LinkNow Media Blog Tag: keywords

How to Choose a Search Engine Optimization Company to Market Your Small Business

It’s impossible to deny the importance of search engine optimization (what we call SEO) for the success and growth of small businesses. But when it comes time to pick an SEO company to market your business online, you’re flooded with a ton of sales pitches and conflicting information. We want to help. This blog is all about how to choose the right SEO company for your business. Along the way, we’ll also show you how to tell the difference between exaggerated SEO claims and the realistic expectations you should have for your SEO company. Why Do I Need SEO Services? Let’s start with the basics. Search engine optimization is a type of online marketing that aims to make your website more searchable on Google. With the vast majority of consumers using the Google search engine or Google Maps to find the businesses they need, it’s important to appear at the […]

Do I Need Internet Marketing Services for My Small Business?

We’ve had a lot of inquiries lately from small business owners wondering whether they should invest in digital marketing. Is it worth the money? Does it generate leads? Will I get more business in the long run? What about the short term? Yes. Yes. Yes. And yes. In 2020, it’s nearly impossible to run a successful small business without taking advantage of online resources like Google Maps, Google searches, review platforms, and digital business directories. The times have changed. But in case you’re not convinced, we’ve put together a list of 6 reasons you need Internet marketing services. Read on. 1. Generate Leads with a Searchable Website Your website is more than just an online business card. It’s a one-way ticket to leads. And if there’s one reason to invest in digital marketing services, it’s to generate leads. With a beautiful website that’s full of relevant written content and […]

6 Air Conditioning Marketing Strategies You Need to Know

Remember back in the day when you could depend on flyers, word-of-mouth, and the Yellow Pages to market your business and generate leads? Unfortunately, those days are long gone. And while every HVAC contractor knows that in 2020 you need a website, many still don’t realize that a website is not enough. What you need is a website that’s supported by field-tested marketing strategies and strong Search Engine Optimization (SEO). But what does that mean? SEO and digital marketing can feel overwhelming for many HVAC contractors. So, we decided to break down our in-house marketing strategy into 6 easy principles that every air conditioning contractor needs to know. Follow these simple rules, and you’ll be bringing in more (and better) leads than you can handle! 1. Make Sure You Have a Killer Website Okay, I know. I just finished saying that having a website isn’t enough. But having an […]

Everything You Need to Know About Google’s E-A-T

If you’ve been reading up on Google’s most important ranking factors, you’ve probably come across “E-A-T” more than once. If those three letters are nothing more than a spoonful of alphabet soup to you, you’re not alone. E-A-T is one of the tools that Google uses to figure out whether the content on your website is relevant to searchers. By understanding E-A-T, you’ll be able to create content that will help you outrank your competition and get way more leads. In this post, we’re going to define E-A-T, unpack its importance to Google, and how you can implement these strategies yourself. What is E-A-T? If you’ve found yourself researching Google’s top-ranking factors, you’ve probably come across “E-A-T” more than once. In fact, it is mentioned a whopping 186 times in Google’s Quality Evaluator Guidelines. When Google and the world’s many SEO experts mention this strange acronym, they’re referring to […]

Climb to the Top of Google with These Risk-Free Backlink Strategies

In a previous post, we explained what backlinks are and why they’re essential for ranking well on Google. Now it’s time to put that information into action. We’re going to show you three link-building strategies that work. These are safe, legitimate, and risk-free ways for you to earn authority on the Internet, boost your ranking on Google, and drive a ton of leads straight to your website! Here are LinkNow Media’s top three ways to build quality backlinks! 1. Get Backlinks from News Sources Reporters are always looking for expert opinions on a wide range of subjects. And it’s likely that, somewhere out there, someone is looking for an industry specialist like you to help them with their news story. That’s where HARO (Help a Reporter Out) comes in. It’s an online service that lets you connect with reporters who are researching stories in your industry. They’ll ask you […]

Boost Your Google Ranking with These Review Generation Strategies

Here at LinkNow, we spend a lot of time trying to find ways to improve our client’s Google rankings. The problem is that in SEO, everything takes time. Whether we’re waiting for Google to crawl, index, and rank new pages, or we’re waiting for citations to be updated with correct information—SEO demands patience. But what if we told you there was a way to boost your SEO without waiting? Reviews are the quickest way to improve your ranking on Google. Google especially loves reviews that are detailed, positive, and full of keywords. So, we’ve put together a list of ways for you to get the reviews you need to improve your ranking faster than the competition! No Job Is Complete Until You’ve Asked for a Review After you complete a successful job for a client, there’s a feeling of satisfaction you experience as you drive back to the office. You […]

How Small Business Owners Can Create A Work-Life Balance

When you own a business, it can be hard to stop it from taking over your whole life. Of course, it’ll always be a big part of it, but there should be room left over for relaxation, hobbies and time spent with loved ones. Creating a work-life balance that works for you is necessary for both you and your business flourish. Take control of your life and achieve your business goals by following these four easy steps! 1. Have A Routine and Stick to It As a self-starter, you make your own work hours, but it’s important not to let your work become a 24/7 thing. Remember, a proper balance between work and play make for a happy, healthy entrepreneur. If you find this balance hard to achieve, setting a routine can be extremely beneficial. Know when you’re supposed to be working and when you’re not. After a while, a […]

Get the Perfect Website for Your Painting Business

Whether you’re running a residential or commercial painting business, you need a website. It’s a great way to market yourself, establish your reputation and generate leads. It shows potential clients who you are and gives current clients an easy way to get in touch. And while you know your business inside-out, you might not know what makes a killer website. So, we’ve put together a list of the 5 most important things to know about getting a website for your painting business. We cover the whole range of topics from the reasons why you need a website to the basics of sales-driven design and creating content that ranks on Google search. Read on and let us know what you think in the comments! 1. Do You Really Need a Website for Your Painting Company? Yes! The first thing you need to get started online is a website. […]

9 SEO Tricks that Will Improve Your Ranking on Google

Here at LinkNow Media, SEO is what we do best. We’ve studied the Google Quality Raters’ Guideline. We keep up with all the most recent debates. And we’re constantly A/B testing to sort out the facts from fiction. We spend a lot of time figuring out what works and what doesn’t for SEO. Over the past while, I’ve worked closely with our organic SEO and local SEO teams to come up with an SEO strategy that works. And although it’s in our best interest to keep it a secret, we’ve decided to share it with you! Use these SEO tricks and get the leads you need to take your business to the next level. If you’re looking for tips on improving your local SEO, make sure to check out our article on how Google’s E-A-T relates to local marketing. If you want to find out how to get your […]

Is Your SEO Strategy Harmful or Helpful?

When we were first introduced to the Internet, we were baffled by how quickly we could get the information we wanted. With no more than a few keystrokes and clicks, we’d be scrolling through pages and pages of helpful information or hilarious entertainment. As time went on, those minor lags and wait-times even disappeared. Soon, we had instant access not only to information but to products. With those second-nature keystrokes and clicks, we could find whatever product we wanted and have it arrive on our doorstep by the end of the following week. In the last few years, even the real world has picked up with the rapid-fire pace of technology. Gone are the days of waiting weeks for orders to arrive. Often it only takes days. The instant gratification the Internet has rewarded us with has set the bar quite high for all services. We expect instantaneous results, no […]