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Long-Tail Keywords: How to Outrank the Competition

07Oct
Image of a graph and a magnifying glass focused on a key. Text says: Long-tail keywords: Your secret weapon to crush the competition.
  Forget about using short, generic keywords. The long-tail keyword (LT) is what you need to boost business. In fact, long-tail keywords are what we use to supercharge our rankings and reach Google’s front page. They’re also what we use to get our clients results like these: Long-tails are a powerful, simple tool to improve your ranking on Google. Let’s look at how you can use them to increase your online visibility and outrank your competition. What Are Long-Tail Keywords? At its simplest, a long-tail keyword is a longer-than-average keyword. It strings together multiple terms to create a hyper-specific, ultra-focused keyword based on what users are searching for. This is where the magic happens. Long-tails home in on user search intent. Unlike short, “fat-head” keywords, a long-tail keyword focuses on a specific search query to address a user’s unique need. That need could be an answer to a question, a […]

5 Easy Steps to Build a Stellar Social Media Presence

07Sep
In 2021, he importance and relevance of social media is undeniable. With over a billion people on Facebook alone, most folks are engaged on these platforms in some capacity, especially in the western world. Creating a strong social media presence is an invaluable resource for small businesses. Still, many business owners struggle to find the time to develop a strategy that works for them. Besides hiring an exuberant young person to create TikTok dances promoting your business, there are a few other strategies to engage with your audience, build a following, and share your business with the world. Keep reading to find out more! 1.     Choose the Right Platform Different social media platforms cater to different demographics. When working on your social media strategy, it’s important to identify your target audience and go where they’ll see you. Facebook is a good catch-all choice: It’s by far the most used platform […]

How to Find Guest Posting Opportunities in 2021

16Aug
This is part 2 in our series on Guest Posting. Click here to read part 1 on the basics of guest posts. Do you want to find out how you can find guest posting opportunities? These tips will help you into some amazing opportunities. These are proven strategies to help you reach out to bloggers and get your stuff on high-ranking, relevant domains that help catapult you to the top of Google. Read on to learn how to find great guest posting opportunities. Tips for Finding Guest Posting Spots Guest posting is a great way to boost your company’s public profile, build links for your business, and make meaningful connections with people in your relevant field. To reap all those rewards, let’s look at how you can find the perfect guest posting opportunities for your business. Finding the Right Blog for You A quick web search will tell you that […]

Guest Posting: A Quick and Simple Guide [2021]

13Aug
Guest posting: Your ticket to boost business.
As a somewhat internet-savvy entrepreneur or self-styled marketer, you might have seen the term “guest posting” on a few marketing blogs. Not sure what they’re talking about? Never fear! We’re here to bring you up to speed on this helpful marketing practice. In today’s blog post, we’ll tell you all about guest posting including: • How to guest post effectively • Potential benefits • Possible pitfalls and how to avoid them Guest Posting: What Is It? Guest posting refers to publishing content online, usually to promote the goods or services of another company. When you—or one of your team members—publishes this content, they’re referred to as guest contributors or guest authors. You might also see this more formally referred to as blogger outreach, but don’t feel overwhelmed. All these terms refer to the same thing. Why Do We Guest Post? A lot of people will simply use these guest posting […]

Google Core Update July 2021: What You Need to Know

09Aug
Google Core Update Alert July 2021
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 […]