LinkNow Media Blog Tag: how to improve search engine optimization

It’s Not SEO vs. PPC—It’s SEO and PPC

Overview This blog highlights how small businesses can achieve the strongest marketing results by pairing long-term organic SEO with targeted, short-term PPC campaigns—leveraging the unique strengths of each to boost visibility, credibility, and sales. Highlights • What Is Organic SEO? • When Should You Focus On SEO? • What Is Pay-Per-Click Advertising? • When Should You Focus On PPC? • Why Smart Businesses Use Both SEO and PPC • Tips for Using SEO and PPC Together • Mini Case Study: The Synergy of SEO Plus PPC Introduction When it comes to digital marketing, we here at LinkNow are firm believers that it’s not a battle between SEO and PPC—it’s a partnership. Smart businesses know that while SEO builds long-term credibility and organic traffic, PPC delivers fast, targeted exposure when timing matters most. This blog breaks down exactly how—and when—to use each strategy and how combining the two unlocks serious business growth. What Is Organic SEO? When small […]

The Different Types of Google Searches

Overview This blog post breaks down the four main types of Google search intent—navigational, informational, commercial, and transactional—and explains how small businesses can optimize their content strategy to align with each one. Highlights •What Is Search Intent and Why Does It Matter for Small Businesses? •Navigational Searches: Helping Customers Find You •Informational Searches: Educating Your Audience •Commercial Searches: Winning Over Shoppers •Transactional Searches: Capturing Customers Ready To Take Action •How to Identify Which Search Types Your Customers Use Introduction Understanding how people search online is one of the most powerful tools small businesses can use to attract the right customers. Not every Google search means the same thing—some people are ready to buy, others are doing research, and many are just trying to find a specific website. By recognizing the real reason behind a person’s query, businesses can create content that truly matches what the searcher wants and turn clicks […]

How Creating a Customer Persona Can Benefit Your Small Business

Overview A customer persona is a fictional profile based on real data that helps businesses understand and reach their ideal customers. This blog explains how to create personas and use them to make smarter, more effective marketing decisions. Highlights •What Is a Customer Persona? •How Does a Customer Persona Benefit Your Business? •How To Create a Customer Persona •How To Use Customer Personas in Your Marketing Strategy •Can Customer Personas Help Even if You Work With a Marketing Company? •Start Making Smarter Marketing Moves Now Introduction Understanding who you’re trying to reach is the foundation of effective marketing. Creating a customer persona brings that understanding to life by turning data into a relatable, detailed snapshot of your ideal buyer. Instead of speaking to a crowd, you’ll know exactly who you’re talking to. This blog will show you how to develop and implement customer personas to sharpen your strategy, improve engagement, […]

LinkNow Case Study: Janitorial Company in Honolulu

In today’s LinkNow Case Study, we’ll be taking a look at a janitorial company in Hawaii that came to us in need of a digital rescue mission. With a lackluster, outdated website and no marketing budget at all, this business was floundering. In one of the most competitive markets for commercial cleaning, they were invisible. Fast-forward one year, and that same business is dominating page one for some of the most competitive keywords in their niche. How’d we do it? Smart strategy, relentless SEO, and a focus on building trust. Here’s how we took them from digital obscurity to the top of Google. No Digital Footprint To Build From When this Honolulu-based janitorial company first approached us in late 2023, their online footprint was virtually nonexistent. No web presence. No rankings. No clear way for potential customers to find them online—even if they were actively searching. In today’s market, […]

Future-Proofing Your Brand’s Online Presence

Overview This blog post explores how small businesses can plan for the future by focusing on aspects of their digital marketing that guarantee long-term results. We’ll be emphasizing sustainable strategies over shortcuts, with the goal of helping brands stay resilient through shifting algorithms and evolving tech. Highlights • Focus on the User and the Rest Comes Naturally • Embrace New Tools, But Don’t Over Rely on Them • Websites and SEO Are Long-Term Investments • Start Future-Proofing Your Small Business Today! Introduction The various ways businesses market online never stops changing, but your digital presence shouldn’t feel like a house built on sand. With every algorithm update, new platform, or marketing trend, brands that rely on quick fixes are left scrambling. So how do you stay visible, trusted, and relevant in a world that doesn’t sit still? You build on what lasts: real value, genuine connections, and smart systems that […]

Privacy, Security, and Accessibility: What Every Small Business Needs To Know

Overview Meeting privacy, security, and accessibility standards is now a requirement—not a choice—for small businesses online. Falling short can lead to fines, legal action, and a loss of customer trust. This guide breaks down the core areas small business owners need to understand to operate safely and credibly online. It covers privacy laws in both the United States and Canada, Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility, cookie policies, and practical steps to keep your website compliant. Highlights • Why Compliance and Security Should Be a Priority • Key Terms Every Business Owner Should Know • How Small Businesses Collect and Use Data • Major U.S. Privacy Laws and Associated Considerations • Canadian Privacy Laws and Accessibility Guidelines • Cookie Banners and Policy Requirements • ADA Compliance and Website Accessibility • What Happens if You Don’t Comply • How To Build a Compliant and Secure Website • Ongoing Compliance Is a Business Essential • LinkNow Security Bundle […]

What Is UX and Why Does Building Your Web Platform Around It Matter?

Overview By now, you’ve heard the word “user experience” or “UX” repeatedly, and you know websites that center around it are stepping ahead of their competitors in major search engine results pages (SERPs), like Google, for example. Now, you need to know what UX is, what it looks like, why it works, and how to put it into practice and apply it to your site. The UX developers and search engine optimization (SEO) specialists at LinkNow have our ears to the ground. We know you want a straightforward guide explaining the fundamentals of building a rewarding user experience into your web platform, so we’ve created the following blog. Don’t spend time wading through walls of information when we’ve broken it all down right here. Highlights •What Is UX Website Design? •How To Build a UX-Optimized Website •An Overview of SEO •How SEO and UX Principles Work Together? •How Do You […]

Google Now Prioritizes Authoritativeness More Than Ever

Overview Authoritativeness has been a key part of how Google rates websites for many years but is becoming even more important as search engine algorithms evolve. This blog examines the importance of expert opinions and how small business owners can use their authority to their advantage. Highlights •Introduction •Why Google Has Started To Focus on Authoritativeness •The Shift Toward Q&A Formatting and Expert Contributions •How Small Business Owners Can Build Their Online Authority •Need Help Establishing Your Online Authority? LinkNow Can Help! Introduction Google’s search algorithms are constantly evolving, but one factor has become increasingly important: authoritativeness. As misinformation and generic content flood the internet, Google is refining its ranking systems to prioritize high-authority content. This shift means businesses that demonstrate real-world knowledge and industry authority have a greater opportunity to rank higher in search results and attract more qualified leads. For small business owners, this means simply publishing content […]

How LinkNow Leverages Voice Search To Elevate Our Clients’ Rankings

Overview LinkNow helps businesses improve their search engine rankings by optimizing their websites for voice search, using strategies like conversational keyword integration, local SEO enhancements, and structured content formatting to ensure they appear in voice-based queries. Highlights •Introduction •What Is Voice Search? •Can Voice Search Improve Your SEO? •How LinkNow Optimizes for Voice Search •What Types of Results Can You Expect With LinkNow’s Voice Search Optimization? •Start Ranking for Voice Searches With LinkNow Introduction Voice search is transforming how people find businesses online, making it essential for companies to optimize their digital presence accordingly. Over 62% of American adults now use AI-powered assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant, which means appearing in voice search results has become a key factor in online visibility. Here at LinkNow, we’ve quickly embraced the power of voice search optimization and work hard to ensure our clients rank for natural language queries, “near me” […]

Digital Marketing Best Practices: Why We’re Committed to “White Hat” SEO

Overview Search engine optimization (SEO) is a vital component of digital marketing, but not all SEO practices are effective. White hat SEO is an ethical, sustainable approach that prioritizes long-term success over quick, risky gains. In this blog post, LinkNow Media explores white hat SEO to explain why we’re committed to it, as well as how it differs from black hat techniques. Highlights •Introduction •What Is SEO? •What Is Black Hat SEO? •What Is White Hat SEO? •How Can You Benefit From White Hat SEO Tactics? •What Are the Best White Hat Tactics? •LinkNow Media Is Committed to White Hat SEO Introduction SEO is one of the cornerstones of effective digital marketing. By optimizing your website and content for search engines, you can drive organic traffic to improve your online presence and ultimately help your business grow. However, the effectiveness of SEO practices can vary, with white hat SEO standing […]

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