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Pinterest SEO Checklist (From A Pinterest Manager)

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SEO for Pinterest isn’t as mysterious as it sounds. Truth be told, it’s actually a lot friendlier than SEO for Google, but many accounts miss the mark completely whenever it comes to the basics of Pinterest SEO.  Then, they waste their time publishing pins that stand no chance of reaching the masses in search results and driving hoards of website traffic. *sad violin plays, sc[...]

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How To Outrank Your Competitors On Google 

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Every blogger wants to look at Google and see that their recent post is thriving, getting the limelight that it deserves. This dream to outrank your competitors on Google isn’t a pipe dream, my friend!  It’s a strategic approach to writing content. Today, I will show you how you can find your competitors' keywords and then write content that search engines interpret as BET[...]

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7 Keys To Writing Catchy Titles That Get You More Traffic

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It’s expected that bloggers do keyword research before writing their blog posts. But, how much time are they spending researching and brainstorming blog post titles? Be honest: do you intentionally invest at least 10 minutes in creating catchy titles for your blog posts, or are headlines a bit of an afterthought?  Surely the answer to that question is looking back at you in the[...]

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How To Write SEO-Friendly Blog Posts

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Why are we here? Where did we come from? Will we end up in the same place as our cats when we go? And, how does SEO *really* work? For many online business owners, the inner workings of SEO truly belong in the category of similar questions that science is yet unable to answer. You may be overwhelmed and tempted to add “learn SEO” to your future to-dos list, but some simple statist[...]

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How To Prepare For The Future Of Blogging

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Cue the funeral taps: for whatever reason, the search term “is blogging dead?” remains one of the most popular questions surrounding the future of blogging. What a sad gestalt to have as a group.  Change into some color and look ahead, my friend! The future of blogging isn’t just alive (could we have a lower bar?), but it’s bright! Blogs and blogging have never been more r[...]

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How To Make SEO Work for Your Small Business

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We live in an amazing time. Small businesses don’t have to make commercials or hire a top-tier marketing firm to get their message to the public. Businesses have access to cheaper but effective marketing tools, one of the most important of which is search engine optimization. Indeed, just a little knowledge of SEO for small businesses can help improve your search engine rankings and bra[...]

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Blogging Mistakes For Beginners That Plague Sites

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The early days of blogging are surreal: starting your own blog is thrilling, so difficult, full of constant troubleshooting. No matter how much research you do before you begin (and I know you’ve done a lot), I bet you’ll still make at least one of these blogging mistakes for beginners.  There’s no shame or stress, because you can correct most of these blogging mistakes for[...]

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Is Amateur Blogging Worthwhile? It Could Be Life-Changing

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We're all familiar with the promises of professional blogging. Earn 10k a month! Make money while you sleep! Double finger guns! At least 1 Facebook ad is coming to mind, I reckon. But what about amateur blogging? Amateur blogging is less focused on money, more focused on growth, enjoyment and sharing what you enjoy with other people. Really, amateur blogging is not unlike any oth[...]

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How To Write A Business Blog: Content Creation For New Entrepreneurs

One of the best ways to create awareness and interest in your new business is to write a business blog. Unlike other blogs you see online, a business blog is one that promotes your products or services, in a very subtle but compelling way. But how do you write a business blog with smart content creation strategies that convert readers into customers? I have answers to all of your question[...]

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Keysearch 101: How To Use Keysearch For Beginners

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The early days of starting an online business are spent largely down the Google rabbit hole, desperately trying to get your footing on what needs to be figured out now, what tools need to be paid for and what can wait for later. Rest assured: keyword research is *not* something that can wait for later for an online business, and Keysearch is one of the most important tools you'll purchase[...]

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