Ask the SMXpert: Keyword research and copywriting

Contributor and SMXpert Christine Churchill answers keyword research and copywriting technique questions from attendees who participated in the SMX West 2018 Keyword Bootcamp.

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Let’s face it — clickbait works. Here’s how to use it to your advantage

Hook people with a creative title using the right words as “bait,” and searchers will click your links, says contributor John Lincoln. Here are 9 examples of successful titles that encourage better click-through rates.

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4 concrete ways to use images to build links

Every picture tells a story and also may help you build links. Contributor Pratik Dholakiya shares four solid ways to use images to attract links.

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7 marketing and promotion tactics to get your content discovered

Contributor Kristopher Jones outlines seven tried-and-true content promotion strategies that will drive traffic to your content and website.

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Is a 301 or 302 redirect best for SEO?

Confused on which redirect to use? Contributor Bryson Meunier breaks down the differences between 301 and 302 redirects and explains how Google and Bing view each when moving webpages.

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Enterprise SEO and cross-channel performance: Activation and integration

A strong website is a lifeline for most companies. Contributor Jim Yu recommends using it to push smart SEO content, social agendas and AI first technologies.

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4 reports you can pull from Ahrefs that you didn’t know existed

Columnist Kevin Rowe points out some handy reports available in Ahrefs for helping to inform your link building, SEO and content strategy. Why not check them out?

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5 local search tactics your competitors probably aren’t using

When you and your competitors are all adhering to local SEO best practices, how can you differentiate your business from the rest? Columnist Sherry Bonelli has some ideas.

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Four brand-building activities that lay the foundation for SEO

Columnist Brian Weiss explains why a strong brand is necessary to ensure that your SEO efforts can reach their full potential.

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The changing SERP: Understanding and adapting to dynamic search results

Search results have become more personalized and dynamic over the years, creating a more challenging SEO environment for search and content marketers. But columnist Jim Yu shows how these changes can create opportunities for those willing to do the wor…

Do Google Posts impact ranking? A case study

Columnist Joy Hawkins shares the results of a case study to see whether Google Posts can move the needle for local search rankings.

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The four pillars of an effective SEO strategy

Search engine optimization (SEO) can be complex, but columnist Marcus Miller simplifies it by breaking down its key elements into four main categories.

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Siri, Safari and Google Search: What does it mean for marketers?

Columnist Jim Yu explains how Apple’s recent announcements and updates to Siri and Safari have had a major impact on the search marketing industry.

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