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Simple Technical SEO Tips for Non-Technical People
Why Most "Technical SEO" Advice Is Useless for Small Business Owners Let's be honest: most technical SEO articles might as well be...
Apr 89 min read
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The SEO Measurement Playbook: How to Track Search Performance Without the Technical Headaches
The SEO Measurement Problem Most Business Owners Face Let's be honest: most business owners have no idea if their SEO efforts are...
Apr 110 min read
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Fix Your NAP Consistency, Fix Your Rankings
What the Hell is NAP and Why Should You Care? Let's cut through the marketing BS right away. NAP stands for Name, Address, and Phone...
Mar 278 min read
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Dominating "Near Me" Searches for Small Business Owners
The "Near Me" Revolution: Why This Matters to Your Business Let's cut to the chase: "near me" searches have exploded, and they're...
Mar 2510 min read
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Local SEO: What Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know (But Nobody's Telling You)
The Brutal Truth About Local SEO in 2025 Let's start with some hard truth: if your business doesn't show up in local search results, you...
Mar 229 min read
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Page Title Tags: The #1 SEO Factor Most Businesses Get Dead Wrong
Why Most Businesses Are Blowing Their Best Chance at Google Rankings Let's cut to the chase: your page titles are probably killing your...
Mar 139 min read
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Meta Descriptions: The 155-Character Sales Pitch Google Needs You to Nail
Why 90% of Businesses Get Meta Descriptions Wrong (And Pay For It) Let's cut to the chase: your meta description is the free advertising...
Mar 118 min read
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Google Empower Hour - Episode 3: SEO - Search Engine Optimization
SEO Explained: How to Actually Rank on Google in 2025 Tired of your website playing hide and seek with Google while your competitors...
Feb 171 min read
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Take the Quiz: Organic or Paid 🤷🏻♀️
Finding Your Perfect Digital Marketing Strategy: Organic vs. Paid Making the right choice between organic and paid marketing strategies...
Feb 81 min read
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How to Decide Between SEO and Google Ads
SEO and Google Ads: Which Path to Choose for Your Business Growth The journey to increasing your online visibility and attracting more...
Feb 72 min read
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2 Ways to the Top of Google Search
The Two Paths to Google Search Success: Time vs. Money When it comes to reaching the coveted top spot on Google, businesses have two...
Feb 51 min read
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Organic vs Paid Ads
Understanding Organic vs Paid Ads: Your Path to Google Success Getting more website traffic is a common challenge for businesses, but...
Feb 31 min read
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What Actually Works in SEO for 2025
Essential SEO Strategies for Business Success in 2025 Search Engine Optimization (SEO) continues to evolve, but certain fundamental...
Jan 312 min read
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The 2 Paths to Google's First Page: SEO vs. Google Ads - What's Right for Your Business?
Google's First Page When it comes to getting your business to the top of Google's search results, you have two main options: Search...
Jan 242 min read
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SEO vs Google Ads: How to Choose the Right Strategy for Your Business in 2025
SEO vs Google Ads: When it comes to improving your online visibility, you're faced with a crucial decision: Should you invest in SEO...
Jan 232 min read
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Why Combining SEO and Google Ads Creates the Ultimate Digital Marketing Strategy
In today's digital landscape, businesses often debate between focusing on SEO or Google Ads. However, the most successful companies...
Jan 222 min read
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5 Game-Changing SEO Tactics Your Business Can't Ignore in 2025
Let's cut through the fluff – your website's probably not ranking as well as that fancy coffee shop down the street. But don't worry,...
Jan 152 min read
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10 Reasons Your Business Needs a Google Audit (Like, Yesterday) 🔍
Let's cut to the chase – if you're not regularly auditing your Google presence, you're basically showing up to a gunfight with a butter...
Jan 63 min read
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What Are Backlinks, and Why Do They Matter for SEO?
Alright, let’s get straight to it—backlinks. They’re one of the most talked-about topics in SEO, but what are they really? And why does...
Dec 26, 20243 min read
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How Can SEO Benefit Your Business?
If you’re running a business and not thinking about SEO, let’s just say you’re leaving money on the table. Seriously. The world of...
Dec 19, 20243 min read
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