Does your website take more than 4-5 seconds to load, or is it more like 10+ seconds? Have slow page load times left you wondering what’s wrong? Slow page load times can be due to a number of reasons. But does page load time really matter? YES. Usability is the #1 reason your page load […]
A search engine optimization (SEO) strategy will help you rank higher in search results, but simple SEO mistakes could affect your bottom line. Everyone makes mistakes. Though some may be costlier than others for your business. With so many consumers using the internet to research products and services, your website should not only stand out […]
Have you noticed? Google did some spring cleaning recently and changed their search engine ranking page (SERP) for Desktop views. In this recent change, they removed paid ads on the right side and now display a limited number of ads above and below organic search results. This means more changes for paid search (PPC) and […]
In the last few weeks, did you notice your rankings change or fluctuate in search results? This may have been thanks to another sweep of Google core algorithm updates. Core algorithm changes happen often and typically go unnoticed, but this round was different. Many feared this may be the long-awaited Penguin roll out which was […]
Update: Since this post was written, we learned the Penguin updates expected at the end of the year have been delayed until 2016, according to a Google spokesperson. It appears they’re waiting until after the holidays for the next big roll-out. Speculators suggest that a big change during the holidays could be devastating to businesses […]
Have you heard? Google made another sweeping change to offer an improved way of listing local businesses in search results. Say “bye bye” to local 5 or 7-packs and “hello” to the new and improved 3-pack layout as Google moves toward offering more mobile-friendly search options. As we dive into Google’s update, there are a […]
These days it’s all about content, content, content. Companies everywhere are using content to improve their SEO, connect with customers, add value, and offer great information. But what does this really mean? What the heck is good content anyway? You’re not alone. This is the cry of many business owners as they realize they have […]
Establishing a successful blog is more than spinning up a WordPress site. Managing a blog is about well-written blog posts that engage your audience, offer relevant information, and promote your brand. If done right and sustained over time, it can also go a long way toward establishing thought-leadership, but there’s more to writing a great […]
Google is now making the lives of mobile users easier. Chances are you’ve done an online search from your smartphone and landed on websites that aren’t mobile-friendly. It makes it difficult to find quick information when you’re zooming in and scrolling left to right. Google has heard the cries of mobile users and is responding […]
There’s a lot of competition on the web for readership. If you have a blog or website, chances are you’re competing with many other sites for readers, and every day there are challenges in keeping your loyal readers around. Whether your articles have interesting subject matter or not, there are things you may be doing […]
