X

google

Good content isn’t enough for Google

A lack of understanding in respect of the need for solid website foundations and structure is leading to good content…

Paying For Backlinks

You shouldn't be paying for backlinks. If you are, stop now. Google couldn't be clearer in the guidance it gives…

The dangers of Plugins

I've been following a conversation online that, to put it mildly, would make the heart of any website owner skip…

Ignore spam backlinks

The coincidence of this is both surprising and frustrating to me. Google has publicly said you can ignore spam backlinks…

Are favicons important?

This blog isn't going to cover much that you've already read about favicons. I've asked "are favicons important?" because it…

How long should a blog be?

There are some questions for which answers are easily misinterpreted. "How long should a blog be?" is one such question,…

What type of content does Google like?

I have been reading an SEO site this morning and was disappointed at one of the pieces of content. It…

Do images matter for SEO?

It is time to address a common question - do images matter for SEO? Yes, in short. However, whenever I'm…

How to get a cafe ranked on Google

It never ceases to amaze me how many SEO related opportunities you can spot in everyday life. Perhaps I'm too…

How to check the speed of a website

There are several reasons you might want to check the speed of a website. They range from the impact on…