How to Write a Brilliant Meta Description in 2022

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Meta descriptions are one of the shortest bits of content you’ll ever have to write. They’re also one of the most important. In this post, you’ll learn how to write a brilliant meta description to drive clicks and get people on your site. At the end, you’ll find 8 top tips to create a powerful, persuasive meta description in 2022. Let’s get started. What Is a Meta Description? A meta description is a brief summary of the contents of a page. These meta descriptions are placed in a webpage’s HTML code, describing the contents of the page for users and search engines. Let’s set one thing straight: Meta descriptions are not a search engine ranking factor. Nowadays, search engines do not use meta description data to influence search rankings. Does that mean you shouldn’t worry about your meta descriptions? That they’re not important? No! Meta descriptions are a crucial part […]

John Wickham

Author: John Wickham

About John Wickham

John Wickham is Senior Content Writer and Strategist at LinkNow Media. An SEO expert, he writes to empower small-business owners by giving them the information they need to market themselves. His love of the written word is matched only by his love of ancient history, as well as the semi-colon.

The Best 80 Local SEO Citation Sources for 2022

Are you trying to outrank your competitors for local keywords in Google Maps, but are unsure what to do?  The best way to increase your chances of ranking higher for local searches and Google Maps is through citation creation. When you’re building out citations, it is extremely important that you consistently use the same name, address, and phone number (NAP) for your business. Building out citations is a time-consuming process but remember, you don’t need to do them all in the same day. In fact, building them out gradually will look more natural for search engines. We have compiled with a list of the top 80 citation sources your business needs to boost your local search rankings. Before you begin, please remember to add business descriptions and your website URL to these sources. Some sources offer paid solutions, but we recommend simply creating a free listing. Citation Source Google Maps […]

Andrew Mendel

Author: Andrew Mendel

About Andrew Mendel

Andrew Mendel is the Director of Marketing at LinkNow Media and has over 15 years of experience in SEO, including on-site, organic, local, technical, and paid ads. Andrew has multiple certifications including Google Ads and SEMRush Advertising.

Trust Signals to Boost Your Conversion Rate

The Secret That Will Unlock Your Website’s Lead-Generating Potential Are you interested in DOUBLING the number of leads you get from your website? Read on to find out how trust signals can boost your conversion rate by up to 100%. What are Trust Signals? Trust signals convey information that make customers confident in their decision to purchase a product or service from a company. Some common examples of trust signals are testimonials, industry association logos, awards, and certifications. Examples of Trust Signals from Our Website You can see some examples of trust signals on our linknow.com home page. These trust signals show awards we’ve won, our excellent Google rating, our Google Partner badge, and indications that all payments made to us for our services are safe and secure. These are all things we’re proud of. We want to show them off to anyone who visits our site.  These signals help […]

Andrew Mendel

Author: Andrew Mendel

About Andrew Mendel

Andrew Mendel is the Director of Marketing at LinkNow Media and has over 15 years of experience in SEO, including on-site, organic, local, technical, and paid ads. Andrew has multiple certifications including Google Ads and SEMRush Advertising.

Semantic Search and Intent Optimization: A Brief Guide

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Find Out Why Secondary Keywords Are Your Superpower The way people search the Internet is changing, with as many as 33% of households using voice commands to ask questions. That’s not all. Way back in 2010, the key to ranking well in the search engine results pages (SERPs) was to produce as many backlinks as possible while filling each page to the brim with keywords. Times are changing. The focus of a great SEO strategy has shifted. How does semantic search play into this in 2022, and why are secondary keywords so powerful? First, let’s peer into semantic search and why it’s so crucial for an exceptional modern SEO strategy. Defining Semantic Search Semantic search refers to a new era of SEO in which experts are not so interested in what keywords a searcher uses, but rather how those keywords are used. It seeks to understand the core behavior, motivation, […]

John Wickham

Author: John Wickham

About John Wickham

John Wickham is Senior Content Writer and Strategist at LinkNow Media. An SEO expert, he writes to empower small-business owners by giving them the information they need to market themselves. His love of the written word is matched only by his love of ancient history, as well as the semi-colon.