SEO: What is a backlink?

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 13:30:18 -0800

SEO: What is a backlink?

When it comes to SEO there are many factors that we need to consider in effort to be ranked on a high level with Google and search requests. One factor to consider is back-links. Back-links are when two websites have a link to the opposite site and become interconnected as a result. This interconnected connection indicates to Google that the sites have important quality information and they rank higher in search..

The industry recommends that you get at least a 100 site links or more for your website. There are many ways that you can obtain back-links such as writing articles for other people and platforms, where the article has a reference link to your website, and contact information. Platforms may include newspapers, journals, professional sites etc. Two ways that's not recommended is to purchase back-links or accepting back-linking solicitation emails. This may result in spam activity to your site.

To check the back-link status of your website there are free tools that will do this. You can find these tools by searching Google. The purpose of this back linking tool is monitor how many back links there are back to your site. One can set up Google alerts to inform you when someone mentions your name and site so as to keep track and find opportunities to cross link with others.

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Tue, 22 Sep 2020 13:44:23 -0700

So you want to be a business owner

Where does one begin?

Congratulations! How exciting! You've decided to become a business owner. This is great news. It take a special person to take the chance to build a business of their own. There are some considerations that one must self reflect on as you begin this new journey. Lets review what these are.

First, Why do you want to be a business owner? This is a question that is self reflective and by answering honestly, it will determine ones success or failure. Is it for self worth? for status? financial stability? What about a lifestyle change? Freedom? All these aspects, among others, lay the foundation to ones success. When strained situations arise , which they routinely will, one will often reflect on why they initially opened their business, in order to find the determination and persevere through each challenging situation as it arises. Always keeping that vision in the forefront is imperative to maintain business success.

Secondly, What are your temperament and interpersonal communication skills like? The reality is that many desire to become self employed with their own businesses but it takes certain qualities to succeed. How do you handle stress? What is your temperament like? Dealing with customers, staff, vendors, contracted companies etc (the list goes on) can be stressful, pressure and overwhelming. By having good interpersonal skills and effective communication skills, One will move through challenges that arise in a smooth fashion.

Thirdly, How organized are you? Do you have good time management skills? Can you stay on task from beginning to end or do you stray? One needs to have systems in place and the personality to maintain those systems in order to stay on task. By doing so,...Read More

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