The perils of keyword stuffing and why it should be avoided
Here is an explained overview of why keyword stuffing should be avoided. Optimizing web pages to ace the game of search engines which includes Google is an essential part to get traction on the website, but there needs to be a concerted tactic that needs to be put into place. One of the first thoughts which might cross your mind is the fact that if keywords play an essential role why not stuff the entire article on a single page with all the relevant and searchable keywords. This is what should be avoided at all costs – and here in this
3 Most Relevant Local Pack Ranking Factors Explained
The local pack, also known as 3-pack, the ABC pack, and the snack pack, refers to the small section of Google’s search results page that showcases local ranking factors for businesses related to the search query you entered. You’ll find this section every time your query has local intent. It appears just below paid ads and above Google’s organic search results. The local pack includes important information about local businesses, including their location, opening hours, contact information and reviews. Up until a few years ago, the local pack was referred to as the 7-pack, since it displayed the 7 most relevant
Why Voice Search Is Key to the Future of SEO
Imagine for a minute a world where Internet search boxes are viewed as archaic. It seems impossible, but we should all know by now that in the rapidly changing world of technology, it’s always smart to expect the unexpected. Actually, the idea that the days of typing queries into search engines being a thing of the past isn’t so farfetched. Take for example, that there are already over a billion voice searches initiated each month, and it’s estimated that in just 2 short years, at least 50% of searches will be voice. Voice search is changing how users interact with
Structured Data and the New Face of Google SERPs
With over 200 factors playing a part in Google’s algorithm, developing a successful SEO strategy has always been complex. But now, as Google strives to improve the quality of their search results, we’re finding that some of tried and true strategies are falling off the grid and new ones are taking their place. One example of this is structured data. If you want to stay ahead of the game in search engine optimization, understanding structured data markup and how it influences results is key for building, and keeping, your SEO momentum. Here’s what you need to know. What Is Structured
A Beginner’s Guide to Local SEO
Local SEO is a collection of search engine optimization strategies that help businesses get noticed by a local audience. Businesses with a physical location, or those that provide services to a specific geographical location benefit from local SEO. The great thing about local SEO is that it gives small businesses an advantage. This isn’t about a bidding war on keywords or having tens of thousands of followers of social media. Local SEO helps small businesses meet the members of their community face to face, on a local level, where it counts. Sounds amazing, but how is local SEO different from standard
How to Optimize Images for SEO
There are many ways to make your articles easier to read on the web – lots of paragraph breaks, short snappy sentences, headings, sub-headings, Gifs of Kanye West’s mood swings – but one of the key ways to make your content look attractive is by using lots of lovely images. And the best thing about images, is that they can be used to bring in organic traffic via search engine image results. But in order for this to happen, they need to be optimized accordingly. Here’s a guide to make you aware of the key things you need to be doing when it
Prioritize Your SEO Best Practices
Servicing your SEO lead clients is easy if you have a big staff and lots of resources. For smaller companies, it is important to prioritize your best SEO practices against a checklist so that you are always offering your best practices. You want to fine tune this checklist so that you are getting the most out of the work you are doing, and helping those new clients see success. TOP 3 BEST SEO PRACTICES CHECKLISTS Priority SEO Checklist Fix Broken Links to ensure the search engines can crawl your client’s site efficiently. Are your links performing? If not you could missing out on keeping
What Happens When You Stop SEO Services?
SEO or as I think more aptly put, website visibility, plans are often thought of as one-time investments or just seasonal expenditures when a site’s traffic drops or a holiday season is approaching. What many clients do not understand is that SEO is not a “sometimes” choice, but a monthly necessity. So with the holiday season upon us, clients are typically awaiting a winter respite from their monthly visibility efforts. However, though it saves some money in the short term, is this break truly beneficial for a site’s long-term goals? The answer is simply, no. INVESTING IN YOUR SITE The SEO Process As professionals,
What is SEO?
What is SEO? Search engine optimization (SEO) is an area of website development that seeks to improve the way content is ranked by search engines in organic search results. Various approaches are taken to achieve that goal, including making sure the website architecture makes it easy for visitors to find content and that pages are mobile-friendly and load quickly. Although there are legitimate companies that help Web sites improve their rankings, according to Google's page about SEO, most such offers that arrive in e-mail messages are of little-to-no value. The search engine's own Webmaster often gets SEO marketing offers suggesting that
How SEO and Social Media Drive Traffic
SEO AND SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING Search engine optimization and social media marketing are both great ways to drive traffic to your clients website. As an SEO provider, you probably know just how hard it can be to convince business owners that social media and search engine marketing are a necessity to having a thriving business. Many of your leads will ask you if they really need both. It is important to look at how both can have an affect on online business SEO SERVICES Over 50% of consumers today use search engines to find businesses and services. That is a pretty high number.