The Cheeky Monkey Media Blog
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My Experience: Working with Souls Grown Deep
February 15, 2024 / Ashley Olsen Souls Grown Deep is a true and prominent advocate in the black community, inspiring the inclusion of Black Artists from the South in the canon of American Art History. Working alongside Scott since 2016 has been nothing short of a true collaboration be… Read more
Common Website Health Issues: Speed, Performance, and Optimization Strategies
February 9, 2024 / Ashley Olsen Website performance and speed are key determinants of success in the digital realm. They significantly influence user experience and are crucial in retaining visitors. In e-commerce, the stakes are particularly high, as slow-loading pages or unresponsi… Read more
Quick Look at Google’s Updated Search Quality Rater Guidelines
February 9, 2024 / Quick Look at Google’s Updated Search Quality Rater Guidelines Google has updated its Search Quality Rater guidelines. This year’s improvements focused more on user intent. The company also spent time improving how to meet the user’s needs. Google has also refined what it means to offer high-quality search results… Read more
How Web Accessibility Impacts User Experience: The Untapped Potential for Inclusivity
February 1, 2024 / Ashley Olsen Web accessibility plays a pivotal role in shaping the user experience on the internet. It’s about ensuring that everyone, including individuals with disabilities, has the opportunity to access and engage with online content. This concept isn’t just abo… Read more
Reservation Video Campaigns on YouTube is Easier Now with Google Ads
January 26, 2024 / Reservation Video Campaigns on YouTube is Easier Now with Google Ads Video campaigns are a vital marketing strategy. It helps brands reach and engage their audience. Now Google is making it easier to launch reservation video campaigns on YouTube. The company made some changes in Google Ads to help streamline the process… Read more
My Experience: Working on Samaritan House San Mateo
January 25, 2024 / Ashley Olsen As a project manager and designer, working on projects is part of the day-to-day routine, and often can feel repetitious. However, working on the Samaritan House San Mateo website, alongside their team, was easily a highlight of 2023. When they first… Read more
What is Web Accessibility and Why It Matters: Understanding Legal Compliance
January 23, 2024 / Ashley Olsen When exploring the realm of web accessibility, you’re delving into an essential practice that aims to ensure websites are navigable and usable by everyone, inclusive of individuals with disabilities. This concept focuses on removing barriers that might… Read more
Google Reveals New Cryptocurrency Ad Policy Set to Take Effect in 2024
January 19, 2024 / Google Reveals New Cryptocurrency Ad Policy Set to Take Effect in 2024 Cryptocurrency has been a polarizing issue these past few years. It’s why a Google headline about crypto is sure to stir the pot again. Google announced it is revamping its advertising policies on cryptocurrency. The company has advised advertisers and… Read more
What You Should Know About the Google Reviews Update
January 12, 2024 / What You Should Know About the Google Reviews Update Google wrapped up its Reviews System update last December. The company revealed that it will not be announcing any future updates to the system anymore. The change is due to the regular and continuous updates the system’s algorithm will make. The Revie… Read more
Google Announcement About Reviews System Update Can Benefit SEO
January 5, 2024 / Google Announcement About Reviews System Update Can Benefit SEO Google reported a Reviews System update would roll out in November. This Google changer will mark the end of an era for the company. It will also usher in a new period that could benefit SEO. A Q&A about core updates revealed very little about the… Read more
Google Reviews System Improvements Still Ongoing
December 29, 2023 / Google Reviews System Improvements Still Ongoing Google rolled out its reviews update on November 8. There’s no confirmation of the rollout ending. The company did announce updates about the review system will happen at a regular pace. Google won’t be announcing further updates on the status dashboar… Read more