How to avoid SEO penalties in algorithm-stricken industries

When trying to rank on Google through search engine optimization, there are some industries which are far more competitive and prone to algorithm updates than others. Industries such as casinos, insurance, loans, hosting, and FX are highly competitive, and many seo practitioners will turn to black hat techniques to secure Page 1 positions. Google is […]

Why we’re hardwired to believe SEO myths (and how to spot them!)

Give someone a fish and they’ll EAT for one day. Teach someone to fish and they’ll EAT for a lifetime. Yes, that’s an seo pun. It’s also the goal of this article. If you pop into either of the fantastic seo communities on Twitter or LinkedIn, you’ll inevitably encounter some common seo myths: “Longer dwell […]

Understanding the three awareness stages of your online audience

30-second summary: Are you confident about how your target consumer moves in the three stages, awareness, consideration, and decision? A website that features content only suited to the first stage of awareness will struggle to convert, whereas a site only focused on conversions may struggle to get any traffic to convert in the first place […]

Three critical keyword research trends you must embrace

30-second summary: Exact-match keywords are useful for researching patterns and trends but not so much for optimization purposes When optimizing for keywords, optimize for intent and solve problems, don’t just match your page to the keyword Brand-driven keywords should be your top priority because you cannot control SERPs but you can rank assets that will […]

How to drive B2B conversions from your organic traffic

30-second summary: B2B conversion funnels are long and unpredictable, and your seo strategy should reflect that Because it takes several touchpoints for a buying decision to be made, a B2B seo strategy should focus on both informational and commercial phrases Brand-driven search is crucial for your conversions because B2B customers tend to careful consider all […]