Yesterday, Google announced the release of new “rater” guidelines to reflect some of the major changes to search that have occurred over the past few years. As Mimi Underwood, Senior Program Manager at Google, explained: In 2013, we published our human rating guidelines to provide transparency on how Google works and to help webmasters understand […]
Having the right search engine optimization (SEO) strategy for your website can make all of the difference in how search engines crawl and rank your site and, in turn, how visible your site is to users and potential clients. When it comes to SEO, however, knowing what is “right” can be tricky – and diving […]
High bounce rates for websites can cost businesses both in terms of rankings and conversion rates. While some sites may experience high bounce rates for certain pages, however, those that have an overall high bounce rate may require some closer analysis – and some significant changes – to reverse the trend, get visitors to stay […]
Mobile searches have already taken over desktop searches, as more than half of the time people spend online these days is on a mobile device. While this clearly indicates the importance of having a mobile-compatible website, it also underscores how crucial it is that mobile sites rank well and provide a good user experience. If […]
As Google continues to focus on refining its algorithms and providing users with better results, it’s far more likely that websites with poor designs, bad content and black-hat SEO features will be ranked poorly (if not outright penalized by Google). In some cases, however, sites that seem to be playing by the rules may just […]
Optimizing a website is pivotal to its success in search engines and, consequently, its visibility to users. When it comes to search engine optimization (SEO), however, the methods used even a few years ago may not necessarily hold up today – and making certain SEO mistakes can end up subverting a business’ Internet marketing efforts, […]
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Many business owners understand that, these days, having an online presence is essential to connecting with potential new clients and customers. While some any realize that SEO is a key part of developing an online presence, understanding a specific business’ SEO needs may be far more elusive and unclear. Here’s a look at some of […]
Title tags within the development of good website content are crucial for SEO and the user experience. While many may already be aware of what title tags are, their purpose and importance, it can be a little trickier to understand just what makes a title tag good and, consequently, how to write the best title […]
“A title tag tells both users and search engines what the topic of a particular page is,” according to Google. In fact, while title tags that appear in search results can be important hooks for users, enticing them to click a specific link or page listing, they can also be crucial to the optimization of […]
