The question of whether WordPress tags and categories should be set as “No-Index” stems from concern over duplicate content. Duplicate content is an issue many people worry about because it’s believed that it can diminish the overall authority of a website (SEO-wise). However, in the SEO industry, opinions are pretty much split when it comes […]
Should Product Reviews Be Published as “Posts” or “Pages” in WordPress?
When you think about your own buying habits, I’m sure you’ll agree that product reviews play a role in consumer purchase decisions. Typically the greater the cost of a product or how important it is to your life, the more research time you’re willing to invest in determining the quality and fit. Great. As affiliate […]
How Do I Check If My Content Is Indexed?
Wanting to check if your content is indexed has both a basic and an advanced use. For beginners, it’s simply wondering if they are doing everything right. Why build a website if Google won’t even put me in their search engine? If that’s the case, checking your index status is simple. For advanced users, knowing […]
Does SEO Setup Work Differently for Bing and Yahoo?
When it comes to search engine optimization (SEO), most experts in the field gravitate towards optimizing websites for Google and with good reason. Currently, the search giant has more than 90 percent of the search engine market share. Statistically, more consumers use them as of the date of writing this article. Bing and Yahoo combined […]
Why Are Only Some of My Blog Posts Indexed?
Why Am I Ranking in Bing But Not Google?
Google is synonymous with search engine. Even in my own writings on this blog, I often use the terms interchangeably, and have to remind myself that Bing, Yahoo, and even DuckDuckGo are being used as well. Even so, Google is the largest referral of organic traffic on the web. So when we talk about SEO, […]
What is The Best WordPress Theme For SEO?
Having the right theme is important when you’re using WordPress. There are plenty of themes to choose from because Wordpress is the most widely used CMS on the web today. Choose a WordPress theme to satisfy your design requirements is one thing, but what is the best WordPress theme for SEO? Answer: There is no single best […]
How to Reverse a Declining Traffic Trend For Your Affiliate Website
Your website can experience traffic drops no matter how successful it is SEO-wise. The moment you assume you’re safe is often when a declining traffic trend starts. It’s human nature – we’re just more likely to relax when things are going well in our lives. Today I’m going to discuss how to reverse a declining […]
Will Duplicate Website Content Hurt My Website Rankings?
It took a long time before Google officially told Webmasters how they handled duplicate content. They have set some pretty basic rules, saying that duplicate content will not hurt your SEO rankings as long as its not done in a malicious or spammy way. They can pretty much figure out what the original stuff was, […]
Is it OK to Use Stock Photos For Content Images?
In some cases, I’ve always found the following question peculiar. Is it ok to use stock photos for content images? In general, you should always use visuals when marketing with content. Images can bring your articles to life, especially, on mobile devices where sites may not seem as grand compared to desktops. However, some people […]