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Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) stories - Page 6

Nowadays, the main objective for every person or organisation owning a website is to appear as high as possible in search pages.

There are two options to reach the top of the first page, one requiring payment and one free.

The free option is called Search Engine Optimization (SEO), which consists of improving the rank level of a website by optimising its content.

SEO is mostly generated through a websites’ content as text and keywords. The key to a great SEO is in the relevance of the text and articles on a website. SEO can also be improved by the seniority of a domain name and traffic generated by the website.

SEO is crucial for any business looking for visibility without paying and there are many tools and services available nowadays to maximise efficient SEO.
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The ghost in the machine that maximizes uptime

Wed, 1st Apr 2020
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China's leading eCommerce platform, Meituan, leverages Intel Memory Failure Prediction to bolster server uptime, predicting failures before they strike.
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Desktop and mobile searches vastly different, new study shows

Fri, 31st May 2019
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A recent SEMrush study highlights how desktop and mobile search results differ significantly, with 30% of top desktop pages losing their ranking on mobile.
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Kiwi businesses warned that Google is moving the goal posts

Thu, 9th May 2019
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The traditional race to be number one on Google's organic search results has changed again as updates to online search algorithms shift the game.
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How to avoid disappointment from SEO 'cowboys'

Wed, 24th Apr 2019
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Businesses that are disappointed with their SEO results may be to blame, says New Zealand marketing agency Insight Online.
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Six Easter eggs built into the Google search engine

Thu, 18th Apr 2019
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Here's a roundup of some of the best Easter eggs from Google Search even the sharpest among us may not have discovered yet.
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10 ways to improve your marketing in 2019

Mon, 4th Mar 2019
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Auckland's Creative Content suggests small businesses revamp marketing in 2019 with strategic plans, updated materials, SEO, and social media engagement.
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Kiwi firms can't afford to ignore online advertising

Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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With the global online advertising market growing 23% year-on-year, Kiwi businesses can't afford to neglect digital marketing, says SEO experts Insight Online.
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Jobs 'aplenty' for freelance writers, devs & eCommerce specialists?

Thu, 17th Jan 2019
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Freelance writing and API development topped the list of fastest-growing jobs in 2018, driven by surging demand for digital content and web services.
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Kiwis being taken for a ride with certification due to SEO fears

Tue, 27th Nov 2018
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A digital marketing agency has noticed that many New Zealand SMEs are paying far too much for SSL certification.
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Chrome is marking all HTTP sites as 'not secure': What you need to know

Fri, 3rd Aug 2018
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The latest version of Google Chrome may bring penalties for businesses that don't have current SSL certificates.
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Access management employees will thank you for – Seos has you covered

Mon, 14th May 2018
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Seos can be ported onto microprocessor devices, allowing the credential system to be delivered on mobile devices, wearables, and smart cards.
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Aussie indie digital marketers win Bing innovation partner award

Mon, 7th May 2018
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Sparro, a Sydney-based digital marketing agency, has managed to take home a big win from the Bing Partner Awards for their AI bidding solution.
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Online retail giant's Australia launch shakes local market

Tue, 1st May 2018
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Zara's launch of its online store in Australia has caused local retailers to dramatically increase their ad spend, according to data from SEMrush.
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Report: Is social media marketing worth the hype?

Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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A report from Pure SEO reveals a 31.3% rise in website visits from social media in 2017, yet experts advise a diversified digital marketing approach.
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Is your business ready for mobile first indexing?

Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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Google is moving to mobile-first indexing as over 50% of people now search on smartphones. Here are tips to get ready.
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CASE STUDY: Drive web traffic and engagement with a digital audit

Tue, 2nd Jan 2018
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Many resellers are still struggling with their digital presence with one of the most common frustrations being a poor SEO ranking.
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5 ways your eCommerce site can drive value this holiday season

Thu, 30th Nov 2017
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Boost your eCommerce revenue this holiday season: Discover five expert tips to make your site festive, engaging, and primed for increased sales.
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Distributor offering digital marketing as part of unique value proposition

Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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Effective digital marketing is a key strategy for any business to reach its full potential in today's digital environment.
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Yikes! What to do when your Facebook group is hijacked by competitors

Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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SMBs often find creating groups and participating on social media a good way to gain exposure, but we can't always control how they're used.
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Kiwi SMEs need to leverage more digital advertising tools

Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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A third of SMEs with a website say they receive less than 50 visitors each week, whereas 25% had no idea about their web traffic numbers.