Beyond keywords: What really matters in SEO contentÂ
Going beyond keywords to write high-quality content that attracts new customers and is SEO-friendly is the way to go, says contributor Jessica Foster. Here she shares eight ways to create content that satisfies people and engines. Just when we thought the saying “Content is king†was gone for good, there it goes showing its sneaky […]
What’s the Difference Between On-page and Off-page SEO?
Did you know that small businesses should allocate about 8% of their revenues to marketing? That’s right, according to the SBA, a small business with under $5 million in yearly revenue should have a marketing budget consisting of around 7-8% of their yearly revenue. The SBA points out that in certain industries, a small business may even […]
7 User Engagement Metrics That Influence SEO
Would you like more traffic to your website? Of course you do. I have yet to meet a business owner who doesn’t. And yet, most small business owners aren’t doing any search engine optimization for their websites. Only 28% of them – about one out of every four – do any search engine optimizationat all. Wasp […]
How to get started with local SEO
Local SEO proved to be one of the biggest trends throughout 2016 and 2017, and is expected to continue doing so throughout 2018. Businesses that have been able to optimize their on-page and off-page SEO strategies are already reaping the supreme benefits of local SEO. For others, there are undeniable opportunities to begin their local SEO journeys. […]
5 ways to improve your search engine marketing campaign
The coming year is going to be a landmark year for local SEO. Google has begun to roll out its mobile-first index, putting more focus than ever on mobile optimization. Mobile searches are intent-driven, with an immediate local focus at play. Local and national brands will reap big rewards by targeting users when and where they […]
The 7 Most Common Concerns of SEO Newcomers
If you’ve never done so before, embrace SEO! Try it for yourself before you write it off as a “gimmick” or a “risk.” As someone who’s been practicing SEO for the better part of a decade, I find that my typical concerns are not at all aligned with those of people learning about SEO for the […]
Take My Advice: Stop Taking So Much SEO Advice
If you want to be truly successful in SEO, you need to stop taking so much SEO advice. Here’s why. There’s no shortage of SEO advice to go around. Heck, I’ve made a career out of it. I’ve listed hundreds of strategies companies can use to improve their rankings in search engines, and have provided updates as SEO […]
How to Turn Your Company’s Pinterest Efforts Into a Lead-Generation Machine
By thinking like a search engine marketer, you just might discover a powerful new marketing channel. Pinterest is one of the most underrated social networks for lead generation and customer acquisition. But, in fact, Pinterest is one of the largest social media networks in the world. Used by 175 million people, it’s growing at a rate that’s doubling […]
Keyword Rankings Are Meaningless: Learn How to Grade Your SEO
Keyword Rankings Are Meaningless: Learn How to Grade Your SEO Measure organic success with relevant metrics. Image credit: relif | Getty Images Like many business owners and managers, you probably test the effectiveness of your SEO campaign by Googling the keywords you think are most important to see if you show up on the first […]
How to Target Different Cities Without Hurting Your SEO
Done right, city pages can be an integral part of a local SEO strategy. Done poorly, they can get you penalized, or worse. Here’s the right way to do it. City Pages: Good or Bad for SEO? Google became critical of pages that do not add additional value to a customer a few years ago. […]