When it comes to controversial topics in SEO, it’s hard to find anything that generates more heated discussion than link building. Over the years, Google has sent out a lot of mixed messages about link building, and the result is that SEO consultants have some very strong opinions about the subject. Controversy aside, there are [...]
Discover how to find the right keywords for your business, ensuring you target the most relevant audience. 1. Start with a general assessment to identify primary keywords.2. Research competitors' websites and their keyword usage.3. Verify your assumptions by searching your chosen keywords on Google.4. Utilize tools like ATS to analyze search volume and explore variations.5. [...]
We're already a few weeks into the New Year, so it's time to buckle down and create your marketing plan for 2024 if you haven’t already. If you have writer's block, then this 4-step process will help you kick-start your planning. Before we dive in, I need to clear up an all too common misconception [...]
Have you ever wondered if your competitors are investing in SEO? If you knew they were and you're not, then you may need to start in order to compete long-term. Or, if your competitors are not yet investing in SEO, then that could be a nice opportunity for your business to gain the upper hand. [...]
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 [...]
SEO is all about getting your website to rank higher on Google, ensuring your website appears above your competitors in search results. On average, the top spot in Google gets around 30% of all available clicks for that search, while the top three spots capture over half of all clicks. Being on the first page [...]
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 [...]
I remember a few months after my son Emmett was born, my wife was disappointed that she couldn't finish a workout. This particular workout was quite easy for her before she was pregnant with Emmett. What do you think, would you expect my wife, or any other woman, to be back to her "pre-pregnancy" workouts [...]
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 [...]
Whether you maintain an e-commerce website or an informational blog, failing to provide well-structured, useful content can lead to high bounce rates or lost sales opportunities. A confused user doesn't buy, so if people aren't quickly presented with information that helps them find what they're looking for, then they're likely to move on. If you [...]
