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Optimizing Images in WordPress for Google Image Search

Ever wondered how to get your images to appear in Google Image Search? The process is similar to getting a web page to rank well in Google Web Search: optimize your image so that Google sees your image as relevant… Continue reading ‘Optimizing Images in WordPress for Google Image Search’


301 Redirect

Redirect Old Domain to New Domain via .htaccess

When you migrate a site from one domain to another, it is very important that you don’t break all the links that you built to your old domain. Proper redirection of all the pages on the old domain to the… Continue reading ‘Redirect Old Domain to New Domain via .htaccess’


How Google Sees Your Site

Ever wondered exactly what Google can and can’t see on your website?  Well, we are actually referring to what ‘Googlebot’ can see.  Googlebot is Google’s web crawler. What Google Can’t See Videos – While great for human users, search engines… Continue reading ‘How Google Sees Your Site’


Check for Broken Links!

How many times have you been to a website, found a link that sounded interesting, and clicked on it only to be taken to a page that says ‘page not found’?  Broken links can be extremely frustrating for your website’s… Continue reading ‘Check for Broken Links!’


Screen Resolution: Its Impact on Site Design and Conversion Rate

Computer monitors come in all different sizes these days.  Some are small and have a screen resolution of 640 x 480 while others are much larger, such as 1920 x 1200.  It is important to keep in mind what your… Continue reading ‘Screen Resolution: Its Impact on Site Design and Conversion Rate’


Impact of Web Design on Conversion Rate Optimization

When looking at your conversion rate and the effectiveness of your landing pages, it is important to take into account the overall design.  A poor quality design for your site can severely impact your conversion rate…


Sitemaps – What are they and do I need one?

Most people understand what a sitemap is… it is a map of your website!  What most people don’t understand is that there are different types of sitemaps and different reasons for having them.


Search Engine Submission

A lot of companies advertise that they will submit your site to 500+ search engines.  Should you go for it?


Website Grader

Have you ever wondered how your website stacks up against your competition?  Wonder no more!  Go to the Website Grader website and type in your web address and the addresses of any competitors as well. Hit enter and in moments… Continue reading ‘Website Grader’


Google Uses Website Speed as a Ranking Factor

If you haven’t been keeping up with the latest news in search engine optimization, you might not realize that Google is now using site speed as a ranking factor. Continue reading ‘Google Uses Website Speed as a Ranking Factor’


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