Maps have been an important tool used by humans for years. They provide us with a sense of direction and help us navigate unfamiliar surroundings. As much as maps are useful in the real world, they are just as essential within the digital landscape. Sitemaps are a website’s blueprint, ensuring that users and search engine…
Despite SEO changing over time, link building has remained a key strategy for boosting website authority and ultimately search engine rankings. However, when most people think of link building they think of digital PR and expensive outreach campaigns. Whilst link acquisition methods such as these are effective, they are not the only techniques for success….
If you’re starting your keyword research or looking for fresh ideas, long tail keywords will form an integral part of the content strategy for your website. Find out what long tail keywords are and how to use them effectively in our guide below. What Are Long Tail Keywords? Long tail keywords are longer phrases of…
Readability has long been a key topic in SEO, aimed at making content easier to understand. Typically, discussions revolve around sentence length, use of headers, and word choices. However, as a concept that’s often reduced to a simple metric in SEO tools, much of the existing advice centres on optimising content to achieve specific readability…
We’ve all seen the headlines. Either AI is going to save the world or it’s going to put us all out of jobs. It’s either going to take over the planet, or make us all quicker and smarter human beings. There will be places where AI can help and there will also be areas it…
Found yourself scanning through the Google results before clicking on the result you want? Ever stopped to consider what makes you click on a particular listing? We have. A lot. As a business owner, you need to make your website visible in the search results and ensure it’s enticing and interesting. Structured data is one…
Google Sheets is something we use every day for performing a range of SEO Tasks, from keyword research to tracking progress on projects, and everything in between. It is essentially our bread and butter that we use to bring everything together. An important part of being efficient on sheets is understanding how you can use…
We all spend so much time on our phones, consuming content and Googling for information on the go. So it’s no surprise that a mobile optimised website has become increasingly prominent for businesses to be found on Google. If you’re not seriously considering your mobile website offering, you can bet that your competitors are. In…
Core Web Vitals are a series of metrics designed to assess the performance of your website in terms of user experience. They can be in relation to the load speed and changes to the layout, as well as the responsiveness and accessibility of your site. Keep reading to find out what Core Web Vitals are,…
Keyword research is the essential first step to any SEO campaign, and a successful keyword strategy can increase your business’s customer base, revenue, and website traffic. Google uses keywords to understand what the content of your website offers users. No matter what type of business you run, keywords provide a free and simple way to…
Moving your website to a new domain or platform can be exciting as it opens up possibilities for growth and allows you to redefine your online presence. However, when planning a website migration, it’s crucial to think about the impact it may have on your search engine optimisation (SEO) efforts. When considering a website migration,…
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SEO is constantly evolving; however in recent years we have seen some of the most significant changes to the search landscape in a long time. Google frequently releases updates designed to improve the search experience for users. These updates take into account the changing demands of users, as well as new technologies available. The most…
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital marketing and SEO, there is one common trap that businesses fall into online: neglecting the power of informational content. The primary goal of most websites is to either sell a product or service. Naturally, to improve revenue and drive conversions, it’s sensible to assume that prioritising landing pages that…
Local search is a powerful technique for small businesses. If you aren’t optimised for local search, you could miss out on potential customers looking for your type of business in your area. To help you optimise your business for local SEO, we have put together this beginner’s guide to local SEO which will cover what…
There is a lot of terminology to understand in SEO. You may have heard the term ‘YMYL’ – but what is it and why is it important for SEO? Read our blog post to understand more about YMYL, including examples of YMYL content topics and considerations for YMYL niches. What is the meaning of YMYL?…
Canonicals are commonly used across almost every website on the internet and serve a special purpose in SEO. They can be used for a whole host of different uses for service-based and e-commerce websites. But the primary use for canonical tags is to resolve duplication issues, whether that is in the content, the metadata or…
Just like keyword research, keyword mapping is an integral part of any SEO campaign and shouldn’t be overlooked. It allows you to plan where to place your keywords in order to ensure your terms are deemed relevant by search engines, and can help you create a clear and effective strategy. But how do you actually…
If you want to improve your organic performance, E-E-A-T (experience, expertise, authoritativeness and trust) is something all marketers and business owners need to be aware of. As Google develops its algorithms to prioritise helpful, people-first content, E-E-A-T factors are essential to get right. This is especially important for YMYL brands. This stands for ‘Your Money…
Whilst AI is dominating conversations about the future of search, one topic that gets less attention is entities in SEO – but its influence is just as profound. For years, Google algorithms have been evolving towards an entity-focused approach. Keywords are still important, but Google has been slowly reducing its reliance on exact phrase matching. …
It’s no secret that SEO is a constantly evolving field. Google releases search engine algorithms and updates regularly, all with the overall aim of rewarding helpful, people-first content. Keeping up can be a challenge, however, with each new update and algorithm change comes new opportunities to improve your website’s rankings and search visibility. Like many…
Search engine optimisation has evolved through the years, initially focusing on controversial methods like keyword stuffing, sneaky redirects and hidden links. Google now has the ability to filter out black hat SEO and focus on quality content and relevant sites. There is so much data we can access, meaning we can target users with useful…
SEO is an invaluable investment for businesses. Once visible at the top of Google search results for your business’s main services, the potential for an ROI on the money invested into SEO is astronomical. Despite this, for businesses that have never invested in SEO before, understanding SEO pricing and the right type of pricing for…
Creating a Google My Business profile is a great way to attract new customers to your business through Google search and maps, especially if you are a local business. In this guide, we will cover what a Google My Business profile is, why you need one, what features you can optimise, and how to connect…
What is duplicate content in SEO? The term duplicate content means the same (or very similar) content is on more than one webpage, most typically appearing on the same website in different places. As content is a core pillar in your marketing and SEO strategy, it is also one of the most important factors search…
Videos can be a powerful tool to engage with your audience, present information and enhance your offering. But videos can also be used for SEO – search engine optimisation. They can help to drive traffic to your website and improve a user’s experience. Want to learn more about using videos to improve visibility? Read our…
Ecommerce and online retail is big business, but it can be incredibly competitive. In order to help your website stand out from the crowd and grow you may have considered using a range of different digital marketing methods such as paid advertising and digital PR. But what about Ecommerce SEO? Ecommerce SEO is a great…
When marketers consider ethical SEO, they usually think about how they’re adhering to (or going against) Google guidelines. Typically, the focus is on what Google deems to be right and wrong, and how you’ll be penalised if you take part in forbidden activities. Google is seen as the ultimate authority – the only compass for…
Google Tag Manager is an essential tool for website owners, website managers and SEO professionals. It provides a simplified route to implement code onto a site without the need for a developer, or specialist coding knowledge. Whilst Google Tag Manager is not a replacement for developers, it can be used for simple implementations such as…
Many people assume that search engines are smart enough to know exactly which website a visitor should be directed to. However, it’s not quite that simple. Have you ever wondered why a website appears on the first search engine results page (SERP)? That’s SEO at work. SEO is an acronym for “search engine optimization”, a…
A snippet box can make a searcher’s life easier by showing them a concise answer to their query. The idea is that users can skim the snippet to get a basic understanding of a topic or a solution to their question without having to scroll all the way through a search results page. Featured snippets…
It’s no secret that keywords are incredibly important for SEO, but what about sentences? Do they really matter? To cut a long story short – yes, sentence structure is absolutely essential for SEO, and for more reasons than you might think. It’s easy to pay a lot of attention to keywords, but if they aren’t…
Meta tags are types of code that live in the HTML code of a web page and tell search engines, such as Google, vital information about a page. They also tell search engines how content should be displayed to users, both before and during a visit to a website. This guide will help you understand…
Search engines have transformed significantly over the past decade. In the early days, Google would simply scan web content for keywords in order to match users with results. Now, Google has a much more accurate understanding of the true meanings behind search queries and content – interpreting user intent, search behaviour and context more accurately…
Internal linking is often an underused tactic in SEO. Not only do they act as a signal to search engines, but they help users to navigate the site, providing links to related information and similar products. This can also help to aid conversion. This guide aims to define internal linking, explain why it’s so important…
A common myth in the SEO industry is that you must be publishing ‘x’ amount of content on your website regularly to rank well over time. It’s true that by providing your target audience with valuable, relevant, and optimised content that answers questions and shares insight, you are likely to see increased visibility. However, the…
When devising a content strategy for your business, it’s tempting to focus on just creating new content. But by ignoring the content that already exists on your site, you’re missing out on a big opportunity to gain more traffic. The hard truth is that no piece of content will perform well forever. Google updates their…
Many people assume that the internet is largely eco-friendly. However, while accessing content online reduces the usage of resources like paper, websites, for the most part, are not carbon neutral. In fact, the internet and websites have a very real environmental impact – regardless of whether we can see it or not. It is reported…
YouTube is one of the world’s biggest search engines. Utilising it for your business can build brand awareness, drive traffic to your website and even generate direct sales. YouTube SEO can help make sure your video content is more visible, more accessible, and most importantly gets you more views. If you’re interested in other ways…
Whether you’re an eCommerce business owner, website designer, SEO or marketing manager, you need to know about website accessibility. It ensures that your website can be used by everyone. 22% of the UK population have a disability. While there are legal reasons to make your website accessible, there are also massive commercial benefits. Accessibility ensures…