Tag: SEO
Paid Search vs. Organic Search or What am I clicking on when I run a Google search?
What happens when you type a search term into Google? Normally you’ll get a page full of results. Some of these will be matching pages from across the Internet. Some of these will be matching content from news sources or image links. More than likely, you will see ads that…
Continue reading →What’s New (and What Isn’t) for Search Engine Optimization
How does Google’s latest search algorithms affect your SEO strategies? Each year, search engine giants Google and Bing roll out new algorithms (they control the answers we get to our search queries) that impact the way businesses approach search engine optimization (SEO). Sometimes the changes represent a major sea change in SEO thinking….
Continue reading →How High Do You Need to Rank on Google?
Achieving the top position in Google’s organic search rankings is even more important than you may realize. The top position generates 33% of all search traffic, the number 2 position gets 18% of search traffic and if you’re ranking at the bottom of the page the search traffic drops to a measly 2%.
Continue reading →Your Marketing Toolbox: Internet Marketing
Today people jump online for even the smallest purchase decisions, so internet marketing should be a regular part of your marketing activities. It’s probably the most versatile medium out there, allowing businesses to provide information, build brands, capture leads, offer promotions and close sales.
Continue reading →Search Engine Optimization Tip #3: Don’t obsess over meta-tags, focus on content
When you provide valuable content, readers will recognize this and return to your site as the authoritative source for their needs. Providing consistent, valuable content will establish you as a leader in your industry, and provide a reliable source when customers are ready to purchase.
Continue reading →Search Engine Optimization Tip #2: Don’t Delay Integrating SEO Into Your Website
It’s tempting to wait to implement SEO for your website, but don’t. Here’s why search engine optimization should be priority #1 when designing or revamping a website.
Continue reading →Search Engine Optimization Tip #1: Beware of SEO companies that use spam to promote themselves
The vast number of emails I get from SEO companies promising to get my website on page 1 of Google is quite amazing. These firms must not be doing their homework because my website is already on page 1. Tips to beware of unscrupulous SEO practices.
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