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How to Evaluate an Expired Domain Name

Bill Hartzer

A friend recently asked me about a domain name he was thinking of buying. He mentioned that one of the websites he owns and has developed is the name of a city: and he noticed that there is a ‘related’ domain name that is for sale. Here is how to evaluate an expired domain name for “SEO Value&#.

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The Evolution of SEO in New Zealand

Bill Hartzer

If we study how SEO has evolved in New Zealand, we can learn a lot about how the field of search engine optimization has changed in the last few years. SEO companies were forced to become quite a bit more educated and sophisticated in their approach to ranking websites. SEO tactics vary a great deal from one company to another.

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A Guide to Local SEO: How to Help Your Business Rank Better

Buzzlogix

So, if you own a local business and yet, you don’t invest in a local SEO strategy, you’re missing out an opportunity to dominate the SERPs and hook the attention of your target audience. But, what is local SEO? Most importantly, how it differs from some traditional SEO practices? Optimize your Site Properly.

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Search Engine Optimization Tip: Include Keywords in URLs

Bill Hartzer

This is a logical step to really get more overall benefits from your SEO efforts. Here is what Matt Cutts says about Keywords in URLs: Your domain name is a big place to start. If you aren’t at that point yet, you want to make sure you get a domain name that has powerful keywords in it.

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Google Search Console: Adding Your Website Made Simple

BeingOptimist

Domain Name Provider: If you got your domain name from a special place (a provider), you can let Google talk to them and confirm your website’s realness. ” HTML Tag: Google gives you a secret code, and you’ll add it to your website’s code.

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4 Things to Consider When Choosing Your Domain Name

ProBlogger

When there’s more than 284 million registered domain names online, you’re going to want yours to stand out. It’s very easy to buy a domain name that you come to regret later. The four things you should consider when choosing your domain name are: The Human Perspective. The SEO Perspective.

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Google Issues Search Engine Optimization Report Card

Bill Hartzer

Google has issued what they are calling an SEO Report Card , an effort to provide Google’s product teams with ideas on how they can improve their products’ pages using simple and accepted optimizations. Directory form, www.google.com/product(/). Convert to directory form, www.google.com/product(/), 301s.