What are the characteristics of content that get the most backlinks? What can we learn from content that has managed to get a significant amount of backlinks? To answer these questions, we analyzed over 10,000 highly linked articles. We found our list of articles by using BuzzSumo to search for all articles created in the
The Fred Update – 35 SEO Experts Share Their Opinions
In March 2017, the SEO world was shaken by a new Google update. When asked about it on Twitter, Gary Illyes, jokingly called it Fred. The name was soon used by Barry Schwartz in an article on the update, so the name stayed. Unfortunately, we never received any communication from Google representatives detailing what Fred
How to Start Your Own SEO Company: 40 Consultants Share Their Advice
Starting a new SEO agency can be difficult, but you might be surprised that you don’t need a whole lot to get going. This blog post is part of a three-part series, so please check out the other two as well: How to Sell SEO Services How to Get SEO Clients Without Cold Calling Here are
How to Get SEO Clients without Cold Calling
While it’s important to find your first few clients, getting a steady stream of clients is still the foundation for any successful business. Cold calling works, but I understand why most shy away from this technique simply because of the amount of “No’s” you have to burn through before you get a “Yes.” This blog
How to Sell SEO Services: Tips from 28 Agency Owners
The competition for the top ranking on Google is fierce. As search engine algorithms continue to evolve at a rapid pace, it is not surprising for businesses not to expect to reach the topmost echelons of the Search Engine Result Pages (SERPs). After all, how can a simple mom-and-pop store generate enough SEO juice to
Why White Label Marketing Can Save Your Business
The life of a small business owner can be daunting at best and if you’re about to embark on a new marketing campaign of your own, I have some useful advice. I understand the pressure and stress you’re encountering. As a previous small business owner myself, I can relate to the preparation, logistics, personal dedication,
How to Get Your First 10 SEO Clients
Providing SEO services for local businesses is one of the quickest ways to build a profitable online enterprise. There are numerous opportunities online, but many require an initial investment, have a steep learning curve, and take time to come to fruition. Local search terms, though, are typically easier to rank for than general terms, allowing
7 Steps to Starting a Lucrative SEO Agency
Businesses around the world understand the need for visibility in search engines. If a site can’t be found for the major industry search terms, the competition can gain a clear advantage. While some businesses might choose to control their own SEO, most opt to employ an agency to handle their optimization. Creating your own SEO
5 SEO Tools You Should Be Using
Whether you run an online blog or you wish to sell more of your weight loss products online, it is imperative that you know about the tools everyone in the SEO industry should be using. We talked about local SEO tools before, but what about SEO tools in general? What are the tools you need?
The Science Behind Google (and Other Search Engines)
Google, Bing, Yahoo—all of the major search engines today act as portals to the internet, able to call up any piece of information in the world at a moment’s notice. The amount that companies spend on reseller SEO and link building is a testament to just how much power search engines wield. Surprisingly, not many
