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SEO Fundamentals That Never Change

by Christine @ Jemsu

Tue Aug 08 03:42:05 PDT 2017

It feels like the search engine optimization world changes every time Google makes an announcement. SEO blogs and forums fill up with people panicking about […]

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What’s stopping you from spending money on SEO? – Reddit

by Travis Causey @ Moving Mountains Advisors

Tue Oct 18 13:34:20 PDT 2016

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Search Engine Optimization Portland Oregon

by Matt @ Oregon Web Solutions

Tue Nov 24 13:05:18 PST 2015

Oregon Web Solutions is a Portland OR based company that specializes in search engine optimization. You might have found us by searching “SEO Portland” in Google. Our philosophy is that ranking your company website and Google Business Listing organically is the best ROI on your marketing dollars. Spending money on traditional advertising mediums such as […]

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What Is Social Media Advertising?

by Michael Hopson @

Tue Aug 15 13:47:46 PDT 2017

We live in a world full of likes, comments, tweets, pins, grams, snaps, and many more ridiculous interactions that can be found on social media. Merriam Webster defines social media as: “Forms of electronic communication (as websites for social networking…

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Using PPC and Adwords to Create an SEO Keyword List

by Chuck Swanson @ Portland Digital Marketing Agency | Digital C4

Wed Apr 24 13:49:15 PDT 2013

Putting that SEO keyword list together is important part of any website optimization effort. Of course the keyword list, while forming the foundation for your SEO efforts is critical it should never be a static list. It should evolve and morph over time as you see ranking success (or no ranking success), measure keyword site [...]

Social Media Advertising FAQ

by Rachel Dankof @

Fri Aug 18 07:44:00 PDT 2017

10 Top Questions about Advertising on Social Media It may be surprising to learn that advertising on Facebook has been around for nearly 15 years. Since their advertising platform launch in 2004, Facebook has made a ridiculous amount of changes…

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The Fundamentals of Keyword Research Part 2

by Lyra Kuhn @ Novel

Tue Oct 20 01:12:04 PDT 2015

Search Engine Optimization by nature is a finicky beast, and the parameters of SEO change rapidly, so constant experimentation and improvement are often necessary. Learn the basics of online keyword research today.

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Bring Down the Scam Hammer — SEO Scams (Part 2)

by Effective Web Solutions @

Fri Sep 01 14:03:06 PDT 2017

Click here for part 1! Does that SEO deal seem too good to be true? It Probably Is! While most people laugh at the obvious nature […]

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Search Translation, Outdated SEO, and Social Media Rule #40 – C4 Friday Roundup

by Chuck Swanson @ Portland Digital Marketing Agency | Digital C4

Fri Aug 10 07:49:51 PDT 2012

This week we check out two articles that talk about the wrong way to approach search and SEO; namely outdated tactics and sure-fire ways to limit impact when going global. Then we dive into social media gag orders and how it impacts Olympians. Enjoy your weekend!   Global CMOs:  Here are 6 Reasons Why You [...]

The biggest mistakes marketing agencies see their clients making

by John Doherty @ Credo

Thu Aug 17 08:00:57 PDT 2017

SEO can be a black box, and many business owners have minimal understanding of it. To that end, that’s why you hire a professional to...

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SEO in Portland 2017

by Greg Beddor @ Greg Beddor – Portland SEO

Thu Jan 09 18:48:45 PST 2014

Portland SEO / Local SEO in 2017 is quite a bit different compared to previous years. If you’ve done solid search engine optimization work in the past you may still be number one for several highly coveted and hard to reach keywords, but not keywords that include the word “Portland.” If this has happened to […]

Affordable SEO Services In Portland Oregon and Beyond

by Jeff Pederson @ Jeff Pederson SEO

Thu Apr 02 21:58:21 PDT 2015

Affordable SEO Services by Jeff Pederson Jeff Pederson As a SEO professional I keep in mind all facets of internet marketing for your website including search engine optimization, pay per click management, your return on investment and the effectiveness of your overall marketing campaign. As part of my SEO services you will receive on going

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What The Heck Is Good Content?

by Chuck Swanson @ Portland Digital Marketing Agency | Digital C4

Fri Aug 07 07:49:58 PDT 2015

These days it’s all about content, content, content. Companies everywhere are using content to improve their SEO, connect with customers, add value, and offer great information. But what does this really mean? What the heck is good content anyway?   You’re not alone. This is the cry of many business owners as they realize they [...]

Why Professional Photography Gives Your Business a Competitive Edge

by Sebastian Neri @ Novel

Fri Dec 16 16:56:42 PST 2016

For small business owners in Portland and beyond, it’s natural to try to keep costs low. Here’s why pro photography is worth the cost.

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Reviews from Our Clients

by Greg Beddor @ Greg Beddor – Portland SEO

Mon Nov 25 17:58:19 PST 2013

Wondering about the SEO & Web Design Services we provide? What are people saying? Do they do good work? Yes we do, but don’t just take our word for it. Read reviews and what people are saying about our local Portland SEO & Web Design Services here: Starting out in Portland as an Creative Staffing […]

Link Building

by Greg Beddor @ Greg Beddor – Portland SEO

Thu Jan 06 09:28:34 PST 2005

Quality, not quantity is our rule when it comes to link building for the companies we represent. Our SEO linking process is unique, and one thing that makes us different (compared to other SEO Firms) is that we use a tactical, proven and creative approach to link building. Over the course of our SEO campaign, […]

Five Ways to Use SEO To Make Your Users Happy

by Chuck Swanson @ Portland Digital Marketing Agency | Digital C4

Thu Jul 30 14:38:00 PDT 2015

Everywhere people are searching for happiness and they’ll leave no rock unturned. What if you could use SEO to make people happy?   You see, Google likes their users to be happy and they’ve made lots of great changes to improve user experience. We could learn a thing or two by Google’s approach and from [...]

Top 3 SEO Resources for 2017

by pdx @ Portland Design Company

Thu Apr 06 13:02:14 PDT 2017

If you’re new to the world of SEO (search engine optimization), or if you are realizing that your site needs some some love, we highly recommend checking out Moz (formerly SEOMoz). They have some of the best tools, articles, and SEO resources available, that’s why we rank them #1 in our list! Here’s our roundup […]

Hello world!

by udraftadmin @ Updraft SEO

Tue Dec 08 09:08:18 PST 2015

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!

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7 Simple Website SEO Tips For Startups

by Matt @ Oregon Web Solutions

Tue Feb 16 18:11:49 PST 2016

Website SEO Tips For Startups Search engine optimization can either make or break your company. Studies show that your potential customers search Google first when deciding where to eat, what to buy, and the services to use. The websites who position themselves on the first page of Google will naturally see an influx of new customers […]

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5 Tips to Take Your PDX Business’s Instagram Feed to the Next Level

by Sebastian Neri @ Novel

Wed Oct 19 15:41:58 PDT 2016

By following the suggestions from NOVEL Creative, your business will be well on its way to having the next must-follow Instagram account in Portland (and beyond).

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How To Scrub Your Email List

by Matt from Hook SEO @ Hook SEO Digital Marketing

Tue Dec 20 16:11:24 PST 2016

There are three types of lists that need to be scrubbed: A list you are actively using to send email An old list that you want to start using again An email list you just started building and want to grow more What does “scrubbing your list” even mean? Scrubbing your list is removing people who are not going to ...

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Black Hat SEO and why you should run (evolve) like Heck!

by Chuck Swanson @ Portland Digital Marketing Agency | Digital C4

Wed Sep 18 09:44:50 PDT 2013

SEO is certainly changing, evolving as an industry. Agencies that once relied on SEO as a service are now adapting and morphing into something that is more in tune with content marketing. And while content marketing can certainly be done poorly, it’s much more transparent than bad SEO. Bad content is just… well, bad! It’s [...]

Bend SEO 101: The Introductory guide to optimization

by Ignacio @ Crafty Rank

Sun Jan 29 13:06:58 PST 2017

Do you wish to see your business website ranked among the very first pages of search engines? Do you scratch your...

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3 Takeaways From My Presentation on Local Search

by Kevin Chow @ Webfor

Wed Aug 09 11:32:24 PDT 2017

Businesses are constantly looking for the key SEO elements and quick wins they can implement on their website, so they can rank now. First, we as digital marketers need to educate business owners and new age marketers when it comes to search engine optimization (SEO) and local search. Yes, Google has vastly improved their ability […]

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Today’s (Online) Content Lifecycle

by Chuck Swanson @ Portland Digital Marketing Agency | Digital C4

Wed Oct 31 09:51:18 PDT 2012

Creating content that’s fresh, relevant (to whatever it is you’re applying it to), and well-written is crucial today for so many reasons. A few of them…   — Search engine optimization and visibility (SEO) — Establishing thought-leadership — Shrinking sales cycles — Building brand loyalty — Generating leads — Generating social media conversation and followers   [...]

SEO Audits

by Ignacio @ Crafty Rank

Tue Feb 28 16:10:30 PST 2017

Building an online presence for a business requires the implementation of search engine optimization for the company website. However, a site...

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Google Trends: Interest in SEO at 4 Year High

by Content Production @ Jtree LLC

Fri Aug 05 14:08:12 PDT 2016

SEO Interest Highest Since March 2012 We often monitor Google Trends for interest sentient with regard to a number of different searches and sources. Upon revisiting data from our popular SEO vs PPC vs Social Media post we noticed that search interest in SEO was at a 4 year high. Take a Closer Look: View […]

Photos from Love Bomb 2017

by Murmur Creative @ Murmur Creative

Mon Feb 20 11:49:31 PST 2017

Love Bomb 2017 was one for the books! On Thursday, Febuarary 16–just two days after the official day of love, Feb. 14–we hosted our annual Love Bomb networking and fundraising event at Radio Room for the third year in a row. This year’s proceeds went to our nonprofit of choice, My Voice Music, a Portland educational arts...
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Welcome to our Blog

by Brian @ Portland SEO Pros

Thu Jan 22 14:01:56 PST 2015

Hello and welcome to the new blog of PortlandSEOPros.net. We’ve finally decided we should share some of the knowledge that we have gained from thousands or hours and dollars of testing and implementation. Let us know what you think.

The Need for a Comprehensive and Systematic Web Traffic Analysis

by Premier SEO Ninjas @ #1 Minneapolis SEO + Search Marketing Agency | Premier SEO Ninjas

Mon Mar 14 20:14:50 PDT 2016

Written by: Elizabeth Engen, Principal of Premier SEO Ninjas Businesses spend considerable portions of their budget on inbound online marketing campaigns from the classic search engine optimization strategies to pay-per-click advertising campaigns and social media marketing. All of these activities are geared for a single purpose: to drive traffic to a business’ website. It is, [...]

Boost Website Performance by Revisiting On-Page SEO

by Chuck Swanson @ Portland Digital Marketing Agency | Digital C4

Wed Aug 29 14:33:08 PDT 2012

Nick Stamoulis’ recent blog – Don’t Neglect to Revisit On Site SEO – is a great reminder that search engine optimization is an ongoing effort and not a project-based endeavor.   We’ve all had clients that ask the question, “How long will this take? 3 months?” and I always respond in the same way… “It [...]

Portland Design Company

by pdx @ Portland Design Company

Thu Apr 20 14:56:56 PDT 2017

Hi, thanks for stopping by! We are a multi-discipline design company located in Portland Oregon. Our specialties include: Logo / Brand design Motion graphics & video design Web design Email design Landing page design Typography & lettering design Packaging design Social media content design Sign design Merchandise design (insert noun here) design You get the […]

Why is my Google Review Average Wrong? [Updated]

by Matt from Hook SEO @ Hook SEO Digital Marketing

Thu Mar 30 13:40:27 PDT 2017

You can read the original article below – but we have an update on it. Google has announced it will be abandoning the current “Bayesian average” for companies with less than 20 reviews and is moving to a standard method of calculating the review average for businesses to reduce confusion.  This has already begun and is being tested in most areas of ...

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Programming

by admin @ Webfu Portland SEO & Web Design

Fri Sep 03 16:49:08 PDT 2010

Website development, programming and coding goes hand in hand with web design. We work with several different programmers in the Portland area so that we can offer you a wider range of coding languages. Programming Services: HTML PHP ASP JSP Cold Fusion For more information about our web design, website development and coding services give […]

Law Firm Marketing

by Greg Beddor @ Greg Beddor – Portland SEO

Sat Nov 07 13:29:55 PST 2009

Law and Legal. For any Law Firm – Law is an ultra competitive market-place. If you’re an attorney or if you work in the legal industry you know what I mean because you’ve seen the dozens of law firms in Portland that are paying for pay per click advertising. Or perhaps you have seen your […]

8 Tips for Reputation Management

by SEOfav @ SEOfav | Portland SEO Agency

Thu Jun 09 09:00:24 PDT 2016

Did you know the branding process had already begun once you created your business website or social profile like Facebook business page?  It is not difficult to start a new business, but it is hard to consistently create business deals.  Online reputation management is one of the most valuable ways to ensure your brand health […]

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Local SEO – 5 strategies to get started

by Jason Nuss @ Portland Digital Marketing Agency | Digital C4

Tue May 21 15:04:34 PDT 2013

We’ve recently had the opportunity and privilege to work with several local companies here in the Portland Metro area to help improve their local SEO results. In our 3+ years of business, the opportunity to work with truly local companies has only presented itself a handful of times. Local SEO has similarities to the ‘general’ [...]

National SEO

by Ignacio @ Crafty Rank

Tue Feb 28 16:08:47 PST 2017

Search engine optimization is the art and science of tactically influencing a website presence on search engines by using specific terms....

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The Best CMS For SEO

by Kasem Bajwa @ iFlex Studios

Sun May 08 01:49:42 PDT 2016

What is the best CMS for SEO? If you’re just getting into SEO or you’re a business owner trying to figure out how to improve your sites rankings in the search engines you may be confused on how to properly build your site. This is totally understandable with all the CMS’s out there like WordPress, […]

Hook SEO’s Own Jeremy Marcott Wins Men’s Fashion Award

by Matt from Hook SEO @ Hook SEO Digital Marketing

Fri Mar 31 18:40:57 PDT 2017

When you think of Hillsboro, you don’t generally think of high fashion, but at the New Basin Artistic Fashion Awards, local artists and designers were out in full force. The 2nd annual gala took place on Friday, March 31st at the Walters Cultural Arts Center in downtown Hillsboro. Hook SEO’s own Jeremy Marcott took home the Star Award for Men’s Fashion ...

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Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing – The Same Thing? YES!

by Jason Nuss @ Portland Digital Marketing Agency | Digital C4

Fri Apr 05 10:53:52 PDT 2013

Over the past couple of years Google has implemented a number of algorithm changes (Panda and Penguin) that have helped blur the lines between search engine optimization (SEO) and content marketing. And that’s a good thing! When I first started optimizing websites back in the day it was more science and less art; link building [...]

3 Reasons to use SEO

by sproutteam @ Sproutbox Media

Mon Apr 24 10:15:52 PDT 2017

Today let’s talk about the 3 main reasons why every business should be using SEO. Number 1: SEO works. When folks are looking to make a purchase of a product or service. To find a new company to do business with, they’re looking at the top of the search engines. That’s where your business needs…

Integrating Blog and Social Content into Your Website

by Chuck Swanson @ Portland Digital Marketing Agency | Digital C4

Thu Jul 05 10:29:17 PDT 2012

As an SEO marketing firm, we’ve been extolling the virtues of having an active blog since our incorporation, and we’ve helped many companies not only establish a blog presence, but keep a steady flow of fresh, nicely optimized posts. We’ve worked with our clients to share and promote these posts through social media networks, opening [...]

A Night of Networking in Portland: 2017 SEMpdx Annual Rooftop Party

by Upsource @ The Source

Thu Aug 10 15:28:23 PDT 2017

Earlier this week, the Upsource team sponsored the 9th annual SEMpdx Rooftop Networking Party at Portland’s Hotel deLuxe. It was hot, but we all survived with cold beverages, fresh fruit, pizza, and a plethora of enthusiasm. In this post, we’ll outline the … Read More →

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Minneapolis SEO

by Premier SEO Ninjas @ #1 Minneapolis SEO + Search Marketing Agency | Premier SEO Ninjas

Tue Apr 29 20:13:12 PDT 2014

Infographic Search Engine Optimization in Minneapolis  

The Fundamentals of Keyword Research Part 3

by Lyra Kuhn @ Novel

Tue Oct 27 00:15:29 PDT 2015

Keyword research and value is often overlooked. In this post, we explore keywords in context, the value of long-tail keywords, and keyword optimization.

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Minneapolis SEO Experts

by Premier SEO Ninjas @ #1 Minneapolis SEO + Search Marketing Agency | Premier SEO Ninjas

Sat Apr 19 09:51:25 PDT 2014

Facebook leads the way in 2014 most used Social Media site! What is your most used?

Altitude SEO at the 6th Annual Boise Tech Show

by Tyler Trent @ Altitude SEO

Fri Jun 02 01:00:28 PDT 2017

Each year in Boise, Idaho, Fishers Technology sponsors the Boise Tech Show. It is a day of demonstrations and seminars focused on technology, leadership, innovation, and strategies for entrepreneurial success. Last year, our team attended the show and had a great time visiting. This year, Altitude set up a table on the show floor and was given the honor of presenting. An SEO Seminar with Sean Hakes The Boise Tech […]

SEO tips for eCommerce businesses to stand out online

by John Doherty @ Credo

Thu Aug 24 09:00:12 PDT 2017

If you run an ecommerce business, you get how important and hard it is to stand out online. You may be selling artisanal chocolate bunnies,...

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Top SEO Trends To Look Out For In 2017

by Moe @ iFlex Studios

Fri Jan 20 13:06:15 PST 2017

SEO In 2017 There are going to a be a lot of changes coming this year for SEO in 2017, with the main focus being on mobile. Google will be rolling out a lot more changes pertaining to mobile SEO, as we will start seeing that  mobile optimization will be a huge advantage in 2017, […]

Social Media SEO

by Greg Beddor @ Greg Beddor – Portland SEO

Mon Apr 15 20:31:31 PDT 2013

Social Media SEO can be considered a sub category of web marketing, search engine marketing or search engine optimization, and is one of the best ways for all businesses from small to large size companies to use internet marketing in a truly effective manner. Social media marketing encompasses any social media you can think of, […]

Google RankBrain – What you need to know for your SEO

by SEOfav @ SEOfav | Portland SEO Agency

Tue Mar 29 00:22:53 PDT 2016

All About Google RankBrain In late 2015 Google announced that it was going to begin using a machine learning artificial intelligence system that is effectively referred to as “RankBrain.” This artificial intelligence system was going to be utilized in order to assist in sorting through it’s search results. In this article, we will be going […]

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Link Building Services in Portland Oregon

by Jeff Pederson @ Jeff Pederson SEO

Mon Jun 22 07:00:47 PDT 2015

Link Building Services for Portland Oregon   In the field of search engine optimization, link building describes actions aimed at increasing the number and quality of inbound links to a page. Link building may be likened to the streets of a city. City streets connect everything and everybody to each other. Back links for your

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SEO Insights Directly from Google’s Search Quality Team

by Chuck Swanson @ Portland Digital Marketing Agency | Digital C4

Wed Oct 17 11:37:21 PDT 2012

Recently the folks over at JamesNorquay.com interviewed a former member of Matt Cutts’ team in the Google Search Quality group. Some of the insights gained from the interview with Andre Wayher are pretty revealing and shed some light on some tactics and strategies for successful search engine optimization. Here are some excerpts and some things [...]

Helping Combat Fake News

by Michael @ Michael Cottam

Tue Jan 17 09:57:46 PST 2017

There seems to be a faction out there who’s trying hard convince the world that the Holocaust never happened–using SEO to make the Holocaust-denial websites rank highly for the search term is the holocaust real. You can help combat this, if you like, by doing what I just did here…link to that BBC article with … Continue reading Helping Combat Fake News →

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4 First Steps to Grow Your Los Angeles Business Using SEO

by Richard Fong @ Bliss Drive

Thu Mar 30 18:30:58 PDT 2017

Whether you run a B2B or B2C business, search engine ...

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The Top 3 SEO Myths You Probably Still Believe

by Chris Weilinski @

Mon Sep 12 13:30:27 PDT 2016

The Top 3 SEO Myths You Probably Still Believe   Understanding the industry of SEO is no easy feat. And if you’ve already decided to work with an SEO company, you probably already know that search engine optimization is paramount to the success of your...

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Review of the Far Improved Digital Summit in Portland WITH Presentation Notes

by Jason Wright @ Webfor

Fri Aug 18 13:16:12 PDT 2017

In 2016 I attended my first Digital Summit, and I thought it might be my last. Not because of the location or the people, but the quality of some presentations. Many of which, felt like sales pitches for platforms and proprietary tools. There were a few standout hits like Oli Gardner’s presentation on CRO (which was hilarious).

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5 Skills You Want Your Content Marketing Team to Possess

by SEOfav @ SEOfav | Portland SEO Agency

Thu May 26 10:32:00 PDT 2016

Whether you are trying to educate your audience or increase your readership through your blog, you will take away five skills for your content marketing team to possess from this article. As for the factors to determine the authority of your website, content has remained and will remain the king in the future.  No on-page […]

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How Do Social Media And SEO Work Together?

by SocialSEO Team @

Mon Aug 14 08:38:39 PDT 2017

Social Media and SEO are the peanut butter and jelly of the digital marketing world. One can survive without the other, but the effectiveness of the two together provides you with a much more powerful marketing engine. And while social…

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Hook Gets Ready for Content & Commerce 2017

by Matt from Hook SEO @ Hook SEO Digital Marketing

Sat Sep 16 09:05:03 PDT 2017

We stay on top of what’s working now! Scott and Matt (our managing partners) are headed to the Digital Marketing Summit, Content & Commerce 2017, in Los Angeles, California. “What’s working now in e-commerce, digital media, information publishing, and subscription commerce.” Some of the breakout sessions include topics like The death of “interruption advertising” and How “conversational selling” could be the key ...

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Why Your Portland Business Needs a Brand Style Guide…

by Sebastian Neri @ Novel

Tue Nov 08 08:07:07 PST 2016

Follow these tips and your brand will be one step closer to the household name it’s meant to be.

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Facebook Cracks Down on Clickbait and You Won’t Believe What Happened Next

by Matt from Hook SEO @ Hook SEO Digital Marketing

Mon Aug 08 08:43:45 PDT 2016

Facebook is launching it’s 2nd round of attacks on what is commonly referred to as Clickbait. First off, let’s define what “Clickbait” is. click·bait ˈklikbāt/ noun – informal “these recent reports of the show’s imminent demise are hyperbolic clickbait” The idea is that by exaggerating the importance of the information and leaving out a crucial detail, you can get people to ...

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People Care What Other People Think

by Matt from Hook SEO @ Hook SEO Digital Marketing

Tue Aug 22 08:25:00 PDT 2017

Studies about what people search for on Google versus what they post on social media show a gap in how people want to be seen by others versus what they really think. Search engine honesty. People type in honest things in places they want honest answers. In places where they do not feel anonymous, they type in things that will ...

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Timing is Key – The Best Time for SEO

by Richard Fong @ Bliss Drive

Tue Jul 18 09:00:37 PDT 2017

When is the best time to start SEO for your ...

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C4 Weekly News Roundup – July 27, 2012

by Chuck Swanson @ Portland Digital Marketing Agency | Digital C4

Fri Jul 27 08:29:35 PDT 2012

This week went by in the blink of an eye, though I still felt a day behind. Yesterday was Friday for some reason. Anyhow, here are some stories and blogs we found worth sharing, including some crazy social media marketing mistakes and some search engine optimization (SEO) tips for your keyword list. We’d love to [...]

Google Plus – Your Business Should Be Utilizing This Tool

by Jeff Pederson @ Jeff Pederson SEO

Sat May 09 07:05:16 PDT 2015

Google Plus Optimization Services Jeff Pederson 9th May 2014 There can be many advantages for small to large businesses that are using Google Plus as a marketing vehicle. Correctly optimized Plus Pages & Places Pages can actually have a big impact on your organic rankings. Now with more people using it as an app I

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I Know SEO Is Important… But Will Make Or Break My Business?

by mrjuang @ The Preeminent SEO Agency | Sezmi Digital Marketing

Thu Dec 08 08:15:08 PST 2016

If you’re asking yourself if SEO can make or break your business, then you already know the power of SEO and how it can take your business to the next level. SEO is essentially a subset of marketing in which your website is optimized precisely for the search engines so that Google moves your site

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Marketing Strategy helps your business grow further and faster

by SEOfav @ SEOfav | Portland SEO Agency

Thu Feb 25 01:27:36 PST 2016

Frame Your Marketing Strategy Online marketing strategy is one of the things you must think through before implementing it one. It is very important as it helps a business make a huge impact online. This is one of the reasons it has surpassed other types of traditional marketing. Online marketing was previously known as internet […]

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How Mad Fish Uses Machine Learning to fill Gaps with SEO

by Ben Herman @ Mad Fish Digital

Thu Aug 03 13:54:11 PDT 2017

In a world where content has long been king, a search crawler’s ability to understand relevance and rank pages based […]

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Are SEO Mistakes Costing Your Business Money?

by Chuck Swanson @ Portland Digital Marketing Agency | Digital C4

Fri May 06 08:28:35 PDT 2016

Everyone makes mistakes. Though some may be costlier than others for your business.   With so many consumers using the internet to research products and services, your website should not only stand out with great design, it should be easy for searchers to find.   A search engine optimization (SEO) strategy will help you rank [...]

The Continued Evolution of SEO… to WSO?

by Chuck Swanson @ Portland Digital Marketing Agency | Digital C4

Thu Feb 13 07:33:11 PST 2014

So the death of SEO is certainly NOT here, but its evolution continues. Much like the ever changing face of rock and roll, the PC (or computing as we know it), mobile phones into something better so too is SEO morphing into something different and, yes… better.   If you work in the digital marketing [...]

Free Website Audit

by Jeff Pederson @ Jeff Pederson SEO

Tue Jul 14 10:41:54 PDT 2015

Are you trying to figure out why you’re not ranking for specific keywords? Want to know what your competitor is doing different than you? Well you’ve come to the right place. With our Free Website & SEO Audit Tool you can get a detailed analyses of your website, including specific reasons why you may not

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Digital Marketing Institute Interview with SEO Expert

by admin @

Tue Aug 16 09:52:10 PDT 2011

From my recent interview with the Digital Marketing Institute on trends and best practices in SEO for Small Business. Enjoy! Interview with SEO Expert Keith Fleming   Keith Fleming, president of 540 SEO, draws upon years of SEO experience to offer his anwers to these frequently asked questions. A lot of people believe SEO is [...]

Hey there fellow SEO enthusiasts…

by Charlieboat @ SEO Company

Thu Jun 08 13:42:17 PDT 2017

Portland Seo Group is making some changes. We hope to direct you with a few self helptips for your Seo needs and lead you to some quality companies that can help you out in the event that doing it on […]

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Web Ranking Factors of Sites That Rank Higher

by Jeff Pederson @ Jeff Pederson SEO

Fri Feb 27 17:12:06 PST 2015

Web Ranking Jeff Pederson Every 2 years or so many of the worlds leading SEM experts run studies to try and determine what factors influence search engine results. These factors can help and in some instances hurt your websites presence in search engines. Rest assured that by going with my web ranking services you will get the

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Minneapolis SEO Services

by Premier SEO Ninjas @ #1 Minneapolis SEO + Search Marketing Agency | Premier SEO Ninjas

Sat Apr 19 06:00:49 PDT 2014

Search Engine Optimization Services in Minneapolis   Which one are you using the most? Instagram looks like a strong winner!

What To Look For When Hiring A Local SEO Company

by mrjuang @ The Preeminent SEO Agency | Sezmi Digital Marketing

Sun Oct 30 22:13:41 PDT 2016

Hiring a local SEO company can be a very long and tedious task. That is why it is important that you find an agency that has the skill, knowledge, and experience in ranking at the top of the search engines themselves. If the local SEO agency is offering their services and is not able to

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Changes in SEO: Google Requires Websites Be “Mobile-Friendly”

by Jason Nuss @ Portland Digital Marketing Agency | Digital C4

Thu Apr 09 10:50:13 PDT 2015

Google is now making the lives of mobile users easier. Chances are you’ve done an online search from your smartphone and landed on websites that aren’t mobile-friendly. It makes it difficult to find quick information when you’re zooming in and scrolling left to right.   Google has heard the cries of mobile users and is [...]

SEO Strategies for 2014

by Jeff Pederson @ Jeff Pederson SEO

Wed Jan 08 08:19:12 PST 2014

With the recent updates Google has deployed, such as Hummingbird, search engine results are becoming more relevant. This actually can help SEO if you take a different approach. Historically speaking SEO has been focused on specific keywords and using techniques to get ranked for those keywords.

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Brand Bidding: Do I Really Need To Bid On My Brand Name?

by Aileen Gildea @

Mon Aug 14 10:52:16 PDT 2017

Brand bidding is when a business bids on their own brand name keyword terms within a pay-per-click campaign. For example, Home Depot bidding on the keywords “Home Depot”. Many business owners wonder whether this is a worthwhile strategy – to…

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Expanding Your Reach: Digital Marketing Strategies For A National Audience

by Brad Christian @

Mon Aug 14 08:29:28 PDT 2017

You’re doing very well with your small brick and mortar store in your hometown and want to grow. Where do you go now? Online, of course! You create a beautiful website with all the bells and whistles to showcase and…

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SEO Best Practices: Managing a Successful Website Migration

by Chuck Swanson @ Portland Digital Marketing Agency | Digital C4

Tue Jul 29 09:31:23 PDT 2014

The words ‘site migration’ get tossed around a lot for a number of website upgrades. There’s the completely new site and there’s the refresh or site improvement, which might consist of a new look-and-feel, the addition (and subtraction) of some pages, and so on. Regardless of the site migration you are referring to it can [...]

Battling The Rise of ‘Not Provided’ Keywords From Google

by Jeff Pederson @ Jeff Pederson SEO

Tue Mar 24 17:02:50 PDT 2015

Research for Important Keywords Jeff Pederson For many we have been seeing the amount of  ‘Not Provided’ keywords on the rise. This has actually been going on for about 2 years. If you remember it was about 2 years ago that Google launched it’s SSL search on Google.com. This move was meant to protect users.

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SEO Services

by admin @ Webfu Portland SEO & Web Design

Sun Sep 12 09:42:10 PDT 2010

We offer off-page SEO and on-page SEO services. Our on site seo services include: – ALT Text Optimization – Meta Description Optimization – Meta Keywords Optimization – Image Optimization – Consulting for Directory Structure – Consulting for Proper Deep Linking If you’re interested in starting on site search engine optimization for your website, click here […]

Does My Website Need SEO to Succeed Online?

by Melissa Popp @ Altitude SEO

Mon Jul 03 01:00:02 PDT 2017

All the hoopla you hear about digital marketing nowadays is about where your website ranks. The saying in the world of SEO is, “If you aren’t first, you’re last.” The top spot on search engine rankings is the ultimate achievement for your website, and will lead to plenty of new business, but does every business or every website need SEO to succeed? Let’s learn more about how customers are using […]

The Growing Wave Of SEO

by Matt @ Oregon Web Solutions

Thu May 05 14:17:18 PDT 2016

According to new statistics, more than 8 Billion dollars will be spent this coming year on SEO services. What does this mean? Well, if you are a business owner and you do not have a professional SEO helping your business grow then this likely means that your competition does and will eventually pass you in rankings […]

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Web Design

by admin @ Webfu Portland SEO & Web Design

Fri Jan 14 00:51:33 PST 2011

Our basic web design options for professionals, individuals or companies that are serious about their online business needs. Basic Web  Design Services: » Custom Web Design (by our Portland Web Designers) » E-Commerce Web Design (if needed) » Wire Frame Development » User Interface Design » CMS Content Management  (So you can update your website) […]

Google Adwords SEO

by Greg Beddor @ Greg Beddor – Portland SEO

Mon Jun 27 08:20:58 PDT 2011

With Google Adwords and our PPC SEO / search engine marketing tactics we can get your website in the top of these search engines in literally under 2 hours: Google Yahoo Bing Facebook AOL Ask Jeeves Comcast Additionally, in the same day we can have your website at the top of Bing.com and Yahoo.com if […]

Portland SEO

by pdx @ Portland Design Company

Mon Sep 11 00:27:34 PDT 2017

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is alive and well in 2017, and there are a ton of ways that your company here in Portland Oregon can use it to your advantage. Localized Portland SEO Are your customers located in the Portland Metro area? Your brand should be targeting local markets (search queries / keywords) in the […]

SEO Experts Know Great Content is Only Part of a Successful SEO Campaign

by Colby Richards @

Wed Sep 21 14:30:40 PDT 2016

SEO has quickly matured from what was often initially perceived as Internet hocus-pocus into a necessary and measurable strategy in successful marketing and advertising. Television might still reign supreme as far as revenue, but there’s an increasingly strong argument to be made that digital/online marketing...

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Do SEO Audits Really Show You Anything?

by Melissa Popp @ Altitude SEO

Mon Jun 19 01:00:08 PDT 2017

You’ve done the research, read articles from the experts, and talked to other businesses who have good things to say about it. You’re ready to implement an SEO campaign to drive more visitors to your website. While looking at different local SEO services, you will notice that several offer complimentary audits of your website to let you know where you stand and what needs to be done to improve your […]

What Does Pagerank Mean?

by Jeff Pederson @ Jeff Pederson SEO

Sun Jan 25 21:08:05 PST 2015

Jeff Pederson Pagerank is known as one of the parts of Google’s ranking algorithm and it flows within your web site by means of internal one-way links as well as to your site from external links across the world wide web. Making use of a strong hierarchical site structure will assure that Pagerank link juice

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Local SEO

by admin @ Webfu Portland SEO & Web Design

Mon Sep 13 10:38:25 PDT 2010

The maps section at the top of most local search result pages is quickly becoming the modern Yellow Pages. More and more people are recycling their yellow book as soon as it comes to the front door without even bringing it into their house. If you’re not appearing in the maps, you should be. Almost […]

One Time SEO Service

by admin @ Webfu Portland SEO & Web Design

Sun May 29 13:36:26 PDT 2011

We are excited to offer a one time on-page search engine optimization service for websites with 10-20 pages.  This SEO service (performed by our local Portland SEO Experts) includes search engine optimization for your entire website, and the best part is no monthly contract is required. One Time Search Engine Optimization Services: » Title Optimization […]

Like it, Love it, or Get Angry on Facebook

by Matt from Hook SEO @ Hook SEO Digital Marketing

Wed Feb 24 11:00:48 PST 2016

There is a very good chance that this will increase your engagement, but in some cases could complicate the process of posting things that are controversial. Often times when someone "did not like" a post, they would just not click on the Like button. Facebook's research dug deep into the comments and conversations of the billions of Facebook posts to see what comments and emojis that Facebook users were using to express emotions other than "Like" and then drilled down to find the ones that users would find most useful. They also did several focus groups and partial roll-outs of the reaction buttons to test the user experience.

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3 Reasons to Leave SEO to the Pros

by Christine @ Jemsu

Wed Jun 28 02:00:38 PDT 2017

Every business owner is concerned with SEO and rightly so. SEO is important to the success of your company. Excelling in this area helps your […]

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The Right Way to Delete a Google Places listing

by admin @

Sat Jul 16 10:30:26 PDT 2011

  Ever wonder how to get rid of an incorrect Google Places listing? There are lots of opinions on how to accomplish this task, but a lack of documented guidelines from Google. Read an account of the right way to do it: http://www.seomoz.org/ugc/the-right-way-to-delete-a-google-places-listing

GapSEO – Making Your Dynamic Content Work Harder

by Chuck Swanson @ Portland Digital Marketing Agency | Digital C4

Tue Jun 19 12:13:45 PDT 2012

As part of our search engine optimization offering, we continually provide Meta data and page recommendations for our client’s websites.  This includes recommending the proper use of keywords in the Meta title, description, the copy on the page, along with Alt tags and interlinking. This is pretty standard fare for SEO agencies and certainly not ground-breaking for most [...]

Portland Design Company + SEO = Success!

by pdx @ Portland Design Company

Mon Jun 05 23:19:35 PDT 2017

When you think of Portland Design Company, chances are you don’t immediately think we do SEO. Well guess what? Search Engine Optimization or SEO is one of our specialties! Seriously! Our team has helped hundreds of brands increase their search engine rankings. The process usually takes 3-6 months to really take hold, but our white […]

SEO vs. UX Tradeoffs – Moz Whiteboard Friday

by Michael @ Michael Cottam

Fri Jul 08 11:40:43 PDT 2016

Rand Fishkin of Moz does an excellent job of explaining some of the conflicts and tradeoffs (and synergy) between user experience (UX) and search engine optimization (SEO):

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Redmond Seo

by Ignacio @ Crafty Rank

Sun Mar 05 16:41:46 PST 2017

Are you hoping to have your business website ranked high  among the very first pages of the search engines? Do you...

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Portland Seo

by Ignacio @ Crafty Rank

Sun Mar 05 16:46:39 PST 2017

Portland SEO | Are you hoping to have your business website ranked high among the very first pages of the search...

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Forrest Gump in The Hood

by Jeff Pederson @ Jeff Pederson SEO

Thu Feb 04 07:49:46 PST 2016

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What is Local SEO?

by Melissa Popp @ Altitude SEO

Mon Jul 17 01:00:39 PDT 2017

If you want to get a step up on your competitors, your best chance may be search engine optimization (SEO.) SEO can help your rankings climb all the way to the top spot in major search engine rankings, and you’ll enjoy the increased web traffic and business that SEO can create. There are a few diverse ways to classify SEO, but one of the most popular ways is the division […]

The Google Fred Update: What You Need to Know

by Jeff Bickley @

Fri May 12 12:37:36 PDT 2017

Google always refuses to announce when its latest search engine algorithms will be updated. They instead insist that the algorithm is in a constant process of change and evolution. SEO experts, webmasters and those using SEO to improve their website’s SERPs rely on understanding the...

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How To Grow Your Local Business With SEO

by mrjuang @ The Preeminent SEO Agency | Sezmi Digital Marketing

Sat Oct 22 11:35:09 PDT 2016

Are you a local business owner that isn’t getting enough leads? Are you tired of using the obsolete yellow pages that no one is using anymore? If you answered yes to any of these questions then local search engine optimization is perfect for your business. People are no longer using the yellow pages to look

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How To Find The Best SEO Company To Work With

by mrjuang @ The Preeminent SEO Agency | Sezmi Digital Marketing

Mon Nov 07 22:19:01 PST 2016

If you’re a business that is looking to accelerate your growth and reach new levels of success, then you need to take a good at what SEO can do for your business. Most businesses haven’t evolved enough yet to fully understand and harness the power of the search engines. Google being the most popular has

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6 Critical SEO Optimization Content Tips Every Ecommerce Website Should Know

by Mike Mitchell @ Epic Design Labs

Sat Jul 15 11:49:30 PDT 2017

We all know by now that SEO (search engine optimization) is a crucial way to improve your organic (unpaid) rankings in searches. If you haven’t already begun doing the SEO optimization basics for your website, you’ve probably noticed your rankings drop, while more and more competitors pass you by. This, of course, can and will be disastrous […]

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When Times are Tough – Ramp UP your SEO

by Chuck Swanson @ Portland Digital Marketing Agency | Digital C4

Thu Oct 11 13:57:13 PDT 2012

I just got through reading Nick Stamoulis’ blog on ramping up SEO during slow business periods. Loved it! Not just because Nick is a Boston-guy and that’s my old turf (although that’s one reason perhaps), but because he makes great sense!   In a nutshell Nick says:   1. Cut back on your online advertising [...]

9 Best Reasons To Invest In SEO In 2018

by Premier SEO Ninjas @ #1 Minneapolis SEO + Search Marketing Agency | Premier SEO Ninjas

Sun Apr 09 18:40:55 PDT 2017

If you have an online business, chances are you have heard of SEO and everything that is associated with it. One thing you’ll hear is that search engine optimization is no longer needed to help your company succeed. This is of course absolutely false. This rumor may have led to your decision to hold off [...]

6 Thoughts on SEO – And Some Ramblings of My Own

by Chuck Swanson @ Portland Digital Marketing Agency | Digital C4

Tue May 20 13:34:58 PDT 2014

Twitter is a great place to take the ‘pulse’ of certain topics; what are people thinking or what’s the latest tip or technique getting attention? It’s where I went recently to see what the latest buzz in search engine optimization (SEO) was. Some of what I found was useful, interesting, as well as disappointing.   [...]

Pricing

by admin @ Webfu Portland SEO & Web Design

Mon Sep 13 10:19:59 PDT 2010

Website Pricing. Up Front. Compare. Website Components; Up to 10 page static website with custom web design: $3500 Additional pages: $125 Dynamically driven database component: $2000 E-commerce solution: $1500 Forum: $3000 Blog: $1000 Portland SEO & Search Engine Marketing; Consulting: $100hr Website search engine optimization: $100hr Domain Names & Web Hosting; Domain names: $10 300MB […]

Portland SEO Company

by pdx @ Portland Design Company

Sun May 07 12:33:43 PDT 2017

Here at Portland Design Company, we do a lot more than just design. We also offer our clients a wide range of digital & traditional marketing & advertising products. Search Engine Optimization, or SEO, is a commonly overlooked piece of the digital puzzle. Is your site ranking on Google? Where does your brand appear when […]

SEO – The best way to market your business

by SEOfav @ SEOfav | Portland SEO Agency

Wed Jan 27 22:57:24 PST 2016

SEOfav helps market your business through SEO. Everyone has a story to tell. Everyone has a unique talent to share. Everyone has a brand to sell. SEOfav believes that you and your business is one of a kind and we believe that you will succeed in the market.  We are just here to partner with you by […]

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Webfor Founder Interviewed on KGW

by Webfor @ Webfor

Wed Jan 11 10:33:54 PST 2017

Being active in the community is important to Webfor’s founder, Kevin Getch. He recently spoke on the Portland Today Show about his involvement with two non-profit organizations, SEMpdx and Reading Results. Kevin is President of SEMpdx, one of the first non-profits in the U.S. established to support the digital marketing community. Each year SEMpdx chooses […]

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SEO Pro’s at Work

by admin @

Wed Oct 19 17:03:40 PDT 2016

SEO isn’t rocket science.  Ok, maybe it is but we make it look easy.  As easy as we make it you’d be surprised how […]

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When Will SEO Not Work for Your Business?

by Richard Fong @ Bliss Drive

Mon Jul 24 09:00:13 PDT 2017

I was on a discovery call recently with a potential client, ...

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Search Engine Optimization

by admin @ Webfu Portland SEO & Web Design

Mon Sep 13 20:52:03 PDT 2010

In order to achieve top 3 search engine placement, search engine optimization is needed for most websites. Our local Portland SEO experts specialize in custom search engine optimization services catered to fit your needs, to help your website rank for the key phrases that you want your web site to rank for. Additional SEO Services […]

Remove Negative and Fake Reviews from Yelp! and Other Platforms

by Matt from Hook SEO @ Hook SEO Digital Marketing

Sun Sep 10 11:22:58 PDT 2017

Learn how to handle negative review and remove fake reviews from Yelp! and other online review sites. Few things can be more painful than seeing someone publicly smearing your (hopefully) good name. Negative word-of-mouth has been going on for centuries, just in different ways! “I can see he’s not in your good books,’ said the messenger. ‘No, and if he were ...

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Why You Need A Portland SEO Company To 10X Your Business

by mrjuang @ The Preeminent SEO Agency | Sezmi Digital Marketing

Tue Nov 01 09:44:39 PDT 2016

Are you a local business in the Portland, Oregon area that is just getting by? Are you simply relying on word of mouth advertising or putting ads in the local newspapers? Are you still using the obsolete yellow pages to promote your services? If so, you need to keep reading this article will save your

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All-in-One SEO Plugin vs. Yoast Plugin

by Melissa Popp @ Altitude SEO

Mon Jun 26 01:00:36 PDT 2017

SEO may be a complicated business, but luckily there are several tools available to help both rookies and seasoned veterans alike get the job done the right way on the WordPress platform. While there are dozens of different tools to help optimize a website, two WordPress plugins stand out amongst the rest: Yoast SEO and All-in-One SEO. Yoast SEO and All-in-One SEO are plugins that make optimizing your website on […]

SEO 101 – Don’t Forget that Dynamic Content!

by Chuck Swanson @ Portland Digital Marketing Agency | Digital C4

Wed Sep 10 10:59:48 PDT 2014

Before diving in here I want to take a brief moment to define (in my mind) what dynamic content is. Websites are made up mostly of static content; static because it’s likely been there a while without change. Most websites are made up of mostly static content, which isn’t necessarily a good thing, but it [...]

5 Key Reasons You Should Not Underestimate the Power of SEO

by Christine @ Jemsu

Wed Jul 26 03:10:35 PDT 2017

If you’re plugged into technology today, there’s a good chance you know what search engine optimization (SEO) is and why any company that wants to […]

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Social Media SEO

by admin @ Webfu Portland SEO & Web Design

Fri Sep 03 16:46:20 PDT 2010

Social websites like Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and Linkedin have become an important factor for not just branding alone. While it’s important for your company to be on all of these websites, we emphasize search engine optimization for your social media campaign. If your company is not already using Twitter and Facebook, we offer a simple […]

SEO Minneapolis

by Premier SEO Ninjas @ #1 Minneapolis SEO + Search Marketing Agency | Premier SEO Ninjas

Sat Apr 26 06:31:12 PDT 2014

Digital Marketing Trends in 2014   Is your business Current to the Market? Stay on Top of the Digital Trends of 2014.

SEO Best Practices for Website Migrations

by Chuck Swanson @ Portland Digital Marketing Agency | Digital C4

Thu Jan 31 15:29:18 PST 2013

It happens to almost every company out there that has a web presence… the site upgrade. Only I use the word upgrade cautiously, because while the graphics and imagery, maybe even the user experience, might be a step up from your old site at the end of the day people need to find you; likely [...]

SEO Is Complicated, Growing Your Business Doesn’t Need To Be

by mrjuang @ The Preeminent SEO Agency | Sezmi Digital Marketing

Wed Oct 26 19:14:45 PDT 2016

Implementing SEO into your website can be a daunting task, to say the least. There are so many complexities and technical information that you need to be familiar with that it will most likely cause your brain to overload. You are a business owner in your related niche focus and you should focus on serving

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Is Google Really Being Fair?

by Jason Nuss @ Portland Digital Marketing Agency | Digital C4

Wed Sep 26 16:57:21 PDT 2012

In a recent ‘rant’ post  titled “Your B2B site doesn’t need more freakin’ words” the topic of content creation was discussed.  The basic premise of the post, and you should definitely read it for yourself, was that SEO’s out there are still working on formulaic SEO writing strategies that include word counts, frequency (as in [...]

5 misunderstandings about SEO

by SEOfav @ SEOfav | Portland SEO Agency

Mon May 02 15:04:38 PDT 2016

Since I started the SEO agency, I ran into a few common misunderstandings about SEO my clients initially had before using my service.   I wrote here about these 5 things business owners get wrong about SEO in hopes to help out future clients. 1. SEO is a marketing expense. Many business owners wrongly think […]

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Hello world!

by jdhag99 @ Portland SEO Now

Thu May 14 15:21:28 PDT 2015

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!

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Website Design

by admin @

Wed Oct 19 15:06:06 PDT 2016

Justin Monk SEO has branched off into another department for website design.  Wicked Web Design will be the name. It is a closely related […]

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Why Choosing The Right SEO Expert Can Make Or Break Your Business

by mrjuang @ The Preeminent SEO Agency | Sezmi Digital Marketing

Thu Nov 10 20:22:36 PST 2016

SEO agencies come in all shapes in sizes. Some are large agencies with 10+ employees and some are agencies with just 2-3 team members who can perform just as good and even better than the bigger guys. They both have their advantages and disadvantages however, working with a smaller agency allows you to receive a

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Search Engine Optimization Strategies for 2017

by Kalon Wiggins @ Epic Design Labs

Sat Jan 14 23:05:33 PST 2017

2016 has come to a close and now is the time to begin planning for the new advancements that will take place in 2017. As with any year, 2017 is shaping up to be a year full of changes, especially when it comes to search engine optimization. Since it was first created, SEO has become […]

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What We Learned at Digital Summit Portland 2017

by Giselle Waters @ Mad Fish Digital

Tue Jul 18 09:46:26 PDT 2017

Last Wednesday and Thursday, Digital Summit took over the Oregon Convention Center for two days of learning, innovation, and the […]

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3 Reasons Your SEO Campaign May Not Be Successful

by Chris Weilinski @

Mon Oct 03 13:39:37 PDT 2016

  Most people who have businesses on the web know that SEO, or search engine optimization, is essential to promote your site properly and get it to the top of the search engine results. This effort matters — especially when you consider that 75% of...

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3 benefits of Content Marketing

by SEOfav @ SEOfav | Portland SEO Agency

Tue Sep 27 10:14:04 PDT 2016

Content marketing has quickly become the buzz word among business world in the past 5 years.  In fact, you can see in Google Trends that the keyword “content marketing” keeps rising to this day.     But when asked among business owners and executives about the priorities in marketing, content marketing falls behind compared to […]

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Are you underestimating the value of organic traffic conversions from SEO?

by Jason Nuss @ Portland Digital Marketing Agency | Digital C4

Wed Jul 11 12:31:38 PDT 2012

Let’s get right to it…Are you underestimating the value of organic traffic conversions from SEO? While you focus on your paid advertising campaign, measuring and managing its ROI through smart keyword bidding and goal conversion management, your organic traffic is quite (and quietly) possibly giving you 2 or 3 times as many conversions, or 5 [...]

Real Estate SEO

by Greg Beddor @ Greg Beddor – Portland SEO

Sun May 01 14:39:40 PDT 2005

Between showing buyers property for sale, open houses and floor duty – most real estate agents stay busy without ever touching their websites. But in an internet age with real estate brokers and real estate companies dominating Google Local, Google Adwords and the other search engines it can be really hard for a single agent […]

New Infographic: Are Local Reviews Killing Your Business?

by admin @

Sun Sep 18 23:00:56 PDT 2011

Local ratings and reviews can make or break a local business, and it’s no secret that a steady stream of reviews from important sources like Yelp, CitySearch and Google Places is critical for a successful Local SEO campaign. But just how important are local reviews? What can you do to prevent negative reviews? How many [...]

Portland Design Haiku

by pdx @ Portland Design Company

Mon Apr 03 03:44:24 PDT 2017

Portland designers. Making something from nothing. Creative city.

.htaccess Wizard for SEO

by Michael @ Michael Cottam

Fri Aug 26 11:18:37 PDT 2016

My friend Aleyda Solis just published this super useful .htaccess tool for generating many of the common .htaccess rules needed for SEO: things like redirecting non-slash-ending URLs to the ones ending in slashes; redirecting from the non-www subdomain to the www one; redirecting http to https; even the code for the custom 404 error handler.

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What the Heck is Good SEO?

by Chuck Swanson @ Portland Digital Marketing Agency | Digital C4

Wed Aug 19 07:30:35 PDT 2015

The SEO industry and tactics have evolved and changed over the years. Heck, 20 years ago it didn’t even exist! When Google entered the scene in 1998, the game of ranking higher and being indexed began and only in the last decade has stabilization and order began to take root.   Even so, good SEO [...]

How Organic SEO Works With Paid Advertising

by Christine @ Jemsu

Fri Sep 08 09:37:40 PDT 2017

While many businesses struggle with where to dedicate their digital marketing dollars, few consider the sensible option to work with both organic search engine optimization […]

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How to Hire an SEO – Official Google Video

by Josh Laughtland @ Jtree LLC

Mon Mar 20 13:25:33 PDT 2017

SEO is so much more than just digital marketing. It requires a fundamental understanding of the technology that powers the web. The most effective SEO companies possess in-depth knowledge of website hosting and domain names and can optimize almost any website, regardless of platform or programming language. They not only are capable of acquiring valuable […]

Off-Page SEO

by Ignacio @ Crafty Rank

Thu Jan 28 12:54:10 PST 2016

OFF-PAGE SEO TRICKS TO GET YOU TRAFFIC Off page SEO is a website promotion technique used to improve a website’s position...

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Mobile-Friendly SEO & AMP Project.

by SEOfav @ SEOfav | Portland SEO Agency

Tue May 10 10:25:13 PDT 2016

Are your sites mobile-friendly? Given that Google has already penalized the sites that are not mobile-friendly, there is no better time to make an update to your website than now if you already have not done so.  More people today use their mobile devices to search a business and it is prudent to make the […]

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Simple SEO in Los Angeles: How to Earn Links from Local Businesses

by Richard Fong @ Bliss Drive

Mon Mar 20 12:24:22 PDT 2017

As a small business, it can seem impossible to outrank ...

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The Classic Showdown: SEO vs PPC vs Social Media Marketing in One Graph

by Josh Laughtland @ Jtree LLC

Sun Apr 03 23:33:47 PDT 2016

Curious about which of the three most infamous digital marketing channels is currently capturing the hearts and minds of the Internet? Since the answer greatly depends on who you ask, let’s simply ask Google. The graph below represents Google Trends data for estimated search interest for SEO, PPC and Social Media Marketing since 2004.   […]

Google Offers hits Portland, OR

by admin @

Sat Apr 30 08:32:54 PDT 2011

Portland Business owners — rejoice! Google Offers (a product similar to Groupon and LivingSocial) has been rolled out to Portland, OR area businesses as part of Google’s Beta test of Offers.  Portland is actually the first city to participate in Google Offers, so this is an excellent opportunity to try out the service. Similar to [...]

Do Web Designers Need To Know About SEO?

by Chris Weilinski @

Mon Oct 24 13:53:51 PDT 2016

  Some professional and experienced web designers might think that search engine optimization is best left to the SEO experts, but that is not, in fact, the case. Once a site is registered with search engines, those search engines send off little feelers, or “spiders,”...

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Announcing the Credo SEO Calculator

by John Doherty @ Credo

Tue Aug 01 09:00:34 PDT 2017

Today I want to show you a new tool that we published recently onsite: the SEO calculator. I’m excited about this tool because it works towards...

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Web Marketing

by admin @ Webfu Portland SEO & Web Design

Sun Jul 10 08:42:13 PDT 2011

Our web marketing services include 3 main components: SEO, SEM & Social Media SEO. SEO Services: On Page SEO Off Page SEO Link Building Keyword Research Web Site Ranking Competitor Research Click here for more SEO Services. SEM Services: PPC SEO for Google, Facebook, Yahoo & Bing Affiliate Web Marketing Article Creation/Promotion Banner Advertising for […]

Instagram Marketing

by Premier SEO Ninjas @ #1 Minneapolis SEO + Search Marketing Agency | Premier SEO Ninjas

Fri Jul 11 06:42:43 PDT 2014

Premier SEO Ninjas is not only very adept at helping you land high on organic search listings, but it is also very proficient in helping you grow your Instagram followers and maintain your brand’s image, credibility, and trustworthiness for many decades to come. In case you haven’t noticed, two of the most powerful search engines [...]

What does an SEO agency or consultant actually do?

by John Doherty @ Credo

Thu Jul 27 08:00:15 PDT 2017

This is a question I get asked a lot, both as a business owner and an SEO consultant in my own right. The truth is,...

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Return On Investment With Digital Marketing

by Shawn Denney @

Tue Aug 15 13:47:02 PDT 2017

As a business, we exist to fulfill a need. It is what allows us to stay in business, to grow, and to find new innovations. Sometimes you are the premier provider of the solution, while other times you are one…

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7 Likeable Content Marketing Strategies to Boost Traffic to Your Website

by Chuck Swanson @ Portland Digital Marketing Agency | Digital C4

Tue Jan 19 09:03:44 PST 2016

You have a great product or service, but how will people learn about you if they can’t find you online? Word of mouth is a great place to start, but exposure is limited. Quality, consistent content combined with an SEO strategy will boost your search rankings and attract attention to your website   Be known [...]

Do You Need a Full SEO Campaign to Succeed?

by Melissa Popp @ Altitude SEO

Mon Jul 24 01:00:41 PDT 2017

Okay, fine, you get it! Your business is going to stay where it is until you implement SEO for your website. Most business owners now know the importance of SEO to drive more traffic to their website, and more profit to their service or business, and are making investments in their site. If you’re a business owner that’s ready to get SEO started on your website, it’s helpful to know […]

Design Week Portland 2017

by pdx @ Portland Design Company

Wed Apr 26 23:34:22 PDT 2017

What? Design Week Portland When? April 21 – 29 2017 Learn more straight from the source: “Design Week Portland is a week-long, city-wide series of programs exploring the process, craft, and practice of design across all disciplines. Our mission is to increase appreciation and awareness about design and its far-reaching effects on matters of cultural […]

Do You Need an SEO Service to Rank Online?

by Melissa Popp @ Altitude SEO

Mon Jul 10 01:00:01 PDT 2017

You hear about it from your competitors, others in your industry, and it’s hard to read any business magazine without hearing about search engine optimization. SEO can help your business or service move to the next level online. You know your search rankings are important, but do you need an SEO service to rank well? This is a loaded question, so let’s look at why companies choose to use SEO services to […]

Dissecting 2012 Insights: Content Creation and Blogging

by Jason Nuss @ Portland Digital Marketing Agency | Digital C4

Wed Dec 19 13:31:12 PST 2012

So, yes, we had some predictions around content creation and blogging for 2012. I’ll have to admit though, these weren’t much of a stretch in terms of predicting the future. We all know that focusing on content for SEO, and online brand visibility, has been blowing up. Knowing that, we made some not-so-bold predictions for [...]

Let’s Get Going

by Brian @ Portland SEO Pros

Sat Jan 24 17:08:12 PST 2015

People of Portland! 2015 is upon us and this it the time to really dial in your goals for the year. By now, most people have given up on their new years resolutions. This is your time to take control of your life and your business and prepare to crush it in 2015. If you […]

Search Engine Marketing

by Greg Beddor @ Greg Beddor – Portland SEO

Wed Feb 06 12:18:45 PST 2008

Wondering what our search engine marketing service offers? We offer on-going monthly SEM services. Pay Per Click Optimization: Keyword Research Google Adwords Yahoo Bing Return on Investment Tracking (ROI) Consulting Monthly Reporting Monthly SEO Consulting Social Media SEO: Facebook Ads Re-Targeting Banner Advertising Twitter Ads Linkedin PPC Social Media Foot Print Creation Local listings This […]

Bing Local SEO

by admin @ Local Portland SEO

Fri Nov 20 12:01:57 PST 2009

As you probably already know Bing is the latest in search engine technology from Microsoft. Bing Local Search using Microsoft mapping is getting more popular every day. For a well round internet marketing campaign we optimize your website for maximum exposure in the local maps section of all search engines including Yahoo and Google Maps […]

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by carlob @ www.surfaceseo.net

Sun Mar 10 07:57:35 PDT 2013

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What Are Some Of The Top SEO Trends for 2018?

by Matt @ Oregon Web Solutions

Wed May 10 11:19:10 PDT 2017

What to Except as the Top SEO Trends for 2018 Staying on top of the changing trends in search engine optimization (SEO) is a must if a website is going to be seen by targeted customers. In fact, using outdated techniques can result in penalties that drag down listings in the search engine results pages […]

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Two Google Updates and their Effect on SMB SEO

by Chuck Swanson @ Portland Digital Marketing Agency | Digital C4

Wed Nov 16 04:21:11 PST 2011

Google continues to make changes to their search algorithm that effect the way that small and medium sized businesses rank. While their changes make it difficult for SMB’s to compete for search engine ranking share there’s also an opportunity for those SMB’s that think strategically, and aren’t afraid of creating unique, custom content. Google’s Panda update [...]

Social Media: Paid vs. Organic

by Sara Brace @

Tue Aug 15 08:59:31 PDT 2017

With over 2.3 billion people on social media last year and 2.5 billion projected for 2017 according to Statista, it’s hard to deny the impact that social media can make on consumers. Businesses of all industries should understand the benefits…

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Outsourcing SEO Overseas: The Right Way to Do It

by Chuck Swanson @ Portland Digital Marketing Agency | Digital C4

Wed Jan 16 12:35:14 PST 2013

I was recently reading Brick Marketing’s blog – SEO Firms in India: Are They Any Good? – and it got me thinking. Digital C4 uses an India-based service provider for our back-end SEO-related services and we couldn’t be happier with the service, results, effort, and thoroughness of what they deliver. But that said how we [...]

Best Design Company In Portland Oregon

by pdx @ Portland Design Company

Sun May 07 12:02:37 PDT 2017

What is the best design company in Portland? It really depends on what you are looking for. Portland Oregon is rich with designers, creatives, producers, videographers, typography experts, and a seemingly endless supply of clever people with great ideas. At Portland Design Company, we are a team of multi-disciplinary designers with a diverse array of […]

What the Heck are KPIs for SEO?

by Jason Nuss @ Portland Digital Marketing Agency | Digital C4

Fri Oct 02 13:40:48 PDT 2015

Are your SEO efforts being successful? It’s hard to know for sure unless you’re tracking and measuring results. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) measure the success of your SEO efforts and tell you whether your strategies are fruitful, or if they need tweaks to produce the results you want. Just like the stuffed cheeks of a [...]

Starting Niche Communities Online

by Matt from Hook SEO @ Hook SEO Digital Marketing

Mon Jun 05 11:26:34 PDT 2017

Building communities online is a great way to interact with like minded people, market your ideas, and follow up with your tribe. But as more and more online communities are being built, how can you make one that people will pay attention to, and how do you find those people in the first place?   How To Build An Online ...

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SEO Case Study 2016 – Click Through Rate

by Kasem Bajwa @ iFlex Studios

Fri Dec 02 18:46:53 PST 2016

At iFlex Studios we are constantly doing SEO testing to ensure we stay ahead of the curve and maintain best practices to rank our clients on Google. So today we’ve decided to publish our first public SEO case study. This particular case study is about the effect of CTR (click through rate) on rankings. Click […]

Local SEO

by admin @ Local Portland SEO

Fri Nov 20 11:55:13 PST 2009

Local SEO for Yahoo, Bing and Google Local.

The Ultimate Guide to Content Marketing – Content Marketing Domination – Part 1

by Moe @ iFlex Studios

Thu Jul 28 21:03:35 PDT 2016

Content Marketing is extremely important when it comes to promoting your company, product, and/or service, and it’s something that definitely should be apart of your marketing strategy. Whether you’re a marketing agency that does SEO, or a local business, content marketing is vital in order to capture your audience. In this guide we will be […]

Ok, So When Does it Start Snowing

by Brian @ Portland SEO Pros

Fri Jan 23 19:05:45 PST 2015

People of Portland. I implore you all to go outside and do a snow dance. The lack of snow on Mt Hood is beginning to give me serious concern. The good news is, we’re working weekends since there isn’t really any snow to lure us to the ski hill. Lets all hope for a better […]

5 Ranking Factors, and Backlink Strategies That Real Estate Professionals Ignore

by Mitchell From @ America's Best SEO Services Company | Local Real Estate SEO Experts

Wed Mar 15 20:35:46 PDT 2017

It is important to use SEO in the real estate world. Using the right combination of keywords and content strategy are vital for real estate professionals looking to increase web traffic, acquire more leads, and convert that web traffic into clients. Real estate SEO will help all real estate professionals with their businesses and will […]

Bringing Outbound Demand Generation to Digital C4

by Chuck Swanson @ Portland Digital Marketing Agency | Digital C4

Tue Oct 22 11:56:37 PDT 2013

How many of you are worn out from chasing Google’s tail with SEO? No need for a show of hands. We live your pain every single day. Ask any SEO expert and they’ll tell you that while you still need to employ smart on-page best practices, the industry is moving more and more to one [...]

Off Site SEO

by admin @ Local Portland SEO

Sat Nov 21 15:58:15 PST 2009

Search engine optimization has many facets that are included under the large umbrella of SEO. Work that is done on other websites, to help your website rank in the search engines is considered Off Site SEO. Our off site SEO service includes: – Link building – Listing your business in the most important directories – […]

Targeting LA Neighborhoods via SEO for Leads, Revenue and ROI

by Richard Fong @ Bliss Drive

Thu Mar 16 12:08:24 PDT 2017

Over the last few years, one of the biggest trends ...

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How Frequent High-Quality Reviews Boost Rankings

by Effective Web Solutions @

Thu Jul 13 09:56:57 PDT 2017

How You Can Use Local Search Optimization to Establish Prominence Within Google My Business Gathering reviews is a great way to improve your SEO and build […]

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On-Page SEO

by Ignacio @ Crafty Rank

Fri Jan 29 12:51:28 PST 2016

ON-PAGE SEO: THE 8 PRINCIPLES FOR SUCCESS SEO, short for Search Engine Optimization, develops an optimal digital environs to assist internet...

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What Is SEO? Solve The Puzzle With This Four-Minute Guide

by Grant Effinger @

Mon Aug 14 11:01:44 PDT 2017

No fluff, no sales pitch…Give us four minutes, and you’ll get an explanation of the fundamentals of SEO that anyone can understand and, better yet, utilize. WHAT IS SEO? SEO IS: A way to improve your quality traffic, rankings, and…

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Marketing Your Local Business In Search Results

by Logan Mosby @

Mon Aug 14 14:51:41 PDT 2017

Your small business is your baby, that you’ve nurtured and help grow for years and years. But as your baby has grown, so has the environment in which it has been raised. As a small business owner, it is imperative…

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The Changing Face of Search Engine Marketing – The Splintering of Traditional SEO

by Chuck Swanson @ Portland Digital Marketing Agency | Digital C4

Wed Jul 10 06:02:16 PDT 2013

Search engine optimization (SEO) as we (at least in the trenches) have known is over. It’s not dead, but it’s evolving. Those white hat, but passé, tactics of directory listings and link building, in mass, are gone; as is mass content syndication, and these are good things. Google is trying to do its job of [...]

Why You Need SEO to Make Your Account-Based Marketing (ABM) Strategy Thrive

by Richard Fong @ Bliss Drive

Thu Aug 10 15:51:20 PDT 2017

Here’s the deal: An account-based marketing (ABM) approach and a ...

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Here’s Why Ignoring Your SEO Company Could Haunt You Forever

by Melissa Popp @ Altitude SEO

Mon Jun 05 01:00:08 PDT 2017

When you don’t know about a certain area for your business, you consult with a professional. You consult with an inventory expert to make sure your stocks stay what they are, you consult with a shipping and receiving expert for your shipments, and you consult with the proper experts for your website and its rankings. Every time you meet with one of these experts, you usually heed their advice. Of […]

Will Solar Eclipse Affect Your Website’s SEO Rankings?

by Siraj Hudda @ Hudda Infotech SEO Expert | Web Design Services Company

Sat Aug 19 15:41:42 PDT 2017

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Local SEO Strategies For Your Small Business

by SEOfav @ SEOfav | Portland SEO Agency

Fri Jun 24 14:29:58 PDT 2016

Do people find your business on Google Maps?  Local SEO allows you to get your site to rank higher in search results. If you do not sell products online, you might think you don’t need to have an SEO campaign.  Nothing is further from the truth.  Local SEO campaign can help you get more people […]

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Why Your Business Needs An SEO Strategy

by mrjuang @ The Preeminent SEO Agency | Sezmi Digital Marketing

Thu Oct 20 10:18:59 PDT 2016

If your a business owner and your website is currently not being found on Google’s first page organic results for your most profitable keywords,  you are losing business to your competitors. Most businesses, especially if they are locally based think that advertising their website or services on sites such as yelp or yellow pages are

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SEO Talk Basics of Search Engine Optimization for Small Business

by Paul Fasel @ Dorey Design Group Portland Drupal Development - Portland SEO Talk

Tue Dec 11 10:34:22 PST 2012

The Future of Smart Search Engine Optimization Starts Now

by Chuck Swanson @ Portland Digital Marketing Agency | Digital C4

Sun Apr 15 04:26:26 PDT 2012

I was recently reading a blog on ReadWriteWeb that highlights Matt Cutts’ video that discusses the importance of good content over SEO. He goes on to say that they try to make it so that “sites don’t have to do SEO” and that there’s “no bonus for having good SEO.”   I certainly believe that content now [...]

The Technical SEO Renaissance: a brilliant post from Mike King

by Michael @ Michael Cottam

Wed Oct 26 11:45:20 PDT 2016

My friend Mike King an ex rapper turned Super SEO Nerd is one of the most technically skilled hard-core SEO people I know. He published this brilliant article on Moz this week on the role of technical SEO in today’s search marketing world.

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Review of Optinchat Bot Software

by mrjuang @ The Preeminent SEO Agency | Sezmi Digital Marketing

Wed Aug 02 10:16:25 PDT 2017

OptinChat allows you to easily grow an email list and easily convert visitors to your website into subscribers. Our agency, Sezmi Digital Marketing uses this bot software to allow our visitors to get their questions answered in a timely manner. The founder of OptinChat has created a fantastic tool for WordPress users and bloggers to

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5 Ways To Increase Your Website Optimization Effectively

by mrjuang @ The Preeminent SEO Agency | Sezmi Digital Marketing

Sun Nov 13 21:51:04 PST 2016

We all want that magic pill that will get us instant results without having to do anything. Unfortunately, as you may know, that is not how things work in real life. Anything of real true value takes the time to achieve. The same goes with SEO and marketing your business effectively. SEO, when done properly,

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Google Pay Per Click Marketing

by Greg Beddor @ Greg Beddor – Portland SEO

Fri Aug 21 20:17:03 PDT 2009

With Google Adwords and our PPC SEO / search engine marketing tactics we can get your website in the top of these search engines in literally under two hours: Google Yahoo Bing Facebook AOL Ask Jeeves Comcast Additionally, in the same day we can have your website at the top of Bing.com and Yahoo.com if […]

Dentist Web Design

by Mike Munter @

Fri Jun 26 18:58:47 PDT 2015

Dr. Pike Dentistry For Children is a cutting edge pediatric dentistry with an office in Portland, Oregon. They have pioneered dental services tailored exclusively toward children in a way that removes the fear from going to the dentist. Old Website Problems Doctorpike.com was built by a third party provider who had developed their own custom content management system. The 3rd party … More

Matt’s Awesome Blogging Tips – Crush Blogging!

by Matt from Hook SEO @ Hook SEO Digital Marketing

Tue Dec 13 16:40:50 PST 2016

Do you want to engage your readers and get more traffic? Use these blogging tips from Matt Rouse, author of CRUSH SEO: Learn To Market Your Local Business Online. Matt Rouse has been blogging for nearly 20 years.  These are tips and tricks he has collected over the years, combined with the latest techniques used by the Pros! Add into the ...

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How to Choose an SEO Company

by Brian @ Portland SEO Pros

Sat Mar 21 16:16:24 PDT 2015

Many business owners have a hard time understanding SEO. If you are a plumber or a doctor, you probably don’t spend a ton of time on the MOZ blog or SearchEngineLand. In fact, you likely spend your time staying up on the happenings of your industry. If you are a business owner looking to improve […]

On Site SEO

by admin @ Local Portland SEO

Sat Nov 21 16:58:09 PST 2009

Our on site seo service or on-page seo includes the optimization work that we do on your website in order to make it rank better in the search engines. Our on site seo services include: – ALT Text Optimization – Meta Description Optimization – Meta Keywords Optimization – Image Optimization – Consulting for Directory Structure […]

Yahoo Local SEO

by admin @ Local Portland SEO

Fri Nov 20 12:03:24 PST 2009

Part of being seen at the top of Yahoo is having a presence in the local or maps section. Not every Yahoo search engine page displays a map for local searches… but if there is map displayed, it’s usually at the top of the page and that’s a great place to be! With our proven […]

Assessing Your SEO Vitals

by Willow Barnett @

Tue Aug 15 13:47:25 PDT 2017

You have a website…now what? It’s time for an SEO site checkup! Search engine optimization is equally if not more important than site design. What good is a beautiful, intuitive site if no one can find it? SEO can seem…

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