LinkNow Media Blog Category: Technical SEO

How to Dominate Google in 2022

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If you’ve been looking to do more than merely show up in Google’s search results, then you need to read this article. In this blog post, we’re going to show you how to dominate Google. We’ll start from the ground-up so you understand Google’s front-page results, how they work, and how you can appear at the top. Ready to make Google work for you? Let’s get started. Google’s Front-Page Results: A Breakdown The first thing you need to understand is how the search results appear on the page. In general, they are broken down into three different sections: The local search pack The organic search results Google Ads (aka, pay-per-click ads, and formerly known as AdWords) Here, a visual reference might prove useful so that you have an idea of what these categories look like. Let’s try typing general contractor boston into Google to see how the search results are […]

Google Passage Ranking: What It Is and What It Means for SEO in 2022

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Publishing long-form content has never been more important to ranking well on Google. And the reason? Google passage ranking: a relatively new (since 2021) feature affecting how Google ranks and indexes web pages. Today, let’s look at what Google passage ranking is, how it works, how you can harness it to improve your content’s online rankings. Let’s dive in. What is Passage Ranking? Passage ranking (also called passage indexing) is new feature that helps Google understand and contextualize the content of a webpage. It also helps generate better search results for users. Instead of ranking a whole webpage for a particular keyword, Google now ranks passages from that page according to how relevant they are to said keyword. Passage ranking evaluates certain sections to provide more specific, higher-quality search results for users. Consider this example. Let’s say there’s a 5000-word-long page about search engine optimization (SEO). Of the 5000 words, […]

SEO vs SEM: What’s the Difference?

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SEO vs SEM: What’s the Difference? And Which Is Best for Your Online Marketing Strategy? Not sure what the difference is between SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and SEM (Search Engine Marketing)? This post is for you. Today, we’ll be looking at the differences between SEO and SEM, their pros and cons, and how you can use both to power your online marketing strategy. Let’s dive in. The Difference Between SEO and SEM Google results can be divided into two main categories: organic results paid results While SEO focuses on optimizing a website to get traffic from organic search results, SEM focuses on getting traffic and visibility from organic results and paid search results. Understanding Search Engine Optimization (SEO) The Goal SEO is a slower process in which the website domain owner works to improve their website visibility and ranking with various strategies. SEO can be divided into three categories: On-Page […]

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, […]

6 SEO Tricks for Page-One Results

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6 Solid SEO Tricks for Page-One Results Competing for a spot on Google’s front page requires some fierce SEO magic to achieve. But with the right approach, that magic can become a whole lot easier to grasp. In this post, you’ll find 6 rock-solid tricks to catapult your webpage to the top of Google. These are tried-and-true techniques we’ve used for thousands of clients to help them reach the front page and crush the competition. Let’s dive in. 1. Create Internal Links on Your Website An internal link is a hyperlink between two or more webpages on your website. This is an internal link to our home page. Internal links help users navigate your website. By creating “clusters” of webpages, these links allows users to retrieve information more quickly and easily. But internal links don’t just help your users. They also help Google crawl your website more efficiently. The more […]

Google Core Update July 2021: What You Need to Know

Google Core Update July 2021: What You Need to Know July is over—and with it, so is Google’s July 2021 Core Update. From July 1 to July 12, Google rolled out the second part of its summer 2021 core update. The first came in June. And while the July core update was noticeably smaller, it still had some big shake-ups. Let’s dive into what this core update means, who’s affected, and what you can do if it hit you. July 2021 Core Update: The Details Here’s what we know about the July 2021 Google Core Update: • The rollout occurred from July 1 to July 12. On July 12, Google SearchLiaison announced that the core update was “effectively complete”: The July 2021 core update rollout is now effectively complete. — Google SearchLiaison (@searchliaison) July 12, 2021 • The biggest changes occurred July 2 and July 9. Data from Semrush shows […]

SEO Marketing Agency

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Some think of their website as an online business card. In truth, it’s the most powerful marketing tool you have at your disposal. And with our search engine optimization (SEO) services, you can turn it into an effortless source of new leads. To book a free phone consultation, call us at 1-888-667-7186 today. FREE CONSULTATION 10,000+ Active Clients Agree: Our Marketing Works LinkNow is leading the way in cost-effective SEO marketing solutions. With our conversion-driven marketing campaigns, we help you not only rank on Google, but drive sales and transactions. Save time and money on your marketing, and join over 10,000 active clients who call LinkNow their home for SEO, marketing, and more. With our SEO services, you will: ✔ Improve search results on Google, Yahoo!, Bing ✔ Grow your web presence ✔ Build trust with clients ✔ Increase your online authority ✔ Expand your customer base ✔ Save time […]

SEO for Roofers

Roofers need a way to attract clients, build trust with their audience, and grow their business. With our search engine optimization (SEO) services, you have it. We are North America’s leading digital marketing specialist for roofing companies. We provide a complete range of cost-effective marketing solutions to help you expand your web presence and drive sales and transactions. With over 10,000 active clients on no contract—LinkNow is the affordable, reliable choice for online marketing. Take advantage of our contract-free monthly marketing services. To schedule a free consultation, call 888-667-7186 today. BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION Making Roofers’ Lives Easier For your website to be effective, you need to get it in front of the customers you want. Our services make that happen. Through savvy marketing strategies tailored to your business, we help you rank on Google and other major search engines so that the clients who need your services, see […]

SEO for HVAC Companies

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Grow your HVAC business with LinkNow Media’s search engine optimization (SEO) services. With over 10,000 clients, we are North America’s premier digital marketing firm for HVAC companies. We provide tailored marketing solutions to help you build your brand and expand your presence online, driving sales while saving you time and money. Discover a better way to market your wares. Call us at 1-888-667-7186 for a free phone consultation. Book a free consultation The Cutting Edge in HVAC SEO Your website is the most powerful tool in your marketing arsenal—and with our SEO services, you can make the very most of it. We leverage the latest digital strategies to grow your web presence with high-quality, high-ranking content. By raising your online visibility, we make sure that the customers who need your services, see your services. With our SEO services, you will: ✔ Grow your web presence ✔ Build trust with clients […]

SEO for Masonry Companies

Search engine optimization: your building block to the top.

Find new leads. Build your brand. Grow your business. With our SEO services for masonry companies, you can do all three. We are North America’s leading small business digital marketing specialist, and we’re proud to specialize in digital marketing for masonry contractors. Our search engine optimization (SEO) services empower you, helping you connect with clients, improve your online visibility, and drive sales and transactions. And with the most cost-effective marketing solutions in North America, we’ll not only help you grow your customer base: We’ll also save you money. Call us at 888-667-7186 for a free phone consultation. Book a free consultation Search Engine Solutions, Trusted by Over 10,000 Business Owners At LinkNow, we develop strategic SEO solutions that give you more bang for your buck. With over 10,000 active clients, we’ve proved ourselves the most trusted digital marketer for small and medium-sized businesses, including masonry contractors. With our SEO […]

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