Link Building a Tutorial (External)
Creating links, especially external ones, are important to build up your SEO karma (or so they say). How do you do that, you might ask, lots of work. #SEO #LinkBuilding
SEO
SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is the process of improving a website’s visibility and ranking in search engine results pages (SERPs) to attract more organic (non-paid) traffic. It involves optimizing various elements of a site, such as content, keywords, meta tags, URLs, and images, to align with search engine algorithms and user search intent. SEO also encompasses technical aspects like site speed, mobile-friendliness, and secure connections (HTTPS), as well as external strategies like building high-quality backlinks and engaging in social media promotion. By implementing SEO best practices, businesses and individuals can enhance their online presence, reach their target audience, and achieve higher credibility in a competitive digital landscape.
Six Ways to Improve Your SEO Ranking
I loath the list of stuff genre, but here are 6+ things I have learned that should get your site more hits, and more readers. SEO is key, and playing the game is the only way to get noticed.
#SEO #Sitemap #Crawl #Google
Guest Posts: Please Stop the Madness
This highlights the overwhelming frustration bloggers face with unsolicited guest post requests from strangers, describing the influx as a “tsunami of e-mails.” The BCM criticizes cold emails as ineffective and often ignored, emphasizing the importance of building genuine relationships with bloggers before proposing guest posts. Suggestions include engaging with his content through comments and shares, understanding the blog’s perspective to ensure alignment, and networking strategically to build credibility.
Additionally, the article notes a growing trend where some bloggers charge fees for guest post opportunities, ranging from $20 to over $100, though they still reserve the right to reject irrelevant submissions. Ultimately, the BCM urges those seeking guest posts to “stop the madness” of random requests and instead prioritize meaningful connections and thoughtful, tailored pitches to improve their chances of success.
Trolls Love SEO?
The internet troll brigades, including foreign actors, are using SEO tricks to spread misinformation and manipulate online platforms. They focus on building reputation, advertising, and influence to push their agendas. Trolls also employ AI-based tools and have deep pockets for advertising, making it challenging to distinguish them from genuine users. This behavior aligns with the concept of #fakenews, as trolls create fake websites to disseminate misleading information. Understanding their tactics can help in recognizing and combating their influence.
8 Simple Ways to Clean Up & Optimize Your WordPress Site
Is your once super-fast, super-optimized WordPress site running much slower than usual? Is this effecting your search engine rankings? Maybe it’s time for a clean-up.
Think about Titles
What are the importance of Titles in articles? Plenty if you don’t have a snappy title, no one will read your stuff.