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Google Boosts Mobile-Friendly Sites

With almost 70% market share, Google is the top dog in search by quite a margin. While it may not be your search engine of choice, the simple fact that 7 out of 10 searches happen via Google means you need to pay attention to Google when it comes to search engine optimization of your site. As with all search engines, Google switches up their process of establishing rankings from time to time; they don’t always advertise what the changes are, but when they do it pays to take action. One recent change Google actually announced this past March and completed rolling-out in mid-May is a boost to the results page rankings for mobile-friendly pages, which will push these sites higher up the page.

In Google Search, Inbound Marketing, mobile-friendly, mobile friendly site, mobile search, Search engine optimization, Search Engine Optimization, Website

How Google Works & Why It Matters to You

Think of a question and type it into Google.

In Digital Marketing, Google, Google ranking, Inbound Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Website, website authority, website relevance

A Beginner's Guide to Blogging Effectively

Remarkable website content is critical to an effective inbound marketing strategy and blogging is one of the best ways to create this content. In fact, companies who blog receive 67% more leads and see 13x greater return than those who do not. (HubSpot). By blogging, you will also:

In Blogging, Digital Marketing, Inbound Marketing, Website

How Creative Website Content Will Improve Your Marketing Strategy

Your website is the first place people go to learn more about you, your company, and what you represent. After a few minutes of browsing, they’ll decide whether or not that first impression is enough to keep them there. While the visual appeal of a website is certainly important to attracting new visitors, a website’s main purpose is to engage them and turn potential buyers into customers. You can’t do that without offering them something valuable to consume and that’s where website content comes into play.

In Blogging, Digital Marketing, Inbound Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media, Website

3 Digital Ways to Grow Your Personal Brand

You are many different things to many different people. Take me, for example. I’m a mother, a daughter, a sister, a niece, and a soon-to-be aunt. I’m also a coach, an artist, a mentor, and  an account coordinator of this inspiring company. You probably fulfill similar roles as well. But who does the public know you as? Or more importantly, who do you want the public to know you as? Take a minute to think about it. (Seriously… take a minute.)

In Blogging, Digital Marketing, personal branding, Social Media, Tumblr, Website, WordPress

5 Things You Can Do Now To Improve the Health of Your Wordpress Site

Wordpress currently powers about a quarter of the internet. From TechCrunch and The New Yorker to small personal blogs, Wordpress is in use by organizations and individuals worldwide and is capable of doing almost anything you ask of it. Managing a Wordpress site can, at times, be a complex and technical endeavor, but keeping your site healthy is something anyone can do.

In Digital Marketing, home builder website, Website, website content, website design, WordPress

Spring 2016 Digital Marketing, Social Media, & Website Classes Now Available for Registration!

Join me this spring as I will be offering eight courses that will help your business stay on the cutting edge of marketing technology. Learn how to build a successful blog, manage your Facebook and Twitter pages more effectively, and write captivating e-mails to attract more clients. Using in-depth marketing tools like Google Analytics, you can discover how to interpret consumer data and create a powerful website with Wordpress. Read on for more information!

In Blogging, analytics, Classes, Digital Marketing, Email, LinkedIn, Content marketing, Facebook, Google Analytics, HootSuite, HubSpot, Inbound Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media, social media management, Twitter, Website, WordPress

3 Important SEO Strategies Most Medical Practices Forget About

Ranking well in search engine results is one of the most critical ways medical and surgical practices gain organic (free) web exposure. In fact, 60% of clicks go to the top three organic search results and 75% of users never scroll past the first page. A high search engine ranking will increase your website traffic by attracting people who are interested in your services. Once they reach your website, you will provide opportunities for them to connect with you by requesting more information or booking an appointment. (Read more about how to create these opportunities here.)

In Blogging, ALT tags, analytics, Digital Marketing, Content marketing, Inbound Marketing, Medical Practices, new patients, Search Engine Optimization, SEO ranking, Website, website content

The Dos & Don'ts of Choosing a Good Domain Name

As part of a comprehensive inbound marketing strategy, we build and update websites for many of our clients. During our kickoff website design meeting, “How do I choose a good domain name?” is undoubtedly one of the top questions asked by our clients. Because of this, I decided to write a blog post that lists a few quick and dirty dos and don’ts of how to go about choosing a good domain name.

In domain name, keyword research, Inbound Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Website