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You may have realized the value of original content for marketing. But what happens once your content has been read? Does your content have an expiration date? Consider that your content sometimes has a lifespan. If you write about a holiday such as Valentine’s day, that piece is going to have the greatest value immediately […]

Being a business owner is difficult enough without having to compete against other companies for a potential customer’s attention. While competition drives growth, it can also cause hardship. Identifying and filling unique gaps in what your industry offers customers can build your sales and bottom line. To do this, there’s a lot to think about […]

There’s no specific formula for creating viral content. A home video of a laughing baby can become an overnight sensation while a short film released by a studio can fly under the radar. It’s hard to predict what makes people tick, but you can increase your chances of producing content folks will want to share […]

Location-based online searches are popular among consumers using mobile devices. Local SEO has the potential to help local businesses stand out in search engines and be found by potential customers. One vital local SEO practice involves creating and maintaining business listings on the key directories, apps, and websites that factor most into the local search […]

On the internet, content is king. Most of us access that content remotely from our mobile devices every day and virtually all day long. We want to get as much, wherever and whenever we can. Nearly everyone has an inherent desire to stay connected. That’s why Google has reconfigured its algorithm to rank mobile compatible […]

  Believe it or not, the title or headline of your article is the most important part. Did you know that out of all the people who read your headline, only 20% will click through and read the article? That number increases and decreases depending on how compelling your headline is. Check out this great […]

  When talking about Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategies, the title of your post is incredibly important. If your title isn’t compelling, no one will click your post and read the amazing content. Keeping the importance of titles in mind, here are some ways you can use best SEO practices and create compelling titles. Search […]

“Why doesn’t my website come up in Google when you type the term [fill in blank with your product]??” If I had a dollar for every time I’ve been asked that, I’d be a wealthy man!  Every business wants to come up first, or at least on the first page when a search for their […]

Want to track web mentions of your business? Are you seeking a Google Alerts alternative? Time to Consider Talkwalker Alerts! As web and mobile Internet use has increased over the past three years, an important consideration for businesses is monitoring the mention of their company name and or product/service names. It can be very important […]

You’re familiar with searching for things online.  Whether a question you have, or a product you want, or for doing cost comparisons.   In fact, the word “Google” has become a verb for doing an online search!  You’ve likely heard this before, “just google it!” The Basics: Any time a search engine like Google, Yahoo, or […]