Negative SEO has been a concern for many webmasters as of late. This is because if too many bad links are pointed at a website it can potentially hurt your search engine rankings. Google of course recently came out with the disavow links tool to address this, however, bad links are still being built in…
SEO Changes, Search Engine Optimization Changes in 2012
2012 has been a time of great change when it comes to most things in the world. Relationships have been tried and tested, people have of course survived a good many trials and the world of technology has also seen a lot of flux. Nowhere has this been more apparent than when it comes to…
Do Ads Pass Pagerank for Search Engine Optimization
It is often a misconception for people who are new to search engine marketing that ads pass pagerank for SEO and thus improve rankings. This however is not the case. Ads on websites that are secured through ad networks such as Google AdWords (display network) or Microsoft adCenter are different than normal organic links. Google and…
Should you use Synonyms for SEO
Synonyms have long been a debated topic in search engine optimization. Many people have wondered, “Should you use Synonyms for SEO?” Matt Cutts from Google has just released a video stating that you should use synonyms to improve SEO. He reveals that Google has an entire team dedicated to matching synonyms. When addressing this question,…
Site-Wide External Backlinks and Google SEO – Video and Insight
Site-wide backlinks have become a hot topic in SEO. Many SEO experts feel that they are spammy, no longer hold value and can get you in trouble. In cases such as this, it is always best to hear directly from Google. Matt Cutts from Google says, site-wide backlinks can be completely natural and in most…
Tagged URLs and Google Search Engine Optimization
Campaign tags are an important online tracking tool. You can create campaign tags by using campaign tracking in Google Analytics or utilizing a tag manager, such as Google Tag Manager. Webmasters utilize these tracking tools to get more in-depth analytical data. But, as we know, duplicate URLs are an issue for search engine optimization and…
SEO Facts: The Big List of SEO Facts
Welcome to the ever expanding list of SEO facts from Ignite Visibility. Please read, share and comment on this post to make it the best possible list of facts on search engine optimization. URL SEO Facts (7) Dashes are a best practice rather than underscores or no space The shorter the URL the better It…
Google Analytics Traffic Reports Video
Google Analytics is often confusing for new users who are just learning the interface and subtleties of the traffic. In this video we learn about the basics of Google Analytics traffic reports. You will learn things like how to view traffic, bounce rate and more. Learn more about Google Analytics Traffic reports below. Watch Video…
How to use the Google External Keyword Tool for SEO
One of the most basic principals of search engine optimization is keyword research, and thus, utilizing different tools to gain insight from a variety of angles. Beyond tools like SpyFu and SEM Rush, there is one tool that is the basis for keyword research, the Google External Keyword Tool. What is the Google External Keyword…
Does Schema.org Help Search Engine Optimization?
Many websites are implementing Schema.org markup, but the real question is, “Does Schema.org Help Search Engine Optimization?” In this video Matt Cutts from Google answers the question. Watch the video below to learn if Schema.org helps SEO. Does Schema.org Help Search Engine Optimization (SEO)?