Building quality backlinks is critical for SEO, but many small businesses give up on link building before they even start. They don’t have time to write guest posts, they feel awkward filling out contact forms on random websites to ask for links, and they don’t have the budget to hire someone to do the outreach [...]
In a perfect world, you’d have a marketing budget for SEO and Google Ads, but unfortunately, that’s not the world most small business owners live in! We always recommend pursuing both SEO and Google Ads for businesses that can afford it, but there’s a certain point where a budget is so tight that it’s better [...]
If you’re like most small business owners, your business isn’t just how you make a living. It’s a passion and it probably feels like a part of you. Given this, it can be hard not to take negative reviews personally, which leads a lot of business owners to respond inappropriately. Don’t get mad, don’t be [...]
Google Ads is one of the most powerful advertising platforms for small businesses. When we speak with potential clients and host webinars about Google Ads, one of the most common questions we hear is: "How much should I be spending in Google Ads?" That's a great question and there are really 2 answers to this question... First, [...]
Over the years, we've conducted hundreds of search engine optimization audits. And in the process, we've found that the vast majority of websites have several problems preventing them from ranking well in search engines. So, I thought it would be helpful to provide a list of several of the factors we review when auditing client [...]
“Guaranteed First Page Ranking!” If you’re looking for a digital marketing agency to handle your SEO, you’ve probably come upon a few that make this claim. You might have even seen the question, “Can you guarantee first page rankings?” in a list of questions to ask prospective SEO consultants. When buying a refrigerator, a guarantee [...]
Squarespace is everywhere lately, and its promo codes are equally ubiquitous. Why shell out money for a WordPress theme, hosting, and design when you can use that sweet Squarespace discount and get everything you need to launch your site for under $20 a month? Well, we’re about to rain on your cheap website parade—Squarespace is [...]
If you’ve had your blog for a while, it’s very likely that you have some posts in your archives that make you cringe. It may be tempting to hit “delete” on each of them and send them into the dustbin of history, but wait! Some of them might have the potential to add value to [...]
SEO is not only necessary for your business, it's one of the greatest investments that you can make. You can think of SEO like investing money in a 401K for your business -- it's money that will gain value over time and remain in your account. Similarly, by investing in SEO you create long-term value [...]
If you’ve been around the internet for a while, you probably remember the days when flashing text, hit counters, and under-construction signs were de rigueur. Your business’s website might not be on Geocities (TimesSquare represent!) or have tinkly auto-playing midi music, but that doesn’t mean it’s not desperately in need of an update. Here are [...]
