Ask an SEO
Ask an SEO is a weekly column where we answer your top questions about search engine optimization. Have a question about SEO? Simply fill out our form and you might get your answer in our next edition of Ask an SEO!
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Where Do We Even Begin With SEO For A Startup?
Backlinks are important, but is that really where you should focus when doing SEO for a start-up? Mindy Weinstein breaks down priorities for beginners.
Should I Create A Landing Page For Each URL & Link To My Main Site?
A reader asks an SEO pro, is having 30 sites with keywords in the domain name point to one site a viable strategy?
Do Links With UTM Parameters Pass The Same Link Equity?
How does Google perceive links with UTM parameters and what do you need to know for your SEO strategy? Adam Riemer explains.
What Are The Top SEO Considerations For Merging Sites?
A lot can go wrong with site migrations and consolidation. In this Ask An SEO, you’ll find the most important considerations.
Why Does Google Not Recognize My Competitor’s Links As Manipulated?
A reader asks an SEO pro why a competitor’s links are still considered relevant by Google. See what Tony Wright has to say.
Should You Disavow Links From Spammy Yet High Authority Sites?
A reader asks our SEO expert, do we need to disavow links that appear spammy yet have a high DA score?
How Can Different Departments Avoid Keyword Cannibalization?
How can you avoid cannibalization in search results when multiple departments in your company want to rank on the same keywords?
How Do I Deal With Large-Scale Pagination Issues?
In this Ask An SEO, Annika looks for guidance in dealing with enterprise pagination in a way that is both user and search engine-friendly.
What’s The Best Local SEO Content Strategy For Targeting 100+ Areas?
Should you create a separate article for each city, district, neighborhood, and service for 100+ local business locations and how would you structure the site?
How Do I Rank Better Internationally In One Or Many Countries?
An SEO expert answers two reader questions about ranking a website internationally – one in several countries, the other in one location.
How Can We Outrank Negative Content About Our Company On Google?
When negative content ranks in the SERPs, the first reaction is to try to remove it. How can you outrank the offending webpages?
How Can I Drive More Traffic To Targeted Landing Pages?
How can you drive more traffic to targeted landing pages when searchers are directed to informational pages? Learn more in this Ask an SEO.
I Lost 90% of My Organic Search Traffic – What Happened?
A digital marketer submits a website for evaluation by an SEO pro. See why it lost 90% of its Google traffic.
Does Members-Only or Gated Content Have SEO Value?
Do you need to gate or paywall your content, and does it have any SEO value if you do? Here’s what you need to know.
How to Optimize Gallery Page Images for Google Search
An artist wonders how to get his paintings ranking against photos in Google Search. Find helpful image optimization tips in this Ask an SEO.
Should You Create a Niche or Multi-Topic Website?
Both niche and multi-topic websites can work with an organized site structure and plenty of content to support each topic. Here’s how.
Does Using .us TLD Versus .com Affect My Site’s SEO?
Does your choice of TLD really matter for SEO? Learn what to consider and which optimizations matter for your TLD to rank.
Will Google Ever Fix the Big Brand Ranking Advantage of More Backlinks?
Just because big brands dominate Google doesn’t mean smaller ones can’t compete. Learn how small companies can hold their own in the SERPs.
How Can We Prepare for What SEO May Look Like In Future?
SEO has come a long way and will continue to evolve as search engines evolve. Here’s where to focus next.
Which Google SEO Best Practices Matter for a New Affiliate Website?
Learn the do’s and don’ts of SEO for new affiliate marketing websites so you can optimize content for customers and Google alike.
How Does Web Hosting Affect SEO & Which One is Best?
Does web hosting impact your SEO, and which host is best? We go through the misinformation and get the facts straight here.
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Is There a Way to Optimize for [Blank] in a Search Query?
Google’s ability to semantically understand context helps users get their queries answered. But how can you optimize for [blank]?
How to Demote or Remove Organic Sitelinks on Google
Google’s sitelinks are great for CTR, but sometimes the links aren’t the ones you want. Find out how to remove and improve sitelinks.
How Do You Outrank Bigger Sites for High Competition Keywords?
How can you compete against much larger competitors on a valuable keyword? Ask these important questions to improve your SEO strategy.
Are Exchanged or Reciprocal Links Okay with Google?
Link exchanges are against Google’s Webmaster Guidelines and can result in manual penalties. Learn how to navigate this when building links.
4 Tips for Better Managing Multiple SEO Projects At Once
How can you achieve maximum productivity and output while managing multiple SEO projects at once? Check out these expert SEO tips.
Is Having One Product Page With Multiple Products Bad for SEO?
Wondering whether to use a single product page or category page for products in the same family? Learn what it means for SEO here.
Does Using a Dropdown Menu Negatively Impact Page Authority?
Navigation and menus can either improve the site or do it harm. Learn more about how your site’s navigation affects SEO.
What’s the Best Way to Get Client Buy-In for SEO?
Even though SEO professionals are hired for their expertise, your advice may be ignored. Learn how to win client buy-in in this Ask An SEO.
Aspiring & New SEO Professionals: 3 Tips for Success
A reader asked: What advice can you give aspiring SEO professionals? Check out these tips for success in your SEO career.