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Does Google Still Use Meta keywords in 2023 to rank a website?
In the constantly evolving world of SEO, one question perplexes both website owners and digital marketers: "Does Google still take meta keywords into account?" The role of meta keywords in SEO strategies has been a topic of discussion for quite some time. On September...
Business Owner Guide to Instagram Threads: Twitter Clone
Have you ever found yourself neck-deep in the world of social media marketing, only to feel like you're drowning in an ocean of apps and platforms? You're not alone! Let's face it; social media is a jungle. To conquer it, you need the right tools and the know-how to...
How Can I Build High-Quality Backlinks for My Small Business Website?
Building high-quality backlinks is crucial for improving the visibility and ranking of your small business website. Backlinks serve as "votes of confidence" from other websites, indicating to search engines that your content is valuable and trustworthy. However,...
Unlock Explosive Website Growth with These Jaw-Dropping Backlink Building Secrets!
Backlinks are the lifeblood of SEO, and unlocking explosive website growth requires mastering the art of backlink building. In this article, we will delve into the secrets of building high-quality backlinks that can catapult your website to new heights. Whether you're...
The Ultimate Guide to Backlinks: Strategies, Analysis, and Building Authority for Small Businesses
In the competitive world of online business, building authority and increasing visibility are crucial for small businesses to thrive. One effective strategy to achieve these goals is through backlinks. Backlinks play a vital role in search engine optimization (SEO) by...
Mastering On-Page SEO: The Ultimate Guide to Optimizing Your Website for Higher Rankings
When it comes to improving your website's visibility and attracting organic traffic, mastering on-page SEO is essential. By optimizing various elements on your webpages, you can enhance their relevance, user experience, and search engine rankings. In this...
On-Page SEO – How to Let Google Know you Exist
In today's digital age, having a strong online presence is crucial for any business or website. With millions of websites competing for attention, it's essential to make sure that search engines like Google can find and understand your content. This is where on-page...
Dramatically Improve SEO Strategy with Long Tail Keywords
Dramatically Improve SEO Strategy in 2022 with Long Tail Keywords Do you want to rank higher in Google? Do you want your website to get more traffic, and convert those visitors into customers? Then it's time for a little SEO (search engine optimization) upgrade. The...
Canva 2020 Feature – How to Curve Text in Canva Tutorial – No Workaround!
Canva 2020 Feature - How to Curve Text in Canva Tutorial - No Workaround! Curved text in Canva - Canva has released the new feature to finally curve your text. You don't have to use a workaround! Use the curved text feature on shapes, elements, in animations or on...
Are Outbound links good for SEO?
Are Outbound links good for SEO? Outbound links are one of the many factors that can help optimize your site for searching in Google. You might already be aware that you want other sites to give you a backlink (an inbound link) to improve your SEO, and to do internal...
Software Offers for Small Businesses during Covid-19
Many software companies have come forward to help out during the pandemic to help small businesses. Some are only available for a short time. The following is a collection of the deals that I've been able to find, and I'm kicking it off with my special offer: Autom8...
SEO Vs Google Ads
One of the questions I get asked a lot is for a small business “should we be investing our budget in SEO or in Google Ads?” It does not seem like a hard question, but the short answer is that you could be doing both and it depends...
6 Reasons Why Website Speed Is Important to SEO
Why is website load speed so important to your business and your SEO? Does a fraction of a second matter … well yes it does. I’m going to explain why it matters but consider this statistic as the short answer - half of us do not like to wait 2 seconds for a website...
6 Important Tips when Creating a Small Business Website
You understand the importance of having a small business website, but what do you to remember when designing one? These 6 tips should be considered to ensure it brings in the business and traffic that you require. 1. Optimize for Mobile Most online activities are now...
Why is it advantageous to have a Google My Business Listing
Many businesses are missing out on a marvellous opportunity by not utilizing their free Google my business listing. Don't be one of them, but why is it such an opportunity? Because it can significantly increase the traffic to your website, and in effect, your...
Set up your Google My Business Listing
Many businesses are missing out on a fantastic opportunity by not setting up their free Google my business listing. Stats are showing that only 60% of businesses have set them up. To immediately get above your competitors make sure your Google My Business is set...
Website and hosting options for Startups and Small Businesses in 2020
I've added a video on my Youtube channel where I discuss your website and hosting options that are available for new businesses or startups, you can access it here. Every small business in 2020 should have a website but when you are just starting out, how do you set...
Does a small business need a website – I’ll give you 10 reasons why!
Starting a business and trying to decide if you need a website? I explain the reasons why I believe websites are valuable and necessary for small businesses in my guest blog on Women's Network Australia...
Social Media presence vs Website – do you still need a website?
Many small businesses start off with a Facebook or Instagram profile and their business takes off, and then the question becomes "Do I need a website still?" I've explained my reasons for having a website...
Canva Content Planner – scheduling social media posts in Canva 2020
A new feature is rolling out in Canva - scheduling on their content planner for publishing on facebook pages and groups, LinkedIn, Twitter, Slack, Tumblr and Pinterest. You need Canva Pro, if you don't have it here is the link https://canva.pxf.io/1ddxm . Want to...
What is SEO Strategy – does my business need it?
When it comes down to it the whole aim for SEO, search engine optimization, is to rise to the top of search engines so that you get traffic to your website (with the end goal of converting those visits to sales). As more shopping and decisions are made on the...
Does bounce rate matter in SEO?
Well the answer depends upon your site. What is Bounce Rate? Let's understand bounce rate first. If someone clicks into your main webpage and then leaves it without any interaction, then that is considered a bounce. The bounce rate is the percentage of clicks that...
The Average Lifespan of Posts on Social Media
Lifespan of Social Media Social Media Posts only display in a person's newsfeeds for a certain amount of time, due to the proliferation of posts. They can vary depending upon each platform but also can vary due to the reactions, comments, pins, saves and shares that...
Free Online Software Tools for Startup Businesses
While money might be tight as a new business, you don't have to do everything manually. In this blog I will go through some free options and some necessary options for startup small businesses. You can utilise lots of software and technology but at the start be...
Think of SEO as a Funnel for your Small Business
When you created your small business website, you created it for a purpose. In most cases it is to have an information page where those that search for your products / services / website can find you. But always, your main aim is to ... increase your sales. We would...
Getting Started with an Amazing Logo for Your Brand and Social Media
If you want to make a huge big impact on social media, then one of the main factors is to have an excellent logo and strong branding. One of the primary roles of social media is to help you increase your visibility and promote your brand. Having a fantastic logo will...
How To Know If Instagram Guides Are Right For You
Instagram has a multitude of different post types available for its users. Each kind of post has different benefits and can be used in different ways. With the release of the new feature, Instagram Guides, it is more important...
How To Promote Your Business Through Instagram Guides
Three main types of Instagram Guides can be used in different ways to benefit your business. The three main types of Instagram Guides are products, places, and posts. If you have a physical business with a location-tagged on Instagram, then using the places Guide is...
The 6 Secrets To The Aesthetics Of Instagram Guides
When creating Instagram Guides, something that you need to be aware of is making them look aesthetically pleasing for your audience. There is not a huge amount of customization available when you are creating a Guide which means you will need to be creative. First and...
The Art of Knowing How To Back Up A Post With An Instagram Guide
When you make a regular post on Instagram you are constrained by a certain number of slides and a certain number of characters in the caption. If you try to add a lot of words to your slides, there is a chance they could end up small and unreadable. If you try to say...