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Easy Ways to Modify Your Content to Improve Your SEO

Easy Ways to Modify Your Content to Improve Your SEO

Blogging, Website Design & SEO
Search engine optimization has become somewhat of a buzzword that ebbs and flows when Google changes their algorithm. A lot of people have heard the term SEO, yet don’t fully understand what it entails. Between the seemingly more frequent changes in search engine algorithms and the use of social media as a primary marketing vehicle, many business owners are confused as to why they should even bother with SEO. In short, SEO encompasses a range of different tasks. All of the tasks are dedicated towards getting your website into searches on platforms like Google. A lot has changed since SEO first became a priority for businesses. However, one thing remains: we need to stay abreast of the fundamentals! Easy Ways to Modify Your Content to Improve Your SEO At its…
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Thirteen Types of Blog Posts to Publish on Your Blog

Thirteen Types of Blog Posts to Publish on Your Blog

Blogging
Coming up with content for your blog can sometimes seem difficult, especially if you're not aware of all the different types of blog posts you can create. Once you realize that almost any type of content can become blog posts, it's easier to create a lot of different content. Thirteen Types of Blog Posts to Publish on Your Blog Not only will these types of blog posts keep your blog interesting, they'll help dissuade that pesky "bloggers block" from settling in. When you vary the types of blog posts you publish, you'll never run out of content! 1. "How To" Posts Teaching your readers things is a great type of post to create. You can do how to posts about any number of topics within your niche. If you're not…
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Three Effective Marketing Strategies That Aren’t Pushy

Three Effective Marketing Strategies That Aren’t Pushy

Marketing Strategy
Marketing a business is all about getting your name out there, and unfortunately this means that many businesses employ the spammiest of tactics to be seen. If you’re not well versed in what marketing tactics work and which do not, it’s easy to assume that you should go in with all guns blazing and push your message by any means necessary. But of course, this isn’t true, and often does more harm than good. An aggressive marketing approach will make your business look desperate, amateurish and generally put people off. Your marketing needs to be more subtle, and your strategies need to be properly thought out and planned in advance. Marketing methods need to be based on tested research, to ensure you’re appealing to people in the right way. Flashing…
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7 Content Marketing Tips For Small Brands In 2020

7 Content Marketing Tips For Small Brands In 2020

Marketing Strategy
Content marketing is a digital marketing strategy that focuses on quality content creation to drive website traffic, increase exposure, build brand awareness and generate sales and revenues. In addition, content marketing helps establish trust, loyalty and credibility for a brand. In spite of having numerous benefits, most brands seem to ignore content marketing. They focus more on other aspects of digital marketing like SEO and social media marketing. In fact, most brands and digital marketing agencies make this elementary mistake. They forget the fact that Google and other search engines prioritize quality content and credible information above other strategies. The intent of the internet is to provide users with the best possible form of content by publishers. This does not mean that other aspects of digital marketing are less important. However,…
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The Most Critical Element of the Networking Process

The Most Critical Element of the Networking Process

Networking
You’re out there networking like crazy. You’re chatting with people about your business, you’re attending networking mixers. You’re meeting people at luncheons, workshops and conferences. You even met a couple interesting people in that long line at the grocery store and exchanged business cards. Now what are you supposed to do, other than file a bunch of business cards somewhere? You shared small talk, now what? The Most Critical Element of the Networking Process   The "now what" question is where many business owners get lost. Here's the thing: people who are successful at networking, a la connecting with others, are successful because they understand the importance of building relationships. So, what's the first step in building relationships with people you meet while networking: follow up! Follow up is the…
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7 Keys to a Profitable Google My Business Profile

7 Keys to a Profitable Google My Business Profile

Local Marketing
When you need to find out information, whether it’s opening hours for a store, the best treats for your puppy, or specs on a tv you’re thinking about buying, chances are you will take this first step: hit the Google button. If you operate a business out of your home, or you own a store or shop, your Google My Business (GMB) listing is an effective and very powerful way to publicize your business in the local community, and drive new customers to your door. In an earlier post we reviewed how GMB boosts business and profits. Now it's time to talk about how to set up your GMB Profile. Once Google understands more about your business, they can help match you with various search queries. The most valuable of…
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5 Approved Strategies to Increase Website Conversions

5 Approved Strategies to Increase Website Conversions

Marketing Strategy
What is conversion rate optimization (CRO)? Conversion rate simply means the percentage of website visitors, ad viewers or emailed customers that go on to convert. It’s the rate at which you turn opportunities for conversions – be that sales or form submissions – into real conversions. However, despite being a vital part of any marketing strategy, CRO is often overlooked. The reason for this is two-fold. Firstly, many marketers are still stuck in a bricks-and-mortar mindset: they think about their site or their client’s site as a store, and they think of their role as being to get as much foot traffic moving through the store as possible. The second reason is that CRO is often powered by more up-to-date data and technology. And not everyone’s caught up yet. Here…
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How To Prepare Your Website For A New Product Launch

How To Prepare Your Website For A New Product Launch

Website Design & SEO
When you release a new product, it’s important that you get the product launch right. If you can capture people’s attention and build some hype, you can capitalize on that momentum and make a lot of sales in the first few weeks. But if the launch is a flop, people will quickly lose interest and it’s hard to get people excited about it again. How To Prepare Your Website For A New Product Launch One aspect of the product launch that businesses tend to forget about is the website. They simply focus on the sales page itself. However, there is more to updating your website that creating a new sales page. By making changes to the website, you can prepare for the new launch and get your existing customers excited…
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