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Google’s Hummingbird Algorithm: Are Social Signals on the Rise as Ranking Factors?
When Hummingbird was announced, it was set to be a complete overhaul of what had been Google’s existing algorithm up until that point. But while Google’s new Hummingbird algorithm may have tightened up ship and enhanced the search experience, it wasn’t nearly as dramatic of a change as many seemed to predict, leaving some asking: what’s really actually changing when it comes to ranking factors? Google’s Hummingbird Algorithm: What’s Really Changed? Hummingbird’s main goal, like Google’s main goal, is to
National Positions Named as Inc Hire Power Awards Honoree
Los Angeles, CA –National Positions has been honored in Inc Magazine's 2013 Hire Power Awards as one of the leading job creators in the nation. The Hire Power awards, which recognize the private businesses that have generated the most jobs in the country during the past 18 months, honor those businesses which have played an integral part in growing the American workforce and fueling the economy. Awarded as one of the nation's fastest growing job providers, National Positions has generated a tremendous
The Top Halloween Marketing Tricks (and Treats) in 2013
Holidays offer businesses a whole host of opportunities to attract leads, encourage customer engagement, and market their brands in new and different ways. Halloween is a time full of tricks and treats..and not just for the kids. We've got some tricks up our sleeves too, which is why we're here to share some of our favorite tricks and tips to help you boost business this Halloween season. Try a Themed Contest Getting your past and potential customers engaged is one of
Free Local Business Seminar Hosted by Local Positions and Google
We're thrilled to announce that Local Positions will be hosting experts from Google this Thursday, October 17th at our offices in Agoura Hills for an exclusive breakfast seminar event for local businesses in the Los Angeles area. The award-winning local marketing company has teamed up with the top search experts at Google to host this free event for select business owners. Join Google and local marketing experts for this incredible free seminar event on Thursday, October 17th from 10-12PDT! This
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Penguin 2.1 is Now Live–What to Expect from Google’s Newest Data Refresh
Another day, another Penguin: As of October 4th, 2013, Google has officially announced Penguin 2.1, the latest refresh to their search algorithm. This new data refresh comes on the heels of the announcement for Google's new Hummingbird algorithm that was made just a few weeks ago. This algorithm update, which should affect roughly 1% of English queries, is the 5th Penguin update that Google has made since the first hit the scene back in April of 2012. What is Penguin
How to Use #Hashtags and Other Top Twitter Marketing Tips
In concept, Twitter seems fairly simple. I mean, how much can you really do with 140 characters? Wrong. While Twitter may be simple in theory, when it comes to Twitter marketing, and even Twitter etiquette, things are more complex then they often seem at the start. Here are a few tips to help you enhance your social media marketing and just all-around improve your social shares, so that your followers and friends will get tweets and posts they'll look forward


