Greetings Rainmakers!
This is the first Monthly Dispatch of 2025, and we’ve got something new for you. You might not be aware yet, but we’re publishing the Monthly Dispatch on LinkedIn now too. If you aren’t following us on LinkedIn, now’s the time to start. Sign up here to get the latest from RMDS:
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In the meantime, we’re covering all the changes in digital marketing, including search, social and more. Take a look ahead and prepare for what the year holds:
Search Everywhere Optimization: The New SEO
Optimizing for search isn’t just about Google anymore. It’s about everywhere. In this piece, Neil Patel goes through how you need to optimize in this new digital world.
What’s Your Content Marketing Recipe?
A great meal starts with a great recipe … and the same goes for your marketing. Figure out how you can combine your digital marketing ingredients into a formula that succeeds with this piece from our own David Brandon.
The 6 Marketing Trends I’m Betting On in 2025
What trends do you need to pay attention to in 2025? Elav Horwitz of The Drum goes through what he’s keeping an eye on this year in digital marketing in this article.
The Most Popular Social Media Platforms of 2025
The digital landscape is shifting. Do you know what social media platforms are winning? Ignite Social Media explains what platforms you should be keeping an eye on in 2025.
Google Speculates If SEO “Is On A Dying Path”
Is SEO dying? Not according to Google. In this article, Roger Montti of Search Engine Journal breaks down a recent podcast with Google staff to understand how they see the future of SEO.
The Future of Paid Search: 3 Predictions for Google Ads in 2025
What does Google Ads look like in 2025? Menachem Ani goes through 2024’s changes for Search Engine Land and gives some thoughts on what they mean for this year.
Thanks for reading. And if you have any questions, comments or thoughts, feel free to reach out. Just drop us a line, anytime.
Best Regards,
Ed Bardwell
President
Rainmaker Digital Services