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    SEO

    How to Make A Google Web Story

    Back to Blog • Eric recently told you about Google Web Stories — a fun and actionable way to get new readers to your site through Google Discover, a feed reader anyone can use. Today I’m going to teach you how to make one. As an avid Android user, Google Discover is one of the…

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    SEO

    Google Web Stories SEO: What You Need to Know

    Back to Blog • 2022 Update: For the most up to date information from Mediavine about Google Web Stories, please read our Web Stories FAQ. As you may have heard in the news or from other publishers, Google’s AMP story format has recently been rebranded. Welcome, Google Web Stories! Stories are all the rage online…

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    Traffic Growth

    Introducing the Recipe Card Save Button: A Grow & Create Crossover

    Back to Blog • We’re excited to announce the launch of a new feature for Mediavine publishers running Grow and our WordPress plugin Create: the Recipe and How-To Save Button! The results for this feature are so great, we couldn’t wait until Q1 to launch it: How does 3x the favorites sound? What Is Create’s…

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    Advertising

    Mediavine Publishers Grow Exponentially AFTER Joining. Here’s Why.

    Back to Blog • If you’re already one of our publishers, or are familiar with us, you probably know that 50,000 sessions over the last 30 days is one of the primary Mediavine requirements. We’ve found that reaching this magic number is a key indicator of when you should put ads on your site, and…

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    General Blogging

    Recession-Proof Your Blog: Don’t Give Up. Double Down.

    Back to Blog • There’s no disputing that the global health crisis has already taken a toll on the economy and plunged all of us into uncharted territory. A veritable onslaught of negative news, and so much uncertainty and trepidation regarding the path forward, invariably leads to panic. But please don’t. There’s no disputing that…

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    Advertising

    Mediavine Revenue Share Update

    Back to Blog • Mediavine’s goal has always been to help publishers maximize the revenue they’re earning from advertisers, helping them build sustainable businesses while doing the same for ourselves. In the last few years, as the online advertising ecosystem has evolved, so has the way we calculate and allocate our revenue share. With over…

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    Analytics

    What is Performance: How to Measure, How to Compare

    Back to Blog • Hi everyone! Let me formally introduce myself. I’m Cynthia, Director of Business Intelligence for Mediavine. I work behind the scenes with Eric, Nicole, Heather and Brad (as well as the rest of the amazing Mediavine team). My role is to analyze new opportunities, and offer performance suggestions and troubleshooting guidance to…

  • Advertising

    Mediavine Requirements: Why Our Application Process Yields the Best Results

    Back to Blog • Wondering about the requirements to become a publisher at Mediavine? You’ve come to the right place. Mediavine is for big bloggers and smaller publishers alike, placing a premium on original content and website quality. How do we define that, and do you qualify? Let’s break down the Mediavine requirements and application…

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    Increasing RPM

    Mediavine’s Pagespeed Resources

    Back to Blog • Saying that pagespeed is important for us at Mediavine is quite the understatement. It has driven the development of our ad technology and is driving the development of our new WordPress products. Saying that pagespeed is important for us at Mediavine is quite the understatement. It has driven the development of…

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    Traffic Growth

    What Mediavine Looks For In An Application

    Back to Blog • Here at Mediavine, we have the pleasure of working with thousands of publishers who have made blogging their full-time business or lucrative side hustle. Here at Mediavine, we have the pleasure of working with thousands of publishers who have made blogging their full-time business or lucrative side hustle. Back to Blog…

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    SEO

    Mediavine’s SEO Resources

    Back to Blog • Check out all of our search engine optimization articles, help docs, blog posts and more! Check out all of our search engine optimization articles, help docs, blog posts and more! Back to Blog • Back to Blog • Check out all of our search engine optimization articles, help docs, blog posts…

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    General Blogging

    When Should I Put Ads On My Site?

    Back to Blog • You did it! You started a blog, and you’re even posting on a regular schedule. You’re starting to see a little bit of traffic, but what’s next? When are you a “real” blogger? You did it! You started a blog, and you’re even posting on a regular schedule. You’re starting to…