Does longer content help you rank? Sometimes, but only when the topic needs depth. This article explains how word count affects SEO and AEO, when long-form content makes sense in B2B, and how to measure whether it is worth the investment.
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Understanding Google’s Penguin
Google Penguin transformed SEO by prioritizing quality backlinks over quantity. It penalized websites using manipulative link-building tactics, leading to a shift towards natural link profiles and ethical practices. Adapting to SEO best practices is crucial for long-term success.
Google E-A-T: Stay Up-to-Date and Ahead of the Curve
Google E-A-T Overview E-A-T is a relatively new SEO-based acronym that’s generating a lot of buzz in the digital marketing cosmos. But what exactly is E-A-T? The truth—algorithmically speaking—is complex. Yet some of the core elements that marketers can leverage are actually straightforward and non-technical. Let’s start out with the basics. Google E-A-T stands for: …
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Mastering Meta Descriptions: Best Practices, Examples, and Insights
Meta descriptions might not set your pulse racing, but they are an integral part of SEO. Getting your meta descriptions right can give your website a massive boost. A well written meta description is as important as a well written PPC ad, and is going to get a great deal more impressions. So what ingredients do you need to have in the perfect meta description?
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Elementor vs. WordPress Gutenberg
There are numerous page builders that are compatible with WordPress. For the sake of this article, we’ll focus on two of the most popular options — Gutenberg and Elementor. In our website work, we’ve seen the mayhem that other Divi themes or customized page builders have unnecessarily caused.
Website SEO and PPC
A Combined Strategy for an Extra Lift Managing website SEO so you appear on the first page of a Search Engine Results Pages (SERP) seems to be every online marketer’s goal. Organic SEO is a long-term strategy. It can take years… especially if the competition has been at it for awhile. Studies have shown there’s …
New Webmaster Tools Warning
Reminder About Manipulative Techniques On the official Webmaster Tools blog Grey Hat SEO practitioners got yet another warning to stop manipulative and deceptive behavior. Before you read any further be warned that this post is a bit of a rant. If you dare read on I promise to provide useful information about the recent Webmaster …
Manual Spam Action News
New Video. Old Message. Evergreen Advice. As an online marketer I routinely review SEO trends. Google’s Matt Cutts released a video in August but it was recently picked up by the Search Engine Journal on October 16. This is a case where I can honestly say “we told you so.” In this post I’ll explain …
How Do You Increase Web Traffic?
One sign of a healthy online presence is a steady increase of web traffic. If your website is relatively new or your pageview stats have stalled, then this post is for you. We’ll answer the perplexing question: “How do you increase web traffic” with evergreen (read: White Hat SEO) techniques. Consistency, Baby Search engine bots and …
Hiring a Ghostwriter for Blogging
Tips For Finding a Perfect Match “I don’t have time to blog” is a common complaint we hear from clients and prospects alike. In the SEO world, fresh content is king. Without it rankings suffer. But what if writing is just not your thing? The good news is that you can hire a ghostwriter to keep you on …
What is Cloaking?
Stealth Wrapped URLs I often tell my clients that SEO is a matter of opinion. Deciding what kind of optimization techniques — like cloaking — you want to use on your website is a business decision. In this post I’ll explain what cloaking is and its ramifications. Cloaking Defined Cloaking is an SEO tactic that’s a little …