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  1. Leveraging Local SEO Efforts

    Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is a must if you want an effective website that search engines can easily parse and recommend it to people who search for content that you write about. While many companies are turning to AI-generated content to save time, remember that Google is looking for high-quality content that engage people. Consequently, companies still posting content created “the old-fashioned way” have the potential to stand out from their competitors simply by taking the time to write their own content. Of course, there is a bit more to it than just having content. You need to implement the tactics and tools required to make the most of local SEO.

    By intentionally focusing on your local SEO approach, you can take your company to the next level. Effective local SEO will ensure your business shares helpful information while being authentic and building trust.

    There are many ways to leverage your local SEO efforts, both internally and externally. To take your company and website to the next level, you will need to improve both sides.

  2. The Pros and Cons of ChatGPT for SEO

    Is Chat GPT the Answer for Website Copy?

    If you own a business or do any amount of writing, you have likely heard of ChatGPT. Since its release in 2022, it has become a tool often used by those who want to produce written content but prefer not to do the writing. Chat GPT (generative Pre-training Transformer) was initially used to build chatbots and other natural language processing (NLP). In its simplest description, ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence text generator. It was developed by OpenAI and based on OpenAI’s GPT-3.5 language model.

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    SEO or SEM – Which is Which?

    Like ham and cheese are two components of a delightful sandwich, SEO and SEM are complementary factors of a great website. They can work alone, but the outcome is better when put together. 

    By definition, SEO stands for “Search Engine Optimization.” It drives organic traffic to your website by improving your ranking on the search engine results page (SERP). SEO actions affect your website’s content, structure, and social media efforts. SEM is “Search Engine Marketing.” It increases your site’s visibility and traffic through paid ads. Each practice is an essential part of a successful business website.

  4. Small Business SEO Checklist

    How many of these statements resonate with you?

    • Your website is getting minimal traffic.
    • The conversion rate has a lot of room for improvement.
    • Your website doesn’t show up in search results, even if your keywords are used.
    • Your website isn’t responsive.
    • You haven’t secured your website with HTTPs.
    • Your site has a poor user experience.
    • You site isn’t ranking like your competition.

    If even a few of these statements sound familiar, then it may be time to secure the services of a competent Search Engine Optimization (SEO) team. But how do you know who to hire? With just a quick web search, a myriad of consults show up- all claiming to take your website to the first page of results.

  5. 11 Techniques to Improve Your Website’s Search Engine Ranking

    Perhaps you recently redesigned and rewrote your website. Will your site suddenly shoot to the top of a web search? While the redesign may certainly benefit your company, that doesn’t guarantee you will be boosting your web presence. Rather, there are many ways to improve your standing in search engine ranking.

    Even if you are just setting up your first company website, you know being in the top spot(s) is important. However, you must remember that ranking better is relative. After all, moving from page 6 to page 3 is still an improvement.

    If you have looked at your first quarter numbers, and want to do more, then there’s no time like the present. We have a long list of action items from which to choose. But before you begin, take a few minutes to decide what you wish to accomplish, how much time or money you have to invest, and how much knowledge you have of search engine optimization (SEO). Once you narrow down these answers, you are ready to get started.

  6. Top 7 Reasons Your Prospects Can’t Find Your Website

    Your website is your online calling card. Sure, people still use business cards, but if a company doesn’t have a website, it is missing out on a valuable resource to produce interest and revenue. However, just having a website is not enough. Numerous companies around the globe have websites that are merely holding a spot on the Web. This may be unintentional in that the company truly thinks they are doing all the right things. Or perhaps, it is intentional because the company has a site that is a slow work in progress.

    If you feel like your website falls into the first category, it is wise to step back and determine why your website is not getting the traffic you expected or would like to see. Quite often, you need to make changes so that people are not just finding your website but are engaging and purchasing from it as well.

    However, before addressing why your site may not be getting the attention you wanted, consider this:

    Your website may be website is attracting the wrong audience. These people are not likely to make any type of purchase due to finding your site by using search terms that are not the most effective for your business and thus attract the wrong demographic or interest group. This “confusion of search terms,” whether due to your choice or theirs, can be corrected-at least on your side- by improving your site’s web content and structure.

    Once this issue is addressed, it is time to improve your website and make it more inviting.

  7. Keyword Segmentation: A Better Way to Approach Your SEO

    Most people know that your website’s keywords play a large role in how well your website ranks on a search engine results page (SERP). Consequently, people often choose these words with care, perhaps after some A/B testing to see what words perform the best and make sure to use keywords a part of website metadata when working on the backend of the website. But have you ever considered keyword segmentation?

  8. Create an SEO Keyword Strategy that Works

    The phrase ‘search engine optimization’ or the knowledge about ‘keywords’ is nothing new. They have been a part of website building for well over a decade. As such, many people walk into a meeting with a website designer or developer and eventually ask a question regarding keywords or SEO. However, while many people may toss these words around with ease, they don’t truly understand what they mean or what goes into crafting an effective SEO keyword strategy.

    If you have heard of SEO or keywords but don’t fully understand what that means- no worries! SEO uses words specific to your industry/business (keywords) to help improve your website thus improving the quality and quantity of website traffic. SEO keywords are chosen to accomplish this improvement organically (unpaid) versus using a paid approach.

    But there is a bit more to SEO keywords than simply integrating them into your site’s content. To be truly successful, you need to have a well-crafted SEO keyword strategy.

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