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Google’s New Shopping Experience Scorecard

Michael Doyle — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 09:08:04 +0000

Google has emailed Google Merchant Center users about a new Shopping Experience Scorecard that will boost rankings on Google Shopping for merchants who provide outstanding customer service. It’s worthy to note, however, that this program is only available if you’re participating in Buy on Google or free listings in the US. The Shopping Experience Scorecard, […]

What Are Google’s Ranking Factors? New Survey Results Out Now

Michael Doyle — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:03:22 +0000

Each year, we survey the top experts in local search across many topics to determine what’s working to drive rankings and conversions in local SEO, and what’s not. We then compile the findings into The Local Search Ranking Factors as an annual report. It has become the industry’s go-to resource for understanding how to rank […]

SEO Fundamentals: Guide to SEO Success for Web Developers

Michael Doyle — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 03:19:02 +0000

Creating a website with a professional, high-end template and a flashy logo is great, but it isn’t enough to get people to come to your website. To do that, you need more than just a razzle-dazzle and a pretty colour palette. First, you have to give them a way to actually find your website. The […]

Top 4 Most Important Local SEO Ranking Factors in 2021

Michael Doyle — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 02:39:34 +0000

Table of Contents High-quality content Testimonials and reviews Mobile-friendliness Authority backlink Local SEO refers to the SEO strategy of a company to attract possible clients who are staying within a specific area, such as a city or a town. This SEO strategy is usually practised by companies who want to reach an audience within their […]

New Data Showing What Works on Google for Local Small Businesses

Michael Doyle — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 04:46:30 +0000

It can be tough for small businesses to know which digital marketing levers to pull for a good Google ranking. But it may help with the Local Rank Factors Survey for 2020. It describes what has worked and what hasn’t worked over the past year. In order to find out where SMBs could better spend […]

Infographic: Simple Tricks To Get Your Website Ranking Higher On Google

Michael Doyle — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 02:36:14 +0000

Everybody knows how important it is to be online nowadays, especially if you’re in business. There are so many things that can be done online, that most brick-and-mortar businesses depend almost entirely on their online presence to get ahead of their competition. Now, it’s not as simple as creating a website, adding some text about who […]

Google’s 200 Ranking Factors: The Complete List

Michael Doyle — Thu, 17 May 2018 06:32:19 +0000

You might already know that Google uses over 200 ranking factors in their algorithm… But what the heck are they? Well, you’re in for a treat because I’ve put together a complete list. Some are proven. Some are controversial. Others are SEO nerd speculation. But they’re all here. And I recently updated this entire list […]

Google Ranking Factors: The Complete List

Michael Doyle — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 15:49:11 +0000

Did you know that Google uses about 200 ranking factors in their algorithm? But what the heck are they? Well, today you’re in for a treat because I’ve put together a complete list. Some are proven. Some are controversial. Others are SEO nerd speculation. But they’re all here. Domain Factors 1. Domain Age: Matt Cutts […]