HTML is the “code” that lies underneath all websites. It’s important for web design, but also for SEO (Search Engine Optimization). People thus often ask me, “How do I view Source for a website?” It’s not hard. Let’s investigate. Continue reading
Category Archives: PAA
Local SEO Ranking Factors 2021: a Different Way to Look at Them
I’m attending the Local Search Summit, and I have to say I am very impressed. Continue reading
Social Media Marketing Tips: How to Find Help for Technical Issues
People often ask, ‘Is there any help or support for social media marketing?’ Specifically, they often have an issue (such as “Instagram Reels – how to set them up,” or “What is the unsubscribed trailer on YouTube?,” that is a specific question or pain point, and they want to “find the answer.” Most of the time it’s a “how to” question as in “How to set up the unsubscribed trailer on YouTube?” Here are my tips on how to find help for your social media marketing efforts. Continue reading
How to Generate Blog Post Ideas? Tip: Use Google Related Searches
People often ask, ‘How do I generate blog post ideas?’ As a writer, I – too – live in fear of writer’s block. The blank page. The blinking cursor. The empty whiteness, the vacuum of blog nothingness. It’s like a Stephen King novel for a blogger. But don’t be terrified. Here’s one easy tip – use ‘Google Related Searches.’ Let’s investigate. Continue reading
Restricted Keywords on Google Ads – How to Identify or Find a List of Restricted Keywords
Certain keywords are “restricted” on Google Ads, which means either that they are completely banned (meaning you can’t run ads against them), or that you have to be approved, get a license, etc. Google is not transparent about which words are on the list and what the restrictions mean. Continue reading
What is an Influencer & What is ‘Influencer Marketing’? NOT WHAT YOU THINK
People often ask, ‘What is an influencer?’ or ‘What is influencer marketing’ especially on Instagram, YouTube, and Tiktok? Well, this question gets me a little ticked off because what you read on the blogosphere isn’t exactly what is going on in “real life.” Let’s investigate. Continue reading
How Do You Find Trending Hashtags on Twitter?
People often ask, ‘How do you find trending hashtags on Twitter?’ Well, there are three parts to this question. First, what’s a hashtag (and how do they work)? Second, how do you identify hashtags that are relevant to your business? And, third, how do you find ‘trending hashtags on Twitter?’ Let’s investigate. Continue reading
On Page SEO Checklist – Minimum ‘Must Haves’ for SEO Success
On Page SEO, of course, is the art and science of optimizing not just an individual web page but an entire website for SEO. It’s about being “Google friendly.” In this post, I’ll assume you have a good handle on your keyword targets and you’ve created a structured Keyword Worksheet, so that you know which keywords match which pages, starting with your homepage. We can use the HealthyPaws website at https://www.healthypawspetinsurance.com/ as a simple example of a well-optimized website. Continue reading
What is the Site Operator or Site Command on Google? And Is Your Site Indexed?
People often ask, what is the “site command” or “site operator” on Google? #NERDALERT. There are some tricks on how to search Google for SEO purposes. The “site operator” can tell you whether, and how frequently, your site is indexed by Google. Let’s investigate! Continue reading
What is the Difference between Google Ads vs. Facebook Ads? Which is Better?
People often ask, what’s the difference between Google Ads vs. Facebook ads? Or, which is better: Google Ads vs. Facebook Ads? The two systems are radically different. So let’s go through them step-by-step. Which is better Google ads or Facebook Ads? Short answer: Google Ads are better. Long answer: “It Depends.” Continue reading
