SEO: Content & Writing
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...
Beyond keywords: What really matters in SEO content
Going beyond keywords to write high-quality content that attracts new customers and is SEO-friendly is the way to go, says contributor Jessica...
Where to find ideas for content your audience will love, look at and link to
If you're looking for new, inspirational and trendy content ideas, consider using sites that provide answers and solutions, says contributor...
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...
7 ways to turn a webinar into a stream of link-attracting content
Contributor Jordan Kasteler explains how to use webinars you've created to develop new content and become a marketing and link-building machine...
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...
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...
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...
Can you predict what the future holds for your inbound links?
Gazing into her crystal link building ball, columnist Julie Joyce says it's hard to tell if your links will even be in place, much less be...
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...
What people get wrong about keyword cannibalization
Columnist Patrick Stox suggests SEOs should reconsider how they think about keyword cannibalization and look at it as an opportunity, not an...
Case study: On-page + off-page SEO working together = success
Contributor Eric Enge offers an insightful case study on the positive effects SEO-focused content created by local influencers can have on...
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...
5 content distribution strategies for 2018
So, you've created tons of content, but you still aren't gaining any traction. What gives? Columnist Sherry Bonelli explains how doing more with...
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...
8 simple ways to utilize a blog to improve SEO results
Is your blog living up to its full potential? In this beginner-level how-to, columnist Joe Goers explains several ways to utilize your blog for...
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...
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...
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...
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...
