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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!
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!
Confused about whether you need XML or image sitemaps and how important they are to Google? Learn more in this Ask An SEO column.
There are many reasons why search rankings fluctuate. Read about why it happens and why it’s a good idea to focus on other metrics, too.
“How do I get SEO clients with a monthly retainer?” This Ask An SEO column offers 7 tips on finding high-value agency clients.
There are quite a few reasons why it would be beneficial to get social media pages re-crawled. Here are 4 ways to do this.
Even the most experienced SEO professionals can struggle to diagnose declines in a website’s rank and traffic. Here are a few factors to check out.
Looking to write meta descriptions that convert local traffic into customers and leads? Learn how in this edition of Ask an SEO.
This lightning round edition answers 3 reader questions on HTML and coding issues. Learn about button text, how many links are too much, and more.
Concentrating on your competitor, and not your own site is a losing situation. Learn the smart strategy to use when competing with bigger websites.
Link attributes are needed for outbound links to adhere to country laws and Google guidelines. Learn when and how to use each one here.
What is incognito search and does it affect SEO ranking? Read more about it, what is CTR, and if either has an effect on ranking.
What should you do when another site is outranking your site for your own content? Learn whether you should use the disavow tool and why.
What should you do when the traffic you’re attracting to your local business isn’t really relevant? Here’s what you should look into and consider.
Algorithms are constantly getting updated to give searchers the best user experience. Is using misspelled keywords still a valid strategy for SEO? Find out here.
While exchanging money or goods for links may be appropriate in some cases, there are potential risks you need to know about. Learn more here.
Will redirecting other domains to a primary one be a good idea for SEO? Here’s what you need to know before you make that decision.
Do you have a competitor with less backlinks and less content beating you in the search engines? Here’s why and how to win those rankings.
Tracking rankings isn’t as clear cut as it used to be anymore. So are ranking tools still beneficial for SEO? Find out here.
Choosing your website’s product page URL structure? These are the key things you need to consider for the best ecommerce SEO results.
Not sure when to use a 301 redirect vs. a canonical tag? Discover how to best use each method when managing duplicate content.
Watching your competitors more closely than you watch your own SEO results is a big mistake. Here’s what to focus on instead.
Is it possible to change the featured offer on a page without losing the ranking for a prized keyword? Yes (probably). Learn more here.
Are you a manager working with an “SEO guru” who doesn’t get along with others? Here are some tips to help you take control.
Wondering whether you should focus on building content or backlinks? In this Ask an SEO article, you’ll discover which one is more important.
Redirecting expired domains was a tried-and-true tactic in the old days SEO. But here’s why you shouldn’t count on it as an SEO tactic nowadays.
Want to start an SEO agency? You need to look beyond your SEO skills. Find out what it takes to become an SEO agency owner.
Learn four possible scenarios involving robots and noindex directives and how exactly they can impact your website’s SEO.
While reloading a script automatically doesn’t affect SEO, it’s still a bad idea overall. Here’s why it’s not worth the short-term revenue gains.
Rarely in SEO do we have absolute answers, except this one. Without a doubt, clicks alone are not a ranking factor. Learn more here.
On-page optimization is just the beginning. Find out what’s next after you’ve optimized all your on-page elements and reached a plateau.
Ever heard of the phrase “content is king”? In this column, someone wants to know which is more important: backlinks or quality content? Easy answer!