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Google Page Rank 1, 2, 3 What Does it Mean?

In order to get your website on the first page of search engines, in particular, Google, you must raise your Google Page Rank. Otherwise, the site will be fighting for attention on directories, social sites and more without making headway where it really counts – Google’s search results. There are three essential items to pay
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Fix Theme Upload Error: “Are you sure you want to do this? Please Try Again”

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If you are trying to upload a WordPress theme and/or it’s child theme as well, you may come across this error. You can try a couple things. Step 1. Deactivate Plugins through CPanel In the CPanel, go to the File Manager. Navigate to the /wp-content/ folder. Inside wp-content folder, you will see a folder called
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Top 50 Online Local Business Directories To Get Listed On Today

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Being found online for local businesses has been a growing concern with the advancements in online directory listings. From popular search sites such as Google, Yahoo and Bing to less traditional sites being used for searching like Facebook, Pinterest and YouTube. We have compiled a list of the top searching sites that every business should
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Memorial Day Marketing Ideas

Memorial Day marketing ideas for small businesses
Looking for unique or holiday worthy Memorial Day marketing ideas? Remember, Memorial Day is a day that is first and foremost meant to honor the fallen soldiers who’ve given their lives for our country and freedoms. And for many, it also represents the beginning of summer. As a business, we highly recommend not using this
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What Is Cornerstone Content and How To Use It To Rank Higher

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Staying ahead of the content game is nothing short of an art form. It’s not just about what you say; it’s about how and when you say it. Enter the triumvirate of content strategies: Cornerstone, Evergreen, and Flagship content. These three pillars form the backbone of a robust content marketing strategy, each with its own
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What Is SEO? Search Engine Optimization Explanation & Key Success Factors

SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization, regarding the search engine results for Google, Yahoo, and Bing (primarily). What does SEO mean? SEO is the backend website and online keywords and coding used to help you rank higher on search engines like Google, Yahoo, and Bing. Simply put, SEO is the process and strategies used to
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Top 10 Best Keyword Research Tools We Love For Boosting SEO

Keyword research tools to use for SEO
There are many, MANY different keyword research tools you can use to help create the best keyword groupings. They all provide an array of benefits, but mostly they are designed to help maximize a website’s SEO and SERP results. However, finding them all and then finding ones that fit your preferences is another thing! Well,
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What is the difference? Lead VS Prospect Explanation and Examples

Determining where you are in the sales funnel or the buyer cycle requires you to determine who is a lead, a prospect, or in customer status. While a customer is easy to identify as someone who has made a purchase, it can be confusing to figure what a lead vs a prospect is. The single
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The Top 2017 SEO Trends That Will Dominate Page #1 Search Results

Organic SEO is maturing and that means more brands, more ads and more competition. But, be forewarned, these new immerging SEO trends are the next steps from 2016’s SEO So what SEO trends do you need to know in 2017 if you want to generate more traffic and leads while staying ahead of your competition?
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Fetch as Google Tool: What is Google Fetch and Render?

Google Fetch and Render is a term used to retrieve information from your website on the Fetch as Google Search Console. “Google will tell you about elements that spiders can’t see or are blocked from seeing. Googlebot runs through the page (or set of pages you designate by entering a directory) and all the links
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