In the ever-evolving landscape of online content, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) has become a critical component for anyone looking to make their mark on the internet. While SEO may seem daunting at first, there’s good news – you don’t need a hefty budget to get started. Free SEO tools are readily available, offering a plethora…
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Top 5 WordPress shopping carts
I wanted to find the best shopping cart options for WordPress. After researching hundreds of E-commerce options for WordPress, WooCommerce still seems to lead the way. I personally feel WooCommerce is bloated and confusing. I absolutely hate how it forces you to use the JetPack plugin for certain shipping options. JetPack is bloatware and poorly…
Internet usage around the World, 2009-2028 (revised)
It’s just amazing how fast the internet is growing. I think without a doubt at one point everyone will use it in their life. (Revised) Now in 2023, it’s interesting to look back on this stat and compare it to the latest stats on Internet use. 2012 to 2022 saw massive growth in Internet use….
Impostor scams are on the rise
Watch out for bad actors pretending to be reputable companies to try and scam folks into sharing personal information, including passwords, account numbers, and banking details. We’ve developed a set of tips and best practices below to help keep yourself and your account information safe. Identifying Impostors Scammers often create emails or public websites that…
Is AI taking over SEO?
I’ll sum it up quickly and go into the details after. First Google (who’s still the king of why we SEO) says “Helpful content is written by people, for people”. I’m pretty sure this was in response to all the new AI SEO services popping up everywhere. So you would think AI is not going…
6 highly effective ways to market a small business online
1. Make a downloadable eBookCreating a branded eBook with helpful information about your industry or products, will always get results. You can put a lot of thought into it since you only need one or two for years to come. If done right, the eBook will circulate for a long time. The most popular format…
A successful marketer
As Julian Shapiro points out, the most important characteristic of a successful marketer is curiosity. Do you agree? You have to consider diligence and perseverance. The statement though is if you can only choose one, so we have to agree. Curiosity is the driving the force for a successful marketer. Now having the best traits…
Updates around the web
A lot is happening around the web this week. Google is making more changes to its search, and rumors about the core search algorithm to change are spreading. For now, though, Google has for sure decided to remove expanded ads. As of June 30th, no new expanded ads will be available, but existing expanded ads…