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Alyson Harrold

Alyson is Co-CEO and Chief Storyteller. Prior to forming the agency, her career spanned media (NBC-TV affiliates and city magazine, international ad agency) and positions like C-Suite financial services marketer and digital marketing consultant. Alyson learned how the right medium with the right message can attract the right audience. With her team, Alyson helps brands have meaningful customer interactions. Now she teaches those lessons—among others—as a UC Berkeley Extension instructor in her SEO and Digital Marketing courses since 2014. Alyson shares her knowledge as a speaker at preeminent digital marketing conferences around the country like Digital Growth Unleashed and more.

Digital Marketing Trends in 2025

What digital marketing trends should B2B teams focus on in 2025? This post cuts through the noise with practical insights on AI, analytics, buyer behavior, and more — so you can spend less time chasing trends and more time getting results.

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Category: News & Events// Author: Alyson Harrold

The WordPress and WP Engine Dispute

Automattic, the company behind WordPress, is in a legal battle with WP Engine, a WordPress hosting provider. The dispute centers on trademark use and revenue sharing, highlighting the tension between open-source software and commercial services. While the outcome is uncertain, website owners should know that their sites remain secure and functional.

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Category: News & Events// Author: Alyson Harrold

Understanding Google’s Penguin

Google Penguin transformed SEO by prioritizing quality backlinks over quantity. It penalized websites using manipulative link-building tactics, leading to a shift towards natural link profiles and ethical practices. Adapting to SEO best practices is crucial for long-term success.

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Category: SEO// Author: Alyson Harrold

Mastering Meta Descriptions: Best Practices, Examples, and Insights

Meta descriptions might not set your pulse racing, but they are an integral part of SEO. Getting your meta descriptions right can give your website a massive boost. A well written meta description is as important as a well written PPC ad, and is going to get a great deal more impressions. So what ingredients do you need to have in the perfect meta description?

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Category: SEO// Author: Alyson Harrold

Understanding Google’s Panda

Google’s Panda algorithm, launched in 2011, significantly impacted the SEO landscape by penalizing websites with low-quality or duplicate content while rewarding those with original, high-quality, and user-focused content.

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Category: SEO// Author: Alyson Harrold

Elevating Web Design with a Data-First Approach

The acknowledgment from Clutch is a reflection of our transparent and results-oriented approach. Clutch, renowned for its rigorous evaluation of B2B service providers, bases its rankings on detailed client feedback and industry analysis. Being featured among the top web designers in California on Clutch underscores our commitment to excellence and the effectiveness of our data-driven methodologies.

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Category: Web Design// Author: Alyson Harrold

Digital Marketing Trends 2024

Use technology to your advantage. 68% of SEO professionals use AI-powered services and task automation, and larger teams lead the way. Use tools to help you with repetitive tasks, but remember that human input (like understanding search intent, which is a focus for experienced SEO professionals) is still essential.

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Category: News & Events// Author: Alyson Harrold

Industry Leader: Spectrum Group Places in Top 10%

We’ve Earned a Top 10% Spot of full-service digital agencies in the industry. It demonstrates Spectrum Group’s commitment to client satisfaction and providing a data-first approach.

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Category: News & Events// Author: Alyson Harrold

What is Schema & How Does it Improve Your SEO

Schema Markup is a special code added to web pages that helps search engines understand what’s on the page, like key information about the content and how different parts are related. In turn, they can provide more meaningful search results for users, inviting them to explore a page displayed on SERP.

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Category: Schema// Author: Alyson Harrold

WordPress 6.3 Improves Page Speed & New Features

The WordPress 6.3 update includes over 170 performance updates. One improvement aims to solve site speed problems caused by Largest Contentful Paint (LCP), a metric that measures how long it takes to load the largest image or text block. Site speed poses a problem to website owners because it affects how visitors experience your site. …

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