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The latest search engine optimisation articles, advice and insights from the ProfileTree team.
ProfileTree // 3rd March 2024
The way Google ranks and indexes content has changed massively over the past ten years. The Google BERT update was one of the most fundamental changes to date. It almost completely altered the way indexing works. Most changes to the algorithm are fairly minor and occur without much notice. However, the BERT update was a […]
ProfileTree // 26th February 2024
Local search is a powerful tool to connect small businesses with potential buyers. It can either mean gaining a repeat, lifelong customer or losing them to a competitor – all because you were out-ranked on Google’s search results. To ensure your business is always relevant, you need to brush up on your local SEO strategy. […]
ProfileTree // 15th February 2024
Everything You Need to Know about Google PageRank Google PageRank was once a defining factor in getting your business noticed online, but those days have changed. Even though most marketers have a vague idea of what PageRank is, it is one of the most poorly understood concepts in digital advertising. Rather than focusing on PageRank […]
ProfileTree // 15th February 2024
Conducting thorough keyword research provides the foundation for effective SEO and driving targeted traffic. In this guide, we will explore powerful keyword research tools for uncovering your most valuable keywords. For companies to be found online, they need to know what people search for in the search engines. This is where keyword research tools come […]
ProfileTree // 15th February 2024
SEO is the process of optimizing your website so that it ranks higher in search engine results pages (SERPs). When people search for keywords related to your business, you want your website to be one of the first results they see. This SEO checklist will help you to optimize your website for search engines and […]
ProfileTree // 15th February 2024
The Google Panda update is perhaps the most well-known change to search algorithms to date. Most SEO pros recognise this as a seismic change in the way they do their jobs. Almost overnight, tried and tested techniques became useless, and new priorities emerged. But at a basic level, what actually changed? Panda was one of […]
ProfileTree // 15th February 2024
Improving SEO is as indispensable as it gets to online marketing. Any website or blog would do anything possible to get high rankings on search engine results pages. There are all sorts of advice about what to do and what not to do to improve your SEO strategy. Meta keywords are one of those debatable topics related to SEO. […]
ProfileTree // 15th February 2024
Google Algorithm Updates: Arguably the most popular search engine in the world, Google uses various algorithms that rank each webpage. These are based on a variety of factors which can impact how high a website ranks. Algorithm updates are crucial for ensuring that the primary way that Google finds, ranks, and returns search results for […]
ProfileTree // 7th February 2024
most of your first-visit traffic normally comes from SEM, while other channels like social or email begin to drive traffic once users are already aware of your brand. (Image Credit: Moximetrics)
ProfileTree // 6th February 2024
The Google Penguin update was a hammer blow to some of the most common blackhat SEO techniques around. In particular, the update aimed to eliminate unscrupulous SEO tactics, like webspam and purchasing backlinks. This means that Penguin was one of the most substantial changes to the way Google indexes and ranks content. As part of […]
ProfileTree // 19th February 2024
Unlocking Organic Growth in 2024 – Your Essential Guide to SEO Strategy Did you know that over 90% of online experiences begin with a search engine? In today’s digital landscape, where competition is fierce and attention spans are short, having a strong SEO strategy isn’t just an option, it’s a necessity for businesses of all […]
ProfileTree // 6th February 2024
LocalFalcon is a popular and effective local SEO tool. Image credit: LocalFalcon
ProfileTree // 7th February 2024
Ephemeral content is temporary material that is only available for a short period of time. Usually consisting of rich media like images and video, ephemeral content is something that every marketer should be considering as part of their marketing strategy. Social media platforms are a great way of showing ephemeral content as they are used […]
ProfileTree // 4th February 2024
Google constantly changes the way it indexes and ranks content. The trouble is, they rarely, if ever, explain these changes. The Google Medic Update is probably one of the most famous examples of this. In fact, when the Medic update rolled out, Google told us almost nothing. Here’s what they announced: As an SEO, this […]
ProfileTree // 4th February 2024
Out of Google’s many updates that have happened over the years, RankBrain has always been favoured as a revolutionary reform. Why? Because its algorithm learns and responds by recognising and decoding certain signals. It does this through what’s called machine learning, which we will delve deeper into later in this guide. But first, what exactly […]
ProfileTree // 4th February 2024
The Google Mobile update was one of the most fundamental changes in the field of SEO. This reflected changes in user behaviour over time. With the rise of smartphones and tablets, an ever greater proportion of searches are conducted on mobile devices. Google rolled out the Mobile update to reflect this fact. This impacted even […]
ProfileTree // 4th February 2024
SEO is a continuous and arduous process that allows for creativity, trialling content and keywords that could work for your business. Now that customers are employing mobile technology to access what they need and where to find it, being relevant and high on SERPs is becoming more necessary than ever. Performing a local SEO audit […]
ProfileTree // 1st February 2024
Over a decade ago, Google underwent a major update that revamped its indexing system. The Caffeine Update of 2010 greatly increased the efficiency of Google’s web crawling, allowing web pages to appear on the Search Engine Results Page (SERP) faster. This update provided opportunities for lesser-known sites to appear on Google’s SERP. As a result, […]
ProfileTree // 1st February 2024
The search engine results page feature that shows all the events in an area you have searched for is known as the events pack. (Image Credit: ProfileTree)
ProfileTree // 20th February 2024
Google’s ranking and indexing processes change constantly. Unfortunately, they don’t always tell us what these changes are. This seems to be the case for the unconfirmed May 22nd Google Algorithm update. Naturally, this makes life difficult for SEO pros. Ultimately, the goal of SEO is to make your site as attractive as possible to Google’s […]
ProfileTree // 31st January 2024
Google uses various algorithms to run its search engine, determine factors that rank each website page and implement filters to make changes to search results. Google is the top search engine in the world, and to keep its engine running properly, it constantly updates its algorithms. The algorithms are the primary way that Google finds, […]
ProfileTree // 31st January 2024
SEO specialists are probably the most widely misunderstood marketers. Despite this, it’s an area that more and more people want to break into. To gain the right skills to succeed, many marketers choose to take dedicated SEO training. And to be fair, there’s probably never been a better time to break into SEO. This is […]
Esraa Ali // 31st January 2024
Google E-A-T has become an essential concept in the world of SEO, standing for Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness. In order to succeed in search engine optimisation (SEO), it is crucial to understand the implications of Google E-A-T and its impact on search ranking. This article will delve into the basics, importance, implementation, and future of […]
ProfileTree // 22nd January 2024
Amazon’s Visibility Index. Image Credit: SISTRIX
ProfileTree // 22nd January 2024
The Google Hummingbird update is known as a major algorithm revamp that took place in 2013. You’ve maybe heard of Google’s notorious Panda and Penguin updates, but what makes Hummingbird so different from the others? Compared to its predecessors, which were released as add-ons, the Hummingbird update saw a complete overhaul of Google’s core algorithm. […]
ProfileTree // 22nd January 2024
Google PageSpeed Insights helps you to make your page faster by analysing the content of your website and making suggestions to improve your websites’ performance. Credit: developers.google.com
ProfileTree // 21st January 2024
When SEO and user experience work together they can create positive results in terms of business and sales. Credit: ProfileTree.com
ProfileTree // 8th March 2024
Car dealerships, no matter where they’re based, need to embrace local SEO and reflect key USPs online. Image credit: Ildar Garifullin via Unsplash
ProfileTree // 16th January 2024
Are you looking for SEO in Ireland? Look no further – we’ve put together all the info you’ll need.
ProfileTree // 26th January 2024
Searches for hospitality related keywords are generally local. Image credit: ProfileTree
ProfileTree // 11th January 2024
Google has identified the four main types of organic traffic drops. Image credit: Google
ProfileTree // 8th January 2024
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ProfileTree // 4th January 2024
Through search remarketing businesses can retarget users searching for their products and services. Credit: ProfileTree.com
ProfileTree // 3rd January 2024
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ProfileTree // 10th January 2024
Comparison of search engine market shares in the past decade. Image Credit: Statistica
ProfileTree // 4th February 2024
SEO is an internet marketing strategy which helps you to increase the quantity and quality of traffic on your webpage. Credit: brightvessel.com
Far too often businesses are utilizing a digital marketing agency to run their SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) campaigns, but don’t have a clue what the acronym means, let alone know what they are paying the agency to do. Long story short, an SEO’s job is to help your business grow. In a world where people of all ages and backgrounds are constantly glued to a screen, SEO should be an essential piece of your marketing campaign. By optimizing your business’ website for organic search, you are allowing your products and/or services to be discovered and explored, with the potential to grow your business exponentially.
For example, the majority of people use Google (or Bing) to search for things like “best tacos restaurant” or “pet shops in [town name]”. When people search for these kinds of queries, you’d want your website (when relevant) to come up on page one, yelling, “Pick me! Pick me!” How do you do that, you might ask? The answer is good old SEO.
Many business owners feel that they don’t need SEO because they obtain most of their business through word of mouth referrals. Although word of mouth marketing is an effective way to bring in business and build up your reputation, it’s not a scalable way to grow your business. The digital landscape has changed dramatically over the past few years, and SEO is and will still remain an effective and important marketing strategy.
