Keyword research is arguably the most important part of any SEO strategy: by targeting the right keywords, you can allocate your time and resources to maximize your SEO results. However, how can we actually execute keyword research? There are many different guides for keyword research available. The thing is, each of them offers completely different instructions, that may end up confusing you in the end. This is mainly caused by the fact that keyword research for a certain business might need a different approach when compared to other companies, due to many......
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B2B SEO is the salt and pepper in your recipe that makes your business visible, and the medium that keeps your customers aware of your existence. It entails creating digital content and strategies meant to attract business-to-business (B2B) audiences which then advance leads and conversions in a professional context. Long sales cycles mean there is a longer period of time for potential leads to progress from initial awareness to eventual conversion. Just as slow-cooked meat stews need preparation, long sales lead times require commitment as well. It is a strategic salsa of......
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With the widespread use of technology, many businesses now operate on digital platforms. Those looking to get the most out of those platforms turn to Conversion Rate Optimization as a strategy. CRO refers to the process of increasing the percentage of visitors who do a desired action on your website. Some of the benefits of this include: Increased lead generation More sales Increased site traffic Better understanding of your visitors And all this without having to first increase traffic to your site. This article will explore what CRO is in detail before......
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SEO isn’t rocket science. But keyword research and other SEO practices are complicated. So instead, think of search engine optimization as a policy Google uses to get you to provide helpful and authentic content. But it’s not as easy as taking the first seed keywords you see on a keyword tool. Unless you’re an established brand, algorithms only favor content that helps an audience solve a specific – this is called search intent. Keyword research is the discovery of relevant keywords for your prospect’s search intent at different stages of the buyer......
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We all know how local SEO is a whole different game, compared to general SEO strategies. However, the basic principles behind the two remain similar. Unsurprisingly, the biggest question behind the two strategies is also similar: what are the factors, or signals that will determine the SEO ranking? So, this guide will attempt to answer that question, specific to local SEO strategy. As with general SEO, there are hundreds of factors that will affect your local SEO ranking. However, the principle remains the same: it’s not about doing every single thing right, but......
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Contrary to the common misconception, SEO is not a magic strategy where you can cheat the search engines to get ranked quickly and thus increase your traffic. On the other hand, SEO is a long-term game that requires consistency and hard labor. Thankfully, there are now a lot website analysis and SEO tools that can assist you in this long, often arduous process, and on this guide we will discuss 10 of them, which in our opinion, are some of the best ones available. Using these tools properly can turn your SEO......
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While there have been so many changes in Google’s search algorithm in almost two decades, one thing is consistent: Google is aiming to deliver more personalizations for the searchers, and hyper-localization is a huge part of that mission. One of the key changes in this regards, is the inclusion of Google Maps results for local-related search queries. Pair this with the fact that more and more people are now using their mobile devices to make a search, a huge part of them using “near me” search queries to find local businesses near......
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Here’s the catch: it’s only natural that it’s now harder than ever to get website traffic. More websites and blogs are being published every single day, people spend more time on social media and Youtube than going to websites, and Google with its featured snippets and infrastructure tend to hoard traffic to its own platforms. On the other hand, website traffic is very important. We can’t convert visitors and prospects unless we actually have a steady—or preferably, growing—website traffic to convert. Too often, we put too much emphasis on maximizing the conversion......
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Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is vital for any online business or blog that wants high rankings in search engines. It not only gives you a strong online presence but also helps you generate a lot of traffic to your website. The challenge with SEO is the fact that it is not black and white. Different people have different opinions on SEO and how it should be done. This can be very confusing for newcomers. It makes it very hard to know which steps to take to achieve the best SEO results and......
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Growth Everywhere is one of my favorite podcasts where Eric interviews successful entrepreneurs, founders, CEO, marketing leaders and venture capitalists. There is a lot of valuable information and insights on how those companies achieved customer and revenue growth and what marketing strategies and tactics they used to get there. I often hear that founders emphasize the importance of content marketing and SEO and how those channels played the main role in company success and growth. In one of the interviews, Eric Siu chatted with Ian Blair who is the CEO of BuildFire. BuildFire is the mobile app......
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