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Google Rolls Out New Mobile Friendly Tag

Bill Hartzer

Google has started displaying new mobile friendly tag in the search results to show which sites are mobile-friendly and which sites are not. So, if your site is mobile-friendly, and someone is searching on a mobile device, and your site shows up in the search results, it will get a special tag in the search results.

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How To Add Custom URL to Google Plus G+

Laurel Papworth

How to get a custom URL for Google Plus. Given that Google has changed search engine optimisation (SEO) to include SMO (social media optimisation) and then allocated the greatest amount of points to Google Plus, you need to be on it. Anywho, How to add a Google Plus custom URL. Custom URLs for Google Plus.

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Writing tricks for content marketers

Sherrilynne Starkie

Now when it comes to content marketing , writers need to know about search engines and how digital formats are impacting reader habits and preferences. For content marketers the task becomes more complex with the need to attract search engines as well as humans to a story. Good headline writing has long been an art form.

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Google’s Own Mobile Results Ranking in Google

Bill Hartzer

Especially at a time when Google is pushing the mobile version of websites, wanting all of us to make sure that our websites are mobile friendly by April 21st. A recent search this morning revealed that the mobile version of Google.com is ranking well in Google’s own search results. Well, um, this is embarrassing.

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[Tech Tip] 10 Steps To Improve The Speed, Security, and Functionality Of Your WordPress Blog

SocMed Sean

Tip #2 – Choose A Light-Weight, Mobile Friendly Theme [Level of Difficulty: 3 out of 5] Much like plugins, WordPress themes can run the gamut when it comes to usability and performance. If you are setting up a new instance of WordPress, take a moment to think through what you want your URL structure to look like.

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5 Easy Ways to Organically Increase Your App Downloads and Lift Rankings

SocMed Sean

Thanks to Robert for sharing his insights on the topic of mobile apps and how to drive their adoption! Mobile is the new normal, and businesses are striving to follow this direction so as not to lose the race of winning customers. This expectation holds true for mobile apps, as well. One other thing to mention.

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7 Ways To Get On The First Page Of Google

The Realtime Report

You think you have done everything right, but in actual fact, your website isn’t geared for search engine optimization. Gear Your Site For Mobiles. But make sure you gear your website for the mobile experience. When it comes to adding security to your page, there is nothing better than your URL starting with HTTPS.

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