To Fill Your Content Marketing Needs Outsourcing portions of content marketing can be a smart business decision if internal resources are stretched thin. the good news is there are dozens of blog writing services available. The key is to match your copywriting needs to the right freelancer(s). Services such as TextBroker, Writer Access, and The Content …
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Reasons to be Penalized by Google
Grounded by Google Getting penalized by Google can make you feel like a kid on restriction. If you’ve ever gone through the process of a reconsideration request, I’m sure you can relate to the pain of being grounded. First they restrict your privileges (limit your organic search visibility). Then they put you to work to …
Repurposing Content Dos & Don’ts
Making Old Content New Again for SEO Creating and posting regular content is one way of building an SEO presence for your company. But creating new content is not the only way to help improve your SEO ranking. Another way is repurposing content in a way that doesn’t risk duplicate content penalties and content fatigue. …
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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Yelp Reputation Management Issues
Charged with Pandering & Extortion Managing online reviews and press coverage is all a part of reputation management. But what if the biggest review repository has its own PR “black eye?” Yelp is experiencing (yet again) reputation management issues. Most of our clients fall into one of two categories: Lovers or Haters of this popular …
In Business Reputation Every Customer Counts
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.” …
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.
Types of Downloadable Content
Following on from our recent blog post on gated content, today we’re going to look at the types of downloadable content you might want to put behind a gate.
Content Syndication, Distribution, & Contribution
In Google’s eyes, content syndication and distribution are legal; however, large-scale publishing, duplicating content, and cannibalization are grounds for penalties.
How Topic Clusters Work
Learn how topic clusters website’s structure and boost SEO performance. This guide explains how to build pillar pages, connect supporting content, and improve your authority in the eyes of Google, one cluster at a time.