How to create long-form content that ranks, gets read and converts
Creating in-depth content is time-consuming and resource-intensive. Here's a guide to ensure your long-form content efforts pay off.
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Rachel Lindteigen's latest articles
Optimizing content for search: A 4-step guide
Simply churning out content is not enough to win at SEO today. You need to create helpful content for your audiences.
How to attract your ideal customers with quality content
Running out of quality content ideas? Attract your ideal customers using these creative, SEO-focused tips.
The #1 reason why position #1 doesn’t matter
As the layout of search engine results pages continues to change and evolve, columnist Rachel Lindteigen notes that being the top result may not be as important as it used to be.
Measuring Success For Your Local SEO Program In 5 Easy Steps
First quarter is over, which means that businesses should be reviewing their SEO progress thus far. Columnist Rachel Lindteigen shares her process for conducting a quarterly business review to evaluate local SEO performance.
Understanding & Leveraging Search By Voice: Up Close @SMX
Columnist Rachel Lindteigen recaps a presentation on voice search and opportunities for marketers, in coverage of the SMX West conference.
Is Your Local Site Mobile Friendly? Should It Be?
Local businesses often don't see the need to go mobile, but columnist Rachel Lindteigen reminds SMBs that the time to prepare is now.
The Franchise Challenge: How Do You Stand Out When You’re One Of Many?
Local search marketing can be a challenge for franchisees, but columnist Rachel Lindteigen has some tips.
Google Maps, Yelp & Local SEO In 2015
When it comes to digital marketing and SEO for your business, it’s important to look beyond just your website. For local businesses, a strong online marketing effort requires an investment in local directories, maps and review sites, too. If all of your optimization efforts are spent on your site, you’re likely missing out on opportunities. Google’s Pigeon […]
Black Friday Is NEXT Week. Is Your Local Business Ready?
The holidays are right around the corner, and columnist Rachel Lindteigen provides helpful advice for how local business can prepare.
Finding Hidden Content Opportunities For Your Local Website
Once you've fulfilled your website's basic content needs, you'll need to up the ante to stay competitive in search engines. Contributor Rachel Lindteigen shares some tips.
Holiday Search Planning For Local Businesses In 5 Easy Steps
How can local businesses prepare their digital marketing campaigns for the holidays? Contributor Rachel Lindteigen lays out her formula for success.