“If you don't know where you are going, you'll end up someplace else.” - Yogi Berra Like so many things in life, a diet, exercise, even saving for retirement, if you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll end up somewhere else. Great things can be achieved if you break it down, make a plan, monitor the data, and adjust as needed. But, if you do not have the playbook ready, strategies blur and nothing happens [...]
What Is An SSL? SSLs (Secure Socket Layer) is an encryption protocol that forms a secure link between a web server and a browser. It was created by Netscape in 1995 for the purpose of protecting information and data shared across the internet. Basically, when you go to a website that has an SSL, any information you share with the website (payment info, address, email, etc) is shielded. SSLs were actually replaced by TLS (Transport Layer Security) [...]
The world of SEO changes daily. What worked 10 years, even 10 months ago, may not work now. One SEO practice that isn’t going away anytime soon is structured data. What is structured data? Structured data is code added to your website (not visible to users) that is written in a way that computers will understand. As humans, we can look at a web page and fully understand what we’re [...]
With patients going online for medical information and services, it’s important for healthcare professionals to establish their online presence through digital marketing. Healthcare providers and medical professionals throughout Louisiana are facing heavy local competition and despite having an established career, are facing mounting pressure to be able to perform online. One way to stand out among providers and grow your practice is by securing your local presence through local SEO. Here are some simple ways your online [...]
SEO Is A Long-Term Investment The SEO (search engine optimization) process is a long-term investment because, like any worthwhile investment, it takes time to grow. If your company is investing in traditional marketing campaigns, it is vital to invest similarly in SEO and digital campaigns. A good SEO campaign can have an everlasting effect on your online presence. Common SEO Misconceptions The most common misconception about SEO is that it should be a quick fix. Often businesses understand the [...]
What is a 404 Error? You know the page-- you are searching for answers and instead stumble upon a message that the “page no longer exists” or is “Not Found.” This can be incredibly frustrating. Not only does it fail to provide you with the answers that you’re searching for, but it can also lead to distrust for your company and even damage your search rankings. The likelihood of your webpage encountering 404 errors [...]
According to HubSpot, 46% of all Google searches are for local information and 4 in 5 customers use search engines to find local businesses. For that reason, optimizing your website for local search engine optimization (SEO) is imperative for your business. Secure Your Site: 5 Tips You Can’t Afford to Ignore Local search engine optimization, or local SEO, is the process of optimizing your website to reach a more local audience [...]
Social Media is ever growing and involves more than just having a profile. With 88% of all adults aged 18 to 29 using social media, it is no longer enough to just be there. Customers expect companies to be interactive and genuine. They are often less likely to pick up the phone or email customer service. Instead, they expect to build a relationship with companies they do business with via social media. So what are the 6 key steps [...]
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