The 4 Types of SEO, in the Order That Actually Pays Off
We scanned 230 small business sites and 70% had a technical problem draining everything else. Here’s what each type of SEO costs, and the order that pays off.
“We Don’t Really Use the Website, It Doesn’t Do Anything For Us”
Most small business websites don’t generate anything. Not because websites don’t work – because nobody built theirs to. Here’s what’s missing.
The Power of Backlinks: Unveiling Their Significance in SEO
If you’ve spent any time researching SEO, you’ve heard the word “backlinks.” They’re consistently listed as one of the most important ranking factors in Google’s algorithm – and for good reason. But most explanations of backlinks treat them like something only big publications or PR agencies can build. The reality is simpler, and more actionable,…
100 Million ChatGPT Users Later… Google Search Is Still Growing Year Over Year
Despite AI’s rapid growth, Google Search is still gaining traction. Here’s why organic visibility, strong web design, and modern SEO still matter for businesses adapting to the future of search.
Website Spring Cleaning!
There’s an old saying about housework. “Housework is something you do that nobody notices until you don’t do it.” The same applies to your website. If it’s well-kept, fast, and easy to use, visitors won’t think about it at all – they’ll just find what they need and move on. That’s exactly what you want.…
Search engines are stealing your content AND traffic – and selling it back to you.
The rise of AI-powered search is changing how people find information online – and not in a way that benefits your business. Search engines are scraping content from your website, using it to generate answers directly on the results page, and keeping users from ever clicking through to your site. You lose the traffic. They…
“New Year, New Me” Website Checklist Edition
It’s that time of year again. The gym is packed, the dinner plates have smaller portions and healthier options, and everyone’s got a new routine, a new regimen, a new attitude. All in the effort for betterment. Your website is no different. Visual impressions, security, and content are things that should be addressed regularly -…
The Importance of SEO
SEO gets talked about constantly and understood rarely. Most business owners have heard they need it, have been pitched it by someone, and aren’t entirely sure what they’re actually paying for when they buy it. That’s partly because “SEO” covers a wide range of things – some of which move the needle significantly, some of…
Can I build my own website?
Like most discussions, there’s a short answer and a long one. The short answer: yes, given reasonable computer skills, you probably can build your own website. The longer answer is a question: should you? Think of your website as an employee – one that never takes time off, works 24 hours a day, and is…
The Benefits of Submitting Your Website to Search Engines and Directory Services
Most people assume that once a website goes live, search engines will find it automatically. Sometimes that’s true. Often it isn’t – or it takes much longer than it should. Search engines discover new pages by crawling the web – following links from one page to another. If your site is brand new, has no…