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Making Google Fall For You This Valentine’s Day

Google is in relationships with multiple businesses. And while it isn’t necessarily picky, Google definitely plays favorites based on the clever keywords you choose, your online reputation, and of course the amount of time you spend with it. Google is the main object of our desire because it has the potential to bring us more than enough business to take our breath away. And while you could settle for other search engines, nothing quite compares to Google’s swoon-worthy capabilities. It can generate leads, improve your reputation, and ultimately funnel more money in your direction all at the same time. What’s not to love? This trifecta of benefits, however, only happens when you make it to the top results on Google’s search pages.

Here are five tips to follow to help beat out the competition to win over Google’s affection:

1) Harness the Power of Blogs

For starters, Google needs to get to know you. What are your interests? Who do you serve? What are your passions? These are questions that help Google figure out your personality to direct you to the right customers.  Blogs provide a way to answer those questions and provide a clear picture of the character of your business. And don’t forget to add pictures. Who wouldn’t fall in love with your facilities, colleagues, and services in action? But the beauty from within, driven by your literary content, makes all the difference. Think of your business blogs like a love letter. The very words you use become the tags that can drive your company to the top of the searches.

Google wants to know if you’re an authority in your field, if you have a community of people interested in your niche, and what experience you’ve had helping your clientele. Don’t be intimidated if you’re company is just starting out, Google will always welcome your blogs whether your business is old or new.

2) Aim for the Local 3-Pack

Finding a match can be hard, especially if your potential suitors can’t figure out exactly where you’re located. The one thing Google and businesses have in common is that they both know the importance of location, location, location. In order to court Google properly and make it into the coveted top 3 list, otherwise knows as the Local 3-Pack, make sure that your Google My Business page has accurate information, includes photos of your business, and has recent customer reviews. While there are no guarantees, doing these things will certainly help attract Google’s roving eye.

And once you’ve become a part of Google’s local 3 pack, customers will be able to easily find you, greatly increasing your chance for a successful match.

3) Woo With the Right Words

In order to impress the classy tastes of Google, you have to be willing to spend money on them. Investing in the benefits of Google AdWords is a true item of commitment, so what words should you use to get this relationship off the ground?. Thinking in the mindset of the customer avatar you’re trying to attract is essential for making this affectionate gesture worthwhile. Keep in mind that adwords should be created in the form of a question since that is generally how users seek search engine help. One of the ways Google has adapted throughout the years is by putting their users needs and process of thought into consideration. This is especially important for your business needs. This type of virtual relationship with Google allows your business to be found by any prospect, even if they weren’t directly looking for your particular business. All of this to say, don’t cheapen your relationship with Google by missing this essential step. The minute your company owns those adwords, the number of clicks to your business’s website will send positive results your way.

Build Trust

Trust is not a word to be taken for granted. Google has had some trust issues with relationships in the past, so they developed an algorithm to make sure they can have confidence in your business. Creating your profile, serving customers in your network, and paying for the advertising is one thing, but the bigger step to establishing trust is to regularly update your content. Use pictures and videos to show your team, location, personality, clientele, and more, and Google images will work in your favor. This is especially crucial if you’re a small business. By consistently building up your relevant and unique content, your company’s reputation for successful activity will sell itself, leading to a higher ranking in the search results.

Analyze Your Relationship

Once you and Google have been going steady for a while, it’s time to take a closer look at your relationship to see if there is any room for improvement.  Google Analytics can help you do just that. It’s a very effective tool in Google’s arsenal that tracks data about the way visitors both find and use your website. It is a treasure trove of analytical information that can help you make the most of things like keyword optimization and fine-tuning your website. Using Google Analytics helps them and helps you – so it’s a mutually beneficial part of your relationship that’s definitely worth diving into.

No matter what your business’s current relationship status might be with Google, as these five tips show, there is always room for improvement.  Looking for some help wooing your way to the top of Google’s list? Call SeoTuners today for an affordable solution for your business to increase exposure with custom SEO strategies.  We are confident that we can help cultivate your relationship with Google, as well as customize services to assist with all of your business marketing needs.

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Five Reasons Your Website Isn’t Ranking

Building a successful website is not always as easy as it looks. Creating a good-looking home page and organizing all of your information on your site is a solid starting point, but sometimes that Google ranking just won’t move in your favor. Unfortunately, it’s not quite as simple as “if you build it, they will come”. In reality, it can be quite complicated to improve your rank on Google, and there may be things you are inadvertently doing that are having a negative effect on where you currently stand. Continue reading

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The Importance of SEO for Treatment Centers

Marketing your treatment facility is very important for reaching clients who need your help in treating their addictions. Handling the technical aspects of SEO (search engine optimization) should become a priority for your company in order to improve your online ranking. SEO plays a larger role than one may think when it comes to the digital marketing aspect of your facility. Let’s take a look at why optimizing keywords should be a priority for drug rehab centers. Continue reading

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The Positive and Negative Signals to Know

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To improve your company’s ranking on Google, you need to know the signals to get ahead of the game. It is important to be mindful of the successful methods that are effective in improving your SEO ranking. We should also be wary of the negative signals on your SEO checklist to avoid an adverse effect. Practicing the correct tactics will create a positive impact, bringing your website and products to the forefront of the customers’ search engines.

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FAQs: Creating a Useful and Well-Optimized Page

When you click on an ad or Google listing, usually you should be able to pinpoint what their website is selling almost immediately. The home page you land on should make it obvious, however, some products and services are not that clear-cut and need a bit more explanation. It’s essential not to leave your visitors or the search engine wondering what you are selling, because if Google can’t quickly find the answer that a potential client is looking for, they will feature your competitor instead. Not because they have a better product, but because they happen to have the answer to that specific question on their website.

 

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How to Find a Marketing Team That Will Come in Clutch For You

Navigating the world of digital marketing can be a daunting task for most business owners. With over 75,000 advertising agencies in the United States, it can be impossible to narrow it down to just one. They all claim to be the best, get your business the traffic it needs, and seem to have client testimonials to back up those statements. Continue reading

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PPC Strategies: COVID-19 Search Trends

Due to COVID-19, people around the globe are wondering what the new “normal” will look like. Everything from the economy to consumer behavior has witnessed drastic changes. People are looking to buy their products online to avoid getting or spreading the virus.

Just within the first week of quarantine, screen time shot up 33% ! Now is definitely the time for business owners to get creative and move their marketing efforts toward the internet. The search landscape has changed across almost all industries. However, here are four industries that should definitely be taking advantage of the current situation with PPC campaigns:

Travel

It’s no surprise that travel continues to be an industry facing major challenges during the global pandemic. Search volumes related to flights, hotels, and other related subjects have decreased by 90% over one year. Consumers are hesitant to travel due to the shelter-in-place restrictions and 2-week self-quarantining required after traveling internationally.

However, now more than ever people are searching for things they can do close to home. This is the perfect time to focus your ad dollars on regional and local areas since many other travel services already have.

If your business is dependent on international travel, there are still ways to keep your business relevant. Jet2 sent out an email campaign asking what their customers were looking forward to most after the pandemic ends. The responses were:

  • 53% beach lazing.
  • 15% uncovering culture.
  • 12% cuisine tasting.
  • 8% getting active.
  • 8% experiencing nightlife.
  • 4% souvenir shopping.

Although this email poll doesn’t give Jet2 immediate sales, they now know that beachy destinations should be a large portion of their future online marketing efforts.

Marriott Hotel and Resorts went another direction with their marketing by pulling on heart strings. They went to social media to show that they are still here for their customers during the shut downs.

 

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Even if sales are not through the roof it is important to keep your name in the game through ads and social media!

Retail

Retail has been one of the stronger industries during the global pandemic. However, growth has massively shifted from in-person to online shopping. At-home beauty products ranging from hair dye to press on nail searches are up year over year.

There has been a 36% increase in searches around hair dyes and coloring and a 118% increase in clicks. Simultaneously, the personal grooming category has seen a 79% increase in searches and a 146% increase in clicks.

Hobby stores are also experiencing an increase in searches. There is unmet consumer interest as growth in searches outpaces the click growth for hobby-related queries. This includes genealogy, arts and crafts, birding, outdoor recreation activities, camping, gardening, cooking, model building, and home brewing.

Running a PPC campaign will ensure that your retail store shows up for customers who are in need of products like yours.

Automotive

With everyone working from home the need for a new car was brought to a grinding halt. However, in-market purchase queries increased in March, despite the shopping patterns and search themes shifting.

With job security up in the air, most people are hesitant to buy such an expensive item. That being said, search terms are showing that as people adapt to the “new” way of life they are taking advantage of the time-limited offers that dealerships and auto-related industries are offering.

A few trends that Search Engine Journal has seen include:

  • Consumers are trying to understand which dealerships are open versus closed due to varying policies related to “essential” businesses. Creating clarity for your customers is increasingly important, especially if you are open today.
  • Shoppers are increasingly looking for dealers, dealerships, and specific models “near me”, with these types of queries up 22% in the last 30 days over the previous 30 days.
  • Shoppers are looking for “affordable” vehicles, with affordable related queries up 85% year to date.
  • Leasing queries are up 51% in the last 30 days over the previous 30 days – indicating the consumers are looking for more affordable payments.

Car sales aside, automotive insurance searches are up 44%. The spike in searches is caused by consumers who are searching to lower their insurance premiums. This may seem bad for business, however, now is the perfect time to adapt and begin a PPC campaign and feature limited time coverage specials on your site.

We recommend bidding on terms related to quote comparisons, affordable policies, and pay-per-mile insurance.

Health and Wellness

With a global pandemic in motion, it’s no surprise that health and wellness is a popular topic. Searches related to the coronavirus symptoms, vaccines, and treatments are up year over year.

There was also an increase in searches related to masks, sanitizer, and disinfectants. Searches for the flu vaccine increased 478% year over year with nearly 21% of searches containing a coronavirus related term in the query.

As the months of quarantine stretch on, the searches around depression have increased 3X and anxiety 2X. With emotions running high, it’s the perfect time to get your wellness brand or product out for everyone to see. A PPC campaign can ensure that people who are searching for advice or a similar service will see your site on Google.

Do you need assistance with your PPC campaign? Get in contact with us today. SeoTuners can offer an affordable solution for your business to increase exposure and SERP rankings with organic SEO strategies like keywords. We’re confident we have a solution for all your marketing needs.