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What is a Landing Page (and Why Are They So Important for SEO)?

There are over 3.5 billion online searches performed every day! What is the best way to capture some of that action? A landing page! A landing page is different than a website. It is a standalone page that highlights a specific service, product, or idea. A landing page can be on its own or as separate pages within a website. Not only can landing pages be part of a website, but because of their power, every website should have them for enhanced SEO (allowing search engines to target them with minimal distractions).

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Mobile Marketing

There is a better than average chance you are reading this on a mobile device. Whether in a Starbucks, commuting on mass transit, or in a waiting room, almost everyone is on their phone. If your site is not optimized for mobile by now, you are missing the boat.

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SEO - Plain and Simple

Ask ten people what SEO is and you’ll probably get ten different answers. Why does Search Engine Optimization stump so many people? Google and other search engines change their algorithms constantly in order to properly prioritize websites on any search. And given that there are over 350,000 new websites launched every single day, that is a lot of competition! Here are the basics that any website needs to focus on in order to keep up and get ahead of the crowd.

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SEO: What Does it Take to Get Seen on Searches?

If you have a business, I am sure you heard of SEO (Search Engine Optimization). Basically, SEO is what is needed to get your website near the top of internet searches for certain keywords or phrases. Yes, having strategic keywords embedded on your website helps, but what does it really take to get show up when someone is searching for your particular product or service? Find out how to use SEO to your best advantage so you can start showing up on searches.

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How Does Google Actually Rank Your Site?

The total number of websites worldwide is approaching 2 billion, with almost another 250,000 launched daily. As the world's leading search engine, Google needs to employ a complex algorithm to determine the ranking of all these websites in its search results. While the specific details of this algorithm are closely guarded secrets, Google has provided some insights into the factors that influence website rankings. Here is a summary based on Google’s 2023 algorithm.

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What Exactly is SEO?

SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is optimizing your business’s digital presence (including its website and business listings) for search engine results. The goal of SEO, or search engine optimization, is to get new customers from search engines like Google or Bing by being discovered easily on an internet search. This is further complicated by the general term “SEO” when there are actually four types: On-Page, Off-Page, Local, and Technical SEO. Read on to learn the basics so you know what your business needs to stand out from the crowd.

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Squarespace SEO vs. Wordpress with Yoast

Yoast is a well-known plugin used with Wordpress sites. It has tools and features that help boost a site’s SEO and overall search engine readability. If you have a Squarespace site, you cannot use Yoast - and that is okay. Squarespace doesn’t need it! It has its own built in SEO capabilities that Wordpress does not. Here are the main components and how they differ.

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Social Media Marketing 101

Between the overwhelming amount of competition online and the plethora of social platforms, no wonder small businesses are confused about finding the best way to stand out online. No matter what size business you have, social media is the most expedient way to gain exposure, drive traffic to your website, and create more leads and sales.

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