One question that seems to come up over and over again is whether it’s best to use one’s own name for a new business or website or create a separate business name and identity. While it may seem this question is only applicable for those who are launching a new business, I actually get asked […]
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How and Why to Make Sure Your Photo Is Included in Google’s Search Results
Quick question for you: If you’re searching Google and come across these listings, which would you choose? I’d bet you’d choose the one in the middle. That extra photo stands out and conveys credibility, thereby getting the click. In fact, I’ve seen reports of these “authorship” photos increasing click through rates by 30% to 150% […]
WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org – Which One Is Right for You?
Continuing our series on Why You Should Use WordPress to Power Your Small Business Website, today we’ll explore the differences between WordPress.org and WordPress.com in order for you to choose which version of the popular blogging software is right for your small business website. WordPress.com WordPress is open source blogging software, and if you’re looking […]
Why You Should Use WordPress to Power Your Small Business Website
As someone who began his Internet marketing career in the late 1990s by developing and hand-programming websites for coaches, therapists, and other small business owners, it’s taken me longer than many to jump on the WordPress bandwagon. In fact, there’s something about the creative process and control that comes with hand-coding websites that I still […]
Don’t Forget to Watch for, and Use, Seasonal Keywords
You may be aware that you need to pay close attention to the principal keywords you choose for your website’s home page, second-level pages, and just about every other page. That first group of keywords becomes the foundation of your website. So, hopefully, you’ve chosen keywords which are used frequently by searchers (high demand), but […]