8/4/2017 Dont Forget The BasicsSometimes we all forget the basics. This is especially true when it comes to SEO. Search engine optimization is such a volatile and ever changing landscape that even the pros sometimes forget, or over look the basics. We get wrapped up in dissecting the newest Algorithm change and adapting to them that we sometimes overlook the obvious. Let's touch base on a couple that we see happen often when business owners attempt SEO on their own. KeywordsYes, keywords are still very important to on page and off page SEO. While Rank Brain is learning away, we do see that with some of our clients sites that they rank for words and terms that are NOT on their site, and are synonyms or LSI keywords. Still, it's very important to have as many sprinkled throughout your content AND in your backlink profile, (use sparingly for backlinks). Gabriel Shaoolian recently published an article on SiteProNews.com that touches on a few key elements of keywords:
That's good content from Gabriel, especially about not forgetting to add Geo modifiers to your keywords. Local is important for most businesses as they don't serve the entire US but only their local city or county. As Google gets smarter it picks up on users location and will direct them to businesses that solves their search query. In fact, with most searches now when you search for something you will see in Google suggests the "near me" appended to your search term. So don't forget to localize! We recommend you check out Gabriel's article because of his next point being speaking like a human, which kind of ties in with keywords and voice search. Website StructureThis can be a huge pain in the rear. If you get this wrong in the beginning and don't address it, it will snow ball. This was covered in an article done by Pratik Dholakiya on MarketingLand.com:
His first point is one that we see all to often. A blog post that is listed in several categories resulting in duplicate content penalties. It's important to note that in every test we have ever done on duplicate content, the only time it ever results in a penalty is when it is duplicate content on the SAME site. His last point is also another one that can't be overlooked, not properly setting permalink structure. We do run across this from time to time. We have seen that through updates that sometimes the permalink structure gets changed for whatever reason and must be reset. Summing It UpDon't forget about the basics, they still work. Keywords in your content and backlinks as well as keyword rich titles and descriptions, H1 and H2 tags with LSI's. Lastly, make sure your permalink structure is correct and hasn't changed or been altered by mistake. As always, if you need help with your Local SEO for your small business, visit us at MD Internet Marketing Solutions The following blog post Don’t Forget The Basics is courtesy via Blogger Don’t Forget The Basics Comments are closed.
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