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How to choose the right SEO consulting agency for your business

Posted on May 9, 2024

In a galaxy far, far away called the internet, websites fight for user attention. But without the power of SEO, yours might be lost in the dark corners of the web.

Fear not! SEO consulting services, your very own SEO Jedi Masters, can illuminate your path. However, choosing the right Master is crucial. A true Jedi upholds the light, using ethical tactics for long-term success. A Sith Lord in disguise might lure you with quick fixes and shady tricks.

This guide will be your lightsaber, cutting through the confusion. We’ll show you how to identify the SEO Jedi Masters who can unleash your website’s full potential. May the SEO Force be with you! [Read more…]

Q&A: Will not having a robots.txt file prevent Google from crawling my blog?

Posted on August 23, 2022

Question from Gary: In addition to your awesome blog I also read the one that Kim Komando writes.

I recently read an article in which she discussed several things that can indicate that a website is outdated.

Then she said something that both puzzles and concerns me.

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8 effective Technical SEO techniques for improving your blog’s search engine rankings

Posted on April 15, 2021

If you have a blog or website you’re surely aware of the importance of “white-hat” Search Engine Optimization (aka SEO).

After all, Google is a primary source of targeted traffic, which is the life-blood of any successful website.

Technical optimization (technical SEO) of a WordPress site is a term that perhaps isn’t used very often, but it’s very important. And if done properly, it can bring you very good results.

This term essentially represents various techniques that aim to increase the speed, stability, and responsiveness of the website, which ultimately leads to better Google rank, more traffic and better satisfied visitors.

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How to use SEO to drive thousands of readers to your blog

Posted on February 18, 2021

Note: This is a guest post. If you want to guest post on this blog, click here to check out the guidelines.

In this post, SEO enthusiast Aisha Preece explains exactly what SEO is and how you can use it to drive thousands of visitors to your blog. [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I get the photos on my blog to show up in Google image searches?

Posted on October 27, 2020

Question from Ellen: I enjoy taking pictures and sharing them on Instagram and Facebook, and I’ve been doing that as a hobby for several years now.

Ten months ago I started a photo blog using WordPress to try to make some money from all the photos I’ve taken over the years.

The problem is I’m not getting much traffic from Google at all to my photos.

Is there something I can do to get the photos on my blog to show up in relevant Google image searches?

Rick’s answer: [Read more…]