A few weeks ago I read an article about why Roots moved from Yoast SEO to The SEO Framework and I was inspired. I’m not happy with the direction Yoast is taking Over the last few months, I’ve grown tired of Yoast SEO—not for bug […]
Tag: SEO
SEO the Hell out of Your Heading Tags
Heading tags confuse people. The different heading tags (1-6) are often styled in different ways. When someone starts experimenting with their theme, they see the different styles, then associate those tags with design. When they want to use the green uppercase font, they switch to […]
3 Reasons I Want Long, Meaty Blog Posts
1. I like to DOMINATE a topic. When I put my mind to a certain topic, action, or goal, I don’t just read a few words and bail. I read EVERYTHING. I like to completely dominate and master a topic, and walk away feeling like […]
Ridiculously Simple SEO to Take Your Blog to the Top
Let’s talk about SEO. Not the super technical bits, because those are confusing. Let’s talk about what it really is so you can actually understand what the hell is going on. SEO stands for Search Engine Optimisation. But maybe you already know that. What you […]
Bring Your Blog Out of the Dark Ages
I’ve always been stunned at people who insist on NOT having a responsive design. Do the enjoy having to pinch in on their phones and then scroll both vertically AND horizontally? Horizontal scrolling is THE WORST. I always lose track of which line I’m on. […]
Why You Should Always Buy a Custom Domain
I want to build a blog through weebly.com, and I was wondering if there were any major cons of using the “.weebly.com” domain that they provide, because it is much cheaper than using a normal domain through their website. I want to have a successful […]
What is a “Slug” in WordPress? + Tips for a Great Post URL
what is slug…?? use of slug…??? Chandrahas Don’t worry, you’re not alone! I’ve encountered a lot of people who don’t know where to find their slug, or don’t even know what a slug is. Let’s figure this out! What is a slug? A slug is […]
Mastering SEO – Colour Coding Chat Wrap Up
Oh my gosh!! The Colour Coding chat was FANTASTIC! We had about 10 people in the chat, which was perfect for having a more intimate, one-on-one type conversation. I think everyone came away from the chat with a much better understanding of SEO. 🙂 We […]
How Best to Configure the WordPress SEO by Yoast Plugin
I just read your article on focus keywords and you said that the focus keyword does not affect your SEO. So the YOAST plugin is not really an SEO optimizer, but rather an SEO analyzer? I know with Google’s Hummingbird update that meta-tags are not […]
Goodreads Reviews Can Outrank Your Blog Reviews
Like many bloggers, I cross-post my reviews. I post them on Nose Graze, Goodreads, and sometimes Amazon. A few months ago, someone asked me if cross-posting book reviews will hurt your SEO. At the time, I did a lot of research before answering that question. […]