Today we’re going to talk about SEO or Search Engine Optimization. If you’re in marketing, I’m assuming you know what this is, and if you don’t, you might be hiding in the depths of Google Search’s second page.
Search Engine Optimization, or SEO, is the process of improving the quality and quantity of your website traffic. Better website traffic means more opportunities to convert prospects into clients. A lot of elements go into SEO, so it’s important to familiarize yourself with them all to gain a better understanding of the process.
To break it down, SEO is anything done to make your website more visible and easier to find on a search engine results page (SERP), such as Google and Bing.
Incorporating SEO in your strategy can help with your brand messaging, credibility, and website traffic. If you’re struggling to develop your strategy, Ajax Union can help! Learn more about our strategy workshop here.
So how do you get started?
Research Keywords
Keyword research is the process of researching search terms that people enter into search engines and including these terms strategically into your content. This means when someone searches for a specific keyword, your site will appear higher in rankings.
Performing keyword research provides you with valuable insight into what your target audience is searching for. When you know what people are searching for, you can focus your content around those specific topics.
Make Relevant Content
As stated above, once you know what your target audience is searching for, you will then be able to create relevant content on those topics. Your target audience is searching for something that they are interested in.
Optimize the Building Blocks of Your Site
Make sure the structure of your website and URLs are simple and keyword-ridden, and that the site itself loads quickly. Metadata like page tags, header tags, image texts, and blog structure all determine your site’s SEO level.
Make Sure Your Site is Mobile-Friendly
It’s important to make sure all of your users have a positive experience when visiting your site. Today, the majority of internet browsing is done on a mobile device so making sure your site is mobile-friendly is crucial. Failing to have your site meet these standards will negatively impact your overall search engine rankings.
Post Content Regularly
Want to drive more traffic to your site? Give people searching online more reasons to visit! The more quality content your site creates, the more likely it is that your lead will go fishing for a good site match online and find you.
If you want to be visible online, you need to put your efforts into SEO. When embarking on your SEO journey, make sure you have your overall business goals laid out and use SEO to help you accomplish them. SEO is so much more than metrics, it can be the cherry on top to helping you see real success within your business.
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