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TUTORIAL: A Google Gem That’s Trending Near You
My clients frequently ask me how long it takes to rank higher on Google search page results. I explain that the process is gradual and not guaranteed due to a number of factors, such as the 200 plus “signals” that make up Google’s algorithm, the time it can take for …
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Google Instant Verification Passes The Sentence & Swings The Sword
On July 31st, Google rolled out an instant verification option for local businesses that have already verified their websites with Google Webmaster Tools. There is, however, very specific cases. As the Google support page linked above states, it’s important to note “that some business categories may not be eligible for …
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Five For Friday: Vine Allows Video Imports, AdWords Launches New Bulk Editing, Snapchat Does News, And More!
1. Vine Finally Lets You Import Videos From Your Phone – Mashable Love making videos on Instagram? Well guess what! The popular app, Vine, is finally allowing users to upload videos from their phones. In addition to being able to import your own videos, Vine now also allows you to …
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A Few Things You May Or May Not Have Ever Wanted To Know About Schema, But Were Too Bored To Ask
As Google continues to affirm its support for more detailed types of schema markup when crawling sites, it seems that there is an increased level of general interest in the concept and implementation of schema. I know that across our office, there are constant enraptured whispers about the ethereal mystery …
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Google+ Crush Saga: Your Guide To Social Media Sweetness
Google+ is SO complicated! That’s what a lot of our clients tell us. They get frustrated and, to be honest, so do we. There are so many questions! It can be overwhelming. What kind of Google+ page should you create? Which Google+ page should you use for posts and updates? …
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Are Your Keywords Sabotaging Your SEO Efforts?
Choosing the right keywords to target is one of the most important aspects of a successful SEO campaign. The goal of SEO campaigns is to get more online visibility, more traffic to your site, and more sales and leads. Keyword selection is central to bringing these goals to life. Keyword …
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“Pigeon” Algorithm Update Released Thursday 7/24/14
Pigeon: The New Google Local Search Algorithm Takes Flight Yesterday, July 24th, 2014, Google pushed live what Search Engine Land is calling the “Pigeon” update. SEO sources are reporting that this update is specifically affecting the local search algorithm. This update has further intertwined organic and local indicators, algorithms and …
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Call Me, Tweet Me (If You Wanna Rank Me) – Google Update Favors Mobile Sites
Recently, Google released a blog about the importance of having a modern website that supports modern devices. Google has always put emphasis on the user’s experience. Now, they are trying to avoid sending users to sites that don’t promote a good user-friendly experience. Google explains that flash sites will display …
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5 for Friday – Twitter and Facebook Duke it Out, Social Signals’ Effect on SEO, and the Power of Nofollow Links
1. Mobile Site Call Conversions Now Available in AdWords – PPC Hero It’s finally here! Adwords now tracks click-to-call conversions on mobile devices. This can easily be added to a specific landing page with a little bit of coding. This feature will allow you to track calls through the same …
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5 For Friday – Bing Turns 5, Google+ Pages Merge, & MySpace Misses You!
1. At Five Years Old, Bing Has Come Far Yet Has More To Grow – Search Engine Land Can you believe the little guy is already 5 years old?! Microsoft’s search engine has made some solid strides over the last five years, gaining more of the search market share, and …
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