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  • Welcome back! Have a seat and reorder in a breeze.

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February 12, 2018

How to Search Engine Optimize Your Content

How to Search Engine Optimize Your Content

As an entrepreneur, small business owner or professional marketer, it’s important to recognize the power of search engine optimization in today’s technological world. If marketing helps grow your business, then search engine optimization helps grow your marketing efforts.

When people think of “search engine optimization” they often imagine keywords popping up on a screen, so search engines can better scan a website then use those keywords to move the website higher up in search engine rankings. However, although keywords are a valuable component of SEO, there’s a lot more to keep in mind. A website's optimization is integral to improving marketing efforts and growing the business. Here’s some key pointers for how to search engine optimize your content.

1. Analyze the target market.
The first step in successfully optimizing a website is analyzing a business or organization’s target market. In other words, what is your purpose and who are you trying to reach with that purpose? Complete an analysis of your current website to see what keywords you might already be using, your present search engine rankings and some potential goals you have for your search engine optimization. Then, complete a competitive analysis and examine other websites who have similar purposes or are even competitors.

Finally, analyze your target market through an initial keyword search. Develop a preliminary list of search items you believe might be relevant to the website. Start with the question: if you were looking for this business, what would you type into a search engine? Generate a few ideas, connecting phrases and words to start out your optimization process.

2. Research the ideal keywords.
Once your target market has been analyzed, dive deeper into researching your ideal keywords. Use tools such as the Google Keyword Planner to see who is searching for those keywords, what some related words might be and how well those words rank in commonly searched terms. Look into the search volume for each word, and be sure to focus your efforts on words that people are actually searching for.

For instance, if a business works in plumbing, they might prefer to refer to a worker as a “repairman.” However, perhaps the keyword that is more commonly searched is “plumber.” Issues like this are things to take into consideration when searching for your ideal keywords. Focus on search volume and relevance to your cause to identify the keywords you want to use throughout your content.

3. Focus the content around 1-2 keywords.
When you have those keywords identified, focus your content primarily on 1-2 keywords on every website page. For instance, in a blog article, choose a few keywords you want the topic of that article to be circled around. Then, integrate those keywords naturally throughout the article. Some other areas to consider utilizing your keywords in include the title of the post, the subheadings and throughout the body, the website URL, the meta-description and even the title tags of the page (that little tab up top on your web browser).

Search engines like Google scan all of these key components when searching through your content for keywords to include in their search results. Focusing your efforts on a few choice keywords on every page will have farther-reaching results than stretching yourself too thin and trying to integrate multiple keywords on every single page. Plus, it will seem more natural and flow better for your website visitors.

Once your website has been properly optimized, it’s important to maintain continual testing and measuring, to make sure your keywords are still ranking where they should, and therefore your website ranks where it want it to in search results. Search engine optimization can seem confusing, but once a business has it figured out, it serves as an integral part of marketing efforts to help grow the cause.

Ready to get bold? Explore the possibilities with us.

In today’s fast-paced world, perception is reality. On average, you only have a mere 7 seconds to capture someone’s attention through any marketing tactic. According to the Harvard Business Review, your long-term success depends on winning the attention of others. What sets most successful businesses apart is an ability to capture others’ attention visually and through the written word. These businesses understand that if no one is paying attention to them in a meaningful way, no one will invest in their products or services. Steve Rubel, chief content strategist at Edelman (one of the world’s leading global communications firms), says it best. “Attention is the most important currency that anybody can give you,” he says. “It’s worth more than money, possessions or things.”

So, we ask, what perception are you giving your clients or customers? Are you taking your marketing seriously? Have you paid real attention to your message and look? Does your marketing make an impact?

Lucky for you, Minute Print is here to help. Through our “Be Bold” campaign, our talented staff is committed to bringing your company’s brand to life through exceptional customer service, impeccable design, and the highest quality printing services.

Wondering what this means exactly? It means we’re here to get the job done no matter what it takes. We’re asking you to trust our bold approach to your marketing. Whether it be a flyer or brochure, or a simple business card, we believe every element of your company’s identity is critical in the eyes of your audience. Our experienced design and print team will work directly with you to make sure every aspect of a project is handled with a strategy that aligns with your business goals.

The amazing part is that our talents and abilities are matched with unparalleled efficiency. We have the manpower and ability to be detail-oriented while still delivering a flawless product. Armed with a vision for our customers, along with the most advanced technology in the printing industry, our team thrives on a pure boldness for innovation that prevails in everything we do.  

Are you ready to get bold with your marketing? Explore the possibilities with Minute Print and let our team bring your brand to a whole new level.   

 

February 12, 2018

How to Search Engine Optimize Your Content

How to Search Engine Optimize Your Content

As an entrepreneur, small business owner or professional marketer, it’s important to recognize the power of search engine optimization in today’s technological world. If marketing helps grow your business, then search engine optimization helps grow your marketing efforts.

When people think of “search engine optimization” they often imagine keywords popping up on a screen, so search engines can better scan a website then use those keywords to move the website higher up in search engine rankings. However, although keywords are a valuable component of SEO, there’s a lot more to keep in mind. A website's optimization is integral to improving marketing efforts and growing the business. Here’s some key pointers for how to search engine optimize your content.

1. Analyze the target market.
The first step in successfully optimizing a website is analyzing a business or organization’s target market. In other words, what is your purpose and who are you trying to reach with that purpose? Complete an analysis of your current website to see what keywords you might already be using, your present search engine rankings and some potential goals you have for your search engine optimization. Then, complete a competitive analysis and examine other websites who have similar purposes or are even competitors.

Finally, analyze your target market through an initial keyword search. Develop a preliminary list of search items you believe might be relevant to the website. Start with the question: if you were looking for this business, what would you type into a search engine? Generate a few ideas, connecting phrases and words to start out your optimization process.

2. Research the ideal keywords.
Once your target market has been analyzed, dive deeper into researching your ideal keywords. Use tools such as the Google Keyword Planner to see who is searching for those keywords, what some related words might be and how well those words rank in commonly searched terms. Look into the search volume for each word, and be sure to focus your efforts on words that people are actually searching for.

For instance, if a business works in plumbing, they might prefer to refer to a worker as a “repairman.” However, perhaps the keyword that is more commonly searched is “plumber.” Issues like this are things to take into consideration when searching for your ideal keywords. Focus on search volume and relevance to your cause to identify the keywords you want to use throughout your content.

3. Focus the content around 1-2 keywords.
When you have those keywords identified, focus your content primarily on 1-2 keywords on every website page. For instance, in a blog article, choose a few keywords you want the topic of that article to be circled around. Then, integrate those keywords naturally throughout the article. Some other areas to consider utilizing your keywords in include the title of the post, the subheadings and throughout the body, the website URL, the meta-description and even the title tags of the page (that little tab up top on your web browser).

Search engines like Google scan all of these key components when searching through your content for keywords to include in their search results. Focusing your efforts on a few choice keywords on every page will have farther-reaching results than stretching yourself too thin and trying to integrate multiple keywords on every single page. Plus, it will seem more natural and flow better for your website visitors.

Once your website has been properly optimized, it’s important to maintain continual testing and measuring, to make sure your keywords are still ranking where they should, and therefore your website ranks where it want it to in search results. Search engine optimization can seem confusing, but once a business has it figured out, it serves as an integral part of marketing efforts to help grow the cause.

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