LinkNow Media Blog Tag: online marketing

The Average Search Query Is Getting Longer: Here’s How To Adapt Your Content

Overview As AI-driven technologies like ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini continue to shape search behavior, the length and complexity of search queries are evolving. Consumers are now using longer, more specific search phrases, which presents both challenges and opportunities for businesses. In this blog post, LinkNow Media explores these changes and how you can adapt your content strategy to this new search landscape. Highlights •What Are Long-Tail Search Terms? •What Aren’t Long-Tail Search Terms? •How Are LLMs Changing Search Behavior? •Transform Marketing Campaigns by Targeting Long-Tail Keywords •Your Content Creation Needs To Be More Comprehensive •How Do You Adapt Your Content Strategy? •Personalize the User Experience •Looking Ahead: The Future of Search in the LLM Era •Thriving in a Changing SEO Landscape Introduction One of the most notable trends in SEO is the increasing length and complexity of search queries. Gone are the days when simple, two- or three-word searches dominated. […]

The LinkNow Members Area: Unlocking Your Website’s Full Potential

Overview This blog is your ultimate guide to leveraging the LinkNow Members Area to its full potential. Explore how it can transform the way you manage your digital marketing efforts. Introducing the LinkNow Members Area Managing your web design and digital marketing services shouldn’t feel like a hassle—it should empower you to focus on what truly matters: growing your business. That’s why LinkNow created the Members Area, a centralized, user-friendly platform designed to help you get the most out of your partnership with us. In this blog post, we’ll explore all the tools and benefits the Members Area offers, breaking down how each feature can help streamline your digital efforts, save you time, and maximize the value of your services. Whether you’re new to LinkNow or a long-time client looking to take advantage of everything the platform offers, this guide is here to make the most of your digital […]

We Wrote the Book on Small Business SEO

Introducing a Small Business Owner’s Handbook for Online Success Overview Small business owners manage a wide range of responsibilities, from early planning to bringing their business ideas to life. As a company that started small, LinkNow Media understands the effort you put in every day. We also know that when reliable answers are available and trusted industry advice is within reach, there’s no need to approach things the hard way. Our book, The Ultimate Guide To Marketing Online, makes it possible to wade through all the conflicting information you’ve seen and heard about online marketing and master the fundamentals of search engine optimization (SEO). We’re excited to give you a sneak peek at what you can expect to learn from it in this blog. Introduction Our book provides straightforward answers to your key questions about building a website for your brand. It explains how to use SEO to your advantage […]

How To Create More Leads for Your Pest Control Business

Overview The fundamentals of running a business once focused on setting up shop and maintaining smooth operations. Today’s digital world and competitive markets demand a new foundation that necessitates the generation and steady flow of quality leads to keep business thriving. In the pest control industry, having a solid lead generation strategy is essential. This guide explores proven methods to boost lead flow. With LinkNow Media’s digital marketing expertise, you’ll gain tools to ensure a dependable source of new clients. Introduction For pest control companies, generating a steady stream of quality leads is an absolute must for business growth and a consistent schedule of appointments. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to boost your numbers, mastering lead generation can transform your company from getting just a few inquiry calls daily to having your phones ringing off the hook. But running a pest control business is demanding enough—who has […]

What Questions Should You Ask Before Buying a Website?

Buying a website is a major investment, and it’s not a decision you want to rush into. Like buying a house or a car, you must do your due diligence. Asking questions is critical because it helps you uncover any hidden issues and assess the site’s true value. In this guide, we’ll delve into the key questions you should ask before taking the plunge into buying a new website. What Are Common Risks When Acquiring an Existing Website? The last thing you want is to invest your hard-earned money in a website, only to realize that it’s not what you thought. Below are some common risks associated with buying a website: •Overvaluation: The website may be priced higher than its actual worth, often due to inflated traffic or revenue claims. •Legal problems: You may run into intellectual property disputes, especially if the website uses unlicensed content or trademarks. •Revenue […]

Everything You Know About Online Marketing Is Wrong

Online marketing strategies are sometimes only effective temporarily due to advancing search algorithms and shifting user behaviors. Today’s standards render many of yesterday’s best practices obsolete or insufficient. What you need is a strategic, user-centered approach for visibility that endures. Are You Holding on to Any Outdated Beliefs? Keyword Stuffing More Content = Better Ratings Backlink Quality Over Quantity Thinking Traffic Alone Guarantees Conversions Relying solely on Paid Ads for visibility Ignoring Mobile Optimization Treating SEO as a One-Time Fix Citations Aren’t Helpful for SEO Negative Reviews Are a Disaster Introduction When SEO was still in its infancy, online marketing revolved around various quick-fix tactics like keyword stuffing and excessive backlinks. Many of these martyred (and often simply discarded) practices gave short-term results but created long-term issues for brands’ online visibility. Today, online marketing necessarily entails a strategic, user-focused approach to keep up with constantly changing algorithms and audience […]

How To Get More Reviews for Your Business

Say you need a plumber, and someone tells you that the plumber they hired fixed all their issues quickly and at a great price. Rather than sorting through a bunch of other options, you’ll probably give that plumber a call. Online reviews work in the same way. Reviews are a crucial piece of a small business’ online marketing efforts—but how do you go about getting them? Let the digital marketing professionals at LinkNow guide you through the importance of online reviews, as well as ways to get more for your business. Why Are Customer Reviews Important? Reviews are crucial to your online credibility. Users are accustomed to companies touting their services and products, but positive reviews from past customers speak volumes about your business’ true value. Small businesses especially stand to benefit from reviews. Users searching for plumbers, general contractors, landscapers, roofers, and so on tend to be searching […]

How Much Should a Website Cost?

Whether you’re launching a new business or rebranding, one of the first things you should consider is how much your website should cost. However, balancing your budget with the website you need can be challenging. It’s also often hard to know what you’re actually paying for and whether you’re truly getting the best value for your money. Website development costs can vary greatly, depending on factors like design complexity, functionality, the content management system (CMS) used, hosting plans, and ongoing maintenance. We understand this can be overwhelming. To make things simpler, we’ve created this guide to break down website costs across different tiers, from simple websites to advanced e-commerce platforms. What Factors Influence the Cost of a Website? Before diving into the numbers, it’s essential to understand the key factors that influence the overall cost. While most hosting providers and digital media companies offer base pricing, the final cost […]

AEO vs SEO: Digital Marketing is Evolving

SEO vs AEO: Digital Marketing is Evolving

Just when you thought your marketing strategy was on track, AI has entered the conversation (pun intended) and introduced a wave of disruption. The era of relying solely on SEO to maintain your brand’s visibility in search engines is over. It’s time to embrace answer engine optimization (AEO)—a new digital ally that enhances customer interactions through chatbots and other AI-driven tools. As artificial intelligence continues to shuffle the digital marketing arena and ruffle some feathers, it’s not all that bad. In fact, AI offers unprecedented opportunities for personalization, efficiency, and insight-driven decision-making. Marketers and business owners must adapt to this new reality, leveraging AI to enhance their strategies and ensure their brands remain competitive. To keep up with this trend and find out how to use this new technology to connect with more potential customers, just keep reading! What is Search Engine Optimization (SEO)? SEO, or search engine optimization, […]

4 SEO Strategies That Still Work in 2024

Of all the off-page, on-page, technical, local, video, and voice search engine optimization (SEO) strategies used in years past, there are some that can still give your site a lot of traction in 2024. In this blog, the digital marketing specialists at LinkNow help you explore the four pillars of SEO that still generate the best return on investment—even after all this time. We examine how user experience (UX), technical SEO, impactful content, and authority work to bring more of your preferred visitors to your site and explain how understanding search intent can help you make sure search engines serve up your site in the right place at the right time. 1. Focus on Creating the Best User Experience Your focus on creating the ideal user experience for your site visitors will pay off when your readers remain on your page instead of bouncing away out of sheer frustration […]

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