3 Ways That SEO Has Changed Over the Past Few Years
If this were the early 2000s, then you we’d be seeing websites popping up by the thousands that shot immediately to the top of Google’s rankings by using a few simple tricks. Back then, SEO was much more of a simple math game. These days, it has become a complex formula that requires knowledge and experience. What used to be just about the right keywords is now about: Authority Keywords Reputation management Web content Location information And much more. The rise of Google’s RankBrain is only
Google Maps Now Shows the Average Time Spent at a Location
The interconnectedness of the world is slowly moving things toward an economy where instantaneous information can catch buyers in the moment, and help sway their decision making process. Think of Google’s micro-moments - a split-second time frame where consumers expect brands to address their real-time needs. This has drastically increased the need for locally-focused and comprehensive mobile SEO. Now Google Maps is showing the average time spent in a location, another interesting development that will affect small business’ bottom lines. Let’s
How Local Business Attributes Prove the Importance of Local SEO
Google loves online reviews, and the numbers prove it. Ranking signals from online reviews, including quantity and velocity, make up a significant part of business’ total ranking for local, according to Moz (about 9%). Ever wonder why Google loves them so much? It’s because customers do too. 88% trust them as much as personal recommendations. How your customers feel about you is put front and center on your ‘snack pack’ ranking. Another major development on the face of local SEO was