Category Archives: SEO
Articles and tips on search engine optimization for your small business website.
13 MayThe SEO Secret to Dominating the Search Results (without being #1)
That’s a very promising headline, isn’t? What do I mean by ‘dominate’ the search results? I mean with this one thing you can be #7, #12, #16 and still get the most traffic from a particular search phrase. How? By having the best search engine ad. Your Secret SEO Copywriting Weapon (hint: it’s not keyword […]
Read More ...22 AprHow to Edit Your Title Tag in WordPress
Ever wonder what the best way was to edit your title tag in WordPress? In this video post, I walk through exactly how to do it – complete with my favorite plugin recommendation. Title tags are one of the most important pieces of the on-site SEO puzzle. It’s your way of telling Google what that […]
Read More ...11 FebThe Ultimate Guide to Social Media Optimization for SEO
We’ve all heard rumors about social media’s impact on SEO and how it can supposedly make your website rank higher. But WHICH social media? and what should you do about it? what can you about it? The truth is that most social media platforms mark any of the links you share on them with “nofollow.” […]
Read More ...28 JanHow to Create Your First Infographic
Who doesn’t love a good infographic? Ever try to create one on your own? Unless you’re a Photoshop ninja (I’m definitely not), it can be a daunting process. I’ve outlined the steps to creating your first infographic below – in an infographic! Perfect for whether you want to design it yourself or get some outside […]
Read More ...07 JanHow to Build Links Without Creating a Drop of Content
Ever think you can never compete with the big guys in the search engines because you have zero budget for creating link-worthy or link-bait-able content? Recently, I watched an episode of Whiteboard Friday from Rand Fishkin at SEOmoz about how content is NOT the only way to build links. And he’s right. (You can watch […]
Read More ...27 Aug3 SEO Myths You Should Absolutely Not Believe
Search engine optimization (SEO) can be a confusing creature. Google seems to be constantly changing and the whole SEO thing can come across as a pretty complicated task. So it’s no wonder that there’s some misinformation out there, right? How do you keep the truth from the simply-not-true’s? I’ve put together this list of SEO […]
Read More ...23 Jul3 SEO Mistakes That Are Easy to Make
Let’s face it, SEO can be hard when you’re not sure what you’re doing. Here are just 3 SEO mistakes that can be easy to make: (Check out my post on what is SEO first if you’re not sure) 1 – Trying to Optimize for Misspelled Keywords I know, I know – you’d thought you’d […]
Read More ...25 JunWhat Is SEO?
You may have heard the term SEO thrown around a lot by marketers and other businesses in the online world. But what is it? Why should it concern you? SEO stands for search engine optimization. It’s about trying to get the search engines to recognize and display your website in search rankings when searchers are […]
Read More ...28 MaySEO for Flash Websites
Does your website use Adobe Flash or is it built entirely in Flash? (Not sure? Visit your site and right click – is “About Adobe Flash Player” one of the menu options? You have a Flash site.) Although it might *look* cool (especially for portfolio sites), Flash is not the best format for search engines […]
Read More ...23 Apr3 Steps to Rank Better Locally
Are you a business that would like more business from your immediate surrounding area? A local shop, bakery, hairdresser or even a wanting-more-local clients consultant or freelancer? This guide is for you – a beginner’s guide to getting more LOCAL eyeballs on your website. 1 – Use Your Head(er) Do you have a physical address? […]
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