There are no two ways about it: SEO works. It’s one of the main tools I used to build this site, and I’ve seen it work for hundreds of clients around the globe. However, SEO is complicated. It requires data insights, analytics, tracking, and constant upkeep. While there are plenty of SEO tools on the … Read more
Within the Buffer Advocacy team, we’ve experimented with a few different training formats including live training at meet-ups, training over zoom, lightning talks, and recorded trainings. Training together as a team often fosters a sense of community and feels energizing! In contrast, watching a training video alone can feel isolating, and we hadn’t quite cracked … Read more
If you’re a freelancer (or even thinking about becoming one), you’re probably aware that it’s a lot of work. The overachieving lifestyle comes with copious responsibilities, grinding administrative tasks, and lots of work — hopefully doing what you love. Anyone who’s freelanced for more than five minutes knows they can use all the help they … Read more
Search engines have moved away from matching keywords in search queries to keywords on webpages, a process that accelerated in 2012 with the introduction of the Hummingbird update. The impact on SEO has been a shift in keyword research toward a deeper understanding of what words mean in different contexts and especially as a part … Read more
Disclosure: This content is reader-supported, which means if you click on some of our links that we may earn a commission. What would you do with an extra $1,500 a day? With a bit of work and the right ecommerce platform, you can create an online store that generates that kind of revenue (and more). … Read more
John Mueller answered a question in the SEO Office-hours session about why the core web vitals scores keep changing even though the web pages themselves have not changed. There are two kinds of core web vitals scores: Field DataThese are the core web vitals scores that are recorded from actual visitors visiting a website in … Read more
We live in a world where everything is moving faster. People no longer have the patience for long-form content and are looking for short, digestible videos, preferably under 3 minutes. Adopting a video marketing strategy that is based on short video content not only allows you to give your audience what they want but also … Read more
Google’s John Mueller answered two questions about structured data. While the first question was specifically about the medical niche, his answer is useful and applicable to websites in any niche. Mueller also explained how to use the Google Developer Help Pages to figure out which structured data is best to use. How to Choose Structured … Read more
You’re a savvy marketer. You know the importance of changing with the times, adopting new technology, and taking advantage of new opportunities. So, it’s no surprise you’ve recognized the importance of search engine optimization (SEO). After all, SEO is on an epic rise and helping businesses of all types find new customers. And, if you’re … Read more
Bill Slawski recently called attention to a patent that describes a way to apply generic ratings to content as part of a process of modifying search results. The patent applies to search results, media content, books, websites and games and describes a way to show modified search results where some of the results are blocked … Read more
You’ve probably never envisioned yourself as a blogger. After all, you’re a small business owner, and probably not a trained writer. But you don’t have to be the perfect wordsmith to write compelling and engaging posts. Creating a successful blog really just requires being passionate about a certain topic — a characteristic you already possess … Read more
There is no doubt that SEO is one of the most important factors for a website’s success. What Is SEO? In case you were not already aware, SEO, or search engine optimization, is the process of improving the ranking of a website on search engines. This can be done by optimizing the structure, on-page elements, … Read more
Foundr Magazine publishes in-depth interviews with the world’s greatest entrepreneurs. Our articles highlight key takeaways from each month’s cover feature. This month, we talked with Scooter Braun about his entrepreneurial journey and how he’s reclaimed himself. Read excerpts from that in-depth conversation below. To read more, subscribe to the magazine. ————— In 2019, Scooter Braun … Read more
How prepared is your organization for the imminent loss of third-party data? Are you ready for first-party data to take center stage in your marketing strategy? Maybe you’re feeling unsure of how to use first-party data? While cookies going away will reduce your access to third-party data, you can still strike the right balance with … Read more
Kris Krohn Kris Krohn is a business coach, best-selling author, world-class speaker, and life-changing breakthrough mentor. For over a decade now, Kris has empowered people to grow their wealth, health, and personal power. From his innovative approaches to real estate investing to his powerful Limitless Belief Breakthrough, Kris helps people bridge the gap between where … Read more
Google’s John Mueller affirmed that technical issues don’t generally cause a ranking loss after a core update. Mueller said that core update ranking problems are more associated with quality issues and offered examples of the kinds of perceived quality issues that a core update isn’t sensitive too. Overhauled Website Just Prior to Core Update The … Read more
Most entrepreneurs and small business owners are familiar with other people not understanding what the heck you do and why. Your friends ask, “You can make money doing that?” Your parents pester, “Why don’t you just get a ‘real’ job?” Well, I’ve experienced this threefold because I run three small businesses: boutique accounting firm Gratiam … Read more
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