In Google Webmaster Tools, you can do something called set URL parameters. By setting URL parameters, you tell Google what URLs you want in the index and which URLs you want out. The main purpose of this feature is to eliminate duplicate content, which is a big no-no in SEO. In addition, Google states you…
The Ultimate List of 301 Redirect Examples for SEO
Google recommends using 301 redirects to promote SEO when changing the URL of a web page. To ensure users and search engines are redirected to the correct page, it’s advised a server-side 301 redirect is in place to show search engines that a page has been moved to a new location. A 301 redirect is…
Secrets to Selecting the Perfect CMS for Your Website
The right CMS will allow you to efficiently manage your website and online presence to maintain your company’s reputation and lead flows. However, choosing a system is not a one size fits all scenario. With a diversity of solutions available, it’s essential you pick the perfect CMS to meet your needs. Your ability to publish,…
How to Get Started with SEO for a New Website
Launching a new website is chaotic due to the amount of work that must be done to ensure your website will perform its best and rank well. Often, the design and SEO process for launching a new website can take up to 3 months of work prior to the launch. During those months, you’ll need…
How Website Design Will Change in 2015
Although no one can fully predict how web design will change in 2015, one thing is for sure– the web and graphic design industry is evolving with the latest emerging trends. With this evolution, webmasters are going to need to revamp their sites for a more sophisticated and less complicated design, while catering to user…
Google Finally Jumps into the WordPress Game with the Google Publisher Plugin
We’ve been waiting. And waiting. Finally, Google has released an official plugin for WordPress to allow site owners to utilize Google tools within the WordPress plugin universe. Before you get too excited though, there are a couple of caveats. Firstly, the plugin is still in beta, so there will likely be issues as Google irons…
Mobile SEO Basics, What You Need to Know
When designing a mobile experience for your site, it can sometimes be confusing on how exactly to start. Three main options for configuring your site include responsive design, dynamic serving or mobile URLs. Responsive Design A responsive design displays the same content on every platform, but is able to detect different devices and changes the…
Do Sitemaps help Google SEO?
Many people ask do sitemaps help SEO? Perhaps one of the most important things you can do for SEO is create a sitemap. By having a sitemap, you can tell search engines like Google, Yahoo and Bing exactly where your content lives on the website. It will also help them find pages that may be buried…