I’ve run into the same scenario more times than I can count: I start working for a client with a brand new site, we develop an incredible content strategy, and then they ask how long it will take to rank on the first page of Google for high-volume, high-competition terms. It’s never fun to explain […]
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Let’s face it. Most of us aren’t writing blog posts for the fun of it. We write them because we want them to serve a purpose for our business, even if that purpose is simply increasing engagement with a target audience. But often, businesses want the content they write to support a measurable goal, whether
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People often use the terms SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and SEM (Search Engine Marketing) interchangeably. Both SEO and SEM help to increase a website’s ranking in search engine results. SEO, however, is actually a part of SEM, which forms a broader category. In this article, we’ll go over what SEM marketing is, what SEO marketing
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For better or worse, the number and quality of your backlinks are still one of the most important ranking signals. Since appearing in the first few search results for selected keywords can bring an immense value to your business, it’s not surprising that everyone is still putting a lot of effort into link building. One
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Google’s Panda and Penguin updates get quite a bit of press. In spite of this, it was really Hummingbird, released nearly five years ago, that turned search on its ear. It marked the beginning of Google’s efforts to parse intent. Through natural language processing, the update enabled Google to begin to understand user intent. This
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If you want to learn SEO copywriting, this is the guide for you. Higher rankings, more traffic, and a bigger bottom line await! Specifically, this article will cover: What is SEO copywriting? 7 advanced SEO copywriting tips & best practices SEO copywriting examples Let’s dive in! What Is SEO Copywriting? SEO copywriting is the art
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