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Google’s Algorithm Update for 2021, Improving Page Experience

BY: Sarah Russell May 20, 2021

You’ve heard the buzz about Google’s Algorithm update for 2021. Now you’re wondering how it will impact organic performance for your web pages and landing pages. Like many of Google’s major algorithm updates over the last few years, this one focuses on speed and usability. Read More

How to Use Social Media to Improve Student Success

BY: Brian Hansen May 7, 2021

You might think of your social media platforms as a tool to attract potential students. But they’re also an effective way to engage existing students so they’re more likely to persist. You can share announcements, highlight student services, and build community around shared values. Most importantly, social media platforms are an effective way to hear and respond to student questions and concerns. Read More

5 Things to Do Before You Launch a Stop-out Campaign

BY: Chris Gilmore April 28, 2021

Almost every program has them—students who pause along the path to completion for one reason or another. These stopout students may intend to return and finish their program of study, but plans are easily derailed. They might not return unless you reach out. To re-engage learners and get them back on track, you need a well-designed stopout campaign. Read More

The Impact of iOS 14 and Facebook Advertising

BY: Sarah Russell April 22, 2021

Apple announced a new policy update as part of iOS 14 expected to take full effect in January 2021, changing the way Facebook advertising operates. Read More

What Higher Ed Can Learn From JMU’s Adult Degree Program Success

BY: Eric McGee April 21, 2021

In the struggle to meet enrollment goals, programs of all types can look to the example set by adult degree programs. They’ve been refining online programs and serving nontraditional students for decades. One such ADP is the program at James Madison University. Read More

How Data Can Enhance Retention for Higher Ed

BY: Nicole Hagel April 8, 2021

If you’re looking for ways to improve student retention, data is a powerful place to start. Data can help you establish an effective communication strategy that keeps students engaged. With data, you can proactively reach out to students who might be at risk of stopping out. Linking different data streams can help you customize your approach to help every student feel supported. Read More

Reaching Today’s Students

BY: Nicole Hagel March 24, 2021

Although the education landscape has shifted dramatically over the course of this past year, the need to reach today’s students has remained the same. At CALEM 2021, Carol Aslanian presented the opening keynote session “Reaching Today’s Students,” which discussed valuable information regarding today's latest student trends. Read More

Boost Student Retention With Support Services

BY: Travis Coufal March 10, 2021

Student retention is the key to survival for many colleges and universities. It all starts with the right support to help students overcome their challenges and work toward their academic and personal goals. Read More

OTT Advertising Continues to Engage Potential Students

BY: Lora Polich February 22, 2021

If you want to reach students in the U.S., putting your message on television is a smart idea. But don’t start writing checks to your local broadcast station just yet. Mobile and streaming options, collectively known as OTT or Connected TV, are redefining television. Read More

Google’s Updates to Phrase Match and Broad Match Modifier

BY: Anamarie Tarantino February 8, 2021

This week, Google announced their plan to phase out support for broad match modifier keywords, and phrase match keywords to expand to cover additional broad match modifier traffic. Read More

Celebrating Black History Month

BY: EducationDynamics Team February 6, 2021

Throughout the month of February, we recognize and celebrate the achievements of African Americans and recognize their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, this celebration was initiated by noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans back in 1915; since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Read More

Using Organic Social Media to Increase Enrollments

BY: Brian Hansen February 2, 2021

The same colleges and universities that happily invest in paid social media advertising sometimes hesitate to build out an organic social media strategy. It might seem like a lot of work for results that are sometimes difficult to measure, but organic social media can recruit students. We know that potential students are researching schools on social. Having a strong organic social media presence can help capture and keep their attention. Read More

EducationDynamics and Nuro Retention Form Partnership

BY: Nicole Hagel January 26, 2021

EducationDynamics, a leader in higher education marketing and enrollment management, and Nuro Retention, a top retention platform and predictive analytics technology provider, today announced a strategic partnership. Read More

Increasing Student Engagement in Virtual Programs

BY: Eric McGee January 25, 2021

Helping students stay meaningfully involved during online learning has become a pressing issue as schools turn to online learning to maintain social distancing. The techniques and tools that work for in-person learning need to be reimagined for the online space to increase engagement in virtual programs. Read More

How the Biden Administration May Affect Education

BY: Bruce Douglas December 22, 2020

Biden Administration to Announce Miguel Cardona as Education Secretary After weeks of waiting, we finally know who will replace Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. According to reports, President-Elect Biden is set to announce Miguel Cardona, who ... Read More