When discussing websites, the phrase “ADA Compliant” is used as an umbrella term for determining if a website is accessible to people with disabilities. There are actually several different standards used when reviewing websites for accessibility. The two most widely used standards are ADA and WCAG. They both have the same goal – to make... Read More
Search Engine Optimization
5 SEO Practices That Won’t Work in 2020
December 27th, 2019
Most web-based business owners are aware that their sites need Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to remain competitive. But few would be aware that the digital landscape changes constantly, therefore many of yesterday’s initiatives are ineffective today. Not only is money spent on obsolete tactics is money wasted, but continued use of some of these techniques... Read More
How Can My Business Get in On the Growing Voice Search Trend?
November 25th, 2019
We have mobile users to thank for the growing voice search trend. Voice assistants are standard features on smartphones, tablets, and, of course, smart speakers such as the Amazon Echo and Google Home. The question is, what can online business owners do to get in on this trend that is quickly becoming a fixture in... Read More
What Google’s BERT Update Means to Your Business
November 14th, 2019
Every online business owner knows that all too often, Google updates its formula(s) resulting in potential online business fluctuations that can be temporary or truly impactful. Sometimes, as in the case of BERT, those impacts can resonate over time, and for many online enterprises, BERT has. What’s BERT? It is Google’s open-source, network-based strategy that... Read More
Google to Stop Indexing Content Within Flash
November 8th, 2019
News ‘Flash’: Are SWF Files Costing You Business? Recently Google announced that it will stop indexing Adobe Flash, or SWF files. After this ‘warning shot’, many online business owners were left thinking, “Flash?! What year is this?” meaning that Flash went the way of the dinosaur many years ago. It is not just that some... Read More
Avoiding Google Penalties in 2020
October 23rd, 2019
Over the years, Google has been updating its algorithm to consistently improve and ensure quality experiences for its users. Those looking for shortcuts are often penalized by Google and we shouldn’t have to tell you that it’s not fun. Many of us are aware that cloaking redirects, stuffing keywords and hiding text can harm your... Read More
Is Your Website Content Optimized for Voice Search?
September 6th, 2019
Voice search (VS)? Never heard of it? Not sure of its value? Try to remember that just a few years ago no one thought that mobile would be as big as it continues to be. As an adjunct to the ever-growing mobile users pool, the future potential for voice search is vast. Just what is... Read More
How is Google’s Mobile-First Index Impacting Your Business?
August 23rd, 2019
Many website owners are reporting negative effects to their rankings due to Google’s Mobile-First Index. Maybe you were too distracted running your business to notice when Google first made their ‘Mobile First’ announcement a few years ago. The major search engine gave plenty of warning that hereafter site rankings would be based on their responsiveness... Read More
How To Make The Most With Google Keyword Planner
July 12th, 2019
Using Google’s Keyword Planner to Benefit Your Business Aligning your website with the keywords that will help propel your business to the next level is crucial. There are many techniques, strategies, tactics, and even software created just for this purpose. One that has gained traction is Google’s Keyword Planner. After all, Google is perceived as... Read More
The Benefits of Bing and MSN SEO
May 16th, 2019
Hardly the day goes by without most of us using Google to search online for the information we’re after. However, for SEO Specialists, self proclaimed SEO Senseis, or even SEO Scientists, going all-in with the browser giant will not be of, uh, optimal benefit to some of your clients. We’re thinking in particular about those... Read More