Business reputation has never been so public. Just Google a restaurant name and there it is… comments by happy customers as well as unflattering complaints. Like if you search “Chipotle” on Yelp, you’ll see one comment that says “soggy tortillas, indifferent service, and cold meat.” Another comment says “Love Chipotle. Consistent, quality, mostly organic meats.” …
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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 …
Content Marketing Readability Scoring
One important aspect of content marketing is readability. Killer content is great. Yet, if it’s written in a way that’s too difficult or too simplistic, you can lose your audience. There are readability scores that can help determine if your webpages or blog posts need to be rewritten. We use two tools to help cross-check readability as …
Breaking into SEO Research
SEO research (also known as keyword analysis) is essential to developing a comprehensive Search Engine Optimization strategy upon which it is built. Carrying out this sometimes monotonous, detail-rich endeavor is at the top of my daily to-do list, so I want to share a few observations. Variations on a Theme First, it is not for the …
Online Client Testimonial Basics
A client testimonial is incredibly powerful, especially if it tells a compelling story. Telling that story online, however, can be problematic. Why? Because the rules of online marketing can make it cumbersome to share the same story across multiple platforms. I’ll share some client testimonial basics so you can get the most of your success …
301 Redirect: WordPress How Tos
The What, When & How of URL Redirection A 301 Redirect — also known as URL redirection — is an important technical element of managing your WordPress website. Properly alerting search engines of URL changes can dramatically effect SEO equity. Too often hard-earned SEO rankings can disappear in a flash. And when it’s gone, it can’t be …
Rich Snippets Reduction Change
Google’s Trick or Treat? Last week at PubCon Matt Cutts announced a 15% reduction in rich snippets. For SEOs this was big (and for some disappointing) news. In this post I’ll explain (in as geek-free language as possible) what this means to businesses who are vying for higher visibility on a Search Engine Results Page …
Little Known Google Tools for Business
The good news: there are so many free Google tools available for businesses. The bad news: there are so many Google tools available for businesses. We’ve created a list of must-have Google tools to help you manage your business’ online presence.
Google SERP Redesign
Display Tweaks & Tests Google has been recently testing several SERP redesigns. Have you noticed? While the Search Engine Results Page has morphed over the years, this redesign could have a major impact on what shows up in an organic search how AdWords. In this post I’ll explain what the changes are and why it’s …
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.