In the ever-evolving landscape of digital marketing, one question that often arises is  "How can I get more organic SEO traffic from Google?" The most direct way is blogging, to cover topics that internet users are actively searching form.  A study by hubspot show that business blogging leads to 55% more website visitors.  And in my own businesses, while I don't quantify the direct impact, I've seen enough traffic growth from blogging to make it a top marketing priority.  The bottom line is... When done properly blogging primarily helps your SEO by creating more content

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2 and a half years ago, back in February of 2021, a case study (more like white paper) was published on the topic of semantic SEO.  Until then the concept hadn’t really been covered. The author did a great job explaining the details of his theory on the concept which resulted in massive traffic growth for 2 websites which he publicly shared the names of.   The SEO guru was community was a abuzz (and still is) about the concept of SEO.  Matt Diggity, a well known SEO ‘expert’ praised the research and reffered to the

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If you build it, they will come. Except to a website. ‘Award winning’ websites are built every day, often times by an enthusatic entrepreneur, who often learns this exception the hard and disappointing way. If that’s you, whether you’re an entrepreneur or blogger, let’s get into practical reasons why your site isn’t getting traffic! This all comes from my 15 years of experience in the ‘online business’ world, and also using digital marketing to propel to growth of my offline home service businesses. For the purpose of this article we’re going to assume that you

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Flash back to the year 2011 when I recall hearing an ‘SEO guy’ pitch a small business owner. He made an analogy comparing SEO to investing in renting a home when you can buy it. Rather then paying Google money to be at the top and get clicks, you could invest in SEO and not pay ‘rent’. That’s sounds peachy. But the reality is, SEO is more like building a home that may never actually get completed, and can be taken away from you at any time, without notice. At least when you pay rent

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If you’re a website owner or operator, you’ve likely heard about Googlebot, the digital spider that crawls the internet to index websites. Understanding how frequently Googlebot visits your website is a crucial piece of knowledge for anyone looking to enhance their online presence. In this article, I’ll share my insight into mysteries of Googlebot’s crawling behavior with a look at my own websites and provide insights into optimizing your site’s crawl frequency.Key Takeaways On Googling Crawling Of Websites;Surprisingly The Googlebot will crawl even small or new sites at least once a day (data).It is important

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If you’re running a WordPress website, you’re likely aware of the ever-increasing importance of website performance, especially with Google’s emphasis on Core Web Vitals as a ranking factor. Slow-loading websites not only frustrate visitors but also risk losing valuable traffic and potential customers. In the quest for better website performance, I found my go-to solution: WP Rocket. In this post, I’ll walk you through what WP Rocket does, whether it’s a free plugin, its worth, and how it compares to other caching solutions like W3 Total Cache. I am currently using WP Rocket on well

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Backlinks.  On Page keywords.  Internal links.  Anchor text. Pagespeed optimization.  You know what all these website ranking factors have in common? Website operators (SEOs) have the ability to easily change / alter them and they have no reflection of how actual users value the website.   That’s counter intuitive to the mission of Google search.  Google wants to display the best web pages to the users… not the webpage that SEOs want to users to find.   Behold ‘Branded Traffic’. Branded traffic sends a powerful, positive signal that the website is valuable enough for people to directly

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Selling a business is a significant milestone in an entrepreneur’s journey. It can bring financial rewards, opportunities for new ventures, and a chance to realize the fruits of your hard work. However, amidst the complexities of selling a business, one crucial aspect often raises questions: What happens to your cash reserves? Cash reserves create a tricky conundrum in many business sales.  Is cash included?  How much cash is included?  How it calculated?  Is a valuation multiple applied?  In this post, we’ll explore the tricky aspect of cash reserves when selling your business and provide valuable

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Selling a business can be an exciting and lucrative endeavor. However, amid the excitement of a successful sale, it’s crucial not to overlook one significant aspect: capital gains tax. Understanding and effectively managing capital gains tax is essential for preserving the proceeds of your business sale. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll demystify capital gains tax and provide you with valuable tips to minimize your tax liability. What is Capital Gains Tax? Before delving into the specifics of capital gains tax in the context of selling a business, let’s start with the basics. Capital gains tax

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In the world of business acquisitions, opportunities abound for buyers and sellers alike. But what if you don't have the entire purchase price upfront or want to sweeten the deal to attract more potential buyers? This is where seller financing comes into play. Seller financing, also known as owner financing or seller carryback, is a financing arrangement where the business seller provides a loan to the buyer to cover part or all of the purchase price. It's a powerful tool that can benefit both parties in a business sale. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve

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