https as a ranking signal

HTTPS as a Ranking Signal According to Google

Matt Cutts, head of Google’s Webspam team, hinted at Google using HTTPS as a ranking signal months ago and now it’s official.  For the first time ever, Google has announced that it’s factoring HTTPS into its search algorithm for the search engine.  While the Internet

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onsite seo basics

Onsite SEO Basics

Search engine optimization (SEO) is an integral part of your overall Internet marketing strategy.  A successful SEO strategy is not just a one and done activity, it is a long-term process that requires constant attention.  Below are high-level onsite SEO basics to make sure your

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Announcing the Latest Service from Google: Google Domains

Two weeks after GoDaddy filed for its IPO, Google expanded upon their ever-increasing Internet dominance with Google Domains, a domain name registration service. With this service users will be able to purchase and sell new and existing domain names directly through Google. “Businesses will be

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Google Releases “Pigeon” Update to Local Search Algorithm

Late last week Google rolled out an update to their local search algorithm. Search Engine Land broke the story, dubbing this algorithm change the “Pigeon” update. The update includes factors from the web search, incorporating more traditional signals into the local search and Google Places

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