Some 78% of digital marketers say they are aware of Google's imminent search algorithm changes that will add mobile-friendliness as a ranking signal, according to a recent report from gShift.

The report was based on data from a survey conducted between March 25 and April 2 among 293 digital marketers across a variety of industries, including retail, travel, and automotive.

Just over half (52%) of respondents say they think their search rankings and their organic traffic will be affected by Google's update.

Some 65% of respondents say they are factoring in mobile SEO strategies into their search and content marketing efforts in advance of Google's changes.

Below additional key findings from the report.

Mobile Friendliness and Traffic

Some 69% of respondents say their website is already mobile-friendly.

Nearly three-quarters (71%) of the digital marketers surveyed say the percentage of their Web traffic coming from mobile devices is 11-50%.

About the research: The report was based on data from a survey conducted between March 25 and April 2 among 293 digital marketers across a variety of industries, including retail, travel, and automotive.

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Ayaz Nanji is a writer, editor, and a content strategist. He is a co-founder of ICW Media and a research writer for MarketingProfs. He has worked for Google/YouTube, the Travel Channel, and the New York Times.

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