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Rich's Web Design - November 2013 Newsletter *
Inbound Links - Better Inbound Link Counter!
MORE RWD Clients sites are now Mobile Friendly!
What Does the 'not provided' keywords in Google Analytics mean? UPDATED!
Google Maps - Business Photos
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Inbound Links - Better Inbound Link Counter!

How many other sites are REALLY linking back to your site?" As many of you know, the more RELATED / AUTHORITATIVE web sites that link to yours, the better yours will perform in the search engines! The middle column represents links to your site (that Google is aware of), not including links from within your site. The right column is a Majestic SEO Link Counter. Young sites will naturally have just a few incoming links, where older sites may have 500+.

Use these same forms, enter the URLs for yor competition. Does YOUR SITE have more inbound links than your competitor? If not, send me (Rich) a list of the authoritative web sites in your world of business. Let's work together to increase these links to your site!

Client Google Link Counter Majestic SEO Link Counter
52 Hymn Story Devotions 
ArnoldKing.com
BarberPlasticSurgery.com 
Blue Moon Antigua
Carson Watts Consulting
Caudill's Electric
CharlesPeed.com
CliftonInsuranceAgency.com
Coltrane Grubbs Law
ComputerRepairofGreensboro.com
ESScientificConsulting.com
Foam Rite
French Interiors 
GreensboroHomeRemodeling.com
Harper Eye Care
InnocentDads.org
JennicProperty.com
Kernersville Foundation
Kernersville Rotary Club
Kernersville Spring Folly
KernersvilleFarmersMarket.com
KonnoakBaptist.org
Loft Gallery 
MainStreetUMC.org
MindfulBodi.com
NCPilgrimage.org
NextGenerationServices.biz
OnCoursetoCollege.com
PageandAssociatesinc.com
Pope Equipment
RichsWebDesign
SmittysGrille.com
SnowWoodworks.com
STJClean.com
Taega Technologies
Trend Setters / Hair is our Thing
Video Impact of NC
WatsonPHC.com


StatsCrop.com - Check how many backlinks a website has.
links.gifBeing successful on the Internet means having people find your website and for people to find it, it has to be "visible" in the major search engines and directories. Building inbound links is a simple yet very powerful website promotional tool. Developing quality inbound links is critical for search engine rankings!

1.  Strive for Great Content - Do you have UNIQUE and ENGAGING CONTENT! Content volume is important, but long gone are the days of random and out-of-context link exchanges as a method to improve website ranking.  Your content must be a resource worthy to be a reference for others.  Experts, those you want to emulate, don’t merely write content with high quality, they make it interesting and engaging. 

2.  Make Content Linkable - This is the most important step of all.  Make sure that once you’ve enchanted your reader, perhaps even inspired them to comment, that they can easily share or link to your posts. In this way you are letting your readers do the SEO for you.

3.  Connect with the Right Audience - Begin building your reputation around your niche the day you get online.  It takes time to build your reputation and expose your brand to the public. One effective way to accelerate the process is promoting your content to those who have already established themselves as experts in your niche. 

LET'S BRAINSTORM & think of some related web sites ... I CAN HELP!

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MORE RWD Clients sites are now Mobile Friendly!

Mobile Screen ShotsMore of Rich's Web Design clients are now optimized for smart phones. MY GOAL IS 100%! Check out your competitor's web sites by looking at them on your phone. How many of these do you have to scroll / stretch the screen? Is it annoying to you too?

Your customers are visiting your Web and mobile sites on a multitude of devices. Does your web and mobile site work properly across all these devices? Do you know how your site appears in the major MOBILE platforms / browsers? How about Google Android? - Apple iOS / iPhone? - IPAD? - Blackberry? - Depending on the layout and size of graphics, your site may look perfect on your PC, laptop, but not sized properly for any of the above MOBILE devices.

READ more reasons why your site needs to be Mobile Friendly!

Contact Rich for your own MOBILE friendly site! -


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What Does the 'not provided' keywords in Google Analytics mean? UPDATED!

Not ProvidedHave you seen the 'not provided' keywords in your Google Analytics reports? A year ago, these 'not provided' metrics were some 10-20% of your 'Searched Keywords'; Now they are 60-70-80% of your metrics. How can anyone determine what phrases are being searched for that land on your site? Google explains this as:

'The keywords that visitors searched are usually captured in the case of search engine referrals. This is true for both organic and paid search. Note, however, that when SSL search is employed (e.g., if the user is signed in to a Google account, or using the Firefox search bar), Keyword will have the value (not provided).'

What in the world does this mean? If a user is logged into a Google product (such as Gmail or any Google Account) when searching, their search is conducted over SSL (Secure = https://...). As such, the referral data relating to that search is hidden. This missing data leaves a gaping hole in your analytics reports, making it difficult for to know the ROI of specific keywords that rank for in organic search. Google uses this 'not provided' information to build up their information for Google AdWords (PPC).

Google2013.png** As of late Sept. 2013 (9/22/2013), Google's SERP (search engine results pages) are now all secure, which means a GREATER portion of their 'Visits by Searched Keywords' will now show '(not provided)'. Another way to determine what the phrases are that people are using is to analyze your 'Search Queries' report. This is the report from Google Webmaster Tools that I provide my clients. Look carefully at this report and you will see the phrases people are using to find your site!

Oct 30th - I completed the latest Google Analytics Academy course with a 97% score. This Google course reviewed GA processes, analysis strategies, conversion measurements, data collection & configuration, reporting, KPIs, account structure, filters, custom reports, multi channel funnels, etc.

 


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Google Maps Business Photos

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Most everyone is aware that Google Maps / Places can take you on a virtual tour of your city / town and even show you the street view of your own house. Now they can even show what the INSIDE of your establishment looks like. Add a virtual tour - Bring your business to life: create a 360-degree, interactive tour. Showcase all the details that your customers love. Perfect for restaurants, retail shops, gyms, salons, and more! Engage with your customers - With Business Photos, your customers can walk around, explore, and interact with your business like never before. Customers will be able to truly experience your business - just like being there! Share with the world - Not only will these images appear on Google searches, Google Maps, and Google+ Local, but you can easily embed panoramic photos on your own website, social media pages, and more!

For more details, see Google Business Photos - FAQs


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