In this Ask Nile Series question, I tackle: Are Tags Necessary? Please note that while I may mention WordPress, the concept of tags can be applied to most content management systems and blog platforms. People often confuse tags and keywords. They are different. Now, you can have the same term for a keyword and a
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Graphic: SEO Is Not A Game
I’ve said that SEO is not a same, many times. It really isn’t. If you know how to write unique and quality content, and engage with your readers, you’re definitely heading in the right direction. A lot of people like to whine about why their website has either dropped in traffic or has dropped from
[Continue Reading...]SEO Is Not Hard
I’ve blogged about advising others to stop over-complicating search engine optimization for years. What we do know is that Google loves organic content. This is achieved by writing naturally, presenting unique information, building relevant and natural links, and achieving good social engagement. Why do people still try to game the system? SEO is not hard!
[Continue Reading...]Ask Nile: How Can You Get Google Sitelinks?
The topic of sitelinks came up in a forum and after answering, I received a private message to ask if I could blog about how you can get Google sitelinks. Word of caution. I’ve been hearing that there are people saying that you can edit sitelinks from your Google Webmaster tools. This is not true.
[Continue Reading...]Ask Nile: What Are Acceptable Trackbacks to Approve?
A trackback means that someone referred to your post from their own article. In content management systems much like WordPress, we have the ability to accept trackbacks as a method of reward to other bloggers that and these become backlinks. Acceptable Trackbacks to Approve I recently was asked over the phone about trackbacks and what
[Continue Reading...]Blondish.net Podcast – 2013 Mini Episode 3
Podcast Mini Episode 3 is all about blogger Love and the benefit of linking to other bloggers in your articles. I cover some of the benefits and a couple good examples to capitalize on this method. I’d like your feedback on whether you link to other bloggers or only to larger online resources? If only
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