Backlinks are the most valuable asset not only for SEO purposes, but for our online presence in general. On the other hand, building backlinks is also very difficult and frustrating, and that’s why losing just a single hard-earned inbound link can be very stressful. Unfortunately, there can be various reasons for a disappeared link—whether intended or unintended by the source page—, and this is where link reclamation comes in. What Is Link Reclamation Link reclamation, in a nutshell, is any effort to reclaim lost backlinks. When you lose a backlink due......
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There are three key aspects to SEO: content—or keyword—optimizations, getting backlinks (the one we call off-site optimization), and technical optimization, where content and technical optimizations are combined into on-page SEO. Arguably, technical SEO is the most challenging of the three, and often becomes the cause of headache for marketers that are not familiar with coding. Technical SEO is also where issues often occur, which can lead to major confusion if we don’t know the root cause. Here, we will share our version of the technical SEO checklist, listing all the important elements......
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Why SEO Competitive Analysis is Necessary SEO, by nature, is a competition where you try to outrank other sites. This is why an initial competitive analysis is an essential part of any SEO implementation. When done correctly, you can get valuable insights into how your competitors are approaching their SEO strategy, which can generate various benefits such as: Get inspirations and ideas on how to build better content, which backlinks you should pursue and how, and which keywords that can be good opportunities, among other aspects Figure out your competitors’ strengths and......
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We have surely seen all the buzz surrounding inbound marketing, with many claiming it to be the most effective marketing strategy available. Yet, just because it’s effective, doesn’t mean we won’t need to execute it right, and in this guide, we will learn how. In this guide to inbound marketing strategy, we will divide our discussion into three big parts. By the end, you can develop a sound inbound marketing strategy and start implementing it. Let us begin with the first one. Targeting The Right Audience Knowing who to target and......
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Why Small Businesses Need Local SEO? To answer this question, first we will need to define the term “SEO” and “local SEO” respectively, understanding their similarities, differences, and different benefits. First, SEO—or Search Engine Optimization—, in a nutshell, is optimizing your site to rank higher on Google’s (and other search engines’) result page for specific keywords. For example, if your business is a pizza restaurant, if you can rank for the “best pizza” New York, it will bring several key benefits including but not limited to: You can attract those who are......
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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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SEO audit is the best, most effective way to assess the performance of your SEO strategy, and especially to figure out the reasons why you are not getting good SEO results. SEO audit should be performed before you attempt any SEO efforts, especially if you are an SEO agency handling a new client’s website. To achieve the best results, however, you should do SEO audit regularly. In this guide, we will share 9 important steps you should do when performing an SEO audit, covering the most important aspects of SEO activities. Before......
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Why Do You Need to Hire an SEO Company (And The Right One For You)? The first thing you’ll need to understand is that SEO is actually not a rocket science. Technical-wise, SEO is fairly easy to learn, and if you are willing to learn about the concept and spend your time—and resources—, you can implement SEO by yourself without spending any money. So, with that out of the question, why do we actually need to work with an SEO company or even a full-service digital marketing consultant? The answer lies in......
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There’s no secret that the digital marketing world is now a very complex one involving all the different platforms, different marketing methods, and virtually endless possibilities. Thankfully, with the rise of complexity and saturation, also comes more digital marketing tools that can help ease the burden. However, with so many different online marketing tools available, it’s sometimes hard to know where to start. This is why in this opportunity, we have compiled 25 of the best options used by marketing consultants on a daily basis. We will divide these tools into categories,......
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Here is the deal, 46% of Google searches are made with local intent, where the searcher is looking for a business or service near him/her. Also, more than 30% of mobile searches were made before the searcher is visiting a store. Those are just two of the amazing statistics showing the importance of local SEO, in short, if you are a business targeting your local audience, optimizing for local searches is a necessity for success. But, the question is, how? In this guide, we will learn all the ins and outs of......
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