Web page load speed is a critical performance metric for any webmaster nowadays, because Google makes it clear that going forward, a mobile focus is critical for showing up high in search results and user experience. As of November 2016, Google is now indexing mobile sites over desktop. Broadly defined, the speed at which a […]
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Microsite, Subdomain, Core Domain Debate
It seems the old SEO question of whether or not it’s OK or not to publish content on a subdomain is having resurgence. I’m assuming it’s a hot topic again due to the mad push by companies to engage in content marketing. And I’m not saying content marketing isn’t the right tactic for most (almost […]
SEO Myths for Small Businesses (and the Truth)
If you’re a small business owner or a marketer at a small business, you don’t have time to keep abreast of every single Google Algorithm change (Penguins, Pandas, Hummingbirds, Pigeons, Giraffes – OK, I made that one up). However, you do need to know the difference between good SEO advice and the countless myths that […]
10 Tips to Lock Down your Technical SEO
I’ve been explaining technical SEO to non-technical audiences for the better part of 10 years. Prior to launching my own consulting business this year I was the lead SEO for a SaaS software company. Educating internal clients, small businesses (while moonlighting as an SEO consultant) and executives on the technical specifics of SEO requires a […]
How to Optimize your Company News Center
I have a bit of experience with news center and news release SEO from a past life. Recently I was tasked with outlining the requirements for a client news center, and I found the following came pretty naturally. Here is a brief and hypothetical outline of best practices and recommendations for the ‘MyFakeSite.com’ news center […]