Question: Is there a way that I can publish to my WordPress blog from my Android phone? The reason I ask this is because I have become accustomed to talking out my posts instead of typing them and it would be great if I could do this for my WordPress posts :-). Currently, I talk out the post in my …
Does the End of Google Authorship Leave You…Frustrated?
Google Authorship promised to be a means for authors to establish credibility, authenticity, and build greater audiences for their online content. Given this promise, legitimate authors (and some presumably illegitimate ones) flocked to establish their Google+ identities and apply Google Authorship markup to all of their web content. And then, Google pulled the rug out from the under the whole …
Press Releases and SEO: Still Brothers in Arms?
Before the many Google algorithmic changes, press releases were a great tool in your SEO arsenal to publicize your web content. Now, with duplicate content and unearned inbound links incurring high penalties, it’s time to reevaluate this once-proven strategy and ask: Are press releases and SEO still brothers in arms?
A Secure (HTTPS) Website in 2018: 10 Facts & Myths (and lots of great resources)
In this article, I have placed all the HTTPS/SSL tidbits into a pot and distilled them into these “10 Facts & Myths” about creating secure websites. What inspired me to do this? Recent conversations with both peers and client have taught me two things about creating secure (HTTPS) websites: Many companies still haven’t moved their websites to HTTPS (Learn how …
Social Media “Impressions”: What Impression is Your Business Creating?
Have you ever considered doing business with a company only to look at their social media profiles and deciding to go with another company? I certainly have and perhaps you too. Many executives don’t understand the value of social media marketing. They want hard data to determine the exact ROI that social media can provide their company. But, in this …
On-Page SEO Optimization In 2019: How to Get the #1 Spot in Google with Great On-Page SEO!
With some quick on-page SEO optimization, you can get to the top of Google using these 7 techniques. Don’t believe me? Well, take a look at the picture on the top right of this post. That’s where my page about online buying behavior in 2018 ranks for its key term “Who Buys Online”. Following the on-page SEO checklist below, you …
Google+ Promoted Posts: Do They Exist Yet?
Question: Does Google+ offer a way to promote posts? I have had success in this arena with Facebook and LinkedIn and I would like to do the same for Google+. Possible? -Cecelia, Portland, Or
Minimalist Website Design & SEO: Creating Sites for People and Search Bots
In 2014, the endless enmity between the web design people and the SEO specialists should have subsided but it hasn’t. I constantly come across web designers and SEO specialists in conflict. Of late, I have seen both sides arguing over minimalist web design. In this post, I’ll review the challenge of minimalist web design as it relates to SEO and …
Where Can I Download Older Versions of WordPress?
Question: I have a client who uses an older version of WordPress and I need to duplicate their environment. Do you know if there is a place where I can download older versions of WordPress. Thanks! -Steven, Miami, Fl
Facebook “Ask a Question” Polling Feature Gone
One of the great social engagement features for Facebook business pages was “Ask a Question”. It’s now gone. I would do a Facebook poll on what you think of this, but I can’t! However, we can do our own Ask a Question Poll right here, right now.
How Not To Send Your Email Newsletter: A Quick Example
In this morning’s quick post, I will give you some valuable advice about what not to do in your email newsletter.
Social Media Posting Times, Local SEO, and your “Google Image”…
In this week’s newsletter, we’ll tell you the best times to post on social media, provide valuable local SEO tips, and tell you why your “Google Image” may look downright bad unless your resize it! This is a copy of our newsletter dated September 13th, 2013.
What is the best time to post on social media?
Question: I am wondering what are the best times to post for the various social media sites. I use The SEO System as my primary SEO and social media software and so, as I do my daily social media updates, I am wondering when they will be most effective? Thanks in advance for your help. -Bethany, Phoenix, AZ
How To Facebook For Business
In this article, we are going to look at SEO for Facebook–the social engine optimization of Facebook. We will review how to create your Facebook page, attract Facebook likes, and update content so that your Facebook presence brings more visitors, both to your website and your Facebook page.
LinkedIn Business Tips: How To Social Media Marketing Plan for LinkedIn!
Would you like to optimize your LinkedIn company page and leverage your LinkedIn presence to increase SEO and social media traffic? Well, then, read on…