quick tips: The 3 Secret Companies that Really Control Google Local [SEO TIPS]
- 07/12/10 04:57 PM
I'm number #1 - well, after the first 10 results! That's a statement that plagues many agents who appear at the "top" of the search engines. That's because for so many local based searches, Google first shows the local "7-pack."
Suddenly, being "#1" organically means your site doesn't show up until half way down the page of the search results. With this in mind, I thought I would give some quick tips on how to ensure you show up at the true top of the page. Now I'm sure most everyone knows about Google Local (or Google Places as they … (106 comments)
quick tips: Removing References of your Former Real Estate Firm – Google Showing Old Information
- 05/20/08 03:14 PM
One of our clients ran into a sticky situation the other day. They recently left a large franchise brokerage company and ventured out to start their own real estate company. Everything was going well until they received a letter from their former companies' lawyer stating that the real estate agent was still using the old company brand. He then referenced a few places online that still showed the old information. A quick search on Google confirmed that the search engine was ridden with references to the real estate agent and the old franchise. Updating this information can be more difficult than … (76 comments)
quick tips: Get Inman News for Free!
- 02/08/08 03:14 AM
I keep meaning to join Innman News but I just haven't gotten around to it. I wonder if subconsciously it's the thought of paying for information in a Web 2.0 world. After all, it goes against, my philosophy of free access to information. Heck even the New York Times gives me free information. A friend sent me an Inman News link. I clicked only to be faced with a page that told me to "JOIN NOW and gain immediate access to this article!" So I pulled out my credit card and was about to drop the $150 when I started thinking … (41 comments)
quick tips: It’s Time to Rewrite Your Title Tags
- 12/18/07 06:26 PM
The other day someone asked me. "If you could only make one edit to a website to achieve better search engine optimization, what would it be?" After clarifying that the edit had to be on the site (meaning link building wasn't an option) I responded by saying that tweaking the Title Tag would probably be the first place to start. Since I am always on the look out for new blog topics, I thought I would pull together some information and create a post about Title Tags. I am sure the topic has been covered a million times on AR … (43 comments)
quick tips: End of Year Website Checklist
- 12/17/07 02:45 PM
As the end of the year quickly approaches, it’s a great time to tidy up and tie off any loose ends. While you are busy trying to finish up your end of the year todo list. Be sure to make time to give your site an annual checkup. Here are a few tips… Contact Information Ensure that all of your contact information is still current on your website. Don’t just check the contact us page but all the other places your contact info may appear (including your footer). Are You Still In Compliance? Has your company changed their required disclosures or … (46 comments)
quick tips: Optimizing Your Active Rain blog for Visitors and Search Engines (Part 2)
- 08/11/07 09:06 PM
After such a great response from my blog post about optimizing your Active Rain profile, I decided to write this follow up post about how to optimize your Active Rain Blog. Your Blog Title It’s amazing how many people on Active Rain simply title their blog as “Bob’s Blog” or “Sue’s Blog.” The problem with this is that this is not very descriptive for Search Engines or Web Visitors. Instead, try to incorporate a keyword into your blog title. After all, this text will appear at the top of every post that you write. But don’t just take the simple way … (128 comments)
quick tips: Optimizing Your Active Rain Profile for Search Engines and Visitors
- 07/27/07 05:00 PM
I recently wrote an article that referenced Active Rain. Since then, I saw quite a few people join Active Rain. With so many of my clients and peers joining, I figured I should give a quick tutorial on how to make sure your Profile is optimized for Search Engines. But, this post isn’t just for the newbies. Even if you are a veteran to ActiveRain, you may want to use this as a quick review to make sure you have covered all your bases. Join Active Rain If you haven’t already done so, I suggest you join Active Rain. But, don’t … (200 comments)
quick tips: How 30 Minutes Can Land You 300 Visitors in 30 days
- 07/03/07 05:39 PM
There are so many great ideas on ActiveRain that it’s hard to find time to implement them all. Because of this, it’s important to always weigh the time commitment against the potential return. For me, this is one of those ideas that is a “No Brainer” on the “Should I Do It” scale. This is mostly because the total time investment is so small compared to the potential traffic boost both short term and long term. Not Another Squidoo Post! I know people have covered Squidoo before. And I am sure your probably thinking. “No, I can’t commit to one … (95 comments)
quick tips: I Don’t Read Your Blogs!
- 06/18/07 03:00 PM
At least, that’s what the statistics say. Studies show that only 16% of people actually read websites and blogs word-by-word. The rest of us simply “scan” websites. With this in mind, it’s important to do anything and everything to keep your reader engaged in your blog and/or website. You’re only Reading This Because It’s A Headline. Headlines and sub-headlines are one of the most important ways to draw the scanning reader back into your article. Yet sub-headlines are rarely seen in blogs! Think about it for a moment. When you pick up the Sunday newspaper, what is the first thing … (64 comments)
quick tips: QuickTip - Hold the Control Key Down
- 06/01/07 05:46 PM
I thought I would share a Quick Tip. I am sure we have all been there before. You found a really good post with lots of links. Sometimes they open in a new window and other times they don't. Through all the opening and closing of new links, it's easy to accidentally close the window that contained the blog you were reading. This tip will help eliminate that. Note: This only works for IE7 and Firefox If you have IE6, then skip down to the bottom of this post. Force to Open In A New Tab As you come across a … (13 comments)
I'm number #1 - well, after the first 10 results! That's a statement that plagues many agents who appear at the "top" of the search engines. That's because for so many local based searches, Google first shows the local "7-pack."
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