: Mariam Abu Bakr – 16 February, 2025 A decade in SEO means I’ve seen it all—every algorithm shake-up, every so-called ‘SEO game-changing’ tactic, every trend that came and went. So, when AI entered the chat, you bet I had thoughts. As the (unofficial) face of SEO in my circles, people keep looking at me […] Read More

Image: Unlock the power of ramadan shopping trends – 2025 insights for e-commerce success

Unlock the power of ramadan shopping trends – 2025 insights for e-commerce success Author: Zbigniew Nowicki, MENA Search Awards Judge Ramadan is not just a period of spiritual reflection – it is also a time of heightened consumer activity, increased spending, and strategic opportunities for businesses. As one of the biggest shopping seasons in key markets, Ramadan presents a prime moment for e-commerce brands to connect with consumers, […] Read More

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