We’ve all experienced going to a website and being greeted with the frustrating message “404 Page Not Found.” What is a 404 error and what does it mean for you and your site? What are 404 Errors? A 404 error appears when a crawler tries to visit a page on your site that doesn’t exist. […]
Is Your Company Missing Out on Mobile Customers?
You’ve seen people on their phones in cafés, standing in line at the bank, and driving cars, but you may not realize how inexhaustible mobile use really is. Mobile users—or people who use mobile devices like tablets and smartphones—are taking over the consumer scene. 50% of mobile users “grab their smartphone immediately after waking up.” That […]
How Inbound Links Alter the Way People See Your Brand
We’ve discussed backlinking and how it can affect your website in the past. But did you also know that it can also affect how people perceive your overall brand? Whether good or bad, inbound links will guide traffic to your site. According to Google, “a link from a site is regarded as a vote for […]
Now You Know: Keywords
If you’re trying to get your website found on search engines, you will need to rank for keywords specific to your business. What are Keywords? Keywords or “key phrases” are what people search for when they’re looking for information, products, or services similar to what your company provides. For example, if you own a BBQ […]
Now You Know: Backlinking 101
Continuing our “Now You Know” series, we will be discussing backlinking and how it can help your site. What is Backlinking? A backlink is one important aspect of Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Backlinks are links from another site that link back to your page. Backlinking is a good and worthwhile way to improve your ranking […]
SEO 101: An Introduction
If you have a website, you’ve most likely heard the acronym “SEO” thrown around a lot without getting a fast and easy explanation for what it is. Here’s a quick rundown to get you up to speed. What Does SEO Do? SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, determines how you rank on search engines like Google. […]
Spamalot SEO: Signs Your SEO Advertising Source is a Scam
If you own a small business with a web presence, you’ve likely received numerous emails over the years pertaining to SEO. These emails usually start with a phrase like, “I was on your website…” followed with claims of what your site is missing and how this person holds the key to ranking your business numero […]
The Rise & Demise of the Expert Guru Extraordinaire
“An expert is one who knows more and more about less and less until he knows absolutely everything about nothing.” ― Nicholas Murray Butler You’ve all seen them on your Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn feeds. The self-described SEO, Social Media, and Digital Marketing “expert/guru”. There it rests under their name like a title handed down to […]
The Advent of the Mobile Era: Google’s Upcoming Algorithm Update
Where is my flying car? Where is my robot assistant? Where is my magical pill that gives me all my essential nutrients? When is the future coming? It may be hard to see at times, but we are living in a futuristic society that much of the sci-fi was unable to predict. Sure, we don’t […]
The Benefits of Hiring an SEO Agency
Any agency that says you can’t do SEO by yourself is lying, but the truth is doing SEO on your own is difficult. It will be a much slower reaping of benefits. While even novices can improve their website by applying some basic search-engine-friendly tips, a good SEO agency can benefit you in a slew of […]